Supplementary Materials Assessment
nounPronunciation: /ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəri məˈtɪriəlz əˈsɛsmənt/
Editorial evaluation of auxiliary content submitted with manuscripts, including appendices, datasets, code, multimedia files, and supporting documentation for completeness and accessibility. This assessment ensures supplementary materials meet archival standards and enhance reproducibility.
Plain English
The editor's check that extra files accompanying a manuscript are complete, properly formatted, and archive-ready.
Etymology & History
Usage
"Supplementary materials assessment flagged that the raw dataset lacked proper metadata documentation."
Style guide notes: Distinguish between 'supplementary materials' and 'supplemental information'; use former for formal editorial contexts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What items require supplementary materials assessment?
Datasets, source code, statistical scripts, multimedia files, detailed methods, and extended results or appendices.
What standards must supplementary materials meet?
Proper file formats, complete metadata, clear organization, appropriate file sizes, and accessibility compliance.
Why Test Candidates on This?
Essential for evaluating open science compliance and research reproducibility support mechanisms.
Required skill level: Mid