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  AI can review a journal article in seconds. But does that mean publishers can replace professional copyediting with AI? Not quite. AI copyediting for publishers can be extremely useful, particularly for identifying repetitive wording, grammar issues, inconsistent terminology, punctuation errors, and certain style inconsistencies. For large-scale scholarly publishing workflows, AI-assisted quality checks can also help production teams identify potential issues before final review. But journal content presents challenges that go beyond grammar. What AI Copyediting Gets Right AI tools can help identify: Grammar and punctuation errors Repeated phrases Sentence-level clarity issues Inconsistent terminology Basic style inconsistencies Formatting patterns Potential language issues This can make editorial workflows faster, especially when processing large volumes of academic content. Where AI Can Go Wrong Scholarly content requires context. An AI system may unintentionally alter the me...

  An EPUB can be technically functional and still leave important accessibility information undefined. That is where EPUB accessibility metadata becomes important. Accessibility metadata helps publishers communicate the accessibility characteristics of a digital publication and allows platforms, libraries, retailers, and readers to understand what accessibility features are available. Here are five metadata areas publishers should pay attention to. 1. accessMode This identifies the access modes required to consume the content, such as textual or visual access. 2. accessibilityFeature This describes accessibility features available within the publication , such as alternative text, structural navigation, captions, or MathML. 3. accessibilityHazard This identifies potential accessibility hazards, such as flashing content or motion simulation. 4. accessibilitySummary This provides a human-readable summary of the publication’s accessibility characteristics. 5. accessModeSufficient T...

  Publishing content across journals, books, EPUBs, HTML, and digital platforms can become complicated when every format requires a separate production workflow. XML-first publishing offers a more structured approach. In simple terms, an XML-first workflow treats structured XML as the central source from which multiple digital publishing formats can be created. Instead of designing each output independently, publishers can structure content once and reuse it across formats such as: HTML EPUB3 PDF Online journal platforms JATS XML Digital archives and repositories Why Does XML-First Publishing Matter? Traditional publishing workflows often depend heavily on Word, PDF, or layout files. While these formats work well for certain production stages, they are not always ideal as the central source for multi-format digital publishing. With an XML-first publishing workflow , content can be structured semantically. Headings, paragraphs, references, tables, figures, equations, metadata, and...

In digital publishing, visual design and accessibility should not be treated as competing priorities. A well-designed digital publication should be visually engaging, structurally meaningful, and usable with assistive technologies . Design Beyond Visual Appearance Digital content is experienced through more than typography, colour, and page composition. Publishers must also consider the underlying structure that determines how content is interpreted by screen readers and other assistive technologies. A visually prominent heading, for example, should also be marked up as a heading in the digital content. Likewise, lists, tables, links, figures, and sections need meaningful semantic structures rather than relying solely on visual formatting. Typography and Contrast Matter Readable typography is an accessibility consideration as much as a design decision. Appropriate font sizing, spacing, line length, hierarchy, and sufficient colour contrast can improve readability across devices and ...

  An eBook can look perfectly readable on screen and still create serious barriers for screen-reader users. Accessibility depends not only on the format, but on how content is structured, tagged, navigated, and exposed to assistive technologies . Reflowable EPUB: Built for Adaptability Reflowable EPUB 3 generally provides greater flexibility for accessible reading. Text can resize, reflow, and adapt to different screen sizes and user settings. When semantic HTML, meaningful headings, logical reading order, and appropriate language metadata are implemented correctly, screen readers can interpret the content more effectively. Fixed-Layout EPUB: Greater Control, Greater Risk Fixed-layout EPUBs preserve precise positioning, which can be important for illustrated books, children’s publications , comics, and complex page designs. However, visual positioning does not automatically provide a meaningful reading sequence. If text, images, or interactive elements are not correctly structured...

  Publishing the same content across print, web, and eBook formats can become inefficient when each output is produced separately. A single-source, structured publishing workflow allows publishers to create multiple formats from one authoritative content source. One Structured Source, Multiple Outputs In an XML-first workflow, content is separated from presentation. Instead of treating a print PDF, web page, and EPUB as independent files, publishers can maintain structured content that can be transformed into different output formats. The same source can support: Print: Typeset, press-ready PDF Web: HTML-based digital content eBook: Reflowable or fixed-layout EPUB 3 Archival and downstream systems: Structured XML and reusable content Why Structure Matters A structured source preserves relationships between headings, paragraphs, references, tables, figures, citations, and metadata. This makes content easier to transform while reducing repetitive formatting and manual re-entry...