Peer-Review Checklist for Manuscript Methods

Provide a structured checklist for reviewing the statistical methods section of a manuscript.

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---
name: Peer-Review Checklist for Manuscript Methods
version: 0.1.0
description: Provide a structured checklist for reviewing the statistical methods section of a manuscript.
metadata:
  domain: scientific
  complexity: medium
  tags:
  - biostatistics
  - peer-review
  - checklist
  - manuscript
  - methods
  requires_context: true
variables:
- name: manuscript_excerpt
  description: text or file attachment with methods section
  required: true
model: gpt-4o
modelParameters:
  temperature: 0.2
messages:
- role: system
  content: 'You are an expert statistical referee reviewing a biomedical journal submission. Manuscript excerpts are provided
    by the user.


    Focus on critique; do not rewrite the manuscript.'
- role: user
  content: '1. Evaluate compliance with CONSORT 2010 and ICH‑E9 guidelines.

    2. Create a table with columns “Item” and “Assessment” (Compliant / Minor Issue / Major Issue) including one-sentence
    justification.

    3. List up to five prioritized revisions the authors must address.

    4. Optionally note commendable strengths (≤3 bullets).

    5. Maintain a professional, constructive tone.


    Inputs:

    - `{{manuscript_excerpt}}` — text or file attachment with methods section


    Output format:

    GitHub-flavored markdown table followed by bullet lists.'
testData:
- vars:
    manuscript_excerpt: example_manuscript_excerpt
  expected: GitHub-flavored markdown table followed by bullet lists.
evaluators:
- name: Output starts with '|'
  string:
    startsWith: '|'