JATS workflow
Discover here the XML-first workflow that Crius Group developed specifically for publishers that have to take international standards such as JATS into account.
1. Submit manuscript
The manuscript is submitted to Crius Group after approval by the editors of the journal or article concerned. The whole always consists of articles that are all combined into one magazine.
2. Convert manuscript to JATS XML
The manuscript is immediately converted to XML files that conform to the JATS scheme. To save costs, these activities are carried out via offshoring.
3. Format content proof
XML files are converted to a 'content proof' or also called '0-th proof'. This is a semi-automatic process in which files are loaded into the magazine's InDesign template by means of a conversion.
The test is then briefly checked by a DTP Operator from Crius Group, but not completely drawn up. It is therefore a semi-finished product, in which the final design is approached as much as possible.
4. Correction round(s)
Crius Group sends the proof (in PDF format) to the editors for approval. Since this is a content proof and not a fully formatted file, it should be judged solely on the content and not on the design. Corrections are indicated in the PDF on the basis of comments. These are then transferred to the XML file, after which a new content proof is generated. This is a process that can be repeated several times until the proof is 'error-free' in terms of content and structure.
5. Upload files online platforms
Files can be uploaded directly on the desired platforms. Since we work according to the aforementioned JATS standard, the files are suitable for almost every platform.
6. Format folio product
Crius Group will further design the folio product based on the error-free XML files. The source material will be reloaded into the appropriate template and then further processed graphically.
7. Trial round(s)
After the journal has been completely drawn up, it must still be submitted to the editors for (final) checking. This step is to verify that the file does not contain any graphical errors. Substantive changes should no longer be an issue. When approved, the PDF can be sent to the printer.