As a prestigious academic organization, the Matheia Society requires all members to adhere to the following guidelines and standards. These rules ensure that all contributions reflect the Society’s commitment to intellectual rigor, academic integrity, and meaningful engagement with the twelve fundamental questions.
1. Membership Eligibility
- Postgraduate Requirement: Membership is open to individuals who hold a postgraduate degree (Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Academic and Professional Standards: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to academic and professional excellence in their field of expertise.
2. Article Submission Guidelines
- Professional Writing and Formatting: All articles submitted to the Matheia Society must be written in a professional manner, maintaining high standards of academic rigor. Proper citations and references are required.
- Accepted Format: Articles must be submitted in PDF format to ensure uniformity and ease of access for other members.
- Relevance to Core Questions: Each article must address or relate to at least one of the twelve fundamental questions of the Matheia Society. This ensures that contributions further the Society’s goals of exploring critical, philosophical, and interdisciplinary issues.
3. Legacy Articles
- Limitations on Submissions: Members are limited to posting up to three “legacy” articles, which refer to past work that holds significant importance in the member’s career or intellectual development.
- Quality Over Quantity: Members are encouraged to submit their most meaningful and high-quality work. Legacy articles should represent the best of the member’s contributions to their field.
4. Content Integrity
- Originality: All submissions must be the original work of the member. Plagiarism or submission of previously published work (without clear disclosure) will result in immediate review and possible termination of membership.
- Intellectual Contributions: Articles should contribute meaningfully to ongoing academic discussions or present innovative ideas related to the twelve fundamental questions.
5. Ethical Conduct
- Respectful Engagement: Members must engage with others in a respectful and constructive manner, whether through written contributions or discussions.
- Non-commercial Use: The Matheia Society platform is for academic and intellectual exchange. Members may not use the platform for personal profit, self-promotion, or commercial purposes.
6. Peer Review Process
- Article Review: The Society reserves the right to review all articles before they are published on the platform. If necessary, feedback will be provided, and revisions may be requested to ensure alignment with the Society’s standards.
- Publication Rights: By submitting an article, members grant the Matheia Society non-exclusive rights to publish the article on its platform.
7. Privacy and Confidentiality
- Personal Information: Members are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of their personal and professional information on the platform.
- Member Contributions: All articles and member contributions will be treated with the utmost respect for intellectual property rights.
8. Membership Fees
- Lifetime Membership: Members who join the Society during its formative period will receive a lifetime membership and will be exempt from future membership fees.
- Membership Dues: Following the closure of the formative period, prospective members are required to make a one time payment of $120 to access posting rights
9. Amendments
- Ongoing Updates: The Matheia Society reserves the right to amend or update these rules and regulations as necessary to ensure the Society’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence.
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