Human-Animal Science Encyclopedia
Scientia potentia est
The Human-Animal Science Encyclopedia is an independent project developed by Roberto Barata to provide concise, reliable entries on human-animal studies, each grounded in the published literature and fully cited. It is not a peer-reviewed journal and makes no claim to be one. What it offers is a careful, sourced starting point on subjects where most of what circulates is neither.
Entries are published inside the International Interspecies Studies community. Members access them there, and they can comment on and discuss each entry. Writing an encyclopedia properly takes far more time and resources than the finished entries suggest, and membership is what makes this independent work possible.
Access to the entries is through membership of the International Interspecies Studies community. This page remains the record of what the encyclopedia is, how it is built, and the standards it holds itself to.
Institutional Overview
Identity
Official name:
Human-Animal Science Encyclopedia
Identifier code:
HASE
Publisher:
Human-Animal Science
Founder and creator:
Roberto Barata
Website:
https://etologi.dk/encyclopedia/
Publication type:
Continuously updated scientific online encyclopedia
Persistent identifier:
urn:uuid:6f2a9d84-3b71-4e6c-a5f9-8d2c1e7b4a90
Purpose and Scope
The Human-Animal Science Encyclopedia is a scientific reference resource dedicated to the study of relationships between humans and other animals.
The encyclopedia covers:
• Anthrozoology
• Ethology
• Behavioral Sciences
• Animal behaviour and cognition
• Human-animal interactions
• Animal welfare science
• Related interdisciplinary fields
Its purpose is to organize, summarize, and communicate scientific knowledge in an accessible and structured format.
Scientific Principles
The Human-Animal Science Encyclopedia is strictly scientific in purpose.
Entries are developed using scientific literature, empirical research, and recognized academic sources whenever available.
The encyclopedia does not represent or promote political, ideological, commercial, religious, cultural, or personal positions.
The inclusion of a topic, study, theory, institution, or perspective does not constitute endorsement, approval, or support by Human-Animal Science.
Scientific claims are evaluated according to available evidence, methodological quality, and the current state of knowledge.
Where uncertainty or scientific disagreement exists, relevant evidence, limitations, and competing interpretations should be presented according to the scientific literature.
Editorial Responsibility
The encyclopedia is published by Human-Animal Science.
Editorial decisions are guided by:
• Scientific relevance
• Accuracy
• Transparency
• Appropriate sourcing
• Contribution to knowledge
The publisher maintains responsibility for the structure and editorial framework of the encyclopedia.
Authors and contributors remain responsible for the accuracy, interpretation, and sources of their individual contributions.
Authors and Contributions
Each encyclopedia entry may include:
• Author(s)
• Contributors
• Editors
• Publication date
• Revision history
• References
Contributors should provide accurate information and appropriate acknowledgment of scientific sources.
Article Identification and Archiving
Each entry receives a permanent encyclopedia identifier, for example HASE-000001, which remains associated with the entry through all subsequent revisions.
Entries are continuously updated as evidence develops. Selected entries may also be deposited with Zenodo and assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI). The DOI identifies and preserves a specific archived version of the entry for long-term citation. Where an entry has been assigned a DOI, it is displayed on the entry itself.
Citation
Recommended format:
Author(s). (Year). Title of entry. In Human-Animal Science Encyclopedia, HASE-000000. Human-Animal Science. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
Independence and Institutional Affiliation
The Human-Animal Science Encyclopedia is an independent scientific knowledge project published by Human-Animal Science.
It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or representative of any university, governmental organization, commercial company, political group, advocacy organization, or other external institution.
Independence refers to the freedom to organize, evaluate, and present scientific information according to scholarly principles, available evidence, and established research methods.
The independence of the project does not replace scientific standards.
Entries are expected to follow principles of:
• Accuracy
• Transparency
• Appropriate sourcing
• Responsible interpretation of scientific evidence
Disclaimer
The information provided by the Human-Animal Science Encyclopedia is intended for educational and scientific purposes.
It does not constitute medical, veterinary, legal, professional, or personal advice.
The encyclopedia does not recommend, oppose, or endorse any organization, product, service, institution, political position, ethical framework, ideology or personal belief.
Scientific information is presented for the purpose of understanding and discussion based on available evidence.
Updates and Corrections
Scientific knowledge develops continuously.
Entries may be updated, expanded, corrected, or revised as new evidence becomes available.
Corrections and constructive scholarly feedback are welcomed.
Archived versions remain identifiable through their publication records and DOI assignments.
Copyright Notice
The Human-Animal Science Encyclopedia is copyright-protected and formally timestamped, and its content may not be copied, reproduced, or used without permission.
