EditorialXML

Editorial XML production

XML production and validation for scientific journals

We support universities, scientific journals, and publishers with structured academic XML — including validation, quality control, and international standards for publication, indexing, and digital preservation.

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Workflow

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  1. 01
    PDF
    Source file
  2. 02
    Editorial review
    Content analysis
  3. 03
    XML production
    JATS structuring
  4. 04
    Validation
    Quality control
  5. 05
    Delivery
    Final files

Services

From manuscript to the journal site

OJS01 / 07

Managed OJS

OJS 3.5 on your domain — infrastructure, HTTPS, and backups.

OJS 3.5HTTPSBackups
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JATS02 / 07

JATS XML production

PDF or Word to structured JATS, with metadata and QA.

JATSMetadataQA
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SciELO03 / 07

SciELO preparation

Packages aligned to SciELO SPS and Journal Publishing 1.1.

SPSSciELOPublishing
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ES · EN04 / 07

Bilingual journals

Two languages aligned for publication and indexing.

ESENMetadata
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RESCUE05 / 07

XML correction

Rescue invalid XML until it is delivery-ready.

DiagnosisRepair
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ARCHIVE06 / 07

Back issues

Retrospective collections as XML for preservation.

ArchiveBatches
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QA07 / 07

Editorial validation

Human review of metadata, references, and structure.

MetadataRefsFigures
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Free checklist

JATS production checklist

A practical punch list for editors and production teams preparing articles for XML, SciELO, and PMC workflows.

  • Metadata, structure, and package readiness checks
  • Common rejection points before indexing submissions
  • Bilingual PDF you can reuse on every issue
Read the JATS guide

What we need to start a project →

Methodology

How we work

01

Initial assessment

We analyze the journal and estimate complexity.

02

Production and structuring

We produce structured XML with human editorial review.

03

Editorial validation

We review metadata, references, tables, and graphic elements.

04

Final delivery

We deliver the XML files and required complementary materials.

What we need from your journal to start →

Sample deliverables

What a produced XML article looks like

A simplified before-and-after example of an academic article processed in our editorial workflow.

Before

Original article text
Author: María González, Juan Pérez
Title: Studies on seismic behavior
Abstract: This article analyzes...
Keywords: seismology, buildings, risk
References:
1. López, R. (2019). Ingeniería sísmica. Lima: UNI.
2. Smith, J. (2020). Earthquake Engineering. Springer.

After

Structured JATS XML
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<article xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"
         article-type="research-article" dtd-version="1.4" xml:lang="en">
  <front>
    <article-meta>
      <title-group>
        <article-title>Studies on seismic behavior</article-title>
      </title-group>
      <contrib-group>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>González</surname>
            <given-names>María</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Pérez</surname>
            <given-names>Juan</given-names>
          </name>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <abstract>
        <p>This article analyzes...</p>
      </abstract>
      <kwd-group kwd-group-type="author">
        <kwd>seismology</kwd>
        <kwd>buildings</kwd>
        <kwd>risk</kwd>
      </kwd-group>
    </article-meta>
  </front>
  <body>
    <sec>
      <p>This article analyzes...</p>
    </sec>
  </body>
  <back>
    <ref-list>
      <ref id="B1">
        <mixed-citation>López, R. (2019). Ingeniería sísmica. Lima: UNI.</mixed-citation>
      </ref>
      <ref id="B2">
        <mixed-citation>Smith, J. (2020). Earthquake Engineering. Springer.</mixed-citation>
      </ref>
    </ref-list>
  </back>
</article>

What we deliver

JATS XML file

Article structured to the international JATS standard.

Normalized metadata

Authors, affiliations, ORCID, DOI, abstracts, and keywords.

Structured references

Tagged and verified bibliographic citations.

Validation report

Document with the quality-control results.

Want to review a full XML sample? We can send representative examples when you request a quote.

Free tool

Validate your JATS XML before you submit

Check syntax, schema, and editorial profiles in seconds. No sign-up for free validation; paid professional report coming soon.

  • XML syntax, XSD, and JATS, PMC, and SciELO profiles
  • Single document or batch mode
  • Grouped issues, technical checks, and jump-to-line navigation
  • Professional report (JSON or HTML) — coming soon
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Benefits

Why work with us

We support editorial teams with academic judgment, attention to detail, and experience in international scientific publishing standards.

  • §Reduced editorial workload
  • §Consistent, structured deliveries
  • §Support for historical issues
  • §Human validation of results
  • §Organized, normalized metadata
  • §Transparent, documented processes

Clients

Who we help

Editorial teams publishing open or hybrid journals who need dependable XML for indexing, preservation, and site operations.

  • 01

    Universities

    Faculties and programs with their own journals or special issues.

  • 02

    Scientific journals

    Editorial boards and issue-by-issue production teams.

  • 03

    Academic publishers

    Multi-journal catalogs with strict metadata requirements.

  • 04

    Research centers

    Technical series, reports, and institutional publications.

  • 05

    Scientific societies

    Official journals of associations and editorial councils.

Team

The team behind Editorial XML

We combine technological, editorial, and academic experience to help journals and institutions produce structured, interoperable