Editorial Policy

Last reviewed: October 2024 · Next scheduled review: April 2025

Eductin is committed to providing accurate, unbiased, evidence-based health information. This editorial policy governs how all content on Eductin is created, reviewed, sourced, and updated. We hold our content to the same standards as peer-reviewed academic publications.

1. Content Creation Standards

All articles published on Eductin must meet the following criteria before publication:

• Expert authorship or review: Every article is either written by or reviewed by a credentialed expert in the relevant field. Credentials are displayed prominently on every article page.
• Peer-reviewed sourcing: Claims about health, medicine, or neuroscience must be supported by citations from peer-reviewed journals, NIH, CDC, major medical centers (Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Harvard Health), or Cochrane Reviews.
• No unsupported health claims: We do not publish claims that a food, supplement, or activity "prevents," "cures," or "treats" a medical condition unless supported by high-quality clinical evidence. We clearly distinguish between correlation and causation in observational research.
• No promotional content: We do not publish paid placements disguised as editorial content. Advertising (when present) is clearly labeled and does not influence editorial decisions.

2. Source Hierarchy

Eductin ranks evidence sources in the following order of preference:

1. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (Cochrane, PubMed)
2. Individual randomized controlled trials in peer-reviewed journals
3. Large prospective cohort studies
4. Position statements from recognized medical organizations (AAN, AHA, ADA, etc.)
5. Clinical guidelines from NIH, CDC, or equivalent authorities
6. Expert opinion from credentialed specialists (used only when higher-level evidence is unavailable)

We do not accept press releases, company-sponsored studies without independent replication, anecdotal evidence, or non-peer-reviewed blog posts as primary sources for health claims.

3. Medical Review Process

Articles on Eductin go through a multi-stage review process:

1. Research phase: The primary author conducts a literature review, identifying relevant peer-reviewed evidence
2. Draft writing: Article is drafted with inline citations
3. Expert review: A second credentialed expert reviews for medical accuracy, checks all citations, and flags any unsupported claims
4. Editorial review: Our lead medical editor performs a final review for clarity, tone, and compliance with our editorial standards
5. Publication: Article is published with author credentials, review date, and all citations visible

4. Update Policy

Brain health research evolves rapidly. Eductin maintains a defined content update schedule:

• All articles are reviewed for currency on a 12-month cycle
• When significant new evidence emerges that changes recommendations, articles are updated immediately
• The "last updated" date on each article reflects substantive content changes, not minor formatting edits

5. Corrections Policy

Accuracy is our highest editorial priority. When errors are identified:

• Factual errors are corrected within 24 hours of identification
• Significant corrections are noted transparently at the bottom of the updated article, including the nature of the correction and the date it was made
• Minor corrections (typos, formatting) may be made without notation
• Corrections are welcomed — readers who identify potential errors should contact us at editorial@eductin.com

6. Conflicts of Interest

All authors and reviewers are required to disclose any relationships with commercial entities that could create conflicts of interest. We do not accept content from authors who have undisclosed financial relationships with companies whose products are discussed in the relevant article. Eductin does not accept payment from any commercial health entity in exchange for editorial coverage.

7. Medical Disclaimer

Eductin is an educational publication, not a medical service. Our content is intended to inform, not to substitute for professional medical advice. See our Medical Disclaimer for full details.

Questions About Our Editorial Standards

For questions about our editorial process or to report concerns about any content, contact editorial@eductin.com.