Aims and Scope

Aims and Objectives of the Journal

This scholarly periodical is established to disseminate research findings in the field of music pedagogy and to enhance their international visibility. The journal aims to serve as a platform for presenting innovative scholarly approaches, theoretically grounded and practice-oriented research, as well as critical analyses of contemporary issues in modern arts education.

Specialty: A1 Educational Sciences

Scope and Thematic Areas

The journal addresses the following issues:

  • theoretical foundations for the development of higher arts education within the framework of post-nonclassical pedagogy;

  • the phenomenon of musical art in historical and cultural discourse;

  • methodological principles and innovative technologies for the professional training of future music teachers;

  • teaching methodology within a specific discipline or cycle of disciplines;

  • the history of a discipline within the system of music education;

  • methodologies of instrumental instruction (including early instruments) and vocal pedagogy.

Objectives

The journal seeks to:

  • support the development of academic schools and individual research initiatives;
  • make Ukrainian research results accessible to the international scholarly community;
  • improve the quality of publications by upholding high ethical standards and transparent peer review procedures;
  • foster dialogue and exchange of ideas between early-career and established researchers.

Thematic Focus 

The journal welcomes contributions in the education and pedagogy. Submissions must align with the defined scope of the journal and reflect current trends and debates within these disciplines.

Audience  

The journal addresses researchers, educators, doctoral candidates, postgraduate and graduate students in the educational sciences. It is also of interest to practitioners aiming to integrate research findings into practice, as well as to international academic partners engaged in the study and development of Ukrainian scholarship.

Research Articles

The journal accepts original research articles presenting the results of completed theoretical or empirical studies in the social sciences and humanities. Submissions must clearly formulate a research problem, apply an appropriate methodology, and provide well-substantiated conclusions. Articles should align with the scope of the journal and demonstrate scholarly novelty, practical significance, and contribution to the advancement of the relevant discipline. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

Review Papers

Review papers should provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on a specific issue in the social sciences and humanities. They are expected to analyse key theoretical approaches and directions of inquiry, identify gaps in existing studies, and propose avenues for further research. Authors are required to conduct a critical evaluation of the literature, synthesize prior findings, and articulate new research questions. Reviews must be objective, well-structured, and based on relevant and up-to-date sources.