Evolutio Journal
New Foundations for Life, Evolution and Development
A Journal for the Unfolding of New Ideas
The Evolutio Journal is a transdisciplinary academic journal dedicated to exploring life, evolution and development in all its dimensions—scientific, philosophical and societal. We publish theoretical, philosophical and empirical work that challenges conventional boundaries and invites new ways of thinking. Our mission is to create an open, inclusive and living space for ideas to unfold and evolve.
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Evolutio Unfolding Theory: the Ontologization of Unfolding and its Systematic Stabilization
The Evolutio Unfolding Theory (EUT) was originally formulated in 2020 as a logical-deductive theory of biological evolution. The present work does not extend or revise that formulation. Instead, it operates at a different level: it systematically extracts the constraints, necessities,…
Epistemic Chameleonism: A Structural and Conceptual Comparative Analysis of the Evolutio Unfolding Theory (2020) and the “Platonic Space” Framework (2025)
This paper presents a detailed structural and conceptual comparison between the Evolutio Unfolding Theory (EUT), published by Agustín Ostachuk in 2020, and the “Platonic Space” framework, introduced by Michael Levin in a 2025 preprint. While the latter is presented as…
The Evolutio Unfolding Theory: Teleology, Formal Agents and the Reversal of Evolution’s Causal Order
Evolutionary theory has been shaped by multiple paradigms—Darwinism, Lamarckism, Organicism, Emergentism, the Extended Synthesis, and contemporary proposals by Sheldrake, Noble, Kauffman, among others. While each has contributed valuable insights, they remain constrained by contradictions, ideological assumptions, or explanatory gaps. This…
The Life-Centered Science: Building a New Knowledge Ecosystem
Contemporary science finds itself caught in a profound epistemic contradiction: while presenting itself as the primary engine of knowledge, it increasingly operates within a techno-economic apparatus that reduces inquiry to commodity production, managerial optimization, and competitive games of prestige. This…
The Path of Life: From Life at the Center to a Dynamic Ontology and a Science for Good Living
The question of life resists reduction: the more it is dissected into mechanisms, the farther we often move from its meaning. This essay argues that life should be understood as a path: an inwardly directed process — an unfolding of…
About Evolutio Journal
Founded in 2023, Evolutio Journal is the official scholarly publication of the EVOLUTIO Research Center. It was born from a direct challenge: how to publish ambitious, paradigm-challenging research when traditional academic gatekeeping systematically excludes it. The answer was not to compromise, but to redesign the very concept of a journal.
Evolutio Journal operates on a principle of radical intellectual autonomy. It has no editorial board with veto power, no pre-publication peer review, and no external validation process. Instead, it champions a model of Post-Publication Peer Review (PPPR) : articles are published immediately upon acceptance by the journal’s director, and the scientific community is invited to engage in a transparent, open, and constructive dialogue after publication. This transforms peer review from a barrier into a conversation, and from a tool of gatekeeping into an instrument of collective inquiry.
By its very constitution, Evolutio Journal is designed to be a space where original thought can unfold without the constraints, delays, or ideological filters that define conventional academic publishing. Its aim is not conformity, but coherence; not prestige, but truth.
Editorial Leadership
The Evolutio Journal is curated and managed by EVOLUTIO, an evolutionary research center dedicated to the unfolding of life, thought and development.
The journal’s vision and integrity are guided by Agustín Ostachuk, Founding Director and Editor-in-Chief.
Aims & Scope
A Platform for Life, Thought, and Unfolding Ideas
The Evolutio Journal publishes original work that explores the unfolding of life, evolution and development across multiple dimensions:
- Theoretical — Conceptual frameworks, models, and new paradigms in biology, philosophy and systems thinking.
- Philosophical — Essays and reflections on the meaning, purpose and teleology of life.
- Empirical — Experimental, observational, and computational studies that illuminate evolutionary and developmental processes.
- Transdisciplinary — Contributions that integrate insights across science, philosophy, ethics, society and ecology.
The journal welcomes submissions that are innovative, integrative, and boundary-crossing, reflecting EVOLUTIO’s commitment to a life-centered and evolutionary epistemology—a living ecosystem of knowledge that transcends institutional boundaries.
