Example of who_to_trust

This article gives an example of how one should create a who_to_trust reference document

Category: Hindu Scriptures

◦ Description: Primary religious texts and scholarly translations (e.g., Vishnu Purana).

◦ Mandatory Expert Criteria:

Strictly prioritize works by recognized Indian Sanskrit scholars, spiritual gurus, or Indian academic institutions.
Exclude Western translations to ensure native linguistic and cultural accuracy.
Prioritise official digital archives or PDFs in Hindi or English

◦ Description: Official mandates, legislative acts, and technical hydrological surveys.

◦ Mandatory Expert Criteria:

Use only official government domains (e.g., .gov or .gov.in).
Prioritize primary technical reports over secondary news summaries.
For geographical data, prioritize quantitative grids and structured comparison tables over qualitative descriptions.

◦ Description: Global academic research and peer-reviewed studies.

◦ Mandatory Expert Criteria:

Prioritize peer-reviewed journal articles from databases like JSTOR, ResearchGate, or Google Scholar.
Include reports from verified intergovernmental bodies (e.g., UN, World Bank).
Exclude opinion pieces or marketing-driven “loud” non-experts.

◦ Description: Technical manuals, patent filings, and engineering documentation.

◦ Mandatory Expert Criteria: