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HISJ is published by the University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola (North Macedonia) The journal also encourages the publication of occasional special issues.

Horizons - International Scientific Journal (HISJ) is an annual (one issue per year), international, interdisciplinary, open-access, and peer-reviewed journal published by the University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola (North Macedonia), which is divided into two sections - A and B. A Section of the journal publishes articles from social sciences and humanities, while B Section publishes articles f

rom natural sciences and mathematics, engineering and technology, biotechnology, medicine, and health sciences. HISJ's first edition was published in 2005. The journal aims to provide an active international forum for analysis, research, and debate in a broad range of fields. There are no article processing or publication fees charged to the authors, and all articles are immediately available on the journal website once published, according to the Diamond Open Access model. As a publication of the University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola, HISJ is committed to upholding high standards of academic integrity and intellectual rigor. The journal is free to access and read, making its research available to a global audience of researchers, scholars, and students. The journal aims to promote interdisciplinary research and foster collaborations among researchers from different fields, leading to new discoveries, innovations, and solutions to complex problems. The editorial team encourages both established and early-career researchers and doctoral students to take part in this journal to stimulate a greater exchange of ideas and knowledge.

17/03/2026

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new research article in Horizons:

“ENHANCING MEASUREMENT SCIENCE EDUCATION THROUGH EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND MODERN PEDAGOGIES”

📄 https://ojs.uklo.edu.mk/index.php/horizons/article/view/596

This study, authored by Mare Srbinovska, Marco Faifer, and Milan Dinčić, investigates the current state of Measurement Science education in engineering programs across Europe. The research highlights the gap between traditional teaching approaches and the growing need for exposure to emerging technologies such as Digital Twins, Industry 5.0, and Artificial Intelligence.

Key findings reveal that while students grasp fundamental measurement principles, there is limited integration of active learning, hands-on practice, and industry engagement. The paper offers recommendations for modernizing curricula to better prepare students for the rapidly evolving engineering workforce.

Horizons is proud to showcase research that drives innovation in engineering education and promotes the adoption of modern pedagogies and technologies.

26/02/2026

📢 New Publication Announcement

We are pleased to share the publication of the research article “Allpass-Based Dual-Notch Filter with Closely Spaced Notch Frequencies” in Horizons - International Scientific Journal.

🔍 About the article
This paper presents a novel method for designing a digital filter with two closely spaced notch frequencies, implemented through a parallel connection of two all-pass filters. By introducing a pure delay as one of the all-pass sections, the proposed design achieves an approximately linear phase response, while maintaining flexibility in phase shaping. Compared to conventional approaches with piecewise-constant phase, this method enables higher filter orders to significantly reduce approximation errors.

👨‍🔬 Authors

* Petar Stančić
* Goran Stančić
* Ivana Đorđević
* Stevica Cvetković

All authors are affiliated with the University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Niš, Serbia.

📄 https://ojs.uklo.edu.mk/index.php/horizons/article/view/595

Congratulations to the authors on this valuable contribution to digital signal processing research!

02/12/2025

📢 Call for Papers – Horizons: International Scientific Journal (HISJ)
Published by the University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – Bitola, North Macedonia

Horizons – International Scientific Journal (HISJ) is now accepting submissions for its upcoming annual issue! As an international, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open-access journal, HISJ is dedicated to promoting impactful research across diverse scientific fields.

🗓 Submit Anytime
Manuscripts are accepted throughout the entire year.
To be included in the upcoming issue, please note the deadline: 1 June 2026.

💰 Publication is Free of Charge
HISJ does not charge any submission or publication fees.

📩 Submission Email: [email protected]

🔍 New Editorial Priority Starting 1 January 2026
Beginning 1 January 2026, HISJ will prioritize high-impact interdisciplinary research.
We aim to publish studies that merge theories, methods, and perspectives from multiple disciplines to address complex global challenges.

Examples include research connecting:
- Social sciences with technology, economics, or public policy
- Natural sciences with environmental studies, engineering, or health
- Humanities with culture, communication, or digital media
- Cross-disciplinary theoretical or methodological approaches
- Applied research integrating multiple fields for real-world solutions

📚 Journal Indexing
The journal is indexed in the following indexes: https://ojs.uklo.edu.mk/index.php/horizons/ia

We look forward to receiving your high-quality, interdisciplinary contributions!

