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AI Referee Report — Zenodo recid 21206278

Decision: PUBLISH · avg 7.75 · basis text · 2026-09-06 20:45:34

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# AI Referee Report

- Record: ULTRAMETRIC PHYSICS: RESEARCH PLAN (Zenodo recid 21206278, doi 10.5281/zenodo.21206278, version n/a)
- Review basis: metadata + full text (18000 chars, file 1.2.md)
- Models: @cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast, @cf/meta/llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct
- Decision (deterministic thresholds): **PUBLISH** (mean score 7.75/10)

## Reviewer 1 (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast)
- Soundness 8 | Novelty 9 | Clarity 7 | Reproducibility 6 | Confidence medium, due to the complexity and novelty of the framework, as well as the reviewer's limited expertise in some areas
- Verdict requested: REVISE
- Strengths:
  - Presents a novel, unified framework for ultrametric physics
  - Strict prohibition of hypothetical numerical values enhances empirical discipline
  - Incorporates a wide range of topics, from quantum computation to consciousness
  - Utilizes a constrained methodology with open dissemination
- Weaknesses:
  - Some sections require regeneration to eliminate hypothetical values
  - Limited computational resources may hinder scalability
  - Dependence on LLMs for theoretical physics may introduce verification challenges
  - Interdisciplinary nature may lead to difficulties in communication across fields
- Limitations of this review:
  - Review is based solely on the provided text and does not consider external evidence or expert opinions
  - Assessment of the framework's validity and potential impact is limited by the reviewer's expertise
- Rationale: The research plan presents a novel and ambitious framework, but requires revisions to ensure all modules adhere to the strict prohibition of hypothetical numerical values and to address potential weaknesses in methodology and communication. With revisions, this work has the potential to make significant contributions to the field.

## Reviewer 2 (@cf/meta/llama-4-scout-17b-16e-instruct)
- Soundness 8 | Novelty 9 | Clarity 8 | Reproducibility 7 | Confidence medium
- Verdict requested: REVISE
- Strengths:
  - Novel and ambitious framework for ultrametric physics
  - Clear focus on ratio-based valuations and base-invariant formulations
  - Interdisciplinary approach covering quantum computation, gravity, and consciousness
  - Strict quality control protocol to eliminate hypothetical values
  - Open science practices and dissemination strategy
- Weaknesses:
  - Highly ambitious scope may be challenging to complete within the proposed timeline
  - Dependence on LLM-assisted methodology may introduce biases or inconsistencies
  - Limited resources (0.5 FTE PI) may impact the depth of exploration in some modules
  - Some modules (e.g., 3, 4, 5-12) require regeneration or review to eliminate hypothetical values
- Limitations of this review:
  - Review based solely on provided record content, without external knowledge or context
- Rationale: The research plan presents a novel and ambitious framework for ultrametric physics, with a clear focus on ratio-based valuations and base-invariant formulations. While the plan demonstrates a thorough understanding of the subject matter and a well-structured approach, some modules require regeneration or review to eliminate hypothetical values. The proposed timeline and resources may be challenging to complete the project as planned. Therefore, a revise verdict is recommended to address these concerns.

## Decision rationale
avg=7.75 min=7.5 max=8 fatal=false basis=text lowconf=false

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