PHENOMENON is a unique digital journal that embraces many fascinating aspects of culture, creativity, controversy, commentary on issues that really matter, and we chronicle events and circumstances both past and present. We seek out and focus on extraordinary people, their passions, and their contributions to mankind, and the customs and traditions of far-flung societies. And PHENOMENON goes further in providing a truly versatile platform for others to participate by contributing material be it written text, photography, or audio/video—to enhance our collaborative projects on an ever-evolving basis. This, over an extended period, yields dynamic, multi-faceted, and in-depth studies of interesting people, issues, and events from a variety of perspectives. This makes PHENOMENON a vibrant and effective medium to truly empower, enrich, entertain, and educate.
Frequent Questions About Phenomenon
Is PHENOMENON an online magazine?
PHENOMENON is not your typical periodical as there is no specific “monthly” or “quarterly” edition. The most up-to-date versions of our dynamic, multi-faceted, and in-depth features are available for download by our readers at any time.
Is PHENOMENON free?
Yes, access to the majority of PHENOMENON’s features is free to our readers. Our revenues are generated from advertising and series sponsorship. From time to time, we may publish special features that require a Premium Subscription. And did you know that PHENOMENON donates a large portion of its net profits from sponsors and advertisers to help fight child trafficking and exploitation?
How can I access PHENOMENON?
PHENOMENON is designed and adapted specifically for digital delivery to most of the electronic devices currently in popular use today, such as the iPad®, iPhone®, or similar multi-tasking tablets or PDAs, or laptop and desktop computers. Downloading PHENOMENON’s features requires the latest free version of Adobe® Acrobat Reader® available at this link.
Do I need WiFi, 3G, or 4G access in order to access PHENOMENON?
Only to access our website (www.PhenomenonDigital.com) and to launch the latest, updated versions of PHENOMENON’s features as PDFs for direct download to your electronic device. We designed PHENOMENON’s rich and dynamic content to be fully portable so that it may be enjoyed while traveling outside the reach of 3G or 4G mobile telecommunications, or WiFi Internet access.
What do you mean by “rich and dynamic content”?
Our features often contain, in addition to well-written narrative, rich and dynamic content in the form of audio or video segments and networking tools all contained within PHENOMENON’s portable framework.
Can I download as many of PHENOMENON’s ever-expanding features as often as I like?
We have no restrictions on how often you download PHENOMENON’s features as long as they are for your own use. To quote any of our features, or to distribute them for non-commercial use, please first ask for our permission. PHENOMENON and its features may not be distributed commercially other than by PHENOMENON itself.
Is PHENOMENON available as a printed version?
No. However, from time to time we release beautifully-produced “Special Reports” in print of our more salient, in-depth studies on pivotal or poignant issues.
Can I comment or provide feedback on any of PHENOMENON’s features?
Yes, we welcome your constructive input and feedback on any of our features or topics using our standard e-mail form. In fact, we encourage material contributions from other writers, photographers, or filmmakers provided our submissions guidelines are followed. We do not guarantee publication of any submissions, nor return of any material submit without authorization. We do not entertain short comments or opinions on articles; we require serious and substantive contributions to the issues we feature.
Can I submit my own articles, photos, or video to PHENOMENON for publication?
If you wish to send us images or other documents, or submit more in-depth articles for our consideration, we’d like you to first let us know what you have in mind by e-mail and, if the material is of interest to us, and falls within our guidelines for submissions, we will send you a Submissions Authorization Code–a reference number that confirms we have agreed to have you submit material to Phenomenon for consideration. You will also be assigned an editor at that time with whom you will liaise.
Should we consider your material suitable for review, we will forward you a link for uploading text and imagery, with full instructions. Alternatively, you may mail us the material to any of the addresses shown at the foot of this page.
Material received without a Submissions Authorization Code will be returned unopened or discarded. Please do not therefore send us valuable photographs without permission. Phenomenon does not return any original material unless a specific, written agreement has been made in advance.
Phenomenon is not bound to publish any material whatsoever.