Tidsskriftet

Tidsskriftet is the definite form of tidsskrift in Danish and Norwegian, referring to a periodical publication issued on a regular schedule. The term is used for both scholarly journals and general-interest magazines, and is cognate with the Swedish tidskrift and the English journal. A tidsskrift may be devoted to a specific discipline—such as science, literature, or law—or to a broader cultural or professional field. Publications typically appear at intervals such as weekly, monthly, or quarterly and may include research articles, reviews, essays, reports, and news.

Editorial processes vary: scholarly tidsskrifter commonly operate with an editorial board and a peer-review system to assess submissions, while other journals rely on editorial or invited content. After acceptance, manuscripts are edited, formatted, and prepared for distribution in print, online, or in hybrid form. Modern tidsskrifter often provide online platforms with searchable archives, author guidelines, and digital identifiers such as DOIs. Access models range from traditional subscriptions to open access or hybrid arrangements.

Historically, tidsskrifter have played a central role in public discourse and the development of national scholarly cultures in Denmark and Norway, and continue to serve as platforms for dissemination, debate, and professional development. While the precise scope of “tidsskriftet” varies by country and publication, the term generally denotes a regular, periodical publication designed to inform, argue, and document knowledge within a community.