Paper Review

Review Workflow

Step 1: Assess Manuscript Stage

Ask or determine the manuscript stage:

• Early draft: Focus on novelty, feasibility, relevance, structure
• Mid-stage draft: Focus on development trajectory, completeness, preliminary results
• Final submission: Apply full review criteria (see references/reviewer-instructions.md)

Step 2: Stage-Specific Review

Early Draft Protocol:

1. Assess core contribution novelty and significance
2. Evaluate method feasibility with current technology
3. Check alignment with venue scope
4. Review logical structure and completeness
5. Identify major missing components