About the Journal

Nova škola is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field of education, with a particular focus on the theory and practice of modern school and preschool education. The journal covers all levels of the educational system, ranging from early childhood education to lifelong learning.

The primary mission of the journal is to promote contemporary pedagogical ideas, support the dissemination of innovative research, and contribute to the development of scientific and professional knowledge in education. The journal encourages both theoretical and empirical contributions, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and critical perspectives on educational processes and systems.

Scope and Orientation

The journal publishes original, previously unpublished contributions that address key issues in education, including:

  • preschool education and early childhood development
  • primary and secondary education
  • higher education and university teaching
  • teaching methodologies and didactics
  • inclusive education and diversity
  • adult education and lifelong learning
  • professional development of educators
  • contemporary challenges and innovations in education

The thematic scope of the journal is flexible and continuously updated in response to global educational trends, allowing authors to explore diverse topics within an interdisciplinary framework.

Types of Contributions

The journal publishes:

  • original scientific papers
  • review articles
  • professional papers
  • short communications and preliminary reports
  • scientific discussions (debates and controversies)
  • book and conference reviews

All submissions must represent original work that has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere.

Language Policy

Manuscripts may be submitted in:

  • Serbian (Cyrillic script mandatory)
  • English
  • languages of the former Yugoslav region (Croatian, Macedonian, Slovenian)

All papers must include an abstract in English.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published once a year (annual issue, December).

Open Access Policy

Nova škola provides immediate open access to its content, supporting the principle that making research freely available to the public fosters greater global knowledge exchange.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing users to read, download, distribute, and reuse content with proper attribution.

Indexing and Visibility

The journal is indexed in international databases, including:

  • EBSCO

The journal strives to enhance its international visibility and inclusion in additional indexing services.

Self-Archiving Policy

Authors are permitted to deposit both the accepted manuscript and the final published version (PDF) in:

  • institutional repositories
  • non-commercial databases
  • personal or institutional websites

provided that full bibliographic information and the DOI link to the published version are included.

Editorial Commitment

The journal is committed to:

  • maintaining high academic and ethical standards
  • ensuring a transparent and rigorous peer review process
  • supporting international collaboration and knowledge exchange
  • promoting innovation and quality in educational research