Lähikuva (Closeup) is a peer-reviewed journal focused on film and media culture research, aiming at promoting multidisciplinary discussion. The journal publishes articles in Finnish, with abstracts in English.
Aims and scope: “The objective of the journal Lähikuva is to promote film studies, as well as multidisciplinary discussion and debate on audiovisual culture. The journal intends to discover different methods and perspectives. »
Frequency: 4 issues per year
Launched: 1987
Peer reviewed: yes, double-blind review
Open access: yes
Languages: Finnish
Genres: research article, review/discussion article, interview, book review, report
Length of research articles: 55,000 characters (with spaces, including list of literature, abstract and references)
Reference style: adapted MLA style
Book reviews: yes
Publishers: Association Lähikuva ry, Suomen Elokuvatutkimuksen Seura ry, Varsinais-Suomen elokuvakeskus ry ja Turun elokuvakerho ry, sekä Media Studies at the University of Turku, Finland
Venue of publication: Turku
Publication level: 1 in Finland
Indexing: N/A
Author Guidelines
Submission guidelines in Finnish. For instructions for reviewers, scroll down to ‘Ohjeita refereelle’.
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