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---

name: paperlab_journal_positioning

description: |

Match PaperLab manuscripts to journals and position the title, abstract,

novelty angle, article type, keywords, and cover letter for submission.

---

# PaperLab Journal Positioning

## When to Use

USE WHEN: choosing a target journal, retargeting a manuscript, writing a cover

letter, or deciding whether a paper is better as a method, application,

characterization, or comparative article.

## Fit Dimensions

- journal scope,

- audience,

- article type,

- novelty bar,

- computational reproducibility expectations,

- data availability requirements,

- figure and word limits,

- citation and formatting style,

- likely reviewer expertise.

## Output Schema

```json

{

"ranked_journals": [

{

"journal": "computers_chem_eng",

"fit_score": 4,

"reason": "algorithmic process-simulation contribution",

"required_reframing": ["emphasize benchmark design", "tighten software novelty"]

}

]

}

```

## Pass Criteria

- Recommended journal exists in `journals/` or is clearly marked as new profile needed.

- The novelty claim matches the journal audience.

- Required manuscript changes are concrete.

## Safety Rules

- Do not overstate novelty for a higher-impact target.

- Do not hide limitations or validation gaps.

- Provide fallback journals when fit is uncertain.