Aristotelica actively promotes the plurality of scholarly approaches to Aristotle, to the Aristotelian tradition and to their reception from antiquity to the present, with particular attention to the philological soundness and historical accuracy of articles. The journal values the exchange between different schools and interpretative traditions, and it encourages the participation of scholars from diverse social, academic, geographic, and cultural backgrounds.
Submissions offering innovative or underrepresented perspectives are welcome, provided they are based on textual accuracy, linguistic competence, and historical depth. Critical dialogue between divergent interpretations is considered a key element in the advancement of research.
PEER REVIEW
Each article is initially evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief, the Co-Editor, or a member of the editorial board, who assesses its scholarly validity, clarity, relevance, and formal compliance with the journal’s guidelines. If deemed suitable, it is submitted to a double-blind peer review. The evaluation is entrusted to two expert reviewers, selected for their competence and independence from the author. In case of conflicting evaluations, a third reviewer is commissioned.
Submissions by editorial board members, including the editors, are evaluated by at least two independent external reviewers.
Conflicts of interest (arising from recent collaborations, competition, or affiliation) must be disclosed by both authors and reviewers. Any procedural dispute is managed by the editorial board according to impartiality criteria and in accordance with Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, including the COPE Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.
The selection of texts for publication is based exclusively on their scholarly quality, originality, clarity of presentation, and relevance to the journal and to the specific topic set out in any call for papers. The editorial board informs authors of the requirements their articles must meet and of the editorial guidelines. The board will explain the reasons for any rejection.
HANDLING OF BREACHES OF SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY
The journal adopts rigorous procedures to prevent and address breaches of scholarly integrity. The following are considered unacceptable: plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data falsification, unauthorized reproduction of previously published work, or copyright infringement. In the event of a report that any of these breaches has occurred, the editorial board initiates an internal investigation, involving an external advisor if necessary. Authors will be informed and, if irregularities are confirmed, the article will be retracted or a correction or clarification note will be issued, in accordance with COPE recommendations.
AUTHORSHIP
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research. In order to be listed as authors, individuals must meet all of the following criteria:
- have made significant contributions to the conception or design of the study, or to the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data;
- have participated in drafting the manuscript or revising it critically for important intellectual content;
- have approved the final version of the manuscript to be published;
- agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of any part of the research.
All individuals who meet these criteria should be listed as authors. Contributors who do not meet all authorship criteria should be acknowledged in the acknowledgements section. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission to the journal.
Prohibition of unethical authorship practices
The journal explicitly prohibits unethical authorship practices, including:
- ghost authorship (individuals who made substantial contributions but are not listed as authors);
- guest authorship (listing individuals as authors primarily for prestige or visibility without a significant contribution);
- gift authorship (granting authorship as a favor or courtesy without appropriate scholarly contribution).
Such practices are considered violations of publication ethics.
Use of Artificial Intelligence tools
Any use of Artificial Intelligence tools in the preparation of the manuscript (for example for writing assistance, data analysis, or text generation) must be transparently disclosed in the manuscript. AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors, as they cannot assume responsibility for the content of the work. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the submitted manuscript.
POST-PUBLICATION PROCEDURES
The journal provides for the possibility of publishing corrections, amendments, replies, or retractions should significant errors or relevant scholarly issues emerge after publication. Scientific debate is encouraged through the publication of response articles, letters, or critical essays, all subject to editorial review. If an error is reported, the editorial board assesses the validity of the request and, if necessary, intervenes transparently following COPE procedures. All changes are clearly documented and linked to the original contribution.
OPENNESS TO DEBATE
Editors and editorial board members work with the publisher to prevent plagiarism and violations of intellectual property. Scholarly debate is further encouraged by guaranteeing the right of reply to authors whose work has been subject to criticism.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND OPEN ACCESS
The journal adopts the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY) license, which allows reuse, distribution, and adaptation of texts, provided the source is always cited. Authors retain the rights to their work and may reuse the content for subsequent digital or print publications, including commercial venues. The journal guarantees full open access, with no embargo, to maximize the dissemination and impact of published research. Inclusion in academic and library catalogues is encouraged and supported. Publications are freely accessible online, with no charges for readers, authors, or institutions.