1. Name and focus of the journal
1.1 Title:
MKD – a journal of new media and cultural heritage
1.2 Focus:
MKD revue is a scientific and professional journal focused on mediamatics, documentation of cultural heritage and its presentation in new media, as well as on popularization of cultural heritage and new media.
2. Mission and goals
2.1 Mission:
The mission of the MKD journal is to disseminate research results and expertise, to promote innovation and an interdisciplinary approach in the field of mediamatics and cultural heritage.
2.2 Goals:
- Publish high quality and original scientific papers.
- Provide a platform for professional discussion and exchange of experience.
- Support young scientists and researchers in their academic growth.
- Contribute to the popularisation and development of cultural heritage and new media.
3. Areas of interest
3.1 Mediamatics and digital technologies
3.2 Documentation and digital archiving of cultural heritage
3.3 Presentation of cultural heritage in new media
3.4 The use of new media for education and popularisation of cultural heritage
3.5 Innovations in digital imaging and multimedia
3.6 Interdisciplinary approaches to the study and presentation of cultural heritage
3.7 Policies and ethics in digital documentation and presentation of cultural heritage
3.8 Cultural and creative industries
3.9 Presentation of research in the field of tangible and intangible cultural heritage
4. Editorial Board
4.1 Membership:
The Editorial Board is composed of experts and scholars from various fields relevant to the focus of the journal.
4.2 Positions:
- Editor-in-Chief: heads the editorial board and is responsible for the overall quality of the journal.
- Editors: they are responsible for accepting and reviewing submissions in their specialist areas.
- External reviewers: they judge papers on the basis of their expertise.
5. Review process
5.1 Accepting articles:
Articles are accepted via e-mail or a special online system.
5.2 Double anonymous peer review:
Each paper undergoes a double anonymous peer review process to ensure objectivity and impartiality of the evaluation.
5.3 Assessment criteria:
- Originality and contribution
- Methodological quality
- Relevance and topicality of the topic
- Clarity and structure of the contribution
6. Publication policy
6.1 Ethical principles:
The journal is governed by the highest ethical standards. Authors must adhere to the principles of scientific integrity, including research transparency and respect for copyright.
6.2 Open Access:
MKD journal promotes open access to scientific knowledge. All published papers are available under a Creative Commons Attribution license (CC BY).
6.3 Copyright:
The authors retain the copyright in their articles and agree to publish them under the above licence.
7. Frequency of issue
7.1 Periodicity:
MKD Review is published twice a year.
7.2 Special editions:
The editors may decide to publish special issues focusing on specific topics or conferences.
8. Funding and sponsorship
8.1 Funding:
The journal is funded through contributions from grants, institutional support and other sources.
8.2 Sponsorship:
The journal may accept sponsorship contributions to support its activities, while ensuring the independence and objectivity of the scientific work.
9. Contact information
9.1 Address:
MKD revue editorial team
Department of Mediamatics and Cultural Heritage
Faculty of Humanities
University of Žilina
Univerzitná 8215/1
010 26 Žilina
Slovakia
9.2 E-mail:
eva.augustinova@fhv.uniza.sk
9.3 Phone:
+421 41 513 6103
Last update: 9. 7. 2024