Publication Readiness Checklist

Title, abstract, introduction, literature, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, references, and declarations are present where required.

The manuscript tells a complete story from problem to contribution.

Tables, figures, appendices, and supplementary materials are cited and explained.

The conclusion does not introduce unsupported new evidence.

All co-authors have reviewed the complete draft.

The target venue publishes similar topics, methods, and contribution types.

Article type and word count match author instructions.

Recent articles show that the manuscript's approach fits the venue.

Fees, timelines, indexing, and ethics expectations are understood.

The manuscript is not submitted to multiple venues at once unless allowed.

The research gap is specific and literature-supported.

The introduction explains the gap before presenting objectives.

The gap connects to the chosen method and evidence.

The manuscript avoids vague claims that no research exists.

The contribution addresses the gap proportionally.

Research design, data, sample, instruments, procedure, and analysis are described.

Technical, computational, or experimental setup is reproducible where possible.

Assumptions, limitations, and exclusions are transparent.

The method matches research questions and claims.

Ethics approval or exemption is documented where relevant.

Results are organized around questions, objectives, hypotheses, or experiments.

Figures and tables are readable and not duplicated unnecessarily.

Discussion connects findings to literature and contribution.

Negative, weak, or unexpected findings are handled honestly.

The manuscript does not overstate evidence.

The contribution is stated in the introduction and reinforced in the discussion or conclusion.

The contribution is specific to knowledge, method, evidence, context, tool, or practice.

Novelty claims are supported by literature and results.

The contribution is proportionate to the study's scope.

The manuscript avoids inflated claims of first, best, or comprehensive unless proven.

Template, heading style, word count, figure format, table style, and reference format match requirements.

Line numbers, page numbers, anonymization, and title page rules are followed.

File types and naming match the submission portal.

The manuscript exports cleanly to required formats.

Tracked changes, hidden comments, and metadata are removed unless requested.

All sources are real, relevant, and verified.

In-text citations and reference list entries match.

Recent and foundational literature are balanced appropriately.

References follow target venue style.

No fabricated, irrelevant, or AI-hallucinated references remain.

Ethics approval, consent, data availability, funding, conflict, author contribution, and acknowledgements are prepared where required.

AI-use disclosure follows venue policy if applicable.

Data sharing and repository requirements are checked.

Permissions for reused figures, tables, instruments, or datasets are documented.

All statements are consistent across manuscript, title page, cover letter, and portal.

Text reused from prior work is cited, quoted, or rewritten appropriately.

Methods wording is not copied without attribution or permission.

Self-plagiarism and duplicate publication risks are considered.

Figures, tables, instruments, and datasets have permission or license clearance.

Authors can explain the origin of all text, data, and analysis.

The manuscript answers likely questions about gap, method, data, analysis, limitations, and contribution.

Claims are supported by evidence or citations.

Limitations are visible and not hidden.

Figures, tables, and supplementary files help reviewers verify findings.

The manuscript is clear enough for an expert reviewer to follow without guessing.

The letter names the manuscript and target venue.

It explains fit with scope and audience.

It states contribution and originality responsibly.

It includes required declarations such as no concurrent submission if needed.

It remains concise, professional, and accurate.

Main manuscript, title page, cover letter, figures, tables, supplementary files, reporting checklists, and declarations are ready.

Blinded and unblinded files are correct.

All files open and display correctly.

Submission portal answers match the manuscript.

All authors approve the final package.