Prostor

Scope & Guideline

Empowering Researchers to Transform the Built Environment

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Prostor with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageCroatian
ISSN1330-0652
PublisherUNIV ZAGREB FAC ARCHITECTURE
Support Open AccessYes
Country-
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1995 to 1997, from 2008 to 2018 (coverage discontinued in Scopus)
AbbreviationPROSTOR / Prostor
Frequency2 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressKACICEVA 26, ZAGREB HR-10000, CROATIA

Aims and Scopes

The journal "Prostor" primarily focuses on the intersection of architecture, urban planning, and cultural heritage. It aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and promote innovative research that addresses contemporary issues in these fields.
  1. Architectural Heritage and Preservation:
    The journal emphasizes studies on historical architecture and the preservation of cultural heritage, reflecting on architectural styles, significant buildings, and their historical contexts.
  2. Urban Planning and Development:
    Research topics include urban design, spatial planning, and the assessment of urban environments, focusing on sustainable development and community needs.
  3. Interdisciplinary Approaches:
    Prostor encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating insights from sociology, psychology, and environmental science to enrich architectural and urban studies.
  4. Sustainability in Architecture:
    There is a consistent emphasis on sustainable design practices, evaluating the environmental impact of buildings and urban spaces, and exploring innovative solutions for energy efficiency.
  5. Cultural and Historical Contexts:
    Papers often delve into the socio-cultural factors influencing architecture and urbanism, examining how historical narratives shape contemporary practices.
Recent publications in "Prostor" reveal emerging trends and themes that reflect the evolving landscape of architecture and urban planning. These areas highlight the journal's responsiveness to contemporary challenges and innovations.
  1. Sustainable Urban Development:
    There is a growing emphasis on sustainability in urban planning, as seen in studies evaluating the impact of design on environmental performance and community resilience.
  2. Smart Cities and Technology Integration:
    Research exploring the integration of technology in urban environments, including smart city concepts, is on the rise, addressing the need for innovative solutions to urban challenges.
  3. Public Space and Community Engagement:
    Papers focused on the design and significance of public spaces, as well as community involvement in urban development, are increasingly prominent, reflecting a broader interest in social sustainability.
  4. Psychology of Space and Human Experience:
    Emerging studies explore the relationship between architectural design and human psychology, emphasizing user experience and the impact of spatial configurations on well-being.
  5. Interdisciplinary Educational Approaches:
    There is an increasing trend towards interdisciplinary educational practices in architecture and urban design, highlighting the importance of collaboration among various fields.

Declining or Waning

While "Prostor" continues to address a wide array of topics, certain themes appear to be losing prominence in recent publications, indicating a shift in focus within the journal.
  1. Post-Socialist Urban Studies:
    Earlier themes related to post-socialist urban contexts and their transformations are becoming less frequent, suggesting a shift towards more global perspectives in urban studies.
  2. Historical Architectural Styles:
    There has been a decline in the exploration of specific historical architectural styles outside of a preservation context, as modern and contemporary architecture takes center stage.
  3. International Comparisons of Urban Practices:
    Comparative studies between different countries regarding urban planning practices have decreased, possibly reflecting a more localized focus on specific regional issues.
  4. Military Architecture Studies:
    Research focusing on military architecture and its historical implications has waned, indicating a potential shift towards more civilian and residential architectural studies.

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