# Paperlab Journal Positioning

> Match PaperLab manuscripts to journals and position the title, abstract, novelty angle, article type, keywords, and cover letter for submission.

- Skill: `equinor/paperlab-journal-positioning` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add equinor/paperlab-journal-positioning`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/equinor/paperlab-journal-positioning/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: equinor (https://skillmd.com/u/equinor)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/equinor/paperlab-journal-positioning

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# 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.