Researcher
Frames and investigates the question
Research Independence
Research assignments separate the question, researcher, reviewer, evidence and decision.
The funder cannot dictate the conclusion.
Fact checker
Checks claims against registered sources
Method reviewer
Assesses design, data and inference
Editor
Decides clarity and publication readiness
Governance reviewer
Escalates contested or high-consequence records
Negative findings
Results remain visible even when inconvenient
PRINCIPLE