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Sometimes new contributors join, or existing authors change order after you submit manuscript. Journals have varying policies for mid‑submission authorship edits. What standard workflow should authors follow to request authorship changes after initial submission?

Question

Preprints are everywhere, but they lack formal peer review. Some are high‑quality complete work; others are preliminary rough drafts. What quick heuristics guide your decision whether to cite a given preprint in your journal paper?

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Pre‑commit hooks run automatic checks before you commit LaTeX source to version control. They can catch broken references, duplicate labels and bad formatting early. Are there usable open‑source pre‑commit configurations for academic LaTeX manuscripts?

Question

Constructing thesis table of contents forces trade‑offs: covering enough background versus diving deep into your original contributions. Too broad dilutes novelty; too narrow lacks necessary context. How do you strike that balance for a doctoral thesis?

Paper Discussion

All research has limitations, and presenting them honestly strengthens rather than weakens a paper. Clearly stated limitations help readers interpret findings appropriately. Why do some authors still hesitate to discuss limitations openly?