Editorial Process

All submissions undergo editorial peer review. Senior Editors are responsible for soliciting contributions and making decisions regarding the acceptance and publication format of each submission.

If a submission is accepted for peer review, it will follow either a double-blind or an open peer review process:

• Double-blind peer review involves at least two independent reviewers. Authors who require this process (e.g., PhD students or due to institutional policies) must indicate their request in the Letter to the Editors during submission.

• Open peer review is the standard review format of the journal. It is also used in cases where anonymity is not feasible (e.g., for video-based materials), when authors opt for it, or at the discretion of the handling Senior Editor. This process includes soliciting critical responses and encouraging ongoing dialogue. Authors may suggest suitable potential reviewers. Reviewer selection and invitation remain entirely at the discretion of the handling editor. Additional reviewers may be invited by the editors, and multiple rounds of exchange may follow.

A core value of the journal is mutual academic support. By submitting a manuscript, authors agree to participate in this scholarly exchange and are expected to be available to review other submissions when requested.

By submitting to the journal, authors confirm their acceptance of all conditions outlined on the journal website.

Good Research Practice
The editorial board is committed to upholding integrity in academic publishing. Reasonable steps are taken to identify and prevent publication of manuscripts involving misconduct, including plagiarism, citation manipulation, or data falsification. Allegations of misconduct will be handled according to COPE guidelines.

Code of Conduct
Any form of offensive, abusive or disrespectful communication, including discriminatory, sexist, racist, or aggressive remarks or behavior, may result in suspension or termination of the editorial process following appropriate assessment. (See also: Publication Ethics.)

Dispute Resolution
Please find the Complaints, Appeals, and Editorial Integrity Policy here.

Governance Structure
Collective Intelligence Perspectives (CIP) is governed by the Society for Managerial and Social Cybernetics (GWS e.V.) in accordance with the journal’s Bylaws. Its governance structure is designed to combine academic editorial independence with the legal, strategic, and organisational responsibilities of the Society.

The Senior Editorial Board (SEB) is responsible for the journal’s strategic and thematic direction and for the development of its editorial policies and publication model. It consists of at least three Senior Editors and works in collaboration with the broader Editorial Board.

The Editor-in-Chief (EiC) is elected by the SEB by simple majority and confirmed by the Board of Directors of GWS e.V. The EiC holds overall responsibility for the journal’s editorial operations and final decision-making within the ordinary editorial and peer-review process.

New members of the SEB are elected from among the Editorial Board in accordance with the procedures defined in the Bylaws. Changes to the journal’s governance structure, editorial policies, or fundamental rules are developed within the editorial governance structure and require approval by the Board of Directors of GWS e.V. where stipulated by the Bylaws.

The Editorial Ethics and Integrity Board (EEIB) is an independent body responsible for safeguarding fairness, integrity, and due process in matters of editorial ethics and procedural conduct. It acts independently of the journal’s operational editorial structure. Its role and procedures are described in the journal’s Complaints, Appeals, and Editorial Integrity Policy.

The Board of Directors of GWS e.V. retains final authority in legal, statutory, financial, and organisational matters and safeguards the journal’s alignment with the mission and statutes of the Society. It confirms appointments and governance decisions where required by the Bylaws while respecting the academic independence of editorial decision-making and the independent role of the EEIB in matters of editorial ethics, integrity, and procedural fairness.

This governance structure is intended to ensure transparent responsibilities, academic independence, editorial accountability, and long-term alignment with the not-for-profit, transdisciplinary mission of GWS e.V.

Voting thresholds and appointment procedures are defined in the Bylaws of Collective Intelligence Perspectives.

Publication Frequency
CIP follows a continuous publication model within issues. One volume is published per calendar year and may comprise several issues. Articles are published online on a rolling basis once they are ready for publication and are assigned to the current issue. Special Issues may be published where appropriate.

Bylaws
Here you find the Bylaws of the journal.