Publication notes and source updates.

This archive records new explainers and methodology updates. Use the dashboard and its source date for live values.

Latest publication notes

The archive adds context. It does not replace the original datasets.

Reading reported figures with their source layer intact

A new explainer lays out the four details that should travel with a reported number: qualifier, source, date, and scope.

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Named records are not a substitute for a total

A dedicated guide clarifies the scope, coverage date, and exclusions of the named-victims registry used on the dashboard.

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Copy-ready citation and embedding tools

The research library now includes citation templates, structured reuse guidance, a plain-text AI guide, and a compact live data card.

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