23/11/2025

📢 New Issue Published! Horizons – International Scientific Journal (Vol. 1, No. 1, 2025)

We are pleased to announce the publication of the first issue of Horizons – International Scientific Journal (HISJ) for 2025.

📝 LEGAL AMBIGUITIES AND STATE TIES: ASSESSING THE WAGNER GROUP UNDER INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW

Read at: https://ojs.uklo.edu.mk/index.php/horizons/article/view/587

Authors:
1. Vesna Poposka, Military Academy “General Mihailo Apostolski” – Skopje; Goce Delčev University – Štip
2. Aleksandar Grizhev, Military Academy “General Mihailo Apostolski” – Skopje; Goce Delčev University – Štip
3. Goran Ilik, Faculty of Law, Универзитет „Св. Климент Охридски“ - Битола

🔗 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20544/hisj.2025.587

📄The Wagner Group illustrates the rise of quasi-state armed actors that blur the line between state and non-state forces. Operating globally, it challenges traditional international humanitarian law frameworks. This article examines Wagner’s legal status, including combatant classification, state responsibility, and accountability for violations, showing how its ties to the Russian Federation create a legally ambiguous profile. The study calls for clearer IHL rules for state-linked private military actors and proposes measures to strengthen oversight and enforcement.

21/11/2025

🌐 Call for Papers: Horizons – International Scientific Journal (HISJ)

Horizons – International Scientific Journal [https://ojs.uklo.edu.mk/index.php/horizons/index] is an annual, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to interdisciplinary research. Published by the University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – Bitola, North Macedonia, HISJ brings together diverse scientific perspectives to tackle complex global challenges and advance knowledge beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.

We strongly encourage cross-field collaboration, research that bridges Natural, Technical, Social, and Humanistic sciences, fostering holistic scientific dialogues and innovative solutions. Horizons is a platform where ideas from different disciplines converge, sparking integrated approaches to contemporary issues.

We invite original research articles, reviews, and critical analyses that exemplify interdisciplinary scholarship and contribute to bridging gaps between fields. Manuscripts should follow the journal's guidelines [https://ojs.uklo.edu.mk/index.php/horizons/agu]. You can submit your article at any time throughout the year; however, you may also choose to adhere to the submission deadline of 1 June 2026.

✉️ Submit your article: [email protected]

Advance the future of science through interdisciplinarity with Horizons – International Scientific Journal.

03/09/2025

📢 Call for Papers: Horizons - International Scientific Journal (HISJ) [https://ojs.uklo.edu.mk/index.php/horizons/index]

🌍 HISJ, an international, interdisciplinary journal published by the University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – Bitola, invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit original research articles, review papers, and scholarly contributions.

📝 Submission Window: Open year-round
📅 Special Deadline: 01 June 2026
💡 No Article Processing Charges (APCs) – publishing is completely free of charge
✅ Rigorous peer-review process ensures the highest academic standards

📩 Submit your manuscript via email: [email protected]

✨ Contribute to advancing interdisciplinary knowledge and be part of our global academic community!

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25/04/2025

📣🎉 Денес, на 25 април – Денот на основањето на Универзитетот „Св. Климент Охридски“ – Битола, со голема радост го објавуваме вториот редовен број на списанието New Horizons – Journal of Student Research! 👉 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/nhjsr/issue/view/21

Ова издание е особено значајно за нас – симбол на студентската креативност, истражувачки дух и менторска посветеност. Ви ги претставуваме трудовите на нашите вредни студенти и нивните ментори:

🔋 Sizing of a Battery Energy-Storage System for the Faculty of Technical Sciences – Bitola
Boris Gushevski, Hristijan Delov, Goran Veljanovski, Metodija Atanasovski

🐝 Technology of Industrial Production of Bee Patties
Marija Petkovska, Vesna Karapetkovska-Hristova, Juliana Tomovska

🌌 Cosmic Syntagms: A Study of Aco Shopov’s Poetic Universe
Eva Neshoska, Violeta Januseva

📝 Echoes of Emotion: Navigating the Intricacies of Poetic Translation
Besjona Jusufi, Silvana Neshkovska

🧠 Assessing the Need for Manual Therapy in the Pelagonia Region: A Regional Healthcare Study
Hristijan Stojanovski, Denis Arsovski

