Editorial Standards
Dolrane Review operates under a documented set of editorial principles that govern how articles are selected, researched, reviewed, and corrected. These standards are published here in full so that readers understand the basis on which the publication makes its editorial decisions.
The principles below are applied to every article, without exception. They are not aspirational; they describe the actual process through which published content passes before it reaches readers.
Core Editorial Principles
Independence
Dolrane Review is an independent editorial publication. It is not affiliated with any food brand, supplement company, wellness organisation, or commercial nutritional interest. Editorial selection is not influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or commercial relationships. Where such relationships exist — such as affiliate links — they are disclosed within the relevant article.
Observation over Guideline
Articles document recurring patterns in everyday eating, seasonal cooking, and daily nutrition habits rather than prescribing a single correct approach. The aim is accurate, considered observation — not instruction, promotion, or the advocacy of specific dietary positions. Writers are expected to distinguish between what is documented and what is recommended in published research.
Second-Editor Review
Every article published on Dolrane Review is reviewed by at least one second editor before publication. The review process checks factual accuracy against cited sources, assesses the tonal register against editorial standards, and verifies that no unsupported claims are presented as established findings. Articles that do not pass this review are returned to the writer for revision.
Commercial Disclosure
Writers at Dolrane Review are required to disclose any commercial relationships that could influence their selection of subject matter, sources, or framing. This includes affiliate arrangements, paid consultancy with food or wellness organisations, and product samples received from companies whose work is discussed in articles. Disclosures appear within the article text.
Sourcing and Reference Standards
Articles in Dolrane Review reference published research from peer-reviewed journals and reputable institutional sources. Editorial selection prioritises long-running studies and replicated findings over single studies or preliminary results. Writers are expected to present research findings in proportion to the strength and breadth of the available evidence.
The following source types are considered appropriate for citation in Dolrane Review articles:
- Peer-reviewed journals in nutrition, food science, and related fields
- Reports and guidance from established institutional bodies (NHS, WHO, EFSA, BDA)
- Published books by qualified nutrition writers and researchers
- Observational records and food diaries maintained by contributing editors
The following source types are not considered appropriate: company-funded research where the conflict of interest is not declared, single-subject anecdotes presented as evidence, and unverified claims from social media or non-peer-reviewed online sources.
Writers are expected to describe research findings in plain, proportionate language. Assertions are qualified, not amplified. A study that shows an association does not "prove" a relationship. A finding discussed in published research does not constitute "established fact" unless the weight of replicated evidence supports that characterisation.
How Articles Are Verified
Source Verification
Each factual claim in a submitted article is checked against the cited source. Where sources are not provided, the second editor requests them before the article proceeds to publication review.
Claim Proportionality
The second editor assesses whether claims are stated in proportion to the available evidence. Amplified language — "proves", "guarantees", "the only" — is flagged for revision regardless of whether the underlying source is sound.
Tonal Register Check
Articles are reviewed for tonal consistency with the publication's editorial voice: analytical, observational, and proportionate. Promotional or instructive phrasing is revised before publication regardless of its factual accuracy.
Final Approval
Articles receive final approval from the primary editor before publication. For guest contributions, this approval process may take additional time if revisions are requested at the second-editor stage.
Corrections Policy
Dolrane Review is committed to correcting errors in published articles promptly and transparently. The publication does not silently alter published content. When a factual error is identified — whether by a reader, a source, or a member of the editorial team — the following procedure applies:
The error is reviewed by the primary editor within three working days of being reported. Correction requests may be submitted via the contact form.
If the error is confirmed, a correction notice is added to the article in a clearly marked section. The correction describes the original text and the corrected version.
Minor typographical errors that do not affect meaning may be corrected without a formal correction notice. All substantive factual corrections are recorded and publicly visible.
No corrections have been issued to date. This log will be updated when any substantive correction is made to a published article.
Transparency Statement
Dolrane Review maintains transparency about its funding, commercial relationships, and editorial independence. The publication is funded through editorial advertising — display advertisements that are clearly identified as such and separated from editorial content. Advertisers have no influence over article selection, content, or presentation.
Some articles may contain affiliate links — links to products or services through which Dolrane Review receives a small commission if a reader makes a purchase. These links are identified within the article text. The presence of an affiliate relationship does not influence whether a product or service is covered, how it is described, or whether it receives a favourable characterisation.
No article on Dolrane Review has been written, edited, or selected at the request of an advertiser, commercial partner, or commercial interest. Editorial decisions are made by the editorial team on the basis of the principles documented on this page.
Advisory Board
Dolrane Review consults an informal advisory group of qualified nutrition writers, food journalists, and independent researchers. Advisory board members are not paid for their advisory role and have no editorial authority over published content. Their role is to provide periodic review of the publication's sourcing standards and to flag emerging areas of nutritional research that may be relevant to the editorial programme.
Advisory board members do not write articles for Dolrane Review. Where a member of the advisory group contributes an article, they do so as a guest writer subject to the same editorial standards and second-editor review as all other contributions.
Reading Notice
Articles published on Dolrane Review 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.
Dolrane Review is an independent editorial publication. Articles reflect the considered observations of contributing writers and editors. The publication is not affiliated with any healthcare, nutritional, or governmental body.
We recommend speaking with a qualified wellness or nutrition professional before introducing any new habit, food choice, or physical routine, particularly if you have specific dietary requirements or are taking structured supplements.