| name | paper-submission-manager |
| description | End-to-end manuscript-to-submission workflow management for academic papers. Use when preparing a manuscript for journal submission, assembling submission packages, aligning with journal instructions, creating cover letters/forms, validating figures/tables, or coordinating post-submission tracking in this repository. |
Paper Submission Manager
Overview
Guide the full handoff from manuscript finalization to journal submission, keeping files organized, requirements satisfied, and acceptance odds improved through a structured, quality-first workflow.
Workflow Decision Tree
Choose the shortest path that matches the request:
- New submission target: run Intake -> Plan -> Package -> QA.
- Existing submission folder: jump to QA -> Package -> Tracking.
- Single artifact update (cover letter/figures/forms): update the artifact, then run QA.
Step 1: Intake & Target Selection
Identify the target journal and the most current submission bundle:
- Prefer the newest dated folder (e.g.,
20260210_CSBJ/) if it matches the target.
- If no folder exists, plan to create a new dated folder like
YYYYMMDD_Journal/.
- Locate journal instructions inside the target folder if present (e.g.,
Instructions for Authors.md).
Step 2: Build the Submission Plan
Create a checklist that maps requirements to files:
- Manuscript:
manuscript-full.docx and/or Somatic Mechanotherapy Activates a Spatiotemporally Synchronized CPTC.md
- Figures:
figs/ or figs_for_cellreports/
- Cover letter and forms: in the target folder (e.g.,
01_Cover_Letter_*.md)
- Suggested reviewers, declarations, questionnaires: target folder
Use references/submission-checklist.md as the baseline checklist, then customize.
Step 3: Prepare & Normalize Files
Ensure consistent naming and content alignment:
- Keep figure filenames consistent with manuscript references (e.g.,
Fig.1.pdf, Supplementary Figure 1.ai).
- Keep cover letters aligned with the target journal name and submission type.
- When duplicating bundles, copy from the latest folder and update dates and journal-specific sections.
Step 4: Quality Assurance
Run a short QA pass before submission:
- Manuscript: title, abstract, keywords, references, and figure callouts match.
- Figures: resolution, labeling, and legend consistency; check for missing panels.
- Forms: conflicts-of-interest, funding statements, author info, and required checkboxes.
Step 5: Submission Package & Tracking
Assemble the final package in the target folder and log submission metadata:
- Include a brief submission summary (date, journal, version tag).
- Record any confirmations or submission IDs in a short note file.
References
Use the reference files when needed:
references/submission-checklist.md: baseline checklist and QA items.references/journal-intake.md: intake questions and bundle naming rules.
关联 Skill（网络调度协议）
| 关系 | Skill | 场景 |
|---|
| 可调用 | sci-journal-submission-expert | 投稿中需要专业建议 |
| 可调用 | office-docs | 需要格式化投稿文档 |
| 被调用 | vitaforge-orchestrator | 投稿发表阶段 |
