submit

name	submit
description	Final submission verification gate. Runs replication-verifier in submission mode (10 checks), confirms aggregate score >= 95 with all components >= 80, and generates submission checklist. Use when ready to submit to a journal.
disable-model-invocation	true
argument-hint	[journal name (optional)]
allowed-tools	["Read","Grep","Glob","Write","Bash","Task"]

Submit

Final submission gate combining full verification, score enforcement, and submission checklist.

Input: $ARGUMENTS — target journal name (optional, uses domain-profile.md default).

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Workflow

Step 1: Pre-Flight Checks

1. Read .claude/rules/scoring-protocol.md for submission requirements
2. Read .claude/rules/domain-profile.md for target journal
3. Check for existing quality reports in quality_reports/
4. Verify paper exists at paper/main.tex

Step 2: Run Full Verification

If /paper-excellence hasn't been run recently (check report dates):

Dispatch full review pipeline:

Run /paper-excellence all

This triggers: econometrics-critic + debugger + academic-proofreader + replication-verifier in parallel.

Step 3: Run Replication Audit

Dispatch replication-verifier in submission mode:

Run /audit-replication Replication/

This runs all 10 checks including end-to-end execution.

Step 4: Score Gate

Read the most recent aggregate score and check:

Requirement	Threshold	Status
Aggregate score	>= 95	PASS/FAIL
Identification component	>= 80	PASS/FAIL
Code component	>= 80	PASS/FAIL
Paper component	>= 80	PASS/FAIL
Replication (10/10 checks)	PASS	PASS/FAIL

If any requirement FAILS: List specific blocking issues and stop. Do not generate submission materials.

Step 5: Generate Submission Package

If all gates pass:

1. Cover letter draft (save to quality_reports/cover_letter_[journal]_[date].tex)

   • Addressed to current editor
   • 1 paragraph: what the paper does and why it matters
   • 1 paragraph: why this journal
   • 1 paragraph: originality confirmation
   • Suggested referees (3-5, from /target-journal if available)

2. Final checklist (save to quality_reports/submission_checklist_[date].md):

   # Submission Checklist: [Journal]
   
   ## Manuscript
   - [ ] Title page with affiliations and contact info
   - [ ] Abstract within word limit
   - [ ] JEL codes (2-3)
   - [ ] Keywords (3-5)
   - [ ] Journal formatting guidelines followed
   
   ## Data and Code
   - [ ] Replication package audit: PASS (10/10)
   - [ ] Data availability statement in manuscript
   - [ ] Deposit DOI recorded
   
   ## Quality Gates
   - [ ] Aggregate score: [XX]/100 (>= 95 required)
   - [ ] All components >= 80
   - [ ] No unresolved CRITICAL issues
   
   ## Submission
   - [ ] Upload manuscript PDF
   - [ ] Upload replication package
   - [ ] Upload cover letter
   - [ ] Submit via [portal]
   

Step 6: Present Results

# Submission Report
**Date:** [YYYY-MM-DD]
**Target Journal:** [name]
**Aggregate Score:** [XX/100]

## Gate Status: [PASS / FAIL]

| Component | Score | Threshold | Status |
|-----------|-------|-----------|--------|
| Aggregate | XX | >= 95 | ✓/✗ |
| Identification | XX | >= 80 | ✓/✗ |
| Code | XX | >= 80 | ✓/✗ |
| Paper | XX | >= 80 | ✓/✗ |
| Replication | X/10 | 10/10 | ✓/✗ |

## Generated Materials
- Cover letter: quality_reports/cover_letter_*.tex
- Submission checklist: quality_reports/submission_checklist_*.md

## Remaining Steps (manual)
1. Upload to [submission portal]
2. Enter suggested referees
3. Submit

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Principles

• This is the final gate. Score >= 95 + all components >= 80. No exceptions.
• Don't skip verification. Even if reports exist, check they're recent.
• If it fails, stop. List blocking issues. Don't generate submission materials for a failing paper.
• Cover letter is a draft. The user must review and customize before sending.
• Manual submission. This skill prepares materials but does NOT submit to journals.