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Zbirka psihologijskih skala i upitnika: svezak 13
The thirteenth volume of the Collection of Psychological Scales and Questionnaires continues the long-standing tradition of presenting the scientific work of the faculty members of the Department of Psychology at the University of Zadar. It is a unique publication in Croatia that provides various users within the field of psychology with access to measurement instruments. Owing to the diversity of the scales and questionnaires presented, the publication is of interest not only to researchers but also to practitioners working in a variety of sectors, including education, social welfare, healthcare, human resources, and others. It is particularly valuable to psychology students, who may find instruments suitable for their undergraduate or graduate theses, as well as to anyone interested in keeping up with recent psychological research and emerging constructs across different areas of psychology. The content of the thirteenth volume reflects thematic diversity through 14 contributions covering various fields of psychology, including educational psychology, clinical and health psychology, organizational psychology, environmental psychology, and others. The questionnaires and scales are intended to measure constructs in different populations, ranging from children and adolescents to older adults. A total of thirteen faculty members from the Department of Psychology at the University of Zadar contributed to the preparation of this volume. Each contribution includes the theoretical background of the construct, a description of the measurement instrument (including administration and scoring procedures), a presentation of the samples on which the instrument was applied, the psychometric properties of the instrument, and a list of references. At the end of each contribution, the complete measurement instrument, together with instructions for its administration, is provided and made available free of charge. The contributions include both newly developed questionnaires and adaptations of existing measurement instruments from other languages. The instruments are either publicly available for research purposes or have been adapted and published with the permission of the authors of the original scales and questionnaires. Specifically, five contributions present original instruments developed by the authors and their collaborators as part of their broader scientific work and therefore constitute original copyrighted works (Questionnaire of Perceived Quality of Healthcare Services, Student Feedback Scale, New Scale of Emotional and Sexual Infidelity, and Active and Passive Sexting Questionnaire). The remaining ten contributions present adapted versions of existing instruments from other languages, for which the authors obtained permission from the authors of the original versions (Connectedness to Nature Scale, Nature Contact and Nature Noticing Activities List, Parental Regret Scale, Rational and Intuitive Decision-Making Styles Scale, School Psychologists/Professional Associates Stress Inventory, Centrality of Event Scale – Short Form (CES-7), Problematic Mobile Phone Use Scale, Workplace Fear of Missing Out (WFoMO), and Spiritual Health and Life-Orientation Scale). We believe that the contributions included in this thirteenth volume of the Collection of Psychological Scales and Questionnaires will be useful to psychologists in their future research, teaching, and professional activities.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ana Šimunić, Marina Nekić, Jelena Ombla, Andrea Tokić, Marina Vidaković https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The handbook “Healthy Organization: What Is It and How Can It Be Achieved in the Croatian Context?” is intended for managers, employees, researchers, professionals, and students interested in developing organizations that promote employee well-being while ensuring sustainable organizational success. Based on the premise that managers and employees are equally important agents of organizational change, the handbook provides theoretical and practical guidelines for fostering healthy organizations adapted to the specific characteristics of the Croatian work environment. The first part of the handbook presents the concept of a healthy organization through an overview of relevant theoretical approaches and scientific findings, highlighting its key components and practical implementation guidelines. The second part presents the results of a pilot study conducted among Croatian employees, aimed at examining their perceptions of healthy organizations and their assessments of the organizations in which they work. The findings provide valuable insights into the characteristics of healthy organizations in the Croatian context, raise new research questions, and offer recommendations for improving work environments and employee well-being. The handbook serves as a useful resource for both personal and organizational development and contributes to the promotion of healthier organizations and a healthier society overall.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ana Slišković, Andrea Tokić, Ana Šimunić, Matilda Nikolić Ivanišević, Jelena Ombla https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Prijateljstvo u kasnosrednjovjekovnoj dubrovačkoj političkoj misli i svakodnevnici
The monograph addresses political friendship in late medieval Dubrovnik as a multi-layered phenomenon operating simultaneously within political thought and everyday social practices. Its central premise is that the boundary between the private and public spheres was not clearly defined, as personal relationships constituted an integral component of political action. Friendship encompassed mutual assistance, advice, and economic support, but also moral obligations and emotional patterns that shaped the behavior of participants. It therefore did not refer exclusively to a private or affective bond, but to a socially, politically, and legally recognized relationship grounded in reciprocity and expected norms of conduct. In the late medieval context, friendship carried a significantly broader meaning than in contemporary usage. It included kinship and marital ties, relations of dependency, clientelist networks, military and professional associations, guilds, confraternities, and various institutional and private forms of networking. This semantic breadth enabled its application across both horizontal and vertical relations within the sphere of high politics, where friendship networks functioned as an important instrument for access to resources of power, career advancement, and political stability. A key contribution of the study lies in its analysis of the discourse of (non-)friendship, which served as a performative tool. The authorities of Dubrovnik employed the language of friendship and enmity as a means of shaping social and political reality. To label someone as a “friend” was to establish a relationship implying mutual assistance and loyalty, whereby language directly influenced the behavior of actors and guided political action, particularly in contexts of uncertainty. Moral values occupied a central place in the functioning of these relationships. Loyalty, reliability, gratitude, steadfastness, and mutual trust were not abstract ideals, but concrete criteria of political credibility. Their fulfilment ensured the stability of relationships, while their violation, through betrayal, manipulation, or the withholding of support, led to loss of reputation and honor, the dissolution of alliances, and political isolation. The emotional dimension of these relations played an equally pervasive role, particularly love, while hatred and jealousy could have both destructive and, at times, connective functions, depending on the context. Friendship and enmity were therefore not strictly separated categories, but fluid and mutable forms of relationship that could be transformed in accordance with changing circumstances. Neutrality, in turn, only gradually emerged as a third option and as a legally recognized category. Symbolic practices were crucial for the confirmation and maintenance of friendship. Gestures of closeness, such as dining together, handshakes, embraces and kisses, gift-giving, shared riding, as well as public ceremonial rituals and oaths, served as visible expressions of commitment and reinforced social bonds. Nevertheless, such relationships remained vulnerable to disruption due to political realignments, where pragmatic considerations often overrode expected obligations. In conclusion, political friendship in late medieval Dubrovnik functioned as a fundamental principle in the organization of socio-political structures, operating both at the level of central institutions of power and within individual lives. It integrated moral norms, emotional patterns, and pragmatic interests, serving not only as a means of achieving political objectives, but also as a mechanism for constructing personal and collective identities, legitimizing authority, and maintaining a balance between conflict and cooperation. Dubrovnik thereby fits within the broader context of the Latin West, confirming friendship as a universal yet adaptable category of medieval political culture. This study ultimately opens space for further reflection on social networking and relational practices, both in historical contexts and in contemporary society.
