Independent Reviewers
Our reviewers are independent academics and methodologists who verify research design and evidence quality. They do not control editorial conclusions.
Dr. Amara Ndiaye, PhD
Technology benchmarking & AI systems
Carnegie Mellon University (former postdoctoral researcher)
Disclosure: No commercial relationship with any entity currently covered by Whitfield Research Partners.
Dr. James Whitmore, PhD
Research methodology & evidence frameworks
Independent methodologist; former senior analyst at a leading economic research institute
Disclosure: No commercial relationship with any entity currently covered by Whitfield Research Partners.
Reviewer Role
- Verify that criteria were designed before conclusions were drawn.
- Check that evidence classes are applied consistently.
- Confirm that limitations and disclosures are adequate.
- Flag proof gaps or unsupported claims.
Reviewers may approve methodology and evidence quality without endorsing every conclusion. Final editorial judgment rests with Whitfield Research Partners.