Submission guidelines

Clear and specific. State the subject, not a clickbait question. A reader should know what the digest covers from the title alone.

Two to four sentences in plain English. What is this about, and why does it matter? This is what shows in the feed — make it readable by a curious non-specialist.

The substance. Explain the science clearly. Use headings. Define jargon the first time it appears. Aim for a motivated student, not only your peers.

State the type of evidence behind the claims — cohort study, review, meta-analysis, surveillance data, preprint. Readers judge a finding by how it was established.

What this does NOT show. Small sample, single region, preprint, correlation-not-causation — say it plainly. Honesty here is what separates a digest from a press release.

Cite what you drew from. Link to originals where possible. Every substantive claim should trace to a source.

“Strong evidence shows…” for meta-analyses and multiple consistent large studies. “Early evidence suggests…” for preprints or single studies. Match the strength of your wording to the strength of the data.

Report what the science says. Let the reader weigh it.

ScieBeta is read on phones by NEET/JEE students and curious people across India. Clarity is a feature, not a compromise.

Avoid “I think”, “in my view”, or personal commentary. The digest format is about the evidence, not the author’s stance.

No “breakthrough”, “miracle”, or “proves” unless the evidence genuinely supports it. Overstatement erodes the trust the whole platform depends on.

Write in your own words. Paraphrase and cite. Do not paste passages from papers or other sites.