- Open-access and freely available to all readers.
- Encourages submissions from independent thinkers, early-career researchers and established authors alike.
- Operates under a Post-Publication Peer Review (PPPR) model, prioritizing transparency, dialogue and continuous evaluation.
Peer-Review & Submission Guidelines
Transparent, Open, and Continuous Evaluation
Evolutio Journal publishes original research, theoretical syntheses, critical reviews, and philosophical essays that advance a life-centered understanding of evolution, development, and their broader implications.
Scope
We welcome submissions that engage with the Big Questions of life, evolution, development, consciousness, and the nature of reality. Topics include, but are not limited to: evolutionary theory, developmental biology, complexity science, philosophy of biology, biosemiotics, theoretical morphology, organismic and holistic biology, and the foundations of a life-centered science. Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches are especially encouraged.
Article Types
- Research Articles: Original theoretical or empirical contributions that advance a novel framework or synthesize existing knowledge in a new light.
- Review Articles: Critical and constructive assessments of existing paradigms, literatures, or debates.
- Perspectives: Shorter essays that articulate a fresh viewpoint, challenge established assumptions, or propose new directions for inquiry.
- Responses and Commentaries: Public engagement with previously published articles, contributing to the journal’s post-publication peer review process.
Submission Process
Manuscripts should be submitted to the journal’s director at aostachuk@evolutio.ar. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis. There are no submission or publication fees.
Review Process
Evolutio Journal operates a Post-Publication Peer Review (PPPR) model. Submissions are reviewed by the journal’s director for relevance, coherence, and originality. Once accepted, articles are published immediately and made freely accessible. The scientific community is then invited to engage in open, constructive dialogue through the journal’s comments section or through formal responses. Authors are encouraged to participate in this dialogue.
Manuscript Preparation
- Manuscripts should be submitted in Word or PDF format.
- There are no strict length limits, but authors are encouraged to be concise.
- Abstracts should be no longer than 300 words and clearly state the article’s purpose, main argument, and significance.
- References should follow a consistent academic style (APA, Chicago, or similar). The choice of style is left to the author’s discretion, provided it is applied uniformly throughout the manuscript.
- A brief biographical note (50-100 words) for each author should be included.
Ethical Considerations
Evolutio Journal is committed to intellectual integrity. Authors must ensure that their work is original, that all sources are properly cited, and that any potential conflicts of interest are disclosed. The journal takes conceptual lineage seriously. Authors are expected to acknowledge the foundational work that has shaped their thinking, regardless of its visibility or institutional origin. Intellectual priority is a matter of historical record, not of network centrality.
Inquiries
For questions or pre-submission inquiries, please contact the journal at aostachuk@evolutio.ar.
Model & Open-Access Philosophy
Knowledge Without Barriers
The Evolutio Journal is open-access and freely available to all, reflecting our commitment to democratizing knowledge and nurturing an inclusive intellectual ecosystem. We reject paywalls, subscriptions, and traditional gatekeeping that restrict the flow of ideas.
Core Principles:
- Free Access: Every article, dataset, and multimedia element is accessible to readers worldwide without cost.
- Independent Validation: Our journal establishes its own legitimacy through transparent post-publication peer review, semantic web integration, and community engagement, rather than relying on traditional indexes or institutional approval.
- Self-Contained Infrastructure: Hosted within the EVOLUTIO website, the journal leverages its semantic web architecture and EVQ IDs / URIs to ensure discoverability, referenceability, and cross-linking across concepts, papers, books, and innovations.
- Author Empowerment: Authors retain copyright and control over their work, fostering creative freedom and intellectual autonomy.
Discovery Without Concession
While Evolutio Journal does not rely on traditional indexes for validation, it actively engages with open, non‑intrusive discovery services that respect its post‑publication peer review model and its commitment to knowledge as a commons. The journal is indexed or in the process of being indexed by CORE, BASE, WorldCat, and Google Scholar — aggregators that do not impose editorial boards, conventional peer‑review mandates, or subscription barriers. Inclusion in these services enhances the discoverability of the journal’s content while preserving its editorial autonomy, its life‑centered orientation, and its rejection of gatekeeping and prestige metrics.
