Ethical guide for readers

Ethical Guidelines for Readers

This guide aims to clarify the ethical principles expected of readers of La Revue LEeE. Readers play a vital role in the dissemination of knowledge, and their responsibility goes beyond simply accessing publications. Through their conduct, they contribute to the recognition of scholarly work and to the respectful treatment of authors.

Transparency

Readers are encouraged to:

  • Respect the terms of use and distribution of articles published by La Revue LEeE, by properly citing sources and avoiding any misleading use of the texts.

  • Exercise critical thinking, particularly by verifying sources and contextualizing the works consulted before reusing or sharing them.

Confidentiality and Respect for Rights

  • Readers commit not to distribute or reproduce any article published by La Revue LEeE without clearly citing its source.

  • Readers also commit not to alter or distort the content of publications, whether through partial quotations, misrepresentation of meaning, or abusive reuse.

Integrity and Source Citation

  • Readers who use work published in La Revue LEeE agree to correctly cite the authors, following academic citation standards.

  • Any use of an idea, concept, or figure taken from an article must be explicitly attributed to its author.

Conflicts of Interest and Fairness

  • Readers who wish to publicly comment on or critique an article (e.g., in a blog, academic publication, or on social media) agree to do so respectfully, constructively, and with reasoned arguments, avoiding ad hominem attacks.

  • Readers must avoid any conflict of interest in how they read or disseminate articles (e.g., by refraining from discrediting a text for competitive or personal reasons).

Contribution to Scientific Quality

  • Readers are encouraged to report any plagiarism they detect when reading an article, in order to support the journal’s commitment to scientific integrity.

  • They may also offer constructive suggestions or comments to authors, by contacting them directly, in the spirit of scholarly dialogue. Authors who have published in La Revue LEeE may request a modification to their article or submit a revised version at any time following such exchanges.