Author instructions

1. Technical Instructions for Manuscript Preparation

Papers must be submitted in MS Word format (.doc or .docx) with the following settings:

  • font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt,

  • line spacing: 1.5,

  • first-line indent: 1.25 cm,

  • space between paragraphs: 6 pt after each paragraph,

  • alignment: justified.

If the paper uses a special font (e.g., Greek, Glagolitic, Hebrew, etc.), it must be included with the manuscript.
Headings and subheadings should be clearly indicated, without numbering unless the author considers numbering necessary for clarity.

2. Abstract and Keywords

Papers in categories a–e (see item 7) must include an abstract of up to half a page (maximum 900 characters including spaces) and up to eight keywords.
Font for abstract and keywords: Times New Roman, 10 pt.
The abstract and keywords are placed below the title of the paper.
In addition to the abstract and keywords in Croatian, papers must include an English translation of the title, abstract, and keywords, which is placed at the end of the text.

3. Illustrations, Tables, and Graphic Materials

All illustrations, tables, and other graphic materials must be included in the text at the appropriate place and numbered (e.g., Figure 1, Table 1).
Titles and captions for illustrations should be written in Times New Roman, 10 pt.

Along with the text, all illustrations must also be submitted separately in their original formats and resolution:

  • images: .jpg, .png, .tif, .pdf

  • musical notation, charts, sketches: .ai or .pdf

The author is responsible for obtaining permission to publish illustrations, photographs, and other copyright-protected materials.

4. Footnotes and Supplementary Text

Footnotes should be inserted using the Insert Footnote option in MS Word, in Times New Roman, 10 pt.
Footnotes should be used sparingly and only when necessary for additional explanation, a source, or commentary.

5. References and Source Citation

The list of sources and references is placed at the end of the paper, in Times New Roman, 10 pt.
Citations must be consistent and properly formatted according to the Instructions for Citing Works.

6. Review Process

All scientific papers are subject to peer review. The editorial board reserves the right to decide on acceptance, conditional acceptance with revisions, or rejection of the manuscript, in accordance with the journal’s review policy.

7. Types of Contributions

The journal accepts the following types of submissions:

Scientific Papers:
a) original scientific paper,
b) professional paper,
c) preliminary communication,
d) review paper

Essays

Other contributions: critique, review, evaluation, interview, chronicle, bibliography, etc.

8. Orthography and Language

Foreign names and terms are written in their original form. If necessary, a transcription or pronunciation may be added in parentheses.
Authors are responsible for the linguistic and orthographic accuracy of the manuscript. The editorial board may request language editing before publication.

9. Final Note

Compliance with these instructions is necessary for proper submission and publication of the paper.
Manuscripts not prepared according to the specified technical and bibliographic guidelines will be returned to the authors for revision.