Editorial policy

Genesis is an independent editorial project about performance and healthy movement. This policy explains how we commission, edit, source and correct work in 2026.

1. Standards and accountability

Editors seek relevant expertise, disclose conflicts and avoid claims that imply certainty beyond the evidence. Writers identify sources and distinguish reported fact from interpretation. Sponsored material, if accepted, is labelled and kept separate from independent editorial judgment. We do not accept payment for favourable conclusions, testimonials presented as proof or language that pressures readers. Corrections are assessed promptly and material changes receive a dated note. Readers may contact the Jakarta office with a specific concern and supporting source. We retain commissioning records for 24 months and protect correspondence under the privacy policy. The editor may decline material that is unsafe, discriminatory or inconsistent with our scope. This policy was issued 1 January 2026 and reviewed 1 June 2026.

Mission and scope. Genesis explains sports physiology and endurance strategy for men aged 35 and over in clear, evidence-aware language. We cover training, nutrition, sleep, recovery, mobility and long-term planning, and we do not publish diagnostic or treatment advice. Topics are chosen from reader questions, new research and gaps in existing coverage rather than from commercial requests. Each article states who it is written for and what it leaves out.

1. Included: training principles, physiology, recovery habits.
2. Excluded: diagnosis, prescription, product sales.
3. Audience: adults who want to understand how their bodies respond to training.

Mission and independence. Genesis exists to explain sports physiology and endurance concepts to adults over 35 in clear, careful English. The project is funded by its operator and is not owned by an equipment maker, clinic or training franchise. Editorial decisions about topics, wording and conclusions are made by the editorial desk alone. This independence is the reason the site keeps a visible separation between articles and any commercial material.

1. Independent funding and decision-making.
2. No ownership by product makers or clinics.
3. Commercial material kept separate from articles.

Commissioning and authorship. Articles are written or commissioned by editors with relevant background, such as exercise science, physiotherapy, coaching or health communication. Contributors provide a short biography and declare any financial or personal ties to subjects covered. Bylines identify the author and the editor responsible. We do not publish anonymous material on health-related topics, and we retain commissioning records for 24 months.

1. Brief and scope agreed in writing.
2. Author biography and declaration supplied.
3. Editor named on each article.

How topics are chosen. Topics come from reader questions, gaps in existing coverage and developments in published research. Each proposed article is checked for relevance to the audience and for whether reliable evidence exists. Topics that would require individual medical judgement are declined or reframed as general explanation. The editorial calendar is reviewed each quarter and is shared with contributors, but not with advertisers.

1. Reader questions and research developments.
2. Individual medical judgement is out of scope.
3. Quarterly calendar review, not shared with advertisers.

Sourcing standards. Preference is given to systematic reviews, randomised trials, position statements from recognised sports medicine and physiology bodies, and public guidance from health authorities. Single studies, small samples and animal research are described with appropriate caution. Interviews and personal experience are presented as such and do not stand in for evidence. Where evidence is mixed, we say so rather than choose the more appealing conclusion.

1. Primary and high-quality secondary sources preferred.
2. Limitations of studies described.
3. Opinion separated from fact.

Sourcing standards. Factual claims are traced to peer-reviewed journals, systematic reviews, national guidelines or recognised professional bodies such as the World Health Organization and the Indonesian Ministry of Health. Preference is given to recent sources and to studies that describe their method clearly. Where evidence is limited or mixed, the article says so in plain words instead of presenting a firm conclusion. Anecdotes may illustrate a point but are never used as proof.

1. Peer-reviewed and guideline sources preferred.
2. Limited evidence is described as limited.
3. Anecdotes illustrate, not prove.

Fact-checking and expert review. Before publication, a second editor checks figures, quotations, units and references against the original source. Articles about physiology or recovery are read by a qualified reviewer in the relevant field where possible. The reviewer may request changes but does not endorse products or services. Statistics are given with context such as population, duration and effect size.

1. Second-editor check of numbers and references.
2. Specialist review for technical subjects.
3. Context provided for every statistic.

Contributors and qualifications. Articles are written by editors and freelance contributors with experience in exercise science, nutrition, physiotherapy or science writing. Contributors state their relevant background to the editor, and any financial or personal interest in the topic must be disclosed before commissioning. Where an article touches on clinical matters, a qualified reviewer checks the draft before publication. Author names are shown on articles, and contributors may not accept payment from a subject of their own article.

1. Relevant background declared to the editor.
2. Conflicts of interest disclosed before commissioning.
3. Clinical topics reviewed by a qualified person.

Independence and conflicts. Editorial decisions are made without input from advertisers, event hosts or equipment makers. Writers must declare gifts, fees and relationships, and an editor decides whether the interest requires a different author or a visible note. We do not publish promotional language, outcome promises or testimonials as proof. The advertising policy explains how commercial messages are labelled and kept separate.

