peer-review

Evaluate scientific manuscripts and grant proposals for methodological rigor and reporting compliance.

Updated Jul 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jasrajtulsi/GRAD-SCOPE --skill peer-review-jasrajtulsi
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Skill: peer-review
Source: https://github.com/jasrajtulsi/GRAD-SCOPE/tree/main/.claude/skills/peer-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jasrajtulsi/GRAD-SCOPE --skill peer-review-jasrajtulsi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, python-dotenv, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you write rigorous peer reviews for scientific manuscripts and grant proposals, with a focus on methodology, statistics, reproducibility, reporting standards, and clear author feedback.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Checklist-Based Evaluation: Assess abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, references, and ethics in a structured way.
  • Method and Statistics Review: Check sample size logic, controls, assumptions, effect sizes, confidence intervals, and common analytical pitfalls.
  • Reporting and Reproducibility Checks: Verify compliance with guidelines such as CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, ARRIVE, MINSEQE, and related standards.
  • Constructive Review Writing: Organize feedback into summary, major comments, minor comments, and author questions.
  • Use Case: A journal reviewer can use this Skill to turn a rough critique of a preprint into a professional, actionable review that is fair, thorough, and well structured.

Quick Start

Review the attached manuscript and produce a structured peer review with a summary statement, major comments, minor comments, and questions for the authors.

Frequently Asked Questions about peer-review

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

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How do I write a structured peer review for a scientific manuscript?

To write a structured peer review, evaluate the manuscript for methodological rigor and statistical validity, then organize feedback into summary, major comments, minor comments, and author questions.

Can I check if a research paper complies with reporting standards like CONSORT or PRISMA?

Yes, you can check reporting compliance against standards like CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, and ARRIVE by verifying reproducibility and reporting guidelines across the manuscript sections.

How do I review the statistical methods and sample size logic in a preprint?

Review statistical methods by checking sample size logic, controls, assumptions, effect sizes, confidence intervals, and common analytical pitfalls to ensure methodological rigor in the preprint.

What is the best way to evaluate a grant proposal for reproducibility?

The best way to evaluate a grant proposal for reproducibility is to apply checklist-driven assessments to methodology and statistics, ensuring reporting standards and analytical validity are met.

Can I use this to review slide decks that require image-based inspection?

Yes, you can review slide decks requiring image-based inspection alongside original research, methods papers, and preprints by applying the same checklist-driven assessment process.

Does this peer review process support generating constructive author questions?

Yes, the peer review process supports generating constructive author questions by organizing feedback into structured sections, ensuring reviews are fair, thorough, and actionable.