What is scientific publishing today?
Contemporary definition of academic publishing in the current digital and interconnected context.
Level 1: Conceptual Framework
Conceptual foundations of modern academic publishing and editorial workflows.
This section establishes the fundamental concepts that underpin all academic editorial work. Before diving into specific methodologies or particular tools, it is essential to understand what publishing really means in the contemporary academic context, why structured workflows are crucial, and why certain technical standards like XML-JATS are not optional but fundamental requirements for the effective circulation of scientific knowledge.
The content of this level provides the theoretical and contextual framework necessary to make informed decisions at all subsequent stages of the editorial process.
Why do workflows matter?
Importance of structured processes in quality academic editorial production.
Why is XML-JATS not optional?
The fundamental role of XML-JATS as a standard for circulation and preservation of scientific knowledge.