Document checks
We extract ordered text from DOCX files and selectable text from PDFs. Rules look for heading-level gaps, numbering discontinuities, figure and table citation order, undefined abbreviation candidates, unmatched in-text citations and references, and declaration labels.
Reference checks
When a DOI is present, ManuscriptMeter queries the Crossref REST API for resolution, title and author metadata, and available update relationships. Retraction data is sourced through Crossref’s integration of the Retraction Watch database.
Coverage is not universal. A missing update record is not proof that an article has never been corrected, withdrawn, or retracted. If Crossref is unavailable, the report is marked Partial and local document checks remain visible.
Finding levels
| Level | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fix | A deterministic inconsistency or unresolved reference that should be addressed. |
| Review | A likely issue requiring author or journal-specific judgment. |
| Pass | The named check found no issue; it is not a guarantee of compliance. |
Explicit limits
ManuscriptMeter does not perform OCR, plagiarism detection, AI-writing detection, statistical review, scientific-validity review, authorship verification, generative rewriting, peer review, or journal acceptance prediction. Journal instructions and human review remain authoritative.
Rules version 2026.08.1 · reviewed August 16, 2026