manuscript-critic

Audit academic manuscripts across 13 phases for journal compliance.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zivtech/joyus-desktop --skill manuscript-critic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: manuscript-critic
Source: https://github.com/zivtech/joyus-desktop/tree/main/.claude/skills/manuscript-critic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zivtech/joyus-desktop --skill manuscript-critic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the high risk of desk rejection and peer-review failure by performing a rigorous, structured audit of academic manuscripts before they are submitted to journals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Submission Readiness Audit: Evaluates manuscripts against journal-specific standards, reporting guidelines (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA), and editorial desk-rejection criteria.
  • Multi-Perspective Review: Analyzes the text from the viewpoints of a peer reviewer, journal editor, field reader, and methodologist to identify gaps in logic, reproducibility, and presentation.
  • Use Case: A researcher preparing a clinical trial report for a high-impact journal uses this skill to identify missing effect sizes, inconsistent reporting, or methodological documentation gaps that would otherwise trigger a desk rejection.

Quick Start

Use the manuscript-critic skill to perform a submission-readiness review on my draft manuscript file and provide a verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions about manuscript-critic

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I check my academic manuscript for desk rejection criteria before submission?

A pre-submission audit evaluates your academic manuscript against journal-specific standards and reporting guidelines to identify compliance gaps. This stress testing checks for missing effect sizes, inconsistent reporting, and methodological documentation issues that typically trigger desk rejection.

What is a multi-perspective peer review for a research manuscript?

A multi-perspective peer review analyzes academic manuscripts from the viewpoints of a peer reviewer, journal editor, field reader, and methodologist. This structured approach identifies gaps in logic, reproducibility verification, and presentation that a single-perspective review might miss.

Can I use a pre-submission audit for systematic reviews and meta-analyses?

Yes, the pre-submission audit applies to original research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. It performs a comprehensive 13-phase audit to ensure compliance with journal standards and reporting guidelines like CONSORT, STROBE, and PRISMA.

How do I verify reproducibility in a clinical trial report before peer review?

Reproducibility verification checks your clinical trial report for missing methodological documentation and inconsistent reporting. A structured gap analysis identifies missing effect sizes and methodological gaps that would otherwise trigger peer-review failure.

Does a manuscript compliance audit work with PRISMA and CONSORT reporting guidelines?

Yes, the manuscript compliance audit evaluates submissions against reporting guidelines including CONSORT, STROBE, and PRISMA. It stress-tests the manuscript against these standards to ensure reporting guidelines are fully satisfied before journal submission.

What are the limitations of automated editorial feedback for academic publishing?

Automated editorial feedback provides structured gap analysis and reproducibility verification but focuses on pre-submission stress testing against desk-rejection criteria. It does not replace the actual journal peer-review process but prepares the manuscript to withstand it.