Editorial Standards
RathBiotaClan is committed to accurate, evidence-based science journalism. Every article is held to a rigorous standard of verification, expertise, and transparency.
Editorial Process
Source Verification
Every article begins with a peer-reviewed, primary source — a published study in a recognised journal (Nature, Cell, PNAS, etc.).
Direct DOI Links
We link directly to the original paper via DOI. Readers can independently verify every claim at its original source at any time.
Accurate Translation
Headlines reflect what research actually demonstrates. We clearly state if a study is preliminary or has limitations.
Collaborative Oversight
All content is produced by our Editorial Team and meticulously reviewed by Shibasis Rath (M.Sc. Bioinformatics, B.Sc. Zoology).
Human-Authored
Scientific interpretation and judgment are carried out by our Editorial Team and Shibasis Rath. We do not use AI for content generation.
Type Distinction
We clearly distinguish between news reporting, explanatory guides, and opinion/expert commentary.
Editorial Limits
- No non-peer-reviewed sources without explicit disclosure.
- No payment for promoting specific research findings.
- No correlation presented as causation without qualification.
- No research from predatory journals.
- No misleading or exaggerated headlines.
- No silent deletion of errors — we correct publicly.
Accountability
Corrections Policy
Minor corrections
Grammar or typos are fixed within 24 hours with a note at the bottom.
Significant corrections
Factual errors receive a visible notice at the top explaining the change.
Retractions
Fundamentally inaccurate articles are retracted and replaced with a notice.
Independence
RathBiotaClan is an independently owned platform. Revenue is generated via display ads and our store. No advertiser has influence over our content.
If sponsored content is ever published, it will be clearly and prominently labelled, distinctly separate from our editorial work.
