The Veritas Index methodology is a principles-based research evaluation framework designed to support integrity, transparency, and contextual understanding across the global academic ecosystem.
1. Methodological Purpose
The Veritas Index methodology provides a structured, high-level perspective on research-related activity and academic representation without relying on opaque metrics, reputational assumptions, or reductive evaluation practices.
This page presents an intentionally high-level overview focused on methodological intent and principles rather than operational implementation.
2. Conceptual Orientation
The methodology adopts a principles-driven and explainable analytical orientation, grounded in the following commitments:
Emphasis on verifiable and traceable information
Respect for disciplinary diversity and contextual variation
Avoidance of single-metric or ranking-based assessment
Support for interpretive understanding rather than judgment
This orientation is designed to support fairness, contextual interpretation, and responsible comparability.
3. Scope and Boundaries
The methodology is presented at a level that communicates what the framework seeks to achieve while maintaining appropriate protection of methodological assets.
Accordingly, this page:
Describes the framework conceptually rather than technically
Does not disclose indicators, weights, thresholds, formulas, or implementation logic
Is intentionally structured to prevent reverse engineering or premature inference
4. Evaluation Philosophy
Veritas Index evaluation is designed to be:
Multi-dimensional rather than singular
Normalized conceptually, not competitively
Comparative only in context, not hierarchical
Where applicable, evaluation outputs are intended to support transparency and reflection, not competition or judgment.
5. Separation from Academic Judgment
A fundamental principle of the methodology is the strict separation between:
Analytical evaluation (structured synthesis of research-related signals)
Academic judgment (expert-led assessment of scientific merit, validity, or originality)
Accordingly:
Veritas Index does not perform peer review
Veritas Index does not assess scientific correctness or intellectual merit
Veritas Index does not determine editorial, institutional, or funding outcomes
Scholarly autonomy remains fully respected.
6. Role of Computational Support
Computational and AI-supported processes are used exclusively to assist with:
Data organization and structuring
Consistency validation
Conceptual alignment at scale
These processes do not replace methodological judgment, independently determine outcomes, or override human oversight.
7. Ethical Foundations
The methodology is underpinned by ethical principles that prioritize:
Fairness and proportionality
Transparency at the conceptual level
Responsible data handling and privacy respect
Avoidance of metric misuse or over-interpretation
8. Interpretive Use of Outputs
Any evaluative outputs, where referenced, should be understood as:
Contextual
Non-decisional
Intended to support interpretation and transparency
They must not be interpreted as rankings, endorsements, or determinations of research quality or impact.
9. Living Framework Notice
This overview is intentionally high-level by design. Detailed indicator documentation and governance materials will be released progressively following the official platform launch, and updated as standards and stakeholder needs evolve.
10. Public Disclaimer
Nothing on this page should be interpreted as:
A peer-review or adjudication mechanism
An accreditation or certification system
A binding judgment on research quality, merit, or validity
Veritas Index provides an evaluative lens grounded in transparency and responsible research assessment principles, while preserving academic and editorial autonomy.