The Revista de Estud(i)os sobre Fichte is a scientific journal dedicated to research and in-depth debate on the thought of Johann Gottlieb Fichte, his historical-intellectual context, and his main interlocutors. Founded in 2012, the journal has established itself as a space for the dissemination of original, high-quality studies, promoting scientific exchange on a global level.
History
Launched in 2012, the Revista de Estud(i)os sobre Fichte emerged with the purpose of filling a gap in the academic landscape, offering a specialized platform for the investigation of Johann Gottlieb Fichte's philosophy. Since its creation, the journal has been dedicated to integrating researchers from diverse traditions, with a particular focus on Latin American, Iberian, and Italian perspectives, significantly contributing to the expansion and deepening of Fichtean studies in digital and open-access format.
Journal Aims
The main aim of REsF is to foster research and critical debate on the work of Johann Gottlieb Fichte, as well as on the thinkers and philosophical movements that engaged with his legacy. The journal seeks to be a vehicle for the publication of original contributions that explore historiographical and conceptual aspects of Fichtean philosophy, encouraging the production of relevant knowledge and the exchange of ideas within the international academic community.
Focus and Scope
The journal accepts original contributions of a historiographical or conceptual nature dedicated to the analysis of aspects of Johann Gottlieb Fichte's philosophy or related issues. The journal's scope covers, but is not limited to:
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Exegetical and interpretative studies of Fichte's work;
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Analyses of the reception and influence of Fichte in different philosophical contexts;
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Investigations into Fichte's dialogue with other philosophers and traditions;
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Critical and contemporary approaches to Fichtean philosophy.
The journal welcomes articles, translations, and reviews in Portuguese, Spanish, English, and Italian, with special attention to research perspectives developed in Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula, and Italy.
Bibliographic Information
ISSN: 2258-014X
License: The Revista de Estud(i)os sobre Fichte / Rivista di studi su Fichte is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Submission Guidelines
The journal adopts an exclusively online submission process. To ensure efficiency in evaluation and compliance with editorial standards, authors must strictly follow the guidelines below:
Submission Preparation Checklist
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Registration: The author must register on the journal's system and update their profile, including mandatory ORCID.
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Online Submission: Submission is made exclusively through the system, declaring that the manuscript is original and is not under evaluation in another journal, except in cases of duly declared preprint.
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Compliance: Verify that all checklist requirements have been met, including the correct attachment of all files (main text, tables, figures, etc.).
Formatting Guidelines
Template: The manuscript must be formatted according to the journal's official template.
Language: Texts are accepted in Portuguese, Spanish, English, and Italian.
Anonymity: To ensure double-blind peer review, it is essential to remove any authorship identification from file properties and the body of the text. In the case of preprint submissions, the evaluation will be single-blind.
Metadata: Title, abstract, and keywords must be provided in the original language of the article and mandatorily in English.
References: Must follow ABNT standards, ensuring that all cited DOIs are active and linked.
Preprints: The journal encourages the prior deposit of manuscripts in trusted preprint servers (e.g., SciELO Preprints). The preprint DOI must be informed at submission.
Peer Review Process
The journal adopts the Double-Blind Peer Review system for most submissions, ensuring mutual anonymity of authors and reviewers. In cases of preprint submission, the evaluation will be single-blind. The process generally follows these steps:
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Initial Screening (Desk Review): The Editor-in-Chief and/or Section Editors assess the manuscript's suitability for the journal's scope, compliance with formatting standards, and absence of plagiarism. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected at this stage.
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Reviewer Assignment: Manuscripts approved in the initial screening are sent to at least two reviewers who are experts in the field (external to the authors' institution).
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External Review: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript for originality, relevance, methodology, clarity, and scientific rigor, providing a detailed and constructive review.
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Editorial Decision: Based on the reviews, the editors decide on: acceptance, mandatory revisions, re-submission for a new review round, or rejection. In case of significant divergence between reviews, a third reviewer may be consulted.
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Communication to Authors: The editorial decision, accompanied by the reviews (anonymized in the case of double-blind), is communicated to the authors.
Conflict of Interest Policy
The journal requires authors, editors, and reviewers to declare any conflicts of interest that may influence the impartiality of the editorial process. This includes financial, personal, or academic ties that could be perceived as capable of compromising objectivity. Transparency is essential to maintain the integrity of the publication process.
Open Access Policy
Aligned with SciELO standards and international best practices, the journal promotes transparency and scientific openness through:
Licensing: All published articles are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY) license, allowing copying, distribution, remixing, and creation of derivative works, even for commercial purposes, provided proper credit is given to the original authors and first publication in the journal.
Copyright: Authors retain copyright over their articles, in accordance with SciELO Brazil guidelines. The journal holds only the right of first publication.
Metadata: All article metadata (titles, abstracts, keywords, references, affiliations) are made available under the CC0 (Creative Commons Zero – Public Domain) license, allowing free extraction, reuse, and redistribution.
Research Data: The journal recommends and/or encourages that research data underlying article texts be cited, referenced, and that a statement informing data availability be included.
Open Peer Review: The journal offers the option of publishing the name and ORCID of the responsible editor, the option of opening identities in the interaction between author and reviewer (by mutual agreement), and the publication of reviews of approved manuscripts (with or without reviewer identities and after approval).
Good Practices Policy
The Revista de Estud(i)os sobre Fichte strictly follows the principles and Core Practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This includes:
Integrity: Cases of suspected scientific misconduct (plagiarism, fabrication/falsification of data, improper authorship) are investigated following COPE flowcharts and recommendations. The journal commits to taking appropriate measures, including notification of institutions and article retraction.
Errata and Retractions: Errors identified after publication that affect integrity will be corrected through Errata. In cases of serious ethical violations or fraudulent data, a Retraction will be published, following SciELO norms and guidelines.
Conflict of Interest: Requirement for declaration of conflicts of interest by authors, editors, and reviewers.
Transparency: Commitment to transparency in all aspects of the editorial process, including peer review policies and open access policies.
