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Research Update Dates and Source Freshness
A real publication and review date helps readers judge whether a research claim still fits its source and context.
Headline signal: 3 dates: source, publication, planned review (Google Search Central: Creating helpful content).
Methodology: freshness is recorded as evidence metadata, not used as a substitute for source quality or a reason to change a sound claim without cause.
Record the source publication or update date, the article publication date, and the planned review date for changing topics.
During review, check whether definitions, links, guidance, or key figures changed. Preserve the prior context when a new source is not directly comparable.
If a material claim cannot be refreshed or qualified, return the article to the queue rather than publishing stale certainty.
Sources
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
- NIST Digital Identity Guidelines
- CISA Secure Our World
- FTC Data Security Guidance
- Google Search Central: Creating helpful content
- Google Search Central: SEO starter guide
- OWASP Top 10
- ILO: Decent work and the care economy
- World Bank: Digital economy
- Philippine Statistics Authority
- W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Frequently asked questions
What should a manager verify first?
Verify the work definition, source record, reviewer, access limit, and escalation path before assigning the queue.
What belongs with the internal owner?
Keep final approvals, unusual exceptions, payment decisions, and changes to the control rules with the internal owner.