Editorial Policy

ScannerServer publishes explanations, analysis, and opinion about technology, science, and global systems. This policy sets out the journal’s editorial approach; it is not a claim that every existing article has undergone an independent audit.

Sources and evidence

Primary documentation should support technical claims. Readers should be able to distinguish a source’s findings from the author’s interpretation. Links are starting points for verification, not proof that a statement is correct in every environment.

Original work and testing

A conceptual example is not a benchmark, experiment, or verified production implementation. Claims of firsthand testing should identify the environment, method, limitations, and relevant observations. Articles should not imply that testing occurred when it did not.

Analysis and uncertainty

Opinion and forecasts are interpretations rather than established outcomes. Technical guidance depends on software versions, privileges, configuration, and operating conditions. Absolute claims such as “undetectable” or “unbreakable” require scrutiny.

Security content

Security coverage is intended to help readers understand defenses and authorized research. Educational framing does not justify instructions for unauthorized access, credential theft, or evading security controls. Articles with those concerns require review before monetization.

Corrections and contact

Material errors should be corrected transparently, with an update note where the change affects an article’s meaning. A replacement public contact mailbox is being prepared; the former address has been removed and should no longer be used.

Advertising and independence

Advertising is currently paused. If enabled, advertisements should be distinguishable from editorial content, should not obstruct reading or navigation, and should not encourage accidental clicks. Sponsorships and relevant commercial relationships should be disclosed where they apply.