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Quality GatesBlocked

Checklist (0/47)

• ○Presentations and Slide DecksText is large enough (minimum 18pt, ideally 24pt+ for body text)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksHigh contrast between text and background (4.5:1 minimum, 7:1 preferred)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksColor scheme is professional and colorblind-accessible
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksConsistent visual design across all slides
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksWhite space is adequate (not cramped)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksFonts are clear and professional
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksNo text overflow or truncation at slide edges
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksNo element overlaps (text over images, overlapping shapes)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksTitles are consistently positioned
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksContent is properly aligned
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksBullets and text are not cut off
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksFigures fit within slide boundaries
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksCaptions and labels are visible and readable
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksOne main idea per slide (not overloaded)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksMinimal text (3-6 bullets per slide maximum)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksBullet points are concise (5-7 words each)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksFigures are simplified and clear (not copy-pasted from papers)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksData visualizations have large, readable labels
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksCitations are present and properly formatted
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksResults/data slides dominate the presentation (40-50% of content)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksClear narrative arc (introduction → methods → results → discussion)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksLogical progression between slides
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksSlide count appropriate for talk duration (~1 slide per minute)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksTitle slide includes authors, affiliation, date
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksIntroduction cites relevant background literature (3-5 papers)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksDiscussion cites comparison papers (3-5 papers)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksConclusions slide summarizes key findings
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksAcknowledgments/funding slide at end
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksResearch question clearly stated
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksMethods adequately summarized (not excessive detail)
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksResults presented logically with clear visualizations
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksStatistical significance indicated appropriately
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksConclusions supported by data shown
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksLimitations acknowledged where appropriate
• ○Presentations and Slide DecksFuture directions or broader impact discussed
• ○Final ChecklistSummary statement clearly conveys overall assessment
• ○Final ChecklistMajor concerns are clearly identified and justified
• ○Final ChecklistSuggested revisions are specific and actionable
• ○Final ChecklistMinor issues are noted but properly categorized
• ○Final ChecklistStatistical methods have been evaluated
• ○Final ChecklistReproducibility and data availability assessed
• ○Final ChecklistEthical considerations verified
• ○Final ChecklistFigures and tables evaluated for quality and integrity
• ○Final ChecklistWriting quality assessed
• ○Final ChecklistTone is constructive and professional throughout
• ○Final ChecklistReview is thorough but proportionate to manuscript scope
• ○Final ChecklistRecommendation is consistent with identified issues

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2. Explain why it's problematic
3. Suggest specific solutions or additional experiments
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6. State the issue clearly
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10. Document issues with specific slide numbers
11. Provide feedback on visual formatting and content