Transparency
At Loochoo Media, every article passes through a rigorous editorial and Indigenous review process before publication. No article is published without human review and Indigenous oversight.
"No article is published without human review and Indigenous community oversight. This is not a policy — it is a commitment."
Loochoo Media — Editorial Standards
Topics are identified through community input, monitoring of international Indigenous rights developments, academic literature, and editorial judgment. Priority is given to issues directly affecting Indigenous communities — particularly in Ryukyu and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Writers — including Indigenous contributors and subject-matter experts — prepare a draft grounded in verified sources. All contributors are briefed on Loochoo Media's ethical guidelines and the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance before beginning work.
Every factual claim is traced to a primary or peer-reviewed source. Statistical data is cross-referenced with at least two independent sources. Quotes are verified directly with the speaker or from official transcripts. Unverifiable claims are removed or clearly labelled as opinion.
The editorial team reviews the draft for accuracy, clarity, structure, and adherence to Loochoo Media's editorial standards. This includes checking for cultural sensitivity, avoiding stereotypes, and ensuring that Indigenous voices are centred rather than marginalised in the narrative.
Articles touching on Indigenous cultures, knowledge systems, or community affairs are reviewed by members of the Indigenous Review Council. This step ensures that content is culturally appropriate, does not misrepresent community perspectives, and respects protocols around sensitive or sacred knowledge. No article is published without this review when it is required.
The Publisher reviews the article after all prior steps are complete. This final check confirms that the piece meets Loochoo Media's standards for accuracy, ethics, and editorial quality before it is cleared for publication. The Publisher may return the article for further revision at any stage.
Articles intended for bilingual publication are translated by a qualified translator with subject-matter expertise. Translations are reviewed for accuracy and cultural appropriateness before publication. Machine translation is not used for final published content.
The article is published on the Loochoo Media platform with full attribution, source citations, and relevant metadata. The publication date, author names, and review status are clearly displayed. Corrections policy is applied if errors are identified after publication.
Published articles are archived with version history, editorial notes, and source documentation. This ensures long-term accessibility and supports the project's commitment to transparency and accountability. Archived content remains available to researchers and the public.