Skill UI

Designed for authors submitting to general-interest journals like JEEA. This skill helps stress-test a manuscript by simulating the two-gate decision process: the co-editor's fit assessment (desk-reject risk) and the referees' technical critiques. It guides authors on pre-empting common objections—such as general interest lack, identification weakness, or model fragility—by strategically framing the paper before submission.

This skill guides researchers through drafting a robust and credible response to major academic revisions (R&R) from top-tier journals, particularly in institutional economics. It teaches how to systematically decode editor feedback, separate core conceptual challenges from technical gaps, and structure a point-by-point reply that addresses deal-breakers effectively, ensuring the response is substantive and highly responsive.