Copyright (c) 2026 Valentina Šoštarić https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Mirila u kontekstu interdisciplinarna je knjiga koja nastoji cjelovito predstaviti fenomen mirila – kamenih spomenika uz pogrebne putove dalmatinskog zaleđa. Ova publikacija okuplja znanstvenike iz područja etnologije, geografije i povijesti kako bi mirila smjestili u njihov društveni, kulturni, duhovni i krajobrazni kontekst. Kroz osam tematskih poglavlja knjiga otkriva kako su mirila nastajala u prostoru obilježenom migracijama, transhumantnim stočarstvom, stočarskim gospodarstvom, obiteljskim životom, predajama i vjerovanjima, te kako su ta kamena odmarališta bila dio šire mreže svetih mjesta u Bukovici, Ravnim kotarima i na južnom Velebitu. Knjiga pokazuje da mirila nisu samo dio pogrebnog običaja, nego i ključ za razumijevanje cijelog jednog načina života: mobilnog, stočarskog i duboko povezanog s krajolikom i njegovom simbolikom. U ovoj publikaciji mirila postaju most između prošlosti, prostora i suvremenih interpretacija. Mirila u kontekstu važan je doprinos istraživanju materijalne i nematerijalne kulturne baštine te nezaobilazno štivo za sve koji žele razumjeti kulturni identitet dalmatinskog zaleđa.
Copyright (c) 2026 Mario Katić; Ana Škarica, Lena Mirošević, Ante Blaće, Šime Vrkić, Matija Dronjić, Danijela Birt Katić, Marina Jurjević; Marin Ćurković; Mate Ćurković https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
ZFD 10: Zbornik radova s Međunarodnoga znanstvenog skupa Zadarski filološki dani 10 održanog u Zadru 10. studenoga 2023.
The proceedings of the Zadar Philological Days 10 bring together papers presented at the International Scientific Conference Zadar Philological Days 10, held at the University of Zadar on November 10, 2023, organized by the Department of Croatian Studies and the Department of Russian Studies of the University of Zadar. It was the jubilee, twentieth year of the Zadar Philological Days, which are held biennially, and which have traditionally brought together numerous prominent domestic and foreign scholars. The conference was attended by more than fifty scholars from Croatia and abroad (Austria, Spain, Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Serbia, etc.), and included five thematic units: "Miroslav Krleža (130th Anniversary of Birth)", "Contemporary Readings of Slavic Literature", "Active Tendencies in Contemporary Slavic Languages", "Language and Literature in a Contemporary Methodological Context" and "Zadar - Art, Culture, Literature". The collection contains thirteen scientific papers that have undergone double-blind peer review, and the entire collection has also been peer reviewed by two reviewers. The papers are arranged within thematic units within which they were presented at the philological conference.
Copyright (c) 2026 Mirela Šušić; Petra Božanić, Jadranka Nemeth-Jajić, Rosica Stefčeva, Ljubica Jeljenić, Marija Konsuo Kuzmanić, Tatjana Bašić, Jelena Vignjević, Ewa Hoffmann-Piotrowska, Ivan Šunjić, Snežana J. Milojević, Branko Tošović, Иван Посохин, Tin Lemac, Nenad Krcić, Klara Kajba-Šimanić; Marina Radčenko; Josipa Korljan Bešlić https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Izdavač Rowman & Littlefield objavio je 2020. godine knjigu o hrvatskim otocima pod naslovom The Notion of Near Islands – The Croatian Archipelago. Jedanaest autora iz Hrvatske i dvojica iz inozemstva priredili su 11 poglavlja u kojima su hrvatski otočni prostor razmatrali s različitih znanstvenih motrišta, uzimajući u obzir svjetsku tipologiju u pogledu udaljenosti od kopna po kojoj su svi hrvatski otoci priobalni. Ova je knjiga djelomični prijevod knjige The Notion of Near Islands. Izvorno izdanje pisano na engleskom jeziku nije se moglo, a ni smjelo urediti samo kao zbir prijevoda tekstova na hrvatski jezik. Trebalo ju je preurediti, prije svega zato što smo englesko izdanje namijenili čitateljima diljem svijeta, kojima je u nedostatku sinteza ili opsežnijih preglednih članaka o hrvatskim otocima na stranim jezicima trebalo predstaviti malo otočje u malom moru Sredozemlja. Čitateljima u Hrvatskoj treba, naravno, detaljnije, pa i kritičnije progovoriti o posebnostima otočnog prostora u pročelju obalnih regija. K tome, u samo četiri godine otkako je knjiga objavljena, mnogo se toga i dogodilo. Prebrodili smo pandemiju bolesti COVID-19, dočekali popis stanovništva 2021., a gospodarstvo se suočilo s raznim poteškoćama, uz ostalo i onima snažno uvjetovanim globalnom političkom i energetskom krizom. Gotovo sva poglavlja trebalo je stoga dopuniti, proširiti, neka toliko da je često bilo lakše pisati nanovo nego uređivati postojeće. Poglavlje iz originala o bliskim otocima u globalnom kontekstu pritom je izostavljeno, a poglavlje o otočnoj politici dopunjeno je u tolikoj mjeri da ga je trebalo podijeliti na dva. Dodana su i dva nova, o insularnom gospodarstvu i turizmu i te o indeksu sreće stanovnika hrvatskih otoka. Autorska prava za prijevod engleskog jezika te koordinaciju pripreme knjige na hrvatskom jeziku preuzelo je Sveučilište u Zadru na kojem se više sastavnica i znanstvenih timova sustavno bavi hrvatskim otocima. Premda se na tom sveučilištu, kao i na drugim hrvatskim sveučilištima i znanstvenim institutima, otoke sve više istražuje interdisciplinarno, svojevrsna inercija i dalje pridonosi preferiranju metoda i diskursa unutar pojedinih znanstvenih područja i polja. Pokušali smo stoga prirediti djelo koje će uvažavanjem dosadašnjih spoznaja i usvajanjem interdisciplinarnosti koja obilježava novija znanstvena istraživanja rezultirati koherentnom cjelinom i uvesti čitatelje u nesologiju, znanstvenu disciplinu o otocima.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nenad Starc; Petar Filipić, Željka Kordej-De Villa, Sean Turner, Joško Božanić, Julijano Sokolić, Tomislav Oroz, Vladimir Skračić, Ana Perinić Lewis, Marina Blagaić Bergman, Sonja Podgorelec, Sanja Klempić Bogadi, Anica Čuka, Josip Faričić, Nenad Starc https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
The collection of papers Rethinking Childhood II / Child and Space continues an exploration of childhood already initiated, but this time approached from a practical perspective–one that observes the child and space within a real-world context. At the very beginning of the volume, readers will find keynote contributions by renowned scholars in their respective fields: Roberta Mineo, who examines the role of environment and space in the Reggio Emilia approach through the lens of group-analytic interpretation; Irena Klasnić, who positions the child and space within the framework of pedagogical discourse; and finally, László Varga, who explores the neuropedagogy of early childhood as an “open window” to the world. The remaining papers in the collection are categorised as professional papers which offer a broad thematic spectrum that connects educational spaces with the wider social community, highlighting the creative educational potential of everyday environments. The works also explore spatiality in relation to children’s musical play in the preschool years, the use of Orff instruments as both stimulus and medium for musical development, as well as visual art activities connected to foreign language acquisition. Furthermore, space is considered in the context of encouraging physical activity within the educational process, viewed as a key factor in the holistic development of the child–with the importance of outdoor play being also emphasised (particularly through the mosaic approach) as an essential counterbalance in today’s digital age. Of particular interest is a contribution addressing the contemporary issue of the socalled “sharenting”, which refers to the increasing tendency of parents to expose their children to media spaces. Several articles explore the relationship between fine motor skills and speech development in toddlers, as well as the child’s perception of the educational environment. Given the thematic scope of the collection–which is firmly rooted in real-world settings and professional practice–we believe this volume will prove valuable to educators, students of early childhood education, other professionals, and the general public alike.
