Automated Structuring and Composition Tools for Open Access Journal Production

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Background

 

A highly reputed global publisher of scientific and medical information, the client publishes over 130 journals and multiple online databases. They engaged MPS to manage the transition of a large open access journal with over 100,000 printed pages annually, requiring a rapid, efficient, and high-quality production workflow without compromising editorial or design standards.

  • Tight Turnaround Time

    Delivering from manuscript acceptance to first proof within 48 hours required a highly streamlined workflow.

  • Large-Scale Transition

    Managing an urgent shift of a large open access journal with over 100,000 printed pages.

  • Touch Time Reduction

    Minimizing manual handling without compromising quality.

  • Quality Assurance

    Maintaining high standards of XML structuring and PDF layout with integrated automated quality control.

 

Solution

 

Solution Components Description
End-to-End Rapid Workflow
  • Designed a workflow that delivers from manuscript acceptance to first proof within 48 hours.
Automated Structuring Tools
  • Implemented high-automation tools for XML structuring and PDF layout generation.
Integrated Web Production
  • Established parallel web production workflows to align with print production readiness.
Touch Time Optimization
  • Streamlined processes to significantly reduce manual intervention in the production workflow.
Integrated QC Tool
  • Deployed a quality control tool that automatically checks PDF layout quality and flags issues.
Exception-Based Workflow Routing
  • Only content with identified issues is routed for manual review; clear cases flow automatically.

 

Results and Impact

 

Consistent quality of XML and PDF outputs despite high volume and tight turnaround.

 

 

Met the 48-hour turnaround time from manuscript acceptance to first proof delivery.

 

 

Reduced manual effort and increased productivity with exception-based workflow routing.

 

 

Scalable production workflow ready to support large-scale open access journal operations.

 

 

Reliable, high-quality processes that do not slow production timelines.

 

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