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peer-review

Audits scientific papers for methodological soundness, citation accuracy, and severity of findings.

3|2|Updated Apr 25, 2026
Search Tags:#methodology#reproducibility#citation verification#peer review#research integrity#scientific audit
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/patricksavalle/investigate-journalism-skills --skill peer-review-patricksavalle
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: peer-review
Source: https://github.com/patricksavalle/investigate-journalism-skills/tree/main/.agents/skills/peer-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/patricksavalle/investigate-journalism-skills --skill peer-review-patricksavalle

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the lack of accountability in scientific reporting by providing a structured, skeptical, and evidence-based framework to audit papers for methodological flaws, statistical overreach, and citation integrity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Methodological Audit: Evaluates papers against field-specific standards like CONSORT, PRISMA, and STROBE to ensure design adequacy.
  • Citation Verification: Traces load-bearing claims to primary sources to prevent misrepresentation or laundering of evidence.
  • Severity Grading: Produces a referee-style report with Fatal, Major, or Minor findings and a clear publication recommendation.
  • Use Case: Use this when you need to determine if a high-impact preprint or published study actually supports its conclusions before using it to inform policy or clinical decisions.

Quick Start

Use the peer-review skill to audit the methodology and citation integrity of the paper provided in the link.

Frequently Asked Questions about peer-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I verify the methodology and causal claims of a scientific preprint?▼

To verify methodology and causal claims, you audit the paper against field-specific standards like CONSORT or PRISMA. This evaluates design adequacy, statistical soundness, and reproducibility to determine if conclusions are supported.

What is citation verification and how does it prevent evidence laundering in research?▼

Citation verification traces load-bearing claims back to primary sources to prevent evidence laundering or misrepresentation. It ensures that the foundational literature actually supports the author's interpretations and statistical conclusions.

How do I perform a rigorous peer review of a manuscript for publication?▼

Performing rigorous peer review requires primary-source tracing and framework-to-operation mapping. You evaluate methodological soundness, grade findings by objective severity, and produce a referee-style report with a publication recommendation.

Can I audit the statistical adequacy of a systematic review or empirical study?▼

Yes, you can audit systematic reviews and empirical studies by applying objective severity grading. This process checks statistical adequacy and reproducibility to identify methodological flaws or statistical overreach.

What is the best way to grade the severity of methodological flaws in a research report?▼

The best way to grade methodological flaws is using a structured referee-style framework. It categorizes findings as Fatal, Major, or Minor based on objective severity, culminating in a clear publication recommendation.

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