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# Submission Package Audit
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Use this file when the user provides a full or partial submission package rather
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than only one manuscript file.
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Typical files:
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- `Manuscript.docx`
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- `Supplementary Information.docx`
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- `Highlights.docx`
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- `CoverLetter.docx`
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- `Figures.pptx`
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- `Supplementary Information.pptx`
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- `TOC.pptx`
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## Core rule
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Audit the files as one submission package. The main manuscript and main figures
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define the story; all other files must be consistent with them.
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Do not check files independently if cross-file consistency matters.
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## Recommended order
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1. `Manuscript.docx`
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2. `Figures.pptx`
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3. `Supplementary Information.docx`
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4. `Supplementary Information.pptx`
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5. `Highlights.docx`
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6. `CoverLetter.docx`
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7. `TOC.pptx`
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Rationale: the manuscript and main figures establish the scientific story, the
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SI documents support the claims, and the highlights, cover letter, and TOC must
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then align with that story.
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## File-specific checks
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### 1. Manuscript.docx
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Check:
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- central claim, novelty, target-journal fit, and story order
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- title, abstract, introduction gap, results logic, discussion boundary
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- claim-evidence alignment with figures and SI
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- DOI-only citation comment placement if requested
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- terminology, sample names, abbreviations, units, and spelling consistency
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- whether strong related papers expose missing evidence or weaker positioning
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Default output:
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- annotated copy with Word native comments when editing is requested
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- Markdown reviewer report for global issues
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### 2. Figures.pptx
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Check:
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- main figure sequence matches manuscript Results order
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- each figure has one clear conclusion
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- panel labels, scale bars, axis labels, legends, units, and error bars
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- sample names and colors match manuscript and SI
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- resolution, font size, line width, contrast, cropping, and alignment risks
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- whether any panel lacks explanation in the text
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- whether any key claim in the text lacks a main or SI figure
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### 3. Supplementary Information.docx
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Check:
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- SI figure/table numbering and order
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- methods completeness and reproducibility
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- experimental details, controls, statistics, and raw/supporting data
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- cross-references from manuscript to SI
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- whether SI evidence actually supports main-text claims
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- consistency with `Supplementary Information.pptx`
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### 4. Supplementary Information.pptx
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Check:
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- SI figures match `Supplementary Information.docx`
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- figure numbering, captions, sample names, and units are consistent
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- control figures and supplementary mechanism evidence are present
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- image quality and visual style match main figures where appropriate
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### 5. Highlights.docx
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Check:
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- highlights reflect the manuscript's true novelty
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- claims are concrete and evidence-backed
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- no mismatch with abstract, cover letter, or target journal positioning
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- no empty phrases such as `excellent performance` without specifics
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- each highlight is short, distinct, and not redundant
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### 6. CoverLetter.docx
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Check:
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- target journal and article type are correct
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- novelty and significance match manuscript evidence
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- claims are not stronger than the data
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- relationship to strong related papers is clear without sounding defensive
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- required declarations are present if the journal requires them
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- tone is professional and concise
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If target-journal rules may have changed, verify the current journal page before
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final submission advice.
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### 7. TOC.pptx
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Check:
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- graphical TOC communicates material design, mechanism, and application at a
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glance
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- it is consistent with manuscript title, abstract, and main figures
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- visual hierarchy is clear
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- text is minimal and readable
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- mechanism arrows, labels, material names, and device icons are accurate
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- it does not introduce claims absent from the manuscript
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## Cross-file consistency checks
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Always check:
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- title consistency across manuscript, cover letter, TOC, and highlights
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- material names, sample labels, and abbreviations
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- figure numbering and panel references
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- SI numbering and manuscript callouts
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- performance values and units
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- target journal name and article type
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- novelty wording across abstract, highlights, cover letter, and TOC
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- terminology and spelling variants
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- whether DOI citation suggestions align with the claims being cited
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## Output package
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Preferred outputs:
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- `<manuscript-name>_comments.docx`: Word native comments for sentence-level
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issues and DOI-only citation suggestions when requested
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- `<manuscript-name>_reviewer_report.md`: global review, comparative audit,
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figure/SI/package issues, and priority revision plan
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- optional `<manuscript-name>_package_checklist.md`: concise cross-file checklist
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Never overwrite original files unless the user explicitly asks.
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## Report format
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Use:
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```text
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Package inventory
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- Manuscript:
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- Main figures:
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- SI document:
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- SI figures:
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- Highlights:
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- Cover letter:
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- TOC:
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Priority issues
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| ID | Severity | File | Location | Problem | Fix | Cross-file impact |
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Cross-file consistency
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- ...
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File-by-file findings
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- Manuscript:
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- Figures:
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- SI document:
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- SI figures:
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- Highlights:
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- Cover letter:
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- TOC:
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Next revision order
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1. ...
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2. ...
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3. ...
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```
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