peer-review

Evaluate scientific manuscripts and grants for methodology, statistics, and ethics.

557|98|Updated Nov 7, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill peer-review-jimmc414
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Skill: peer-review
Source: https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos/tree/main/kosmos-reference/kosmos-claude-scientific-writer/.claude/skills/peer-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jimmc414/Kosmos --skill peer-review-jimmc414

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a systematic framework and detailed checklist to conduct thorough and constructive peer reviews of scientific manuscripts and grant proposals, ensuring scientific rigor and integrity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Evaluation: Assesses methodology, statistics, reproducibility, ethics, writing quality, and data presentation.
  • Structured Feedback: Guides users through stages of review, from initial assessment to final report generation.
  • Use Case: A journal editor can use this Skill to guide a reviewer in evaluating a submitted research paper, ensuring all critical aspects are considered and providing actionable feedback to the authors.

Quick Start

Use the peer-review skill to evaluate the attached manuscript draft for methodological soundness and statistical rigor.

Frequently Asked Questions about peer-review

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

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What is involved in a systematic scientific manuscript evaluation?

Scientific manuscript evaluation systematically assesses methodology, statistics, reproducibility, ethics, and reporting standards. This Skill provides a structured checklist and workflow to guide rigorous, constructive peer review across academic disciplines.

How do I conduct a thorough peer review of a research paper?

To conduct a peer review, progress through structured workflow stages from initial assessment to final report generation. This Skill provides detailed checklists to evaluate methodological soundness, statistical rigor, and data presentation.

Can I use this structured checklist for grant proposal evaluation?

Yes, you can use this structured toolkit for grant review. It evaluates research design, methodology, and reproducibility, ensuring scientific rigor and integrity are maintained when assessing grant proposals.

Does this peer review framework handle research integrity and ethics checks?

Yes, the framework explicitly handles research integrity and ethics. It includes specific guidance for evaluating presentation reviews and managing common issues related to scientific writing and ethical reporting standards.

Are there limitations when evaluating manuscripts outside my primary discipline?

The framework facilitates rigorous evaluation across disciplines by offering comprehensive checklists. However, reviewers must still apply their own domain expertise to accurately judge specialized statistical methods or highly technical methodological nuances.

What's the best way to assess reproducibility in a manuscript draft?

To assess reproducibility, use the detailed evaluation checklists provided. The framework systematically examines whether the manuscript's methodology, data presentation, and reporting standards allow other researchers to successfully replicate the study.