Publication ethics

Publication ethics

Conatus – Journal of Philosophy is strongly committed to publishing original, high-quality research content. To this purpose all editorial operations of the Journal abide by rigorous ethical standards that guarantee transparency and fairness of publication, in full accordance with the standards adopted by the National Documentation Center. In particular, the Journal’s core practices and policies are fully aligned with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) document, that is accessible at:

https://publicationethics.org/files/editable-bean/COPE_Core_Practices_0.pdf

We expect that all authors, reviewers, editors and readers, as well as anybody else involved in the publication process, thoroughly understand and accept the Journal’s publication ethics.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Conatus – Journal of Philosophy is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency in scholarly publishing. Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research, review, or publication process. A conflict of interest may arise from financial relationships, personal connections, academic competition, or any other factor that may bias an individual’s judgment. Authors must disclose any funding sources, institutional affiliations, or personal relationships that may be perceived as influencing their work. Reviewers and editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict exists. Failure to disclose relevant conflicts of interest may result in the rejection or retraction of published articles.

Human and Animal Rights Policy

Conatus – Journal of Philosophy upholds ethical research practices concerning human and animal subjects. While philosophical research rarely involves direct experimentation, any study engaging human participants must adhere to ethical guidelines such as those outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki. Authors must obtain ethical approval from an institutional review board (IRB) or an equivalent Research Ethics and Deontology Committee when conducting research involving human subjects. In cases where research involves animals, adherence to internationally recognized guidelines for the humane treatment of animals is required. Submissions must include a statement confirming ethical approval and compliance with relevant guidelines.

Informed Consent Policy

In research involving human participants, obtaining informed consent is a fundamental ethical requirement. Authors must ensure that participants are fully informed of the nature, purpose, and potential consequences of the research before obtaining their voluntary consent. If personal data, images, or sensitive information is used, explicit written consent must be obtained from the participants. In cases where obtaining consent is impractical or may impact the validity of the research, authors must justify their approach and demonstrate compliance with ethical considerations. Any study that does not adequately address informed consent requirements may be subject to editorial rejection.

These policies reflect the journal’s commitment to ethical research and publication practices, ensuring integrity, accountability, and respect for all research subjects.

Data Sharing Policy

Conatus - Journal of Philosophy is committed to promoting transparency, accessibility, and academic integrity in philosophical research. While philosophical studies may not always generate traditional datasets, we encourage authors to share any supporting materials that contribute to the reproducibility and further development of scholarly discussions.

a. Data Availability Statement
Authors submitting to Conatus must include a Data Availability Statement (DAS) in their manuscript, specifying whether supporting materials are available and how they can be accessed. Examples of DAS formats include:

• The data supporting this study are openly available in [repository name] at [DOI/link].
• Due to ethical considerations, interview transcripts are not publicly available. However, summarized findings can be obtained upon request from the corresponding author.
• This study did not generate or analyze any datasets.

b. Types of Shared Data
Depending on the nature of the research, we encourage authors to share:

• Annotated texts or translations used in philosophical analysis.
• Survey data from empirical philosophical studies.
• Transcripts or recordings of interviews and discussions (where permissible).
• Logical models or argument maps that support theoretical claims.
• Code or computational models used in digital philosophy or AI ethics research.

c. Repositories and Accessibility
Authors are encouraged to deposit their research materials in recognized repositories such as:

• General repositories: Zenodo, Figshare, OSF (Open Science Framework)
• Institutional repositories hosted by universities
• Philosophy-specific archives, if applicable

Datasets should be assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) for proper citation and long-term access.

d. Ethical and Legal Considerations
Authors must ensure that shared data comply with:

• Privacy and confidentiality standards, especially for interviews and surveys.
• Copyright regulations, particularly for translated texts or primary sources.
• Institutional or funding agency requirements regarding data management.

e. Licensing and Citation
All shared data should be licensed under an open-access framework (e.g., CC BY 4.0), allowing reuse with proper attribution. Authors should provide a suggested citation format for their datasets.

For further inquiries regarding data sharing, please contact the editorial team at Conatus - Journal of Philosophy.