| name | target-journal |
| description | Journal targeting dispatching the academic-editor agent in journal-selection mode. Analyzes paper fit, suggests ranked journal list from domain-profile.md tiers, provides formatting requirements and submission strategy. |
| disable-model-invocation | true |
| argument-hint | [paper path or abstract] |
| allowed-tools | ["Read","Grep","Glob","Write","WebSearch","WebFetch","Task"] |
Target Journal
Analyze a paper and recommend journals for submission by dispatching the Editor agent in journal-selection mode.
Input: $ARGUMENTS — path to paper .tex file, or a text abstract/summary.
Workflow
Step 1: Context Gathering
- Read the paper (or abstract) from
$ARGUMENTS
- Read
.claude/rules/domain-profile.md for field-specific journal tiers
- Read any existing referee reports or editorial decisions in
quality_reports/
Step 2: Launch Editor Agent (Journal-Selection Mode)
Delegate to the academic-editor agent via Task tool:
Prompt: Analyze [paper] for journal targeting.
Mode: Journal selection (Phase 4 of editor lifecycle).
Extract: topic, contribution type, identification strategy, scope, data type, novelty level.
Using domain-profile.md journal tiers, recommend 5-8 journals in 3 tiers.
For top 3 recommendations: provide formatting requirements.
Save to quality_reports/journal_targeting_[date].md
Step 3: Journal Recommendations (3 Tiers)
Tier 1: Reach Journals
- Top-5 general interest (if contribution warrants)
- For each: why it fits, recent similar publications, desk rejection risk
Tier 2: Strong Field Journals
- From domain-profile.md field journal list
- Match to paper's specific sub-field
Tier 3: Solid Alternatives
- JEEA, JAE, Economics Letters, specialized journals
Step 4: Formatting Requirements
For the top 3 recommended journals:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|
| Word/page limit | |
| Abstract limit | |
| Citation style | |
| LaTeX class | |
| Figure format | |
| Data availability | |
| Submission portal | |
| Typical turnaround | |
| Double-blind | |
Step 5: Submission Checklist
Generate checklist for top journal choice:
- Manuscript formatting
- Cover letter (addressed to current editor)
- JEL codes and keywords
- Data availability statement
- Replication package
- Suggested/excluded referees
Step 6: Strategic Notes
- Desk rejection risk — honest assessment
- Suggested referees — 3-5 names with expertise match
- Timing considerations — deadlines, conference cycles
- Competing papers — recent working papers on same topic
- Resubmission strategy — if rejected from Tier 1, which Tier 2 journal next?
Step 7: Save and Present
Save to quality_reports/journal_targeting_[date].md
Principles
- Be honest about fit. Don't suggest AER for every paper.
- Domain-profile aware. Use the field-specific journal tiers, not generic lists.
- Recent publications matter. Check if the journal recently published on the topic.
- Don't over-optimize. The best journal is one that publishes the paper.
- Formatting details change. Flag any uncertain requirements.