🌱 Optimizing Quality of Life Through Individualized Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities
Marija Taleska, Denis Arsovski

🤖 Review of the Best AI Tools for Teachers That Help Optimize the Learning Process
Nora Pireci Sejdiu, Igor Nedelkovski, Andrijana Becevska, Blagoj Ristevski

🚴 Eco Attitudes and Challenges of Youth Towards Urban Mobility
Jovana Krstanoska, Meri Shuleska, Verche Koneska, Jasmina Bunevska-Talevska

⚡ Electromagnetic Radiation from 400 kV Transmission Line Bitola 2 – Meliti
Hristijan Stojanovski, Natasha Mojsoska

📈 Understanding Inflation Drivers in North Macedonia: An Econometric Analysis
Tamara Taseska, Ilija Hristoski

💼 Work Engagement of Young People During Their Studies
Filip Petreski, Kristina Dimitrieska, Elena Trpeska, Kristina Kostadinoska, Filip Stojanoski, Hristina Stomnaroska, Gabriela Lazarovska, Hristina Nuneska, Vasil Chavkar, Aleksandar Veleski, Renata Petrevska Nechkoska

📚 Ве покануваме да ги прочитате овие инспиративни истражувања и да ја прославиме заедно академската енергија на УКЛО!

11/03/2025

📢 Announcement: Publication of Vol. 1, No. 1 (2024) of Horizons – International Scientific Journal

We are pleased to announce that Horizons – International Scientific Journal has published Vol. 1, No. 1 (2024), featuring fully citable articles [https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/issue/view/20].

Starting with this issue, Horizons has adopted a rolling publication model, ensuring that articles are published throughout the year as soon as they successfully complete the peer review process. This allows for faster dissemination of research without waiting for the full issue to be completed. Each published article includes a digital object identifier (DOI) and page numbers, making it immediately citable and accessible.

📜 Table of Contents:

Articles (Section A)

📖 PRIVACY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION IN KOSOVO: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES
👥 Berat Dërmaku, Elena Temelkovska–Anevska (pp. 7-16)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/420/337

📖 ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL MEDIA PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT IN MACEDONIAN AND TURKISH FOOTBALL CLUBS IN SEASON 22/23
⚽ Sara Dimovska, Vesna Jovanova – Simeva (pp. 17-30)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/422/338

📖 DIFFERENT PERCEPTIONS REGARDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES – UNEMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS AND EMPLOYERS
💼 Silvana Pashovska (pp. 31-37)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/423/339

📖 THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIP AND THE LOSS OF THE MOTHER THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE NOVEL "BELLA SAMA" BY VIOLETA TANCHEVA-ZLATEVA
📚 Jovanka Denkova (pp. 38-45)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/424/340

📖 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE: INSIGHTS INTO SOCIOLINGUISTIC, DISCOURSE AND STRATEGIC PROFICIENCY OF ESP STUDENTS
🌍 Vesna Prodanovska-Poposka (pp. 46-55)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/425/352

📖 OPTIMIZING EFL INSTRUCTION FOR BILINGUAL LEARNERS IN NORTH MACEDONIA
📝 Bisera Kostadinovska-Stojchevska, Elena Shalevska, Biljana Gramatkovski (pp. 56-64)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/426/353

📖 A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FIRST-PERSON PRONOUN USE IN AI AND HUMAN ESSAYS
🤖 Elena Shalevska (pp. 65-71)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/427/343

📖 FEMALE CHARACTERS’ RELATIONSHIP TOWARD THEIR BEAUTY IN LITERARY WORKS
👩‍🎨 Valentina Nikolovska, Violeta Januseva, Marija Talevska (pp. 72-82)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/428/354

📖 ETHICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS: A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVE
⚖️ Ewelina Mikulska (pp. 83-92)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/429/355

📖 EVOLVING LEGAL RESPONSES TO STALKING AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
🌎 Andrea Zdravkovska (pp. 93-105)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/430/356

Articles (Section B)