Copyright (c) 2026 Jelena Alić; Ana Zubčić, Marijana Katavić, Tomislav Košta, Tamara Kisovar-Ivanda, Tihana Kokanović, Ksenija Medini, Vanja Petrović, Jelena Alić, Sara Nikl, Polona Jančič Hegediš, Vlasta Hus, Daniela Petrušić, Marijana Plivelić, Lana Ribarić, Sandra Zjačić-Ljubičić, Snježana Habuš Rončević, Marija Čižmešija, Ivanka Dmitrovski; Violeta Valjan Vukić, Slavica Vrsaljko; Roberta Mineo, Irena Klasnić, László Varga, Anamarija Bezina, Jasminka Gall Borjan, Lidija Bobić, Martina Krupić, Anka Perić, Ana Bulaja, Monika Krajačić, Jelena Mustafić, Rosa Buonanno, Maria Barbara Donnici, Lana Očko https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
The Psychology Days in Zadar is a distinguished international conference organised biennially by the Department of Psychology at the University of Zadar. Since its beginnings, the conference has grown from a regional academic gathering into a highly regarded international event, attracting researchers and practitioners from across Europe and beyond. Its continued succ ess reflects both a strong commitment to scientific excellence and the enthusiasm of its participants, whose engagement shapes and sustains its reputation. The 24th Psychology Days in Zadar, held from 26 to 28 May, once again brought together a dynamic and diverse academic community eager to exchange knowledge, present cutting-edge research, and engage in meaningful discussions on contemporary psychological issues. Organised by an international scientific and organisational committee, this year’s conference upheld its tradition of fostering intellectual collaboration and innovation. The Book of Selected Proceedings presents a carefully curated selection of empirical studies showcased at the conference, alongside invited lectures offering theoretical and review perspectives. Researchers from various countries contributed to this volume, presenting 12 papers across keynote lectures, symposia, and oral presentations. Each paper underwent a rigorous double-blind review process, ensuring the publication maintains the highest academic standards. The selected research spans a wide range of psychological disciplines, including personality psychology, educational psychology, developmental psychology, and clinical psychology - offering valuable insights for researchers and practitioners alike.
The Psychology Days in Zadar: Book of Selected Proceedings
Copyright (c) 2026 Ivana Macuka; Anja Lujić, Senka Vasović, Marko Janković, Milica Popović Stijačić, Helena Tomšek, Aleksandra Huić, Marina Maglić, Pavle Valerjev, Luka Marija Delimar, Jasmina Šunjka Ćorković, Marko Đurica, Tiana Alexandra Marić, Dunja Mićunović, Dora Korać, Marta Batel, Isabelle Roskam, Moïra Mikolajczak, Asmir Gračanin, Ivana Tucak Junaković, Paula Pedić Duić, Tea Pavin Ivanec, Zvjezdan Penezić, Siniša Lakić, Biljana Mirković, Lana Vujaković, Barbara Rončević Zubković, Rosanda Pahljina-Reinić, Hristina Kamenović https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
The Department of Teacher and Preschool Teacher Education (University of Zadar) has held a virtual conference on 4-5 June 2021 under the name Rethinking Childhood (cro. Nova promišljanja o djetinjstvu). The co-organizers of the conference were the Department of Teacher Studies in Gospić, the Faculty of Education of the University of Maribor and the Croatian Association of Researches in Children’s Literature. Upon organising the event, the Program Committee was influenced by contemporary scientific postulates resulting from the interdisciplinary dialogue between different scientific fields. In order to find a more complete approach to a rather specific scientific problem, the conference was conceived as a meeting place of different scientific, artistic and methodological perspectives when it comes to reflections on childhood.
Copyright (c) 2025 Barbara Gradišnik, Andriana Marušić, Adrijana Višnjić Jevtić, Ivana Visković, Emilija Matassi Botunac, Tamara Kisovar Ivanda, Iva Babić, Slavica Vrsaljko, Svetlana Kalezić Radonjić, Marija Živković, Dijana Drandić, Lorena Lazarić, Manuela Vladić-Maštruko, Jelena Tomić, Ana Motl Demo, Suzy Rosemond, László Varga, Vesna Bilić, Bruno Matijašević, Sanja Jurić, Larisa Vivoda, Dubravka Zima, Andrea Lakić, Ivana Korenika, Marijana Mohorić, Marijana Dragoslavić, Adriana Šimunović, Božica Vuić, Anka Jurčević Lozančić, Mira Klarin, Jelena Marković; Slavica Šimić Šašić, Katarina Ivon; Antonia Dokoza, Marina Đuranović, Ana Bašić, Jelena Vignjević, Marco Angster, Jakov Proroković, Nikolina Mesić, Katica Balenović, Lucija Pećarina, Maja Verdonik, Irena Klasnić; Maja Cindrić https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
ZFD 9: Zbornik radova s Međunarodnoga znanstvenog skupa Zadarski filološki dani 9 održanog u Zadru 12. i 13. studenoga 2021.
