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Author Guidelines

For publication in the Quarterly Journal Fides et Ratio we accept articles that are consistent with its profile and correspond to the theme of a given issue.

The titles of subsequent issues of the Quarterly in the annual cycle are:

  1. Love, marriage, family. Interdisciplinary approach (submisions until 10 January)
  2. Dialogue, communication. Interdisciplinary approach (submisions until 10 April)
  3. Life and fertility. Interdisciplinary approach (submisions until 10 July)
  4. Exploring science, religion, society, culture and art in the human journey. Interdisciplinary approach (submisions until 10 October)

Publication fee

Starting with the 1/2022 issue, fees have been introduced for submitting and publishing articles in the Quarterly Journal Fides et Ratio.

Article submission fee – PLN 50 (from issue 1/2026 – PLN 100).
Publication fee – PLN 600 (from issue 1/2026 – PLN 900).

Account for payments:
Fundacja Fides et Ratio
Santander Bank 19 1090 1883 0000 0001 4362 9582

The fee for submitting a text (50 PLN, from issue 1/2026 – PLN 100) should be paid to the specified account with the title: Submission of an article to the Quarterly Journal Fides et Ratio, no later than the last day for submitting texts for a given issue of the Journal (respectively: 10 January, 10 April, 10 July, 10 October).
If an article is rejected due to formal deficiencies, incompatibility with the theme of the issue, or a negative review, this amount is not refundable.
The submission fee is intended to cover the costs of the initial review of the article.

The publication fee (600 PLN, from issue 1/2026 – PLN 900), should be paid after receiving information about the article's qualification for publication, to the specified account with the title: Publication of an article in the Quarterly Journal Fides et Ratio, no later than the 10th day of the month of publication (respectively: 10 March, 10 June, 10 September, 10 December).
By this date, you must also request an invoice with the details of the entity that will cover the publication costs.

The publication fee is intended to cover the costs of preparing the article for publication, as well as the costs of the server, domain and registration of published articles in the DOI system.

 high-quality scholarly contributions across social sciences, family studies, medical and health sciences, humanities, and theological studies, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches."

 

Authors are kindly requested to follow the guidelines below when preparing and submitting their manuscripts.

  1. Scope and Standards
  • Only original manuscripts will be considered for publication. Articles must not have been published previously, either in whole or in part.
  • Submissions should meet the standards of journals ranked at 70 points, demonstrating:
    • Originality of research and contribution,
    • High methodological and substantive quality,
    • Linguistic and editorial correctness.
  1. Language of Publication
  • Since Issue 2/2021, the primary language of publication is English.
  • Manuscripts may also be published in French or Italian if submitted in those languages.
  • Manuscripts in Polish will be published only as translations of articles in the above-mentioned languages, provided that the translation is delivered by the author.

Guidelines for Polish Authors

  • Manuscripts should be submitted in Polish for the review process.
  • Following positive peer reviews and acceptance for publication, authors are required to provide a professional translation of the text into English.
  • Please note: manuscripts accompanied by translations of insufficient quality may be rejected, even after acceptance of the original version.
  1. Submission and Review Process
  • Manuscripts must be submitted within the announced deadlines.
  • Only texts relevant to the thematic scope of the issue and compliant with the standards outlined in Section 1 will be considered.
  • Eligible manuscripts will undergo double-blind peer review in accordance with academic publishing standards.
  1. Editorial Screening and Formal Requirements

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment to verify compliance with the formal requirements. Points are assigned for each category as follows:

  1. Anonymous Manuscript File (+10 points)

The correctly uploaded anonymous file must include, in the following order:

  • Title of the article in Polish and English,
  • Abstract in Polish and English, between 250–350 words.
    • For articles presenting original research results, the abstract should include the following sections: Introduction, Method, Results, Conclusion,
  • 3–5 keywords in Polish and English, listed alphabetically,
  • Full text of the article in Polish (or in the language of submission, if it is the only publication language),
  • References formatted according to APA 6.
  1. Title Page File (+10 points)

A separate title page file must include:

  • Title of the article in Polish and English,
  • Full name, ORCID iD, and institutional affiliation of each author (listed in the order in which they should appear in the publication), with the corresponding author clearly indicated (+5 points),
  • Author affiliations in English, using the official institutional name (+5 points).
  1. Currency of References (+30 points)

The bibliography must demonstrate a clear predominance of recent sources (published within the last five years).

  • In psychology, medical, and pedagogical manuscripts, at least 60% of references must come from the past five years.
  1. Correct Referencing (+25 points)
  • In-text citations must follow the Harvard referencing system,
  • References must be formatted in accordance with APA 6 (the style adopted by the journal).
  1. Inclusion of DOI Numbers (+5 points)

Where available, DOI numbers must be included in the bibliography.

  1. Keywords in Metadata (+5 points)

Each keyword must be uploaded separately in the metadata of the submission system.

  1. Uploading References in Metadata (+5 points)

The bibliography must also be uploaded into the metadata of the submission system.

