ISSN: 0354-7965; eISSN: 3042-3163; UDC: 621.791; DOI: 10.65156

Welding and welded structures (WWS)
The WWS journal is the official quarterly review of the Serbian Welding Society (SWS). It publishes original scientific papers, preliminary communications, reviews, and professional papers in the Serbian or English language. Currently, the WWS Journal is an open-access journal that does not charge fees for the submission, revision, and publication of manuscripts.
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Principal publisher of the WWS journal
Since 1954, the Serbian Welding Society (SWS) has regularly published the WWS journal. As a peer-reviewed quarterly, the WWS journal serves as the official publication of the Society and is dedicated to disseminating scientific, technical, and industry-relevant information. Its core mission is to provide timely and authoritative insights into the latest advancements in welding science, engineering technologies, and related technical disciplines.
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Crossref membership and DOI prefix
Since October 2025, Društvo za unapređivanje zavarivanja u Srbiji (DUZS) — Serbian Welding Society (SWS) — has been a Crossref member, holding the unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) prefix 10.65156.
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Co-publisher of the WWS journal
The Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy of the University of Belgrade (TMF) is the leading and the oldest accredited higher education, scientific, and research institution in our country and the region in the field of chemical technologies. On April 1, 2025, TMF agreed to the initiative to become a co-publisher of the WWS journal.
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Future subscribers will have the opportunity to purchase both new and past volumes and issues of the WWS Journal, as well as books related to welding standards and much more.
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Current sponsors of the WWS Journal
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Call for Papers

The Welding and welded structures (WWS) journal invites the submission of high-quality manuscripts in all areas of welding, joining, cutting, welded structures, welding metallurgy, inspection and testing of welds, health and safety, new materials, equipment, consumables, and related technologies.

The journal publishes original scientific papers, review articles, preliminary communications, and professional papers. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process and may be submitted in Serbian or English.

Authors are strongly encouraged to review the Instructions for Authors and Ethical Publishing guidelines before submission.

  • Welding processes and technologies
  • Welded structures and fabrication
  • Welding metallurgy and heat-affected zones
  • Testing, inspection, and quality assurance in welding
  • Additive manufacturing related to joining technologies
  • Standards, safety, and education in welding
  • Equipment and consumables for welding and joining
  • Articles aligned with the journal’s thematic field

The journal does not charge any fees for submission, processing, or publication.

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The sections below provide essential information about the Welding and welded structures (WWS) journal, including its scope, open access policy, copyright and licensing terms, ethical publishing standards, editorial structure, submission instructions, reviewer guidelines, sponsors, and other key resources. This overview helps authors, reviewers, and readers navigate the journal efficiently and access all relevant information.

Journal overview

Learn about the mission, scope, and scientific focus of Welding & Welded Structures, the official quarterly journal of the Serbian Welding Society. Explore published issues, thematic fields, and journal updates.

Open access & policies

The journal operates under a full open access model, allowing free reading, downloading, and sharing of published research. Authors retain copyright, and all articles are published under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Editorial structure

Discover the organizational structure behind the journal, including the Editor-in-Chief, technical editors, editorial board members, and the publishing council responsible for maintaining academic and ethical standards.

For authors

Guidelines for manuscript preparation, structure, formatting, and ethical requirements. Authors can find detailed instructions for submitting their work to the journal.

For reviewers

Resources and instructions for reviewers participating in the double-blind peer review process, including evaluation criteria and ethical guidelines.

Sponsors & donors

The journal is supported by institutions, organizations, and individuals who contribute to the development of welding science and the dissemination of research.

Why Publish with us

Quality

We have a strict peer-review system that ensure the content we receive is good and can be improved upon...

Reach

Our readership consists of experts from all fields within the Biomedical Research and Technology industry...

Flexibility

We accept content in various formats, and encourage authors to create interesting representations...

Speed

Our peer-review system, however thorough and strict, is a fast process that allows authors to see their work...

Affordability

We are continuously taking efforts to make publishing easier for our contributors...

Impact

Our open source content policy ensure the articles and manuscripts create an enormous positive impact...

Our Vision

The journal of Welding and Welded Structures exists to impart knowledge on the latest work done.

Open Access

At Welding and Welded Structures we believe that knowledge is for everyone willing to seek and spread it.

Membership

Welding and Welded Structures is deeply committed in building a community of motivated researchers.