Zadarski filološki dani 9 zbornik je radova bijenalne Međunarodne znanstvene konferencije Zadarski filološki dani koja se tradicionalno održava u organizaciji Odjela za kroatistiku i Odjela za rusistiku Sveučilišta u Zadru. Konferencija je održana 12. i 13. studenoga 2021.godine na Sveučilištu u Zadru, a bila je usredotočena na četiri teme: općeknjiževnu „Slavenske književnosti i medicina“, obljetničarsku „Tin Ujević (130. godišnjica rođenja)“, općelingvističku „Jezik i književnost zadarskog područja (20. stoljeće)“ i metodičku „Kurikulski pristup u nastavi.“ Radovi u Zborniku stoga su također raspoređeni unutar istih tematskih okvira. Osamnaest je izlagača svojim prilozima obogatilo sastav Zbornika, a njihovi su radovi prošli dvostruku slijepu recenziju.
Copyright (c) 2025 Josip Miletić, Tin Lemac, Maja Pandžić https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Inspired by the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Father of the Homeland, Dr Ante Starčević (May 23, 1823, Veliki Žitnik – February 28, 1896, Zagreb), the Department of Teacher Education Studies in Gospić, University of Zadar, and the State Archives in Gospić organised an international scientific conference: the 8th Šime and Ante Starčević Days, under the name The Modern Concept of Homeland (cro. Suvremeni koncept domovine), held on 26–27 May 2023 in Gospić. In a region that endowed us with the Father of the Homeland more than two centuries ago- nowadays referred to as a founder of national independence and an advocate for the right of self-determination and liberal principles in state-building, and an intriguing figure in his linguistic, political, and philosophical views – we felt it natural to explore the complex ideas of homeland and patriotism, both in a historical context and in contemporary times. In that sense, we wanted the conference to scientifically address the semantically layered notion of homeland, contextualised within the horizon of humanistic, social, and interdisciplinary perspectives. More than fifty participants from numerous Croatian and international universities attended the conference and showed significant interest in the proposed topic. The Conference Proceedings on homeland and patriotism contains 19 scholarly articles, divided into four thematic sections. The first unit includes three plenary presentations by scholars from two domestic and one international university. The first plenary presentation, held by Full Professor Pavo Barišić (University of Zagreb), under the title Lika in the Work of Ante Starčević, explores Starčević’s literary oeuvre, highlighting his connection to the Lika region. The second presentation, titled What Does Ante Starčević Mean to Us Today? The Development and (Possible) Deconstruction of a Myth, held by Full Professor Ante Bralić (University of Zadar), examines the historical and political circumstances that contributed to the mythologisation of Starčević’s figure. The third presentation, titled Manifestation of Croatian National Awareness in the Literature of Croats in Hungary, held by Dr. Stjepan Blažetin (University of Pécs), reviews the literary works of Croatian authors in Hungary and their diverse expressions of national identity. The second and third units of the Proceedings consist of papers that delve into patriotic themes from a humanistic perspective: historical, theological, and predominantly philological. They analyse the themes in a synchronic and/or diachronic context. In this sense, the papers in the chapter Patriotic Themes in Historical Context examine, from a biographical and ideological standpoint, the patriotic contributions of national leaders and less-known patriots. These papers consider the context of political and party involvement, valuing their political, pastoral, theological, and particularly patriotic efforts. The third chapter of the Proceedings, titled Philological Perspectives on Patriotic Themes, is the most extensive, encompassing twelve papers that delve into linguistic, sociolinguistic, literary-theoretical, literary-historical, and methodological investigations of the semantically complex concept of homeland. In this regard, precise analyses of Radić’s linguistic identity are presented in the light of linguistic and stylistic features of his memoir writings. The patriotic interpretations of Šime Starčević’s manuscript legacy are commendable, highlighting his refined sense of language as one of the most important markers of national identity. Following sociolinguistic research, the results of studies focusing on the language of young people are particularly intriguing, by the analyses of the ambivalent relationship between the need and the faddishness of Anglicisms versus the native language. Several manuscripts in the Proceedings address the concept of the homeland on national and international literary opus, in which, following various theoretical foundations (stylistic, imagological, narratological, etc.), attention is drawn to the characteristics of national identity; from the travelogue representation of the homeland landscape, and interpretation of patriotic ideologies in children’s literature, through turbulent premonitions of homeland(s) during wartime, to the emotional upheavals of literary characters contextualized within the horizon of a lost and/or gained homeland. Significant contributions to philological research are the methodological articles focused on the reception perspectives of patriotic themes, from primary school to higher education levels. The last but not least important section in the Proceedings includes manuscripts that, from a demographic-geographic standpoint, present interesting research results related to young people’s attitudes towards the homeland, patriotism, and national issues. The publication of the Proceedings is made possible primarily thanks to the contributions of authors from diverse Croatian universities, polytechnics, scientific, cultural, and educational institutions, as well as from abroad. We would also like to give our thanks to the reviewers of the individual papers and the reviewers of the entire Proceedings, Assistant Professor Tin Lemac, PhD, and Senior Research Associate Andrea Radošević, PhD, whose critical reading of the Proceedings and constructive suggestions have significantly contributed to its quality. We are delighted by the keen interest shown by scholars in contributing their reflections, analyses, research, and insights on the themes of homeland and patriotism as socially and historically conditioned categories. Despite the turbulence of contemporary worldviews, these contributions maintain an affirmative stance toward national values. We are pleased to present the Proceedings to the cultural community, where we hope it will find a receptive readership.
