Editorial Policy in Plain Language

Who can be listed as an author?

Una Mens allows human authors, AI co-authors, and hybrid author teams in cases where contributions are substantive, clearly documented, and transparently attributed. Byline credit reflects documented contribution to the work; it does not transfer responsibility away from the submitting human author.

What responsibilities do human authors retain?

Human submitting authors are responsible for:

• final review and approval

• factual accuracy and citation integrity

• disclosure of AI use and collaborative process

• permissions, ethics, and originality

• communication with reviewers and editors

• accepting responsibility for corrections or retractions if needed

How are AI contributions documented?

Primary Human authors must document AI contributions through a:

• Human–AI Collaboration Statement

AI contributions statement must include:

• which AI system or systems were used

• the model or version, if known

• what the AI contributed

• what the human author contributed

• whether the AI is listed in the byline or acknowledged only

• whether prompts, logs, or selected excerpts are archived or available on request

How does review work?

All submissions to Una Mens receive full human editorial review. Depending on the nature of the work, submissions may also receive one or more of the following:

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• Open Peer Review — named reviewers engage directly with the work

• Open Commentary — reflective or critical responses accompany the piece

• Editorial Curation — the editorial team evaluates and curates experimental, poetic, visual, or boundary-crossing work

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Not every submission follows the same review path. The review process depends on the genre, aims, methods, and evidentiary style of the work.​

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What counts as acceptance?

A submission is accepted when it is judged by the editor and, where relevant, external reviewers to meet Una Mens standards for contribution, clarity, transparency, integrity, and fit with the journal’s mission. Acceptance may follow revision.

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Una Mens Core General Standards:

• contribution

• clarity

• transparency

• integrity

• fit

What ethical standards apply?

Una Mens does not accept fabricated data, undisclosed AI-generated writing, plagiarized content, false attribution, or unverifiable claims presented as fact. Authors must disclose collaborative methods honestly and distinguish clearly between evidence, speculation, and creative interpretation.

Is the journal peer-reviewed, editorially reviewed, or both?

Una Mens is an editor-led journal that uses both editorial review and peer review. All submissions receive human editorial review. Some submissions also receive external peer review or open commentary, depending on the nature of the work.