1. Declarations recorded before publication.
2. Conflicts disclosed on the page where relevant.
3. No payment for favourable coverage.

The editing process. Each article passes through drafting, a substantive edit, a fact check and a final read for tone before it is published. The fact check confirms every number, quotation and citation against the original source. The final read removes promotional wording, unsupported superlatives and phrases that imply certainty. Typical turnaround from draft to publication is 2 to 4 weeks, and urgent corrections are made faster.

1. Draft, substantive edit, fact check and final read.
2. Numbers and citations verified against sources.
3. Promotional wording removed.

Images and illustration. Photographs and illustrations are used to explain a subject or set a scene, and captions or alternative text say what they depict. Images are illustrative and should not be read as portraits of named individuals or as evidence of results. We do not alter images in a way that would mislead readers about a person, body or outcome. Where an image is licensed, the licence terms are followed.

1. Descriptive alt text for each image.
2. No misleading before-and-after presentation.
3. Licences recorded by the desk.

Language and tone. The house style is neutral, specific and respectful of the reader. Articles avoid exaggerated promises, fear-based framing and comparisons that cannot be supported. Terms such as may, tends to and is associated with are used where the evidence is observational. Measurements follow the metric system, and Indonesian terms are explained where they help local readers.

1. Neutral and specific wording.
2. Cautious language for observational evidence.
3. Metric units used throughout.

Corrections and updates. When an error is found, we correct it, add a dated note if the change is material, and keep a record of the decision. Minor typographical changes are made without a note. Articles are reviewed at least every 12 months, and older pieces that no longer reflect current evidence are updated or retired. Readers may request a correction by contacting the Jakarta office with the page title and a source.

1. Material correction: dated note on the page.
2. Minor fix: silent correction logged internally.
3. Outdated article: updated or removed from circulation.

Corrections and updates. When an error is found, the editorial desk assesses its seriousness, corrects the text and adds a dated note describing what changed. Minor typographical fixes are made without a note, while any change to a figure, a source or a conclusion is always recorded. Readers can report mistakes through contact.php, and each report receives an acknowledgement within 5 working days. Substantive corrections are published within 10 working days of verification.

1. Dated notes for material corrections.
2. Acknowledgement within 5 working days.
3. Publication within 10 working days of verification.

Sponsored and partner content. If sponsored material is ever accepted, it is labelled clearly, written to the same safety standards and kept outside the main editorial lists. A sponsor cannot approve, preview or change independent articles. We decline content that makes outcome promises, uses fear or pressure, or targets vulnerable readers. At the time of this review, the site carries no sponsored articles.

1. Label placed before the content.
2. Separate from independent editorial sections.
3. Subject to the advertising policy.

Commercial relationships and labelling. At present Genesis publishes no sponsored articles and uses no affiliate links. If this changes, any commercial content will carry a clear label at the top of the page, will state who paid for it and will be written to the same sourcing standards. Sponsors do not review drafts for editorial approval and cannot request changes to conclusions. Details of the approach to advertisements are set out in the advertising policy.

1. No sponsored articles or affiliate links at present.
2. Any future commercial content labelled prominently.
3. Sponsors have no editorial approval rights.

Reader feedback and complaints. Readers can write through contact.php, by post to Jl. Sudirman 12, Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta 10220, Indonesia, or by telephone on +62 813 5792 4680. We acknowledge messages within 5 working days and respond to substantive complaints within 20 working days. If you disagree with the outcome, you may ask for a second editor to review it. Correspondence is protected under the privacy policy.

1. Acknowledgement: 5 working days.
2. Response: 20 working days.
3. Second review on request.

Reader feedback and complaints. Readers may challenge an article by writing to the editorial desk with the page address and the point in question. The complaint is reviewed by an editor who did not work on the article, and the reader receives a written reply within 15 working days. If the reader is not satisfied, the matter may be reviewed again by the editorial lead, whose decision is final within the publication. Complaints are logged so that recurring concerns can be identified and addressed.

1. Review by an editor independent of the article.
2. Written reply within 15 working days.
3. Second review by the editorial lead on request.

Policy history. Editorial standards are reviewed annually and changes are dated.

1. 1 January 2026: policy established.
2. 1 June 2026: expanded sourcing, review and correction procedures.
3. Next review due within twelve months.

Review and change log. The policy is reviewed once a year and after any significant change in practice. Contact is through Jl. Sudirman 12, Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta 10220, Indonesia, or by telephone on +62 813 5792 4680.

1. 1 January 2026: first issue of the editorial policy.
2. 1 June 2026: added sourcing, correction and complaint timelines.
3. Next review within twelve months.