Scientific and editorial standards
How NetPhysics distinguishes source evidence, hypotheses, synthetic models, measured results and corrections.
NetPhysics is a research platform for asking precise questions and making models inspectable. The framework associated with Christopher Hill remains proposed. These standards apply to research pages, tools, downloads, media material and contributions. Effective October 18, 2026.
Identify the status of every important claim
Established findings are attributed to the evidence and limits reported by their sources. Proposed extensions are labeled as hypotheses. Synthetic datasets and simulations are labeled as generated examples. Measured results require an identifiable dataset and method. Unresolved questions remain unresolved until evidence justifies a change.
The Alpha 1 extension is hypothetical. A visual resemblance across scales does not establish a shared mechanism. A model with a programmed memory rule demonstrates that model's behavior; it does not establish universal physical memory, consciousness transfer or a completed theory of everything.
Keep claims attached to evidence
A source should support the particular statement beside it. Record its authors, title, date and persistent identifier when available. Distinguish full-text assessment from abstract or metadata review. A DOI identifies a work; it does not certify its quality. Inclusion in a source library is not endorsement of the NetPhysics framework by the author or publisher.
Do not use breakthrough, first, proven, validated, peer-reviewed, patented or institutionally endorsed unless the specific claim and scope can be documented. A launch announcement describes the platform's actual capabilities and current research stage.
Make an analysis reproducible
Report model equations, units, assumptions, parameter choices, data provenance, code version, baseline and relevant uncertainty. Separate exploratory analysis from tests specified before examining the relevant results. Disclose missing measurements and unsuccessful comparisons.
An internally tested software output should be described as a software check. Independent replication, external scientific review and real-world validation are different milestones and should be reported separately. Downloads should name a version, date and applicable reuse terms.
Editorial responsibility and AI assistance
AI assistance has been used in developing and drafting this website. Generated text, images and code do not constitute independent scientific review. The project remains responsible for verifying claims, references and calculations and for correcting errors.
Conceptual illustrations are not instrument readings or photographs of experiments. Contributor credit must reflect actual contributions and permission. Relevant affiliations, financial interests or other relationships should be disclosed when they affect how a result could reasonably be interpreted.
Review, correction and debate
Criticism should address an identifiable claim, method or dataset. NetPhysics invites substantive counterevidence and alternative explanations. Public responses and attribution require the contributor's permission.
Maintain a dated record of substantive changes, their reasons and affected versions. Correct an inaccurate headline as well as its body text. A footnote or disclaimer cannot make an unsupported headline accurate. If a widely distributed release changes materially, issue a clearly identified correction to the same distribution channels where practical.
Report an issue
Use the contribution form or contact chris@maxwellx.com with the page or release URL, the statement in question and supporting evidence. A submission receipt confirms email queuing, not review or agreement.
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