PUBLICATION
There are many approaches to understanding the Philippines as a nation. Some scholars interpret its development through the lens of dialectical materialism, while others ground their analysis in the social teachings of the Church. In our case, since the locus of Museo Maritimo is the maritime legacy of the Philippines, Aguhon centers on the idea of the Philippines as a maritime nation. It features articles that explore the country’s rich maritime history and heritage, highlighting the sea as a fundamental element in shaping Filipino identity and nationhood.
AGUHON
Objective of the Academic Journal
In line with the vision of the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS) to become the “Home of Maritime, Engineering, and Heritage Knowledge Exchange” in the country, AIMS Museo Maritimo has established Aguhon: A Philippine Maritime History and Heritage Journal. Aguhon is a non-refereed journal that aims to provide a platform for research related to maritime history and heritage.
As a developing field within historical studies, maritime history remains a growing area of interest. Aguhon seeks to contribute to the ongoing discourse and body of literature on the subject. As a non-refereed journal, it prioritizes creating a space for initial discussions and assembling foundational works that may later evolve into peer-reviewed and specialized academic research.
This pioneering initiative reflects AIMS Museo Maritimo’s broader commitment to building a comprehensive repository of maritime knowledge—one that can support the nation-building efforts of a maritime Philippines.
Most importantly, Aguhon is a thematic journal whose content provides the contextual foundation for the exhibitions curated by AIMS Museo Maritimo.
Background of the Academic Journal
Aguhon is a Tagalog translation of a compass. Since the locus of (AIMS) Museo Maritimo is maritime heritage and history, the adoption of a compass to signify the academic journal complements the identity and story of the museum. A compass is a necessary instrument for navigation. It guided sailors through centuries. In conjunction to the purpose of a compass, the journal also intends to support and navigate maritime related studies in the Philippines.
COPYRIGHT AND ETHICS
Aguhon supports the Open Access Movement. The copyright of the articles published in the journal remain to its respective authors. The authors may republish their article upon the condition that Aguhon is acknowledged as the original publisher. On the other hand, those who intend to copy and redistribute the articles published in Aguhon in any medium or format are free under the condition that they cite the journal article or give the appropriate credit to the author. However, the articles in the journal are not eligible for commercial purposes.
All the research articles published in Aguhon are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - Commercial 4.0 International License. Aguhon is also license with an International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 2799-0974.
Aguhon is the official academic journal of the Museo Maritimo of the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS). It publishes issues annually.
THE JOURNALS
