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:

1. New submission target: run Intake -> Plan -> Package -> QA.
2. Existing submission folder: jump to QA -> Package -> Tracking.
3. 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).