Critical Notices

This format is designed for scholarly responses to articles published in the Journal of Coaching Ethics.

Critical Notices should engage constructively with the original work, offering:

• critical reflection
• extension of ideas
• alternative interpretations
• or further development of the discussion

Length

Up to 2000 words (including references and footnotes)

Submission Format

Please include:

1. Title
2. Author(s)
3. Clear reference to the article being discussed
4. Main discussion
5. References (APA format)
6. Generative AI Disclosure

Authors should include a statement outlining any use of generative AI tools where such use has materially contributed to the substantive content, analysis, or intellectual framing of the work.

The use of generative AI as part of idea development, reflection, language refinement, or editorial support does not require disclosure. This is considered analogous to engaging with colleagues, mentors, or other forms of intellectual exchange.

Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the work. Generative AI tools must not be used to produce content that is presented as the author’s own without substantive author input, interpretation, and validation.

Please select and adapt the statement that best reflects your use.

1. No generative AI used
   No generative AI tools were used in the preparation of this manuscript.
2. Substantive contribution to writing or content
   Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) were used to support aspects of substantive content development or drafting. All content has been critically reviewed, verified, and finalised by the author(s).
3. Methodological or analytical use
   Generative AI tools were used in aspects of data analysis or methodological processing. All analytical decisions, interpretations, and conclusions were conducted and validated by the author(s).
4. Visual content generation (if applicable)
   Generative AI tools were used in the development of figures or visual materials. All outputs were reviewed and refined by the author(s).

Note: Critical Notices should contribute to ongoing scholarly dialogue, maintaining a respectful and constructive tone.