Barnomala.org – Editorial and Content Operations
1. 🎯 Purpose
The purpose of this Terms of Reference (ToR) is to define the roles, responsibilities, and editorial standards for contributors, editors, and collaborators of Barnomala.org—a digital platform dedicated to curating from public domain, editing, and publishing news and insights on politics, health, and technology.
2. 🌐 Scope of Work
Barnomala.org operates as a curated news, information sand opinion blog with the following scope:
- Content Curation: Selection of relevant news and information items from credible sources but available in public domains.
- Editorial Review: Contextual analysis, and ethical editing.
- Publishing: Dissemination of articles, commentaries, and multimedia content.
- Thematic Coverage:
- Politics: Governance, policy, elections, and civic discourse.
- Health: Public health, medical innovation, health systems, and wellness.
- Technology: Digital transformation, innovation, cybersecurity, and AI.
3. 👥 Roles and Responsibilities
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Contributors | Submit original or curated content with proper attribution and editorial notes. |
| Editors | Review, fact-check, and format submissions to align with editorial standards. |
| Content Curators | Identify trending and relevant news and information items for editorial consideration. |
| Site Administrator | Manage publishing schedule, user access, and platform integrity. Do not allow to publish sensitive contents. |
4. 📏 Editorial Standards
All content must adhere to the following principles:
- Neutrality: Balanced perspectives, especially in political reporting.
- Transparency: Clear attribution and disclosure of sources.
- Respect: No hate speech, misinformation, or personal attacks.
- Clarity: Professional language, concise structure, and accessible formatting.
5. 📅 Publication Protocol
- Submissions are reviewed within 72 hours of receipt.
- Editors may request revisions before approval.
- Final publishing decisions rest with the site administrator.
6. 🔐 Intellectual Property
- Contributors retain rights to original content but grant Barnomala.org non-exclusive publishing rights.
- All curated content must respect copyright laws and fair use guidelines.
7. 📣 Communication & Feedback
- Editorial decisions will be communicated via email or platform dashboard.
- Contributors may appeal decisions or suggest revisions through formal feedback channels.
8. ⚖️ Compliance & Ethics
- All team members must comply with national media laws and international ethical standards.
- Violations may result in content removal or contributor suspension.
9. 📌 Review and Amendments
This ToR is subject to periodic review and may be updated to reflect evolving editorial needs and legal requirements.