Paper Submission Lifecycle

Manage venue communication state without treating it as scientific evidence.

Read First

• references/repository-contract.md
• references/workflow-stage-contracts.md
• references/venue-strategy-policy.md

Workflow

1. Run npm run workflow:submission when preparing a submission.
2. Read paper_submissions/submission-ledger.csv, submission manifest, cover letter, checklist, submitted-version lock, venue-system notes, manuscript ledger, release ledger, and venue checklist.
3. Record submitted file checksums, venue system fields, anonymity mode, correspondence, decisions, review rounds, camera-ready state, and archive status.
4. Ensure cover letters reference only evidence already present in the manuscript claim map and citation audit.

Review Loop