Scientific Journal in the Field of Sport, Media and Business
SMB Journal
About the Journal
General Information
Sport, Media and Business (SMB) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal recognised and categorised by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Innovations of the Republic of Serbia.
Since 2023, the journal has been published four times per year by the Faculty of Sport, University “Union – Nikola Tesla”, Belgrade.
The journal publishes original scientific and professional articles that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in the fields of sports, media, and business. Its mission is to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and encourage collaboration among researchers, professionals, and practitioners worldwide.
Language and Format
All manuscripts must be written in English.
The Editorial Board reserves the right to perform linguistic editing and proofreading of all manuscripts to ensure compliance with the current academic and linguistic standards of both Serbian and English.
Archiving and Accessibility
The journal ensures the long-term digital preservation of its content in national and international repositories, providing open access to all readers. Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing the sharing and reuse of published work with proper citation of the source.
Contact and Publisher
Publisher: Faculty of Sport, University “Union – Nikola Tesla”
Location: Belgrade, Republic of Serbia
E-mail: smb@fzs.edu.rs
Website: https://smb.edu.rs/index.php/smb
Originality and Publication Ethics
Only previously unpublished manuscripts are considered for publication. Submitted papers must not be under review by any other journal, and all authors must approve the submission and consent to publication.
Papers previously presented at scientific or professional conferences may be accepted for publication in extenso, provided this is clearly stated in the submission.
The Publisher employs advanced plagiarism detection software (such as iThenticate) to verify the originality and authenticity of all submitted manuscripts.
Editorial Process for Special Issues
All manuscripts submitted to Sport, Media and Business undergo peer review to ensure academic integrity, scientific rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope. The journal upholds the principles of transparency, fairness, and editorial independence, adhering to international standards of research ethics and publication practices (in line with COPE and DOAJ guidelines). The journal occasionally publishes special issues dedicated to emerging themes, projects, or academic collaborations of particular relevance. For papers submitted to a special issue, the Editor-in-Chief, before forwarding the manuscripts to the Editorial Board, will take into consideration the recommendations of the appointed Guest Editor, if such an editor has been designated.
