Organisation internationale de normalisation

Measures to facilitate the consideration of contributions

For cross-verification contributions, it was agreed that the group would ordinarily only review cross-checks for proposals that appear promising.

When considering cross-check contributions, it was agreed that, to the extent feasible, the following data should be collected:

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  Subject (including document number).
  
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  Whether common conditions were followed.
  
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  Whether the results are complete.
  
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  Whether the results match those reported by the contributor (within reasonable limits, such as minor compiler/platform differences).
  
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  Whether the contributor studied the algorithm and software closely and has demonstrated adequate knowledge of the technology.
  
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  Whether the contributor independently implemented the proposed technology feature, or at least compiled the software themselves.
  
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  Any special comments and observations made by the cross-check contributor.
  

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