Copyright (c) 2025 Sanja Vrcić-Mataija; Ana Marin, Jadranka Mlikota, Rene Čipanj Banja, Ivana Odža, Mirela Šušić, Maja Verdonik, Kristina Polić, Dinko Marin, Ivana Maruna, Nensi Segarić, Margerita Kranjčević Koričić, Sanja Knežević; Katica Balenović; Pavo Barišić, Ante Bralić, Stjepan Blažetin, Ivan Brlić, Adrian Knežević, Ante Sorić, Slađana Čuljat, Vesna Grahovac-Pražić, Azra Ičanović, Jadranka Brkić Vejmelka https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Developing a consistent onomastic terminology in the Croatian language was precisely the task to which Vladimir Skračić devoted himself wholeheartedly just before retiring, attempting to systematize what he described in the preface as a “considerable mess in our discipline.” While retaining already established terms, which could be said to belong to the so-called core terminology, the author proposed a comparatively large number of new ones. The problem with the latter group is clear: how to translate terms for which there are no direct equivalents in English-language onomastic terminology, or where such equivalents exist but are not widely accepted? Yet even terms from the former group posed difficulties. For instance, following Croatian tradition, for Skračić, the term zoonym is reserved for particular species rather than names of individual animals, whereas in the terminology of the International Council of Onomastic Sciences, the term covers “proper name of an animal.” During our discussions, the translator, Tomislav Kuzmanović, insisted – and I am glad he did – that the onomastic terminology presented in this book constitutes a well-thought-out system, and that any hybrid translation solutions would significantly compromise the clarity and consistency of the text. Therefore, all onomastic terms from the original were ultimately retained in the translation, all formed using the Greek stem + -onym model, with adaptations in accordance with the rules for romanizing Greek words in English. There is no doubt that this choice by the translator and the editor will not meet with universal approval. However, all terms are thoroughly explained, so readers encountering them for the first time should have no difficulty understanding them. With the author’s approval, some minor errors from the original were corrected during translation. The author also updated the overview in Chapter 2.2. to reflect changes in the status of island and coastal toponymy research in the fourteen years since the original publication.
Copyright (c) 2025 Vladimir Skračić https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
Climate Disinformation — How widespread is it and Who Believes In It?
The research report offers an overview of the results obtained from a survey study conducted on a representative sample of adult citizens in Croatia (N = 1000) on the topic of climate disinformation. The research was carried out in March 2024 for the project “Facts about the Climate Crisis – klima.faktograf.hr”. The aim of the research was to determine the prevalence, characteristics and factors affecting the acceptance of climate disinformation among the citizens of Croatia.
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Translations and transnational literary exchanges
Letteratura, arte, cultura tra le due sponde dell’Adriatico VIII
Il presente volume raccoglie gli Atti della XIV edizione del Convegno internazionale Letteratura, arte, cultura tra le due sponde dell’Adriatico, tenutosi dal 5 al 6 ottobre a Zara, organizzato dal Dipartimento di Italianistica dell’Università di Zara. Nel volume figurano sedici contributi, finora inediti, che presentano i risultati delle ricerche scientifiche riguardanti le relazioni letterarie, culturali e linguistiche interadriatiche, iniziate nell’ambito della collaborazione scientifico-didattica con il Dipartimento di Italianistica dell’Università di Padova (2004-2014). In generale, il volume si inquadra nel complesso delle opere dedicate ai rapporti centenari italo-croati e slavo-romanzi nel bacino adriatico. Il particolare contributo al valore degli Atti è la continuità delle ricerche i cui risultati sono stati presentati ai convegni Letteratura, arte, cultura tra le due sponde dell’Adriatico precedenti, organizzati organizzzati a Padova negli anni 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013 nonché a Zara negli anni 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 e 2021 e pubblicati nei rispettivi volumi di Atti. Si fa nota che ogni contributo è stato sottoposto alla valutazione di due recensori (double blind peer-review), e che la procedura di doppia recensione si è fatta anche per l’intero volume. Cogliamo l’occasione di ringraziare tutte le autrici e gli autori per i loro preziosi contributi, i recensori per il loro contributo alla qualità del VIII volume degli Atti, e a tutti coloro che hanno partecipato alla realizzazione del XIV convegno Letteratura, arte, cultura tra le due sponde dell’Adriatico. Augurandoci di portare avanti l’iniziativa, speriamo di suscitare, anche nel futuro, l’interesse e la partecipazione di studiosi di varie discipline.
Oltre le chiare, fresche e dolci acque dell’Adriatico fino all’ottantesimo compleanno. Sono pochi, come il professor Živko Nižić sottolinea, a raggiungere questo traguardo, ma ancora meno coloro che, come il festeggiato, lasciano un’impronta profonda e duratura attraverso le loro interpretazioni e reinterpretazioni di temi italianistici. Živko Nižić, scienziato e letterato, docente, tutor e regista, è nato l’8 luglio 1944 a Zara. Dopo aver completato la scuola superiore marittima a Zara, si è iscritto alla Facoltà di Lettere di Zara per studiare lingua e letteratura inglese e lingua e letteratura italiana. Nel 1977 è stato assunto come lettore di lingua italiana presso il Dipartimento di Lingua e Letteratura Italiana della Facoltà di Lettere di Zara. Nel 1983, ha conseguito il titolo di dottore magistrale con la tesi Nikola Jakšić, scrittore, traduttore e patriota zaratino (1762-1841), sotto la supervisione del professore emerito Mate Zorić presso la Facoltà di Lettere dell’Università di Zagabria. Nel 1991 ha conseguito il dottorato di ricerca presso la Facoltà di Lettere di Zara con una dissertazione dal titolo Culture in collisione nella prosa di Fulvio Tomizza, sotto la supervisione della professoressa emerita Gloria Rabac-Čondrić. Nel 2009 è stato nominato professore ordinario a tempo indeterminato. È stato capo del Dipartimento di Lingua e Letteratura Italiana, vicedecano della Facoltà di Lettere di Zara, direttore del Dipartimento di Italianistica dell’Università di Zara e vicerettore per la cooperazione internazionale. Per diversi anni ha lavorato come professore ospite presso la Facoltà di Lettere di Pola. Ha inoltre insegnato alla Facoltà di Lettere dell’Università di Spalato e alla Facoltà di Lettere dell’Università di Mostar. È stato direttore di progetti scientifici come Ana Vidović e il suo ambiente, Simbiosi romanico-croata e Rinascimento; Niccolò Tommaseo e la stampa, coordinatore per la Croazia del progetto scientifico internazionale Interreg – Viaggiadr e collaboratore del progetto internazionale Civiltà veneta e umorismo in Italia e Dalmazia. Il giornalismo umoristico-satirico in istroveneto e dalmatoveneto nelle riviste italiane dell’Adriatico orientale. Per il suo lavoro scientifico e il contributo allo studio della cultura e della letteratura italiana sulla sponda orientale dell’Adriatico, ha ricevuto il premio Frano Čale dell’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Zagabria. Il professor Nižić coltiva la passione per il teatro fin dai tempi degli studi, quando ha iniziato a collaborare con il gruppo filodrammatico del Dipartimento di Lingua e Letteratura Italiana, di cui è stato successivamente direttore per molti anni. Sotto la sua guida, il gruppo filodrammatico ha ottenuto numerosi successi e nel 1987 ha ricevuto il Premio della Città di Zara. Il professor Nižić è stato direttore del Teatro dei Burattini di Zara ed è attualmente presidente del consiglio teatrale del Teatro Nazionale Croato di Zara. Sebbene sia in pensione dal 2014, il professor Nižić continua a dedicarsi quotidianamente alla ricerca scientifica, o come dice lui stesso, finché non si «stufa». Nel suo lavoro indaga i limiti dell’identità e avverte che l’Altro non è che il proprio riflesso nel mare comune. Di tutto ciò testimonia questa raccolta di studi filologici in onore del suo ottantesimo compleanno: venticinque autori firmano ventidue saggi ispirati alle opere scientifiche e letterarie di Nižić elencate nella Bibliografia.
