Journal readiness means that a manuscript's scope, structure, reporting guideline, methods, figures, tables, references, ethics statements, data statements, and submission files align with a target journal's instructions. A checklist identifies gaps but cannot predict editorial acceptance or peer-review outcome.
Journal Readiness Checklist applies this concept to its defined inputs and workflow. It organizes submission requirements but does not guarantee acceptance or replace target-journal instructions.
The helper structures status lines and returns readiness score, submission gap list, and action plan so decisions and omissions can be reviewed explicitly. Input structure, labels, missing values, and selected options must match the intended workflow. It supports preparation and independent checking rather than replacing the governing software, standard, evidence, or professional review. Target journal instructions override generic readiness checks.