Read the source, then the conclusion.
Use the citations, source dates and disclosures attached to each publication. Distinguish reported observations from author calculations, modelling choices, interpretation and scenario assumptions. Availability in a public library does not establish independent verification of every statement.
Match the method to the question.
A technical comparison, an empirical paper and an exploratory note answer different kinds of questions. Look for a clear account of the data, analytical framework and scope of the conclusion. Where code, data or supplementary material is supplied, read it alongside the main work.
Separate scenarios from predictions.
Adoption horizons, economic models and geopolitical scenarios explore conditional possibilities. Consider the assumptions under which a result changes, the evidence supporting those assumptions, and alternative explanations. A scenario is not a guarantee of a technological or investment outcome.
Understand the publication status.
A work’s format and its review status are separate questions. Read the status stated for each publication and consult any external publication record provided. A target journal or journal-style format does not establish submission, acceptance, external peer review or publication.
Keep access and reuse clear.
Publication pages indicate available reading material and files. Public resources marked free can be accessed independently of commercial reports. Consult each work for its rights and licence notices; free access does not automatically grant an open-source or redistribution licence.