Ethical Standards

Ethical Standards

Comparative Philosophy and Religious Traditions (CPRT) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, intellectual responsibility, and intercultural respect.

The journal recognizes that research in comparative philosophy and religious traditions engages deeply with diverse intellectual heritages, living traditions, and culturally sensitive materials. Ethical scholarship is therefore foundational to its mission.

1. Academic Integrity

CPRT expects all contributors—authors, reviewers, and editors—to adhere to principles of honesty, transparency, and accountability. Scholarly integrity requires:

  • Original research and argumentation
  • Accurate representation of sources
  • Proper attribution of intellectual contributions
  • Transparent methodological reasoning

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or misrepresentation.

2. Intellectual Responsibility

Comparative philosophical inquiry requires careful and responsible engagement across traditions. Authors are expected to:

  • Represent philosophical and religious traditions accurately
  • Avoid selective citation or distortion
  • Engage critically yet respectfully
  • Acknowledge interpretive limitations

Intellectual disagreement is welcome; mischaracterization is not.

3. Cultural and Religious Sensitivity

Given the journal’s focus, scholarship must demonstrate awareness of:

  • Historical and cultural contexts
  • The internal diversity of traditions
  • The distinction between analytical critique and polemical dismissal

Critical scholarship is essential to philosophical inquiry; however, it must remain academically grounded and free from discriminatory or inflammatory language.

4. Fairness and Non-Discrimination

CPRT maintains a commitment to fairness and inclusivity in all editorial processes. The journal does not discriminate on the basis of:

  • Nationality or Institutional affiliation
  • Religious belief or Philosophical orientation
  • Gender, ethnicity, or cultural background

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on scholarly merit.

5. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently and without influence from:

  • Financial considerations
  • Institutional pressures
  • Political or ideological interests

The integrity of the scholarly record remains the primary consideration in all decisions.

6. Responsible Use of Technology

The journal recognizes the growing role of digital tools and artificial intelligence in research. Authors and reviewers must ensure that:

  • Technology supports, rather than replaces, intellectual judgment
  • AI use is disclosed where required
  • Citations and sources are independently verified

Scholarly responsibility cannot be delegated to automated systems.

7. Preservation of the Scholarly Record

CPRT is committed to safeguarding the integrity and permanence of the academic record. Where errors or misconduct are identified, the journal will issue appropriate corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions in accordance with established ethical procedures.

8. Commitment to Global Scholarly Dialogue

As an international open access journal, CPRT promotes:

  • Intercivilizational dialogue
  • Pluralism in philosophical inquiry
  • Global participation in humanities scholarship
  • Respectful exchange across traditions

"Ethical standards are not merely procedural requirements but foundational commitments to responsible scholarship."