Tema poznate pomorske bitke koja se odvila pred gradom Visom 20. srpnja 1866. bila je učestalo predmetom istraživanja i pisanja unutar hrvatske, ali i austrijske, talijanske i ostalih europskih historiografija. Činjenica kako je inferiornija austrijska flota predvođena kontraadmiralom Wilhelmom Tegetthoffom porazila nadmoćniju talijansku, koju je predvodio admiral Carlo Persano, ostala je duboko ukorijenjena u političkom, kulturnom i društvenom životu druge polovice 19. i početka 20. stoljeća. Ne samo da su, doduše privremeno, odvraćena talijanska posezanja za istočnojadranskim prostorom, već je stvorena atmosfera sjećanja i veličanja te slavne pobjede gdje su i Hrvati, kao vrsni pomorci, dali svoj udio. Prvo cjelovito djelo „Viški boj“ autora Petra Kuničića objavljeno 1891. terminološki je opečatilo bitku prozvavši je bojem kako je to bilo ustaljeno u periodici i publicistici tog vremena. Boj se od tada ustalio u historiografiji kao izraz koji na granici epike i znanosti podcrtava značenje tog sukoba, istovremeno prodirući u prostor javne povijesti kao „mjesto sjećanja“ šire društvene svijesti. Na 150. obljetnicu boja u Visu i Komiži održan je skup s dvadeset izlaganja koja su u znanstvenom smislu dala nova gledišta na boj ili su pak prvi put obrađene i predstavljene teme kojima se do sada nije znanstveno pristupalo. Viški je boj tako od klasičnog historiografskog rakursa vojne i pomorske povijesti dobio novu vrijednost nakon što je stavljen u kontekst geopolitike, mjesta sjećanja, povijesti umjetnosti, povijesti književnosti, arheologije, razvoja tehnike i tehnologije, povijesne demografije i razvoja turizma. Upravo je u tim odrednicama novina ovog izdanja s petnaest znanstvenih radova koji razbijaju opnu klasične historiografije, interdisciplinarno pristupaju istraživanju boja te unose nove ideje i dimenzije potvrđujući kako jedno događanje iz 1866. i danas može biti izrazito važno za razumijevanje širih političkih i društvenih odnosa, kao i poticaj za gospodarski i turistički razvoj.
Monografija u povodu 20 godina rada Odjela za informacijske znanosti u Zadru
Odjel za informacijske znanosti Sveučilišta u Zadru već dva desetljeća obrazuje studente u području informacijskih znanosti na prijediplomskoj, diplomskoj i poslijediplomskoj razini. Osnovan je kao Odjel za knjižničarstvo odlukom Senata Sveučilišta u Zadru 20. studenoga 2003. godine, a osam godina nakon toga, 28. listopada 2011. mijenja naziv u Odjel za informacijske znanosti. Upravo je dvadeseta obljetnica postojanja Odjela, koja se proslavila 2024. godine, bila povod da se pripremi ova znanstvena zbirna knjiga u vidu monografije u kojoj se nalaze brojna poglavlja tematski povezana s informacijskim znanostima. Autori su poglavlja, osim djelatnika Odjela za informacijske znanosti, mnogi od onih koji su s Odjelom godinama surađivali i pridonosili njegovu rastu u znanstvenome, stručnom, nastavnom i bilo kojem drugom smislu, bilo kao stručnjaci s partnerskih institucija, vanjski suradnici ili u nekom drugom obliku suradnje. Iako u monografiji nisu obuhvaćene sve teme kojima se na Odjelu bavimo, ipak ona omogućuje da se dokumentiraju mnoge znanstvene i stručne teme kojima su se djelatnici i suradnici Odjela posljednjih 20 godina posvetili, bilo putem znanstvenih i stručnih projekata koje su provodili zajedno sa studentima, nastavnicima s drugih sveučilišnih odjela i partnerima iz obrazovnih i kulturnih organizacija, bilo putem različitih istraživanja koja su predstavljali na domaćim i međunarodnim skupovima, radionicama, okruglim stolovima ili putem objava u širokoj lepezi znanstvenih i stručnih publikacija. Među poglavljima koja ćete pronaći u monografiji jesu poglavlja povezana sa sljedećim tematskim poljima: knjižnične zbirke, informacijsko ponašanje i pismenost, organizacija informacija, stare knjige, rukopisi i fragmenti, narodne, školske i visokoškolske knjižnice, vrednovanje knjižničnog poslovanja, metapodaci, primjena umjetne inteligencije u polju kulturne baštine, informacijskih i kulturnih ustanova, arhivi i arhivsko gradivo, semantički web, metodologija znanstvenog rada u polju informacijskih znanosti, digitalizacija i dugotrajno očuvanje dokumenata, digitalna humanistika, baštinske institucije, pisana baština u digitalnom okruženju, organizacijska kultura u knjižnicama, nakladništvo i kreativne industrije, upotrebljivost i korisničko iskustvo, eye tracking studije, obrazovanje informacijskih stručnjaka, studentska praksa te motivacija studenata Odjela za informacijske znanosti za upis studija.
