Editorial Policy
Barley for Health is a science-based information website dedicated to barley, nutrition, and sustainable food systems. Our mission is to provide accurate, useful, and accessible content for readers, professionals, and enthusiasts.
1. Editorial Vision and Scope
We cover topics such as barley health benefits, nutritional quality, recipes, food science, food culture and history, sustainability, and cereal and legume innovations. The editorial tone is factual, educational, and neutral.
2. Writing and Verification Methods
- Collection: Literature research using peer-reviewed journals, institutional reports, and recognized databases.
- Analysis: Summarizing data, structuring findings, and placing information into context.
- Writing: Producing original, well-structured articles with clear headings and relevant examples or links.
- Human Review: Every article is manually reviewed for factual accuracy, readability, and coherence.
3. Use of AI (Under Human Supervision)
Artificial intelligence tools may assist our team in analyzing scientific papers, structuring ideas, or drafting summaries. All content is reviewed, edited, and approved by a human before publication. We do not use automated or mass content generation without human oversight.
In cases of uncertainty or conflicting data, we always prioritize primary sources and indicate limitations clearly.
4. Source Selection and Citation
- Priority is given to peer-reviewed journals, official institutional publications, and reliable databases (FAO, WHO, NIH, etc.).
- Citations are included at the end of articles when appropriate (short title, journal/publisher, year, DOI or URL).
- Opinion-based content is clearly marked as such.
5. Recipe Section (Development & Disclaimer)
Recipes are designed to promote healthy eating habits and highlight traditional and modern uses of barley. Some recipes are based on scientific or culinary literature, while others are tested and adapted by our team.
- Development: Inspired by reliable sources, adapted and verified by our team.
- Variability: Cooking time, texture, and nutritional values may vary depending on ingredients and equipment.
- Allergens: Readers are responsible for checking ingredients and adapting according to personal dietary needs.
Suggested footer note for each recipe:
“This recipe is provided for educational purposes only. Cooking times and nutritional values are indicative and may vary.
Always check allergens and adjust to your dietary preferences.”
6. Health Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional before making dietary or lifestyle changes.
7. Transparency (Advertising & Affiliates)
Any advertising (e.g., Google AdSense) will be clearly identified. Affiliate links may be used and will be disclosed transparently. These commercial arrangements do not influence our editorial process or conclusions.
8. Corrections and Updates
We correct any factual errors reported to us and update articles when new, reliable information becomes available. Major revisions are indicated within the article text or in an editorial note.
9. User Comments and Contributions
Comments are welcome as long as they remain respectful and relevant. We reserve the right to moderate or remove comments that contain spam, misinformation, or offensive language.
10. Contact
For corrections, permissions, or additional information, please use the Contact page or email [email protected].
