About the Journal

Welcome

Lingua Montenegrina is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Faculty of Montenegrin Language and Literature – Cetinje. Since 2008, it has provided a platform for high-quality research in linguistics, literary studies, and cultural analysis, with emphasis on Montenegrin studies in regional and international contexts.

The journal is issued biannually (June 1 and December 1).

Aims and Scope

The journal promotes scholarship in:

  • Montenegrin language (structure, use, policy, history)
  • Montenegrin and South Slavic literatures (critical theory, history, comparative studies)
  • Cultural and historical studies (identity, heritage, language as cultural tool)
  • Slavic and Balkan studies (interdisciplinary research)
  • Lexicography, terminology, and translation studies

For submission guidelines, see the Author Guidelines page.

Focus Areas

  • Linguistics (theoretical, descriptive, applied)
  • Literary criticism and history
  • Sociolinguistics and language policy
  • Comparative and Slavic studies
  • Cultural heritage and identity
  • Translation and terminology development

Publication Frequency

  • Issues per year: 2 (biannual)
  • Publication dates: June 1 and December 1
  • Submission windows:
    • June issue: March 15 – April 15
    • December issue: September 15 – October 15

Languages Accepted

  • Primary: Montenegrin
  • Also accepted: Other Slavic languages, English

Peer Review

All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review as described in the PEMS page. Typical review time: up to 3 months.

Open Access and Copyright

Lingua Montenegrina is Diamond Open Access.

  • No APCs or publication fees
  • No paywalls
  • Content licensed under CC BY 4.0

For full details, see the PEMS page.

Indexing and Archiving

  • DOI assigned to each article
  • Registered with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Media of Montenegro
  • Archived in national and institutional repositories

Editorial Team

  • Editor-in-Chief: Doc. dr Milan Marković
  • Secretary: Irena Delja
  • Publisher: Aleksandar Radoman
  • Copyediting: Katarina Milonjić
  • Layout: Milutin Marković
  • Print: Golbi – Podgorica

Full editorial board details on the website.

Publisher

Faculty of Montenegrin Language and Literature – Cetinje
Cetinje, Montenegro
Publisher Website

Contact

lingua.montenegrina@fcjk.me

For submissions, editorial inquiries, or permissions.

Legal Notice

Users must comply with:

  • Law on Academic Integrity of Montenegro
  • Law on Copyright and Related Rights of Montenegro

See PEMS page for ethical and legal guidelines.