Zbornik Drugi Brešanov svibanj: kultura i politika sadrži devetnaest znanstvenih radova prethodno izloženih na konferenciji koja se u suorganizaciji Odjela za kroatistiku Sveučilišta u Zadru i Hrvatskog narodnog kazališta u Šibeniku održala 26. i 27. svibnja 2023. godine. S obzirom na to da je zajedničko obilježje svih Brešanovih tekstova usmjerenost na političke teme i propitivanje utjecaja koji mehanizmi vlasti imaju na individualne sudbine, uz uvijek aktualno pitanje političkih okolnosti izvedbe i recepcije njegovih ranih drama u domaćim i inozemnim kazalištima, poziv na konferenciju usmjerio je sudionike na istraživanje političnosti različitih sastavnica autorova dramskog i proznog pisma. No, budući da problemska čvorišta Brešanova opusa i njegove recepcije otvaraju prostor promišljanju o analognim fenomenima u sjecištu politike i kulture, prije svega onima koji su vezani uz politički provokativne kazališne, filmske i književne pojave, poziv je dodatno sugerirao širenje istraživačkog polja. To je uključilo propitivanje odnosa politike u kazalištu i kazališnih politika, političkih tenzija između kazališnih središta i kazališnih periferija, politiku romana i politički roman te jezik politike u književnosti, političku retoriku i njezino parodiranje. S obzirom na to da je u jezgri njegovih zapleta uvijek prisutna određena politička priča, zanimalo nas je također kako se transformacija političke priče u Brešanovu opusu odnosi prema aktualnoj političkoj zbilji, u kakav dijalog s publikom i kritikom ulazi te na koji način, s druge strane, promjene kritičke recepcije odgovaraju na izazove (promijenjene) političke zbilje, osobito u njihovu (post) tranzicijskom vrtloženju. Poziv na dodatno produbljivanje navedenih tema rezultirao je radovima koji su u zborniku raspoređeni u četiri cjeline. Objavljivanje knjige sufinancirano je sredstvima Zaklade Hrvatske akademije znanosti i umjetnosti.
Školska učinkovitost i obrazovni menadžment
This university book is intended to support the professionalization of school principals as key leaders in the educational process. It is the result of the project "Principal: Profession and Qualification, Not Just a Function," co-financed by the European Social Fund. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the specific roles and responsibilities of school principals within the field of educational management. Principals are expected to navigate and balance the demands of both local communities and national educational policies, while efficiently managing school resources and providing visionary leadership. Such a balanced and democratic approach to school leadership requires a deep understanding of the complex political, economic, social, and technological contexts in which various stakeholders in the educational system operate. In response to these challenges, the book explores the conceptual, methodological, and empirical foundations of school effectiveness and educational leadership. Key topics include the management and leadership roles of principals, strategies for effective school governance, and approaches to communication and collaboration with the broader community and local stakeholders.
Upravljanje odgojno-obrazovnim ustanovama
This university book is designed to support the professional development of school principals and other leaders involved in the educational process, with a particular emphasis on schools. It is the outcome of the project "Principal: Profession and Qualification, Not Just a Function," co-financed by the European Social Fund. The book introduces fundamental principles and concepts from management, marketing, finance, accounting, and other core functions of a business organization—knowledge essential for navigating today’s complex and dynamic professional landscape. These concepts are then contextualized within the specific environment of the educational system, offering practical insights aimed at enhancing school operations, improving work quality, and boosting organizational efficiency. Special attention is given to participatory approaches involving key stakeholders in education and to the importance of community engagement at the local level. Furthermore, the book explores project management principles, phases, and key success factors, equipping schools to actively participate in national and EU-funded initiatives. Entrepreneurship, as a driving force for innovation and adaptation, is also emphasized throughout the book. It highlights the importance of fostering new ideas and embracing change in a rapidly evolving socio-economic environment. To reinforce the theoretical and practical concepts, the book includes case studies from the Republic of Croatia, offering real-world applications relevant to the region.
Upravljanje odgojno obrazovnom ustanovom
The quality management of the education system is, among other factors, dependent on the leadership of educational institutions. As part of the project "Principal: Profession and Qualification, Not Just a Function," co-financed by the European Social Fund, a team of academics and experts conducted study visits to explore various models of leadership and management in educational institutions and to identify strategies for enhancing leadership and management quality. This book includes translations of scholarly papers by experts specializing in the quality management of educational institutions in their respective countries or in the locations visited by the research team—London (United Kingdom), Tampere (Finland), Vienna (Austria), and Berlin (Germany). Designed as a handbook, this publication serves as a valuable resource for both current and aspiring educational leaders.
The authors conceptualize school culture as a complex construct shaped by the management of both school and teaching processes. A brief historical overview of the legal framework and educational policy guidelines sets the stage for understanding the principal’s leadership role. The school culture emerges from a combination of various elements, including socio-cultural values, organizational structure, interpersonal relationships within the school, the exercise of authority in school management, and the promotion of a collaborative atmosphere and partnership among all stakeholders—students, parents, professional staff, and the principal. Enhancing school culture is an integral part of a principal’s competency profile. This publication serves as a university-level textbook designed to support the professionalization of school leaders. Additionally, its content is relevant to all individuals involved in the educational process. The textbook is the result of the project "Principal: Profession and Qualification, Not Just a Function," co-financed by the European Social Fund.
Upravljanje odgojno-obrazovnom ustanovom
This publication is the result of the European Social Fund co-financed project "Principal: Profession and Qualification, Not Just a Function." It is a collection of scientific and research studies conducted by pedagogues and psychologists from the University of Zadar. The findings highlight the multidimensional nature of the competence profile required for school principals. The complexity of the school principal’s role is examined from several perspectives, including key factors shaping their work, the demands of lifelong learning and continuous professional development, and the implementation of an inclusive culture in schools. The publication also addresses topics such as the subjective well-being of teachers and school leaders, stress in the principal’s profession, emotional regulation among students, teachers, and school principals, and the interpersonal behavior of school leaders. Additionally, it explores theories and patterns of attachment, the role of self-efficacy in school leadership, and the principal’s influence in fostering an entrepreneurial culture within educational institutions. Designed as a university-level textbook, this publication aims to support the professionalization of school principals, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of modern educational leadership.
