Aims and Scope
Polytechnica: Journal of Technology Education is a multidisciplinary journal in subject-content education that focuses on the study of teaching and learning in technology and engineering, and STEM education. As a peer-reviewed journal, it is positioned to promote research and educational development in the field of technology and engineering education in Croatia, Europe, and around the world.
Polytechnica: Journal of Technology Education promotes topics that explore contemporary technological and engineering education at all levels, from early elementary school to university, as well as teacher education in this area. It also accepts professional and scientific topics from the fields of engineering, computer sciences, and ICT, which are related to learning, teaching, and curriculum development in this field.
The journal values unique contributions of different perspectives that view technology and engineering education either as traditionally defined, subject-based education or as an educational undertaking in inter-connected STEM fields. It features original research and research reviews, but also professional papers and preliminary notes. Interdisciplinary research contributions are preferred.
There are no methodological limitations, but this journal aims to promote multidisciplinary research and development through contributions that are empirically based and combine content expertise and pedagogical efforts. Contributions from scholars in the fields of technology and engineering as well as social science fields such as education, psychology, and sociology are encouraged to promote scholarly exchange and discussion of emerging issues and frontier research in technology and engineering education.
Peer Review Process
All articles submitted to the journal Polytechnica go through a review process in which the two anonymous reviewers evaluate the work in an anonymous form. Authors will be informed of the results of the review and editorial process within a reasonable period of time. The editorial board reserves the right to adapt the paper to editorial suggestions and standards. For papers in English, the author is obliged to edit the paper before sending it to the editorial office.
Publication Frequency
The journal is usually published twice a year. Special issues may also be published depending on the intensity of articles accepted.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its entire content in accordance with the conviction that public access to scientific knowledge encourages the greater exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Editorial Board
Marko Maliković (University of Rijeka), Stjepan Kovačević (University of Split), Goran Hajdin (University of Zagreb), Lidija Runko Luttenberger (University of Rijeka), Saša Mladenović (University of Split), William Steingartner (Technical University of Košice, Slovakia), Vladimir Pleština (University of Split), Jožica Bezjak (University of Primorska, Slovenia), Filip Marić (University of Belgrade, Serbia), Zoran Jurković (University of Rijeka), Dragana Bjekić (University of Kragujevac, Serbia), Anita Zovko (University of Rijeka), Mirko Čubrilo (University of Zagreb), Mateja Šnajdar (University of Rijeka).
Price and Subscription
Access to the online edition of the journal is free, while the printed edition can be purchased by sending the request to the email address: cte@uniri.hr. The price of each printed issue for individuals and institutions is 5 EUR, and the purchase is done by payment to SWIFT/BIC: ESBCHR22 (Erste&Steiermärkische Bank d.d.), IBAN: HR5324020061100977786 (Call to number: HR00 111-13) with the indication: for the journal Polytechnica.
Article processing or submission charges
The journal does not charge any costs to authors when processing or submitting articles.
Publishing Ethics & Misconduct
The publication of articles in the journal Polytechnica is done in accordance with the Statement on Publishing Ethics and Misconduct.
Sponsors
Study of Polytechnics, University of Rijeka
Academic Polytechnical Association of Rijeka
Journal History
The journal was founded in 2016 on the initiative of staff and employees of the Department of Polytechnics, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Rijeka, Croatia. This journal was launched with the aim of strengthening the scientific and professional fields of technical (engineering) and technological education.