Apparatus
Apparatus · Germany · Est. 2016
Aims & Scope
Apparatus deals with film, media and digital cultures of Eastern, Central and South-Eastern Europe. Apparatus covers the research of current and historical media in its entirety: early technical media, film, radio, magnetic tapes, television, internet, DVDs. Our understanding of media includes all material aspects of traditional forms of communication such as manuscripts and books. We encourage theoretical as well as empirical studies. The core of our publication are original research articles.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about Apparatus
Is Apparatus a predatory journal?
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What is the impact factor of Apparatus?
Apparatus is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.101.
Is Apparatus indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
Apparatus is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of Apparatus?
Apparatus deals with film, media and digital cultures of Eastern, Central and South-Eastern Europe. Apparatus covers the research of current and historical media in its entirety: early technical media, film, radio, magnetic tapes, television, internet, DVDs. Our understanding of media includes all material aspects of traditional forms of communication such as manuscripts and books. We encourage theoretical as well as empirical studies. The core of our publication are original research articles.
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