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Razvoj katehetske službe neminovno je slijedio tijek povijesnog razvoja crkvenih zajednica i to je utjecalo na različito poimanje identiteta kateheta kao i njihovu formaciju. U ovom radu središnja je tema razvoj poimanja katehetske službe s posebnim naglaskom na formaciju kateheta u razdoblju od 1965. do 2021. godine. Taj period omeđuju dva značajna događaja: Drugi vatikanski koncil (1965. ₋ 1965.) i ustanova službe katehetâ motuproprijem pape Franje Antiquum ministerium (2021). Posljednji događaj okrunio je dinamičnu evoluciju pitanja i traženja odgovora povezanih s angažmanom vjernika laika u katehetskoj djelatnosti Crkve čemu je poseban zamah dao Papa Pavao VI. sedamdesetih godina prošlog stoljeća. Nakon analize toga procesa, predstavljen je temelj katehetske službe (poziv katehete), regulatorni teološko-eklezijalni aspekti i nadahnjujući kriteriji za formaciju kateheta. Slijedi obrada pet dimenzija formacije kateheta. Njih se ne smatra kompetencijama, već komplementarnim područjima formacije koja čine osnovu za razvoj kompetencija u integralnoj perspektivi. Ovo se stajalište napose razrađuje u četvrtom poglavlju gdje se donosi razrada konceptualne pozadine kompetencijskom pristupu u formaciji kateheta. Naposljetku se ukazuje na neke moguće metodološke izbore, a motiv njihova predlaganja je koherentnost s temeljnom naravi ne samo formacije kateheta, već kršćanske formacije općenito. U promišljanjima o navedenim temama slijedio se interdisciplinarni pristup. Usidreni u teologiji, tražili smo dijalog s odgojnim znanostima i onima o komunikaciji. Taj tronožac čini osnovu katehetike kao znanosti. Rezultat nisu planovi za formaciju župnih kateheta, već fundamentalni obzori njihove moguće izrade.
Knjižica glagoljaša Mata Hrabrića “suprotiva oblaku” i “zloj godini”
U djelu se kritički objavljuje i filološki obrađuje rukopisna knjižica različitih molitvi i zaklinjanja protiv nevremena, zapisana kurzivnom glagoljicom na Krku koncem 18. stoljeća. Priređeno djelo smješta se u kontekst drugih srodnih rukopisnih i tiskanih djela pa se uspostavljaju poveznice s Kašićevim “Ritualom rimskim” i Banovčevim “Blagosovom od polja” te sa srednjovjekovnom (hrvatski crkvenoslavenski brevijari) i novovjekovnom glagoljaškom tradicijom (obredne rukopisne knjižice iz 18. stoljeća).
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Kako biti zadovoljan i uspješan nastavnik?
Priručnik je nastao u okviru projekta "Ličnost, emocije i radna uspješnost nastavnika" koji financira Hrvatska zaklada za znanost. Svrha priručnika jest na temelju suvremenih znanstvenih spoznaja proizašlih iz istraživanja u okviru projekta, ali i izvan njega, pružiti osnovne informacije o konstruktima koji su ključni za osiguravanje radne uspješnosti i profesionalne dobrobiti nastavnika. Priručnik sadrži konkretne smjernice i praktične savjete kako kroz svakodnevnu praksu te preventivne i interventne strategije unaprijediti dobrobiti i radnu uspješnost nastavnika. Osim nastavnicima i stručnim suradnicima u školama, priručnik će od koristi biti i studentima, nastavnicima na visoki učilištima te drugim istraživačima u području.
Ovo djelo predstavlja geolingvističku analizu 130 leksičkih karata, izrađenih temeljem reprezentativna izbora iz građe Atlas Linguarum Histriae et Liburniae, koja je prethodno objavljena u obliku popisa građe u pet svezaka. MILA je jedan od glavnih rezultata projekta Lingvistička geografija Hrvatske u europskome okružju. Karte obuhvaćaju građu iz 61 punkta s područja hrvatske Istre, od čega 45 hrvatskih čakavskih, dvanaest istromletačkih, pet istriotskih, dva istrorumunjska i jedan crnogorski. Riječ je o interpretativnim kartama na kojima je dijalektalna građa okupljena u leksičke tipove. Analiza karata smjera na tumačenje jezičnih i izvanjezičnih razloga prostorne distribucije leksika i formiranja leksičkih areala u složenom višejezičnom istarskom prostoru. Izravni uzor za ovakvu obradu je katalonska serija PALDC, interpretativni korelat ALDC (Jezični atlas katalonskoga područja). U hrvatskoj dijalektologiji, usprkos višedesetljetnom iskustvu na izradi interpretativnih karata za OLA (Općeslavenski lingvistički atlas) i ALE (Atlas Linguarum Europae), dosada nije bilo pokušaja da se leksička varijacija u nekoj od naših prirodnih i/ili povijesnih regija iscrpnije prouči metodama lingvističke geografije. Primarni je metodološki cilj ovoga djela kroz kartografiju i analizu građe valorizirati građu Atlas Linguarum Histriae et Liburniae te doprinijeti razvoju lingvističke geografije u Hrvatskoj.
Stručne perspektive: Kakav odgoj želimo?
Stručni zbornik „Stručne perspektive: Kakav odgoj želimo?“ objedinjuje stručne radove te prikaze dobre prakse izložene na međunarodnoj znanstveno-stručnoj konferenciji „Kakav odgoj želimo?“ održanoj na Sveučilištu u Zadru od 18. do 20. svibnja 2023. u organizaciji Odjela za pedagogiju i Centra „Stjepan Matičević“. Zbornikom je obuhvaćeno ukupno 17 radova strukturiranih u tri temeljna poglavlja: stručni radovi, prikazi dobre prakse i okrugli stol. Tematski se dotiču aktualne odgojno-obrazovne problematike s fokusom na odgojne vrijednosti suvremenih naspram tradicionalnih obitelji, odgojnu komponentu pedagoškog rada operacionaliziranog kroz sve razine odgojno-obrazovnog sustava polazeći od rane i predškolske, preko osnovnoškolske do srednjoškolske razine, odgojne vrijednosti volonterskih aktivnosti, kao i primjere rada regionalnih centara kompetentnosti. Obuhvaćena su promišljanja kao i konkretna praktična rješenja u vezi s inovativnim pristupima u odgoju, razvojem suradničke kulture unutar odgojno-obrazovnih ustanova, stvaranjem poticajnog okruženja dječjeg rasta i razvoja, mogućim načinima razvoja i njegovanja društveno i individualno poželjnih vrijednosti kroz promicanje ljubavi prema domovini, razvoju kulturnog i nacionalnog identiteta te pružanjem podrške učenicima u vladanju, učenicima s posebnim potrebama, uključujući djecu i učenike s teškoćama u razvoju kao i one darovite. Doprinos zbornika ogleda se u pozicioniranju odgoja kao polazišnoga vrijednosnog ishodišta pedagoške djelatnosti smještene u suvremeni multikulturni i pluralni kontekst društvene dinamike utemeljene na humanističkim vrijednostima.