This policy applies to:
- nutrition and health articles
- science communication content
- in-depth content on prevention and lifestyles
- videos, infographics and informational materials
- editorial content and scientific collaborations
Editorial Policy
Criteria, responsibilities and quality of information of LIFE Science Hub
Institutional block (editorial governance)
LIFE Science Hub – Scientific information on nutrition and health adopts this Editorial Policy – Nutrition and Health Area in order to ensure scientific rigor, editorial transparency, informational responsibility and the protection of public health.
In the healthcare and nutritional fields, the quality of information is an essential element in protecting public health, because it can influence behaviors, choices and individual decisions.
This policy defines the criteria that govern the production, review and publication of the content of the nutrition and health area of LIFE Science Hub.
The Editorial Policy constitutes an integral part of the project's editorial governance.
Scope of application
Editorial objectives
The content in the nutrition and health area aims to:
- promote evidence-based scientific information
- improve health awareness
- promote prevention
- counter misinformation
- support informed and responsible decisions
The content is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Guiding editorial principles
The editorial activity of LIFE Science Hub in the nutrition and health area is based on the following principles:
- scientific evidence
- verifiability of sources
- transparency
- editorial independence
- responsibility towards public health
Content selection and quality criteria
LIFE Science Hub publishes content that:
- are based on reliable scientific sources
- reflect scientific consensus or the current state of research
- declare any limitations of the evidence
- avoid excessive simplifications or sensationalism
Content that is not published:
- promise miraculous results
- promote unproven treatments
- spread misleading information
- use alarmist, stigmatizing or promotional language
Sources and scientific references
The content primarily refers to:
- peer-reviewed scientific studies
- systematic reviews and meta-analyses
- guidelines from recognized organizations
- public health documents
- accredited scientific journals
When possible, the following are indicated:
- authors
- year of publication
- journal or organization
- DOI or link to the source
Language and communicative style
Communication in the nutrition and health area follows these criteria:
- clarity and comprehensibility
- terminological precision
- explanation of technical concepts
- distinction between established evidence and research hypotheses
Scientific communication must never turn into promotional or prescriptive messages.
Review and scientific supervision
The most sensitive or complex content may be:
- reviewed internally
- submitted to the Scientific Committee
- updated based on new evidence
The review process aims to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability of the published information.
Content updates
LIFE Science Hub is committed to:
- monitor the evolution of scientific evidence
- periodically update the articles
- report relevant changes or additions
- correct any inaccuracies
Continuous updating is an integral part of editorial quality.
Editorial responsibility
LIFE Science Hub considers scientific communication a responsibility to readers and to society.
This editorial policy defines the framework to ensure quality, accuracy and reliability of information in the nutrition and health field.
Guiding principle
In the field of health and nutrition, the quality of information is an integral part of the protection of public health.