STATWHY JOURNAL — AUTHOR PREPARATION CHECKLIST
Version 1 — 2 November 2026
Current submission status: https://journal.statwhy.com/#submit

[ ] Manuscript fits the journal scope and an indicated manuscript type.
[ ] Main text and abstract meet the initial word limits, or the cover letter explains an exception.
[ ] Editable DOCX and matching PDF: readable 11–12 pt font, double spacing, page numbers, continuous line numbers.
[ ] Separate title page: title, authors, affiliations, corresponding author contact, ORCID where available.
[ ] Main manuscript contains no author-identifying information.
[ ] Abstract and 3–6 keywords included (abstract not required for letters).
[ ] Methods describe study design, dates, eligibility, sample-size rationale, missing data, software and versions, and uncertainty.
[ ] Tables and figures numbered, cited, and accompanied by self-contained legends.
[ ] Appropriate reporting checklist and review search strategies included where applicable.
[ ] Every reference located and read; bibliographic details and support for the associated claim verified.
[ ] Corrections, retractions, and preprint status checked and addressed where relevant.
[ ] Funding, conflicts, contributions, ethics/consent, and data/code availability statements included.
[ ] AI-use disclosure names tools, provider, version if available, dates, tasks, affected stages, and human verification.
[ ] If no AI was used, an accurate no-AI statement is included.
[ ] All authors approved the manuscript; related work disclosed; no simultaneous submission to another journal.
[ ] Cover letter confirms reference verification and author approval.
[ ] Submission route, review arrangements, charges, and publication terms checked before submission.

Required cover-letter confirmation:
All authors have reviewed the manuscript, and all cited references have been verified for bibliographic accuracy and support for the associated claims.

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