Threshold for Review

  • Only manuscripts that achieve at least 90% compliance with the above formal requirements will be sent out for peer review.
  • Failure to meet the requirements regarding the currency of research and references, or failure to apply the APA 6 referencing style, will result in the rejection of the article. In such cases, authors will be invited to resubmit their revised manuscript for consideration in a future issue with a similar thematic scope.
  1. Technical Formatting Guidelines

To ensure efficient processing and publication, authors are requested to follow these technical requirements:

  • File format: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
  • Font and spacing: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, with margins of 2.5 cm (1 inch).
  • Length: Standard research articles should be between 6,000–8,000 words, including references, tables, and appendices. Shorter notes, reviews, or reports may be accepted if relevant.
  • Abstract and keywords: Abstracts must be 250–350 words in both Polish and English (and, if applicable, in French or Italian). Provide 3–5 keywords.
  • Headings: Use a clear hierarchical structure (e.g., 1, 1.1, 1.1.1).
  • Tables and figures: Must be numbered consecutively, include descriptive titles, and be placed within the text close to where they are referenced. Authors are responsible for securing permissions for any copyrighted material.
  • References: Must follow APA 6th edition style consistently. Ensure accuracy of citations and inclusion of DOI numbers where available.
  • Ethical standards: Submissions must comply with academic integrity standards. Plagiarism or duplicate submissions will result in immediate rejection.

Submission Preparation Checklist

for any copyrighted material.

✅ Reminder: Only manuscripts with at least 90% compliance will be sent for review.

Privacy Statement

Privacy policy

WE CARE ABOUT THE PRIVACY OF THE AUTHORS

As Fides et Ratio Academic Society, we protect the privacy of the Authors when using our online services, as we comply with the relevant legal regulations on the protection of personal data (including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR), we also protect the Authors’ data from the technical point of view. We do not hand over any Author’s data to unauthorized entities.

The copyright policy for materials published in "Quarterly Journal Fides et Ratio" is as follows: copyright for published materials is retained by the authors. Articles published in "Fides et Ratio Scientific Quarterly" are covered under the terms of the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 International license, which permits:

Sharing - Copying and distribution of works in any medium and format; for any purpose, including commercial.
Adaptations - Remix, alter and create upon the work for any purpose, including commercial.

Under the following conditions:

Attribution - You must label the work appropriately, provide a link to the license and indicate if changes have been made to it. This can be done in any reasonable manner, as long as it does not imply endorsement by the licensor of the person making the change or the manner in which the work is used.
Without additional restrictions - you may not use legal or technological means that restrict others from using the work under the terms of the license.

 

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  • create statistics that help understand how website users use the site to improve its structure and content,
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  • provide users with advertising content more relevant to their interests.
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PERSONAL DATA

The Collector of your personal data, after registration in the service is the Fides et Ratio Academic Society. Providing data is voluntary.

  1. Data collected at registration include: first and last name; address; postcode; town; province; phone; e-mail address; password; academic title, affiliation, ORCID.
  2. Your personal data will be processed by the Collector only for the following purposes:
  • the data obtained during registration will be used when logging into the service,
  • the data obtained during the publication process will only be used for the purposes of the publication and to the necessary extent.
  1. We only process personal data for the time necessary to achieve the intended purposes.
  2. Personal data provided will not be shared with any other entities, except those with an appropriate legal basis.
  3. The service administrator has taken all due care to properly secure the personal data provided, and in particular to prevent unauthorised access to them.
  4. The IT system in which personal data are processed meets the requirements of the Regulation of the Minister of Interior and Administration of 29 April 2004 on the reports on personal data processing and the technical and organisational conditions to be met by devices and IT systems used for personal data processing (Journal of Laws No. 100, item 1024).
  5. The personal data are processed taking into account the principle of accountability, adequacy and reliability.
  6. The User has the right to access the content of his or her data and to correct it and demand its removal.
  7. The rights listed in points 11-13 above can be exercised by contacting kwartalnik@fidesetratio.com.pl.
  8. The User has the right to lodge a complaint to the supervisory authority in connection with the processing of personal data by the Collector.
  9. The Collector hereby informs the User that the Collector entrusts the processing of personal data to third parties. The transfer of data takes place only if it is allowed by law. In such a case, in the relevant agreement concluded with the third party, we introduce provisions and security mechanisms for data protection. Agreements of this kind are called agreements of entrusting the processing of personal data, and the Collector has control over how and to what extent the entity to which the Collector entrusted the processing of specific categories of personal data processes the data.

 

ACCOUNT DELETION

Termination of the agreement for the provision of services by electronic means by the User is voluntary and may take place at any time through the User’s account panel, through the contact form or through a person authorised to operate the portal. After the termination of the agreement for the provision of services by electronic means, the account is deleted. After the removal of the account at the request of the User, an e-mail will be sent to him/her confirming the removal of the account.

 

LOGIN AND PASSWORD

We apply technical and organisational measures aimed to protect the collected personal data against unauthorised access or misuse. The technical means used are modernised along with the development of technology, needs, as well as available security measures.

The User is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of his/her password and login.

 

SSL TRANSMISSION PROTECTION

For the sake of security of the portal users, data of particular importance – especially any kind of passwords – are sent via SSL encrypted protocol.

All questions and doubts concerning the functioning of the Fides et Ratio Academic Society portal should be sent to the address: kwartalnik@fidesetratio.com.pl

The Collector reserves the right to change the content of the Privacy Policy. Any changes to the Privacy Policy are effective from the date of their publication on the website of the Fides et Ratio Academic Society

WE CARE ABOUT THE PRIVACY OF THE AUTHORS

As the Fides et Ratio Academic Society, we protect the privacy of Authors and Reviewers who use our services, as we follow the relevant regulations on the protection of personal data (including Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR), we also protect the data of Authors and Reviewers in terms of the technical aspect. We do not hand any User’s data over to unauthorised entities.