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We champion evidence-based research that challenges the status quo and leads to better, more informed decision-making for the greater good of society. As a responsible partner to the communities we serve, we focus on quality, while pushing the boundaries of fresh thinking, and helping our authors to develop their pathways to impact through evidence-based research.

We are open to all authors or topics that help to create or reflect change in the real world. Our core ethos and that of our editorial teams is to help authors publish content with the following characteristics:

• Thought-provoking and aligned to societal impact
• Credible and reflects a balanced viewpoint
• Champions fresh thinking to address complex global challenges
• Challenges or supports existing societal structures, norms, mainstream thinking, or power structures
• Advocates for or against radical change
• Abides by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

By fostering a platform for diverse perspectives and rigorous research, we aim to fuel debates that drive real-world change, empowering decision-makers and others to make informed choices.

It is our authors’ responsibility to ensure that their treatment of topics, whilst thought provoking or controversial, is also contextualised, evidence-based and appropriately referenced. Our publishing team is there to help and will support authors in shining a light on compelling research content and topics in a way that will create maximum credibility and engagement.

We champion academic independence and freedom of speech, fostering an environment where diverse ideas can be explored and debated. However, we firmly oppose hate speech and any form of expression that may reasonably perceived to be inciting violence or discrimination.

We also champion content that drives impactful, meaningful change. We support authors in exploring experimental or non-mainstream areas. However, authors should remain mindful of potential conflicts of interest and ensure they obtain all necessary permissions and consents.

Forewords and afterwords may be included to provide additional context. Forewords, written by someone other than the author, such as a respected figure or a series/volume editor, introduce the book and discuss its significance. Afterwords, written by the author, a series/volume editor, or another expert, reflect on the book’s themes and impact. While these sections are not inherently polemic, they can be if the writer addresses controversial topics or defends the book against criticism. It is important that any opinions expressed in these sections are supported with evidence and citations to maintain academic rigour, and that they authentically relate to the aims and scope of the wider volume in which they sit.

Sensitivity or clearance reads may be undertaken to ensure content is accurate, respectful, free from harmful stereotypes or biases, or anything potentially offensive. This will be flagged with authors and editors as appropriate.

On the rare occasion we may need to make a judgment call on whether to publish, we do this in conjunction with our editors and authors, we promise this will always be in an open, honest and collaborative way.

Our VP Publishing ultimately makes any difficult or challenging decisions on what we feel may be outside our publishing ethos should this situation arise.