📖 ENHANCING QUALITY AND EXTENDING SHELF LIFE: THE ROLE OF Ɣ-IRRADIATED BLACK PEPPER (Piper Nigrum) IN MORTADELLA PRESERVATION DURING COLD STORAGE
🌿 Vladimir Kitanovski, Nora Limani Bektashi, Olga Popovska, Suzana Jordanovska, Sani Demiri, Irina Mladenoska, Hristina Spasevska (pp. 106-115)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/432/357

📖 TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN IN PERSONS WITH CERVICAL SYNDROME: A LITERATURE REVIEW
🩺 Daniela Petkovska, Vujica Zivkovic (pp. 116-128)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/433/360

📖 THE IMPACT OF ZEOLITE ON THE GROWTH OF COMMERCIALLY GROWN RAINBOW TROUT
🐟 Bodan Gjorgovski, Rodne Nastova-Gjorgioska, Aleksandar Cvetkovikj (pp. 129-138)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/434/359

📖 MODERN ASPECTS OF QUASICONTINUOUS FUNCTIONS
📊 Marzanna Seweryn-Kuzmanovska, Sonja Calamani, Elena Kotevska, Blagoj Dimovski (pp. 139-151)
🔗 https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/article/view/437/351

We invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners to explore the latest contributions and consider submitting their work for publication.

📢 Stay connected with Horizons! [https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/index]

Editorial Team
Horizons – International Scientific Journal

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27/12/2024

Horizons - International Scientific Journal has just published its 2024 issue!

You can check out the published articles at the following link: https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/issue/view/20

Other articles will be included in the issue upon the completion of the review process. Horizons is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality in academic publishing.

We are also excited to announce that Horizons has adopted the rolling publication model. This means articles can be published throughout the year as soon as they receive positive reviews, without waiting for the entire issue to be completed.

Happy Holidays from the HISJ Team!

26/12/2024

Call for Papers: Horizons - International Scientific Journal (HISJ)

The "Horizons - International Scientific Journal" [https://uklo.edu.mk/ojs/index.php/horizons/index], an annual, interdisciplinary, open-access, and peer-reviewed journal, invites contributions for its upcoming edition. Published by the University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bitola (North Macedonia) [https://uklo.edu.mk/], HISJ provides a platform for research, analysis, and debate across various disciplines.

Scope of the Journal:
HISJ is divided into two sections:
- Section A: Social Sciences and Humanities
- Section B: Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Engineering and Technology, Biotechnology, Medicine, and Health Sciences

The journal also occasionally publishes special issues focused on specific themes or emerging topics in various fields. HISJ welcomes contributions from researchers, scholars, and professionals in multiple disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences and Law
- Humanities
- Engineering
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Information Technology
- Environmental Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies

Journal Features:
- No article processing or publication fees
- Immediate availability of articles on the journal website under the

Diamond Open Access model
- Active international forum for research and debate in a wide range of fields
- Dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary research and fostering collaborations among researchers across various domains

Since its inception in 2005, HISJ has upheld high standards of academic integrity and intellectual rigor, ensuring its research is freely accessible to a global audience of researchers, scholars, and students.

Submission Details:
- Deadline for Submission: 01 May 2025
- Submission Email: [email protected]

Indexing/Abstracting:

- EBSCO
- Central and Eastern European Online Library (CEEOL)
- Index Copernicus
- EPrints (UKLO Repository)
- CrossRef
- Google Scholar
- Eurasian Scientific Journal Index
- EuroPub
- Mir@bel
- RootIndexing
- WorldCat
- DRJI
- DocPlayer
- Research Bible
- Dimensions
- J-Gate
- Electronic Journals Library
- Asian Science Citation Index (ASCI)
- HARVARD Library (HOLLIS)

Who Should Submit:
The editorial team encourages submissions from both established researchers and early-career scholars, including doctoral students. By doing so, the journal seeks to stimulate a greater exchange of ideas and knowledge across diverse academic fields.

We invite you to contribute to HISJ and be part of this vibrant international academic community!

HISJ Team

11/11/2024

🎉📚 Exciting News! 📚🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Horizons - International Scientific Journal is now officially indexed in the prestigious Harvard Library (HOLLIS) system! 🎓📖

This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to academic excellence and the global dissemination of high-quality research. Being included in Harvard's renowned library network is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our contributors, reviewers, and editorial team.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Horizons! We look forward to continuing to publish impactful, multidisciplinary research that reaches scholars and readers worldwide. 🌍✨

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