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The disciplinary area in which the magazine is inserted is scientific education, philosophy of science, sociology of science. The magazine's main objectives are the promotion of scientific knowledge and reflection on the impact that the diffusion of scientific culture has on social relations. In this sense it is not limited to a "dissemination" activity - certainly present in some articles and columns - but it deepens and stimulates a discussion on the consequences - epistemological, philosophical, political, social - of scientific knowledge and its developments. This is a specific and original approach that has promoted interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration at an international level. The intent is in fact to transmit the values and attitudes that are the basis of scientific thought: non-dogmatism, fallibility and therefore the provisional nature of theories, the possibility of control and, consequently, the confirmation or correction of ideas , the applicability of knowledge, for social and individual improvement.
The magazine also wishes to involve younger minds to activate that cognitive conflict which, by increasing curiosity and awareness of the fluidity of knowledge, stimulates study, critical reflection, favors the overcoming of some misconceptions and preconceptions about scientific disciplines, which, despite their limitations and errors, they represent the best system for making informed and responsible choices. The magazine also presents itself as a qualified interlocutor for updating and training for teachers of scientific disciplines and for cultural operators who act, in general, in the field of scientific training.
The magazine is divided into the following sections: The magazine is divided into the following sections: IN PRIMO PIANO, which delves into current issues (such as the environmental emergency, the debate on nuclear power and that on artificial intelligence); FOCUS, which addresses monographic topics (such as the ecological transition plan, marine protected areas, taxonomy, overpopulation); FARE SCUOLA, dedicated to the ways and tools of doing science with children and teenagers. There are two naturalistic columns: RITRATTO DI FAMIGLIA, in which a zoological family group is presented as an example of animal variety and UNO SCATTO ALLA NATURA which comments on significant photographic documents. The magazine also hosts CONTRIBUTIONS of various kinds and REVIEWS. The sections IN PRIMO PIANO, FOCUS, FARE SCUOLA and are entirely subjected to an anonymous peer review process (single blind peer review).
Method of submitting proposals
The submission of proposals is free and open. It takes place via email, to the following email address: redazione@naturalmentescienza.it
Contributions must be written in Italian.
Each contribution presented for the sections IN PRIMO PIANO, FOCUS, FARE SCUOLA will be subjected to the anonymous review process (single blind peer review), according to the methods contemplated in the CODE OF ETHICS.
The contribution must be presented in a Word file and accompanied by an abstract in Italian and English (maximum 600 characters, spaces included), two to four keywords in English.
To the same email with which the proposal is sent, the authors must attach a separate file containing the following information: author's name and surname, short biography, e-mail address. They must also include the privacy statement indicated in the following paragraph.
The author must deliver a definitive version of his contribution following the editorial rules indicated on the site.
Authors will receive PDF proofs for corrections to the email address provided when submitting the proposal. Proofreadings must be submitted within the deadline for publication.
