AIMS AND SCOPE

Spoznaja (Časopis Filozofskog fakulteta Univerziteta u Zenici) is an open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Zenica. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for rigorous, high-quality research across the broad spectrum of the humanities and social sciences, with a primary focus on South East Europe and regional contexts, while welcoming global perspectives.

Aims

• Promote Interdisciplinary Dialogue: Foster academic exchange between scholars in linguistics, literature, education, sociology, history, psychology, cultural studies, media, and digital humanities.

• Bridge Regional and Global Scholarship: Serve as a primary outlet for scientific developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the broader Western Balkans, while contextualizing these developments within international research frameworks.

• Support Open Science: Ensure immediate, free, and unrestricted access to scientific research under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Scope and Topics of Interest

Spoznaja welcomes original research articles, theoretical papers, reviews, and professional papers across the following major fields:

1. Language, Linguistics, and Stylistics

• Applied and theoretical linguistics, syntax, morphology, and semantics.

• Functional stylistics (administrative, literary, media, and academic discourse).

• Sociolinguistics, language politics, and language standardization.

• Historical linguistics and diachronic language analysis.

• Lexicography, terminology, and legal/specialized language studies.

2. Literary and Cultural Studies

• Comparative literature, literary history, and literary theory.

• Analysis of modern and contemporary South Slavic and world literature.

• Cultural studies, identity, memory, and heritage studies.

3. Educational Sciences, Pedagogy, and Educational Technology

• Modern pedagogical methodologies, curriculum development, and teaching strategies.

• Language acquisition, foreign language teaching, and educational psychology.

• Digital technology in education, AI-supported assessment, gamification, and LMS platforms (e.g., Moodle).

4. Social Sciences, Media, and History

• Sociology, political communication, media development, and political geography.

• Contemporary history, historiography, and societal transformations in post-war contexts.

• Social issues, psychology, and public health perspectives within contemporary society.

Article Types Accepted

• Original Research Articles (Naučni radovi): High-level empirical or theoretical research presenting original results.

• Review Articles (Pregledni radovi): Critical summaries and evaluations of specific research fields or topics.

• Professional Papers (Stručni radovi): Applied research, practical case studies, or methodological insights relevant to education, technology, and administration.

Key Information for Authors

• Review Process: All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.

• Access Policy: Immediate Open Access (CC BY 4.0).

• Languages of Publication: Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, English, and German.

• ISSN: 3029-3766 (Online)