Zbornik radova Narodnog muzeja u Čačku (Journal of the National Museum in Čačak) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the National Museum in Čačak, Serbia, since 1969 (ISSN 0350-7262; eISSN 3042-0490). The journal is published annually. It publishes original research articles, review articles, and professional papers in the fields of humanities and social sciences, with a particular focus on cultural heritage studies.

Aims and Scope

The journal publishes contributions in:

• history (political, social, economic, military history)
• archaeology
• art history
• ethnology and anthropology
• museology and museum studies
• conservation of cultural heritage
• paleontology
• numismatics, phaleristics, heraldry
• library and information science

The journal is regionally oriented towards Western Serbia but welcomes contributions of broader theoretical and geographical relevance.

Editorial Process

All submissions undergo a structured editorial workflow:

1. initial technical check
2. editorial screening
3. double blind peer review
4. author revision
5. final editorial decision

The journal follows international standards of scholarly publishing.

Peer Review Policy

The journal applies a double blind peer review process. Each research and professional article is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers. Review criteria include:

• originality
• scholarly contribution
• methodology
• use of sources
• structure and argumentation

Article Types

Research articles:

• original scientific article
• review article
• short communication
• scholarly critique, discussion and review

Professional contributions:

• professional paper
• book review
• informative article

Submission Requirements

Authors must provide:

• title (Serbian and English)
• abstract (Serbian and English)
• keywords
• affiliation
• ORCID iD (if available)
• short author biography
• statement of originality (author declaration)

Submissions must follow the journal's author guidelines.

Metadata and Identifiers

The journal applies standard scholarly metadata practices and registers metadata with Crossref:

• bilingual titles and abstracts
• structured metadata
• ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID)
• DOI (Digital Object Identifier)

Metadata are prepared for indexing in systems such as: Google Scholar, Crossref, OpenAlex, and Wikidata.

Open Access Policy

The journal operates under an Open Access model:

• free access to all content
• no article processing charges (no APC)
• self-archiving permitted

Copyright

Authors retain the right to reuse their work for non-commercial purposes, provided that the original publication is properly cited.

Publication Ethics

The journal adheres to recognized standards of publication ethics:

• no plagiarism or self-plagiarism
• no data fabrication or falsification
• disclosure of conflicts of interest
• proper citation and attribution

The editorial board may use similarity-checking tools.

Editorial Board

The journal has a defined editorial structure ensuring academic quality, peer review integrity, and compliance with international publishing standards.

Indexing and Visibility

The journal is designed for integration into global scholarly communication systems, including:

• Google Scholar
• Crossref
• OpenAlex
• Wikidata

The aim is to enhance visibility, accessibility, and citation of published research.