LIFE Science Hub Scientific information on nutrition and health

Scientific collaborations

Research, dissemination and protection of public health

Institutional block (editorial governance)

LIFE Science Hub – Scientific information on nutrition and health adopts this section Scientific collaborations in order to promote qualified collaborations with the research community, ensuring scientific rigor, transparency, editorial independence and the protection of public health.

In the health and nutritional fields, scientific communication plays a central role in strengthening citizens' awareness, in prevention and in the correct interpretation of scientific evidence.

This section defines the criteria by which LIFE Science Hub evaluates, manages and carries out collaborations with academic institutions, research entities, researchers and scientific organizations, in the public interest.

The Scientific collaborations section constitutes an integral part of the project's editorial governance.

Scope of application

This policy applies to:

  • collaborations with universities and academic institutions
  • collaborations with public and private non-profit research organizations
  • contributions from researchers and research groups
  • collaborations with scientific journals
  • public outreach projects with institutional public health portals

Scientific collaborations have no promotional or commercial purpose.

Objectives of scientific collaborations

LIFE Science Hub promotes scientific collaborations with the aim of:

  • make the results of scientific research accessible
  • foster dialogue between the scientific community and society
  • counter misinformation in health and nutrition
  • promote informed decision-making in public health
  • contribute to prevention through evidence-based information

Scientific and ethical principles of reference

Every scientific collaboration must adhere to the following principles:

  • methodological rigor
  • transparency of sources
  • verifiability of evidence
  • absence of significant conflicts of interest
  • editorial independence
  • primary interest in public health

Types of collaboration

Scientific collaborations may include:

  • dissemination of scientific study results
  • publication of popular science articles based on peer-reviewed literature
  • public-facing adaptation of previously published scientific content
  • public health information and prevention projects
  • ongoing editorial collaborations

All content is accompanied by verifiable bibliographic references.

Evaluation process

Scientific collaboration proposals are subject to a structured process that may include:

  • preliminary evaluation of the proposal
  • review by the Scientific Committee
  • verification of scientific and ethical consistency
  • possible editorial review

Submitting a proposal does not automatically guarantee approval or publication.

Role of the Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee of LIFE Science Hub fulfills the following roles:

  • methodological supervision of collaborations
  • support in the scientific evaluation of content
  • ensuring consistency with the adopted scientific method
  • guarantee of interest in public health

Dissemination and sharing of content

Approved scientific content may be:

  • published on LIFE Science Hub
  • shared on scientific or institutional portals
  • cited with proper attribution to the authors and sources
  • adapted for dissemination purposes, without altering its scientific meaning

Any licenses and copyrights are always respected.

Guiding principle:

Collaboration between research and information is an essential tool for the protection of public health.

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