Manuscript Preparation

Format a manuscript for a specific journal and run the submission checklist. Load the manuscript:manuscript-formatting skill for reference.

Process

1. Identify Target Journal

!echo "Target: $ARGUMENTS"

2. Locate Manuscript Files

!ls -la *.md *.tex *.docx *.bib 2>/dev/null || echo "No manuscript files found" !ls -la figures/ 2>/dev/null || echo "No figures directory"

3. Check Journal Requirements

Using the journal-requirements reference, verify:

• Word/page limits
• Required sections
• Reference style
• Figure format and resolution requirements
• Required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts)

4. Format

Apply journal-specific formatting:

• Set correct template/class
• Format references per journal style
• Check figure dimensions and resolution
• Verify section ordering

5. Submission Checklist

Run the full checklist from the manuscript-formatting skill:

• Title page complete
• Abstract within limits
• All required sections present
• Figures as separate high-resolution files
• Cover letter drafted
• Required statements included
• Author information complete

6. Report

Present a checklist summary with pass/fail for each item.