Skill UI

This guide details the complete post-delivery review cycle for invited Annual Reviews of Economics (ARE) articles. It sets clear expectations regarding the annual publication cadence, the high standards for accuracy, rigor, and balance, and outlines the stages from committee review through final production. It is essential reading for authors needing to understand the non-rolling, annual nature of the publication timeline.

This guide provides a methodological framework for authors submitting manuscripts to major, all-fields academic journals, particularly those with rigorous comment-and-reply cycles. It moves beyond a simple literature review, teaching authors how to strategically position their work within a live, transnational academic conversation. Key elements include identifying the precise theoretical gap, demonstrating cross-subfield relevance, and incorporating marginalized or regional scholarship to meet the expectations of a global academic audience.

This skill guides authors preparing manuscripts for academic journals, specifically addressing the unique 'Panel Review' model (like those at Economic Policy). Instead of standard anonymous refereeing, the paper faces a live debate from two named discussants (Academic and Policy). It teaches authors how to 'war-game' these experts, anticipating their specific objections on rigor and relevance, and planning pre-emptive fixes or precise live rebuttals.

This guide helps researchers determine if their manuscript is suitable for highly quantitative, theory-driven journals. It emphasizes evaluating the core deliverable—whether it consists of a formal model, provable properties, and an algorithm, rather than relying solely on empirical data or policy recommendations. Essential for optimizing journal submission strategy.

This skill guides researchers through the rigorous process of evaluating if their public administration project meets the standards of high-impact academic journals like the Public Administration Review (PAR). It ensures the work not only advances scholarly theory but also delivers actionable, credible 'evidence for practice' for real-world public managers and policymakers. Essential for refining scope and target venue.

A guide on how to position a research contribution for general social science journals. It emphasizes moving beyond simple literature reviews to actively engaging a live academic debate. Users learn how to connect niche findings to broader social science implications while maintaining scholarly rigor and adhering to strict word and citation limits.

A guide for academic authors on structuring the literature review section for top-tier accounting journals. It emphasizes moving beyond simple 'gap-spotting' and instead focuses on 'problematization'—identifying and resolving core tensions or unexplained results within existing scholarly debates. This skill helps frame the contribution by positioning the research within a live, ongoing academic conversation.