Information For Readers
Welcome to Digital Art & New Media Studies (DANMS), a peer-reviewed open access journal dedicated to advancing scholarship at the intersection of digital art, media theory, and creative technology. Aligned with the standards of leading international journals in the field, DANMS provides readers worldwide with free, immediate access to cutting-edge research, critical essays, and creative practice-based studies in digital and new media art.
1. Open Access & Free Access Policy
DANMS operates under a fully open access model, meaning all published content is freely available to read, download, and cite without subscription fees or paywalls. All articles are released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing readers to use, share, and build upon research for non-commercial or commercial purposes, provided original authors are credited. This policy aligns with the open science principles of leading digital art journals, ensuring maximum visibility and accessibility for global readers.
2. Journal Content & Scope
DANMS publishes rigorous, interdisciplinary research that explores the theory, practice, and culture of digital art and new media. Content includes peer-reviewed research articles, critical essays, practice-based studies, artist interviews, and review essays covering topics such as digital aesthetics, interactive media art, generative art, virtual and augmented reality art, media archaeology, computational creativity, digital performance, and the social and cultural impacts of new media art. The journal’s scope mirrors leading international publications in the field, with a focus on bridging theoretical analysis and creative practice.
3. Indexing & Discoverability
To ensure readers can easily find and access DANMS content, the journal is indexed in leading academic databases and discovery platforms, including Crossref, Google Scholar, the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and key art and humanities indexes. Each article is assigned a unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier) for permanent citation, and all content is archived in trusted digital repositories to guarantee long-term access. This commitment to discoverability aligns with international standards for digital humanities and art journals.
4. Reader Resources & Citation Guidelines
Readers are encouraged to use and cite DANMS content in their own research, teaching, and creative practice. The journal provides clear citation guidelines following the Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition) and APA 7th edition, with formatted citations available on each article page. For educators and students, DANMS offers free access to all content, making it an ideal resource for courses in digital art, media studies, and related fields. Readers can also sign up for email alerts to receive notifications of new issues and special topics.
5. Community & Engagement Opportunities
DANMS fosters a global community of readers, researchers, artists, and educators interested in digital art and new media. Readers are invited to engage with content through comments, share articles on social media and academic networks, and contribute to discussions on the journal’s platform. The journal also welcomes proposals for themed special issues, review essays, and guest contributions from readers with expertise in the field, mirroring the collaborative, community-driven model of leading international digital art journals.
Contact & Support
If you have questions about accessing content, using journal resources, or engaging with the DANMS community, please contact the editorial office at [email protected].