Process Documentation

Revision 03 — February 2026

Editorial Standards

Frandelo Press operates under the following editorial principles: articles are reviewed by at least one second editor before publication, sources are cited where appropriate, corrections are noted publicly, and writers disclose any commercial relationships that could influence their selection of subject matter.

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Core Principles

Accuracy

Grounded in Published Research

Every claim that draws on published research is traced to a primary source. Writers are expected to read the original papers rather than relying on secondary summaries. Where the research is contested or limited, that context is included in the article.

Independence

No Commercial Influence on Coverage

Frandelo Press does not accept advertorial content or sponsored articles. Writers disclose any relationships — past or present — with organisations whose work is discussed. The editorial calendar is set independently of any commercial consideration.

Transparency

Public Corrections and Acknowledgements

Corrections are noted publicly at the end of the relevant article, with a clear explanation of what was changed and when. The publication does not quietly amend articles without acknowledgement. Readers who identify inaccuracies are encouraged to write.

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The Editorial Process

From proposal to publication — a deliberate sequence.

Each piece that appears on Frandelo Press has passed through the same sequence of editorial stages, regardless of the seniority of the writer or the urgency of the subject. The process is not designed for speed. It is designed for accuracy, proportionality, and tonal consistency.

The stages below are listed in order. A piece that fails at any stage is returned to the writer or set aside. The publication does not publish a piece to meet a schedule; it publishes when the piece is ready.

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Proposal Review

The writer submits a brief proposal: the article's central question, the primary sources to be drawn on, and a note on why the subject is relevant to the publication's focus. The editorial team evaluates whether the piece adds genuine value.

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Source Verification

Before drafting begins, the writer compiles a source list. Each primary source is checked for accessibility, publication date, and the credibility of the publishing journal or institution. Sources more than ten years old require additional justification.

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First Draft and Editorial Review

The completed draft is submitted to the primary editor. Review attends to factual accuracy, characterisation of sources, tonal register, and structural clarity. Queries are returned to the writer with specific notes.

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Second Editor Pass

A second editor reads the revised draft independently, with particular attention to any claims that could be misread as prescriptive advice. The second editor also checks that the vocabulary remains consistent with the publication's evidence-informed approach.

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Publication and Archiving

Approved pieces are published with full author attribution, publication date, and a note on any relevant disclosures. The source list is retained internally. Post-publication corrections, if required, are applied with a dated note.

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Sourcing Standards

How research is selected and characterised

Frandelo Press does not require writers to cite a minimum number of sources per article, but it does require that claims be traceable. A piece may be built around a single landmark study, provided that study is characterised with appropriate precision — including its sample size, methodology, and the limits of what it can reasonably be said to demonstrate.

The publication prioritises sources that have appeared in peer-reviewed journals and have been independently replicated or substantially corroborated. Single-study findings presented without qualification are returned for revision.

Writers are discouraged from drawing on secondary media summaries of research, from popular wellness aggregator sites, and from sources whose methodology cannot be verified. Where a finding appears only in a press release or media summary, that limitation must be noted in the article.

Peer-Reviewed Journals

Preferred primary source. Article must identify the journal, year, and authors. Characterisation of findings must not exceed what the abstract and methodology support.

Institutional Research Reports

Accepted where the issuing institution is identified and its methodology is documented. Government and university-affiliated reports are generally acceptable; industry-commissioned reports require disclosure.

Published Books and Long-Form Research

Accepted when the author's background is relevant and the publication has been subject to editorial scrutiny. Page references are expected where claims are specific.

Media Summaries and Secondary Sources

Not accepted as primary sources. May be used as pointers to original research, which must then be sourced directly.

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Disclosure and Corrections Policy

Writer Disclosures

All writers associated with Frandelo Press are required to disclose, at the time of submission, any commercial relationships, institutional affiliations, or personal connections that might be perceived to bear on their subject matter. Disclosures are noted at the foot of the relevant article.

Correction Protocol

Where a published article contains a factual error, the correction is applied to the live article and a dated note is appended explaining what was corrected and why. The original text is not silently overwritten. Readers who identify errors may write to [email protected].

Health Content Notice

Articles published on Frandelo Press are editorial in nature and reflect the writers' observations on everyday wellness practices. The content is not intended as professional advice, nor as guidance for the management of any specific condition. Readers with specific concerns about their daily routines are encouraged to speak with a qualified wellness professional.

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Source review — Frandelo Press editorial process, 2026

A publication built on the willingness to be corrected.

The editorial standards described here are not aspirational. They describe the actual process by which every piece on this publication is evaluated. The team believes that the willingness to be corrected — publicly, and with a clear account of what was wrong and why — is not a sign of weakness in a publication. It is among the most reliable indicators of good faith.

Readers who find that these standards have not been met in a particular piece are invited to say so. The publication takes that correspondence seriously.

Write to the Editors

Publication Classification

Frandelo Press is an independent editorial publication focused on everyday wellness practices. The publication is not affiliated with any commercial, governmental, or institutional body.

We recommend speaking with a qualified wellness or nutrition professional before introducing any new habit or routine to your daily life, particularly if you have specific dietary requirements.