Our editorial and research standards ensure that every article meets clear expectations for factual reliability, clarity, and fairness.
Last updated: September 2025 ·
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1. Accuracy and Verification
Every fact, statistic, and claim appearing on our site is verified against reputable primary sources such as
peer-reviewed research, official datasets, or field reports.
We include dates and measurement units to provide full context.
If uncertainty exists, it is clearly stated rather than omitted.
2. Objectivity and Editorial Integrity
Our writing reflects curiosity and respect for evidence, not personal or commercial bias.
Editors and contributors are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest,
and sponsored material—if published—is always labeled as such.
Opinions, interpretations, or speculative analyses are clearly marked and separated from factual reporting.
3. Respectful and Inclusive Language
We avoid language that discriminates or stereotypes based on nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, or belief.
When describing indigenous communities or cultural knowledge, we seek accurate representation and respect
the right to review or withhold sensitive information.
4. Attribution and Source Transparency
All external material—data, images, or quotations—is attributed to its rightful source.
Citations appear as in-text links or “Sources” sections.
Open data, Creative Commons, and public domain materials are credited per their respective licenses.
5. Ethical Use of AI Tools
AI may assist with data formatting, transcription, or grammar suggestions, but no unverified AI-generated text
is published as editorial content.
Human editors are responsible for reviewing every article before it goes live to ensure factual accuracy and appropriate tone.
6. Visual Media Standards
All images, graphics, and maps reflect reality faithfully.
We never alter photographs or datasets in ways that change their meaning.
Captions include creator credits, data sources, and the date of image creation whenever possible.
7. Reader Safety and Responsibility
Articles discussing travel, climate, or wildlife behavior are written to inform, not to instruct readers to engage in unsafe activity.
We include safety and environmental disclaimers where appropriate, especially for expeditions or field research content.
8. Feedback and Corrections
Readers are encouraged to report factual or contextual errors.
Feedback can be sent to support@desertsoftheworld.com.
9. Continuous Improvement
Our standards evolve as the web, climate science, and data ethics advance.
We review this document periodically to reflect new best practices in editorial integrity, accessibility, and research transparency.