Canine ReproVet
Scientific governance

How a scientific decision is made, here.

This page describes the end-to-end framework that governs the production, review, updating and publication of scientific content on Canine ReproVet Knowledge™.

The five layers

From scientific direction to the individual SKO.

Layer 1

Scientific direction

The Founder & Scientific Director defines the mission, domain boundaries and scientific roadmap of the platform.

Layer 2

Editorial board

Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors are responsible for editorial decisions in each vertical area of the catalogue.

Layer 3

Peer review

Independent External Reviewers assess every knowledge object prior to publication.

Layer 4

SKO structure

Every synthesis is an atomic, cited, versioned object. No synthesis without a source, no source without an evidence level.

Layer 5

Continuous updating

Every SKO has a review date and update cadence. New evidence produces new versions; historical versions remain traceable.

Non-negotiable principles

The rules that do not change, even under pressure.

Total transparency

Every editorial choice, every rejection, every change of stance is tracked and visible.

No synthesis without a source

A claim without a source cannot become published content. Full stop.

Public legitimate dissent

When the literature diverges, we declare the disagreement instead of hiding it behind an affirmative tone.

Governance / desk separation

Platform governance is isolated from the scientific desk. Those producing content cannot modify the rules.

Professional registration

Senior editorial roles are reserved to veterinarians registered with a recognised professional order.

Periodic rotation

Review roles rotate over time to prevent the settling of dogma.

Evidence policy

Every claim carries its own weight.

HIGH

High evidence

Meta-analyses, well-conducted RCTs, guidelines from recognised societies.

MOD

Moderate evidence

Consistent observational studies, convergence across independent sources.

LOW

Low evidence

Limited case series or active expert disagreement — explicitly flagged.

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