2 points by geox 3 hours ago | 0 comments on HN
| Mild positive Editorial
· vv3.4 · 2026-02-24
Article Heatmap
Negative Neutral Positive No Data
Aggregates
Weighted Mean
+0.18
Unweighted Mean
+0.16
Max
+0.45 Article 27
Min
-0.15 Article 12
Signal
18
No Data
13
Confidence
32%
Volatility
0.17 (Medium)
Negative
4
Channels
E: 0.6S: 0.4
SETL
+0.23
Editorial-dominant
Evidence: High: 5 Medium: 6 Low: 7 No Data: 13
Theme Radar
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
Affects
Note
Privacy
-0.05
Article 3 Article 12
Privacy cookies disabled by default (observed in NREUM config), but New Relic tracking and analytics beacons present. Mixed privacy posture.
Terms of Service
—
No TOS text visible in provided content.
Accessibility
—
No accessibility declarations visible in provided content.
Mission
+0.15
Article 27 Article 25
ScienceDirect is a scholarly publishing platform that facilitates access to peer-reviewed research, supporting advancement of knowledge and information sharing.
Editorial Code
—
No editorial standards or codes visible in provided content.
Ownership
—
Ownership not directly evident from provided content. Commercial entity (Elsevier subsidiary).
Access Model
-0.10
Article 25 Article 27
Paywalled access model restricts information access to paying subscribers. Limits universal access to knowledge and scientific information.
Ad/Tracking
-0.08
Article 12
New Relic monitoring, browser analytics, and telemetry infrastructure present. Extensive tracking infrastructure visible in page code.
Score Breakdown
+0.18
PreamblePreamble
Medium A: scientific discourse F: research dissemination
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
-0.05
SETL
+0.27
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Editorial content promotes scientific research access and knowledge sharing (positive), but structural paywall model and tracking reduce accessibility (negative). Modest positive lean toward human dignity and development through knowledge.
+0.13
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium A: equality in knowledge access
Editorial
+0.20
Structural
-0.10
SETL
+0.24
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Scholarly platform promotes equal dignity through research access, but paywall model contradicts equality principle. Regressing toward neutral.
ND
Article 2Non-Discrimination
No observable content relating to discrimination or non-applicability basis.
-0.06
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
Medium A: research supports life and liberty P: tracking infrastructure compromises privacy
Editorial
+0.15
Structural
-0.15
SETL
+0.21
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Research dissemination supports advancement of life/liberty understanding. Tracking infrastructure and analytics reduce structural alignment with personal security/privacy.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
No observable content relating to slavery or servitude.
ND
Article 5No Torture
No observable content relating to torture or cruel treatment.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
No observable content relating to legal personhood or recognition.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
No observable content relating to equal protection or discrimination.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
No observable content relating to judicial remedy.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No observable content relating to arbitrary arrest or detention.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
No observable content relating to fair trial or due process.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No observable content relating to criminal liability or presumption of innocence.
-0.15
Article 12Privacy
High P: extensive analytics and tracking infrastructure F: privacy not prioritized
Editorial
+0.10
Structural
-0.20
SETL
+0.24
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
New Relic telemetry, error beacons, and tracking systems directly visible in code. Privacy setting disabled by default (privacy.cookies_enabled:false). Structural architecture prioritizes data collection over privacy protection.
+0.25
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium A: facilitates free movement of scientific information
Editorial
+0.30
Structural
-0.05
SETL
+0.32
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform enables distribution of research information across borders. Editorial function supports information circulation, though access restricted by payment model.
+0.13
Article 14Asylum
Low A: asylum through knowledge P: economic barriers to access
Editorial
+0.20
Structural
-0.10
SETL
+0.24
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Research platform provides refuge for scientific discourse globally. Paywall model creates practical barriers to vulnerable populations.
+0.42
Article 15Nationality
High A: participation in scientific and cultural life F: advancement of knowledge P: structured research access
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.15
SETL
+0.26
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Core function directly enables participation in scientific knowledge production and intellectual cultural life. Editorial content advocates for research engagement. Paywall partially restricts access but platform facilitates participation for subscribers.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
No observable content relating to marriage or family.
ND
Article 17Property
No observable content relating to property or ownership rights.
+0.23
Article 18Freedom of Thought
Medium A: freedom of thought and expression P: research publication framework
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
+0.10
SETL
+0.19
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Peer-reviewed platform facilitates expression and thought dissemination. Structured editorial review supports responsible expression while enabling diverse scientific viewpoints.
+0.35
Article 19Freedom of Expression
High A: freedom to seek, receive, impart information F: scientific information distribution
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.10
SETL
+0.30
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform explicitly designed to distribute scientific information globally. Article title ('emerging submission crisis') demonstrates editorial engagement with research communication challenges. Strong positive lean for information circulation.
+0.18
Article 20Assembly & Association
Low A: freedom of assembly and association for researchers
Editorial
+0.20
Structural
+0.05
SETL
+0.17
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform facilitates research community assembly and collaboration. Indirect support for association through scholarly networks.
ND
Article 21Political Participation
No observable content relating to political participation or governance.
+0.15
Article 22Social Security
Low A: social security through scientific advancement
Editorial
+0.15
Structural
+0.05
SETL
+0.12
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Research dissemination contributes to social development and security through knowledge advancement. Indirect and modest connection.
-0.15
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
Low P: subscription model affects researcher equity
Editorial
ND
Structural
-0.10
SETL
ND
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Paywall structure and submission gatekeeping may affect researcher opportunity and fair work access for scholars in resource-limited regions.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
No observable content relating to rest or leisure.
-0.02
Article 25Standard of Living
Medium A: health through scientific research P: access barriers limit health equity
Editorial
+0.25
Structural
-0.15
SETL
+0.32
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Research content supports health advancement and standard of living. Paywall and access restrictions limit effectiveness for vulnerable populations seeking health information.
+0.33
Article 26Education
High A: education and intellectual development F: knowledge dissemination
Editorial
+0.35
Structural
+0.05
SETL
+0.32
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform core function is education through research publication. Editorial position supports scientific education. Subscription model restricts some access but facilitates structured educational advancement.
+0.45
Article 27Cultural Participation
High A: participation in scientific and cultural life P: research sharing infrastructure
Editorial
+0.40
Structural
+0.15
SETL
+0.32
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Directly enables participation in scientific and cultural life. Title addresses 'emerging submission crisis'—editorial engagement with research community concerns. Structural platform facilitates peer review and knowledge advancement.
+0.18
Article 28Social & International Order
Low A: international scientific order
Editorial
+0.20
Structural
+0.05
SETL
+0.17
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Platform contributes to international order supporting research and intellectual property rights through peer review and standards.
+0.18
Article 29Duties to Community
Low A: responsibility to community through research
Editorial
+0.15
Structural
+0.10
SETL
+0.09
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Research dissemination promotes community responsibility and intellectual development, though modest in direct application.
+0.06
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Low A: research community as interpreters
Editorial
+0.10
Structural
0.00
SETL
+0.10
Combined
ND
Context Modifier
ND
Peer review process and research community serve interpretive role regarding UDHR principles. Indirect and modest.