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Independent journal of Human Performance, Decision Making and Leadership
ALTIUS

Editorial Standards

How ALTIUS researches, writes, reviews and publishes.

ALTIUS is built on the belief that ideas about human performance, decision making, leadership and public life deserve the same rigour as any other serious subject. These are the standards we hold ourselves to.

Evidence before opinion

Claims should be supported by research, credible expertise or transparent reasoning — not asserted because they sound compelling. Where evidence is mixed or uncertain, we say so rather than smoothing it over.

Sourcing

We favour primary research, named experts and firsthand reporting over secondhand summaries. Where we rely on a study or report, we link to it so readers can check our reasoning against the original source.

Independence

Our editorial judgement is not for sale. Any sponsored or paid content is clearly labelled as such, and never presented as independent editorial coverage.

Accuracy over speed

We would rather publish a well-checked piece a day later than a rushed one on time. Before publication, work is reviewed for factual accuracy, source support, fair representation, claim strength and relevant limitations. Named authors remain accountable for the work published under their profiles.

Digital and AI-assisted tools

ALTIUS may use digital and AI-assisted tools during research, transcription, editing or production. These tools do not replace author responsibility. Named authors remain responsible for the accuracy, interpretation and final published work.

Corrections

When we get something wrong, we say so. See our Corrections page for how we handle errors, and our Fact Checking page for how we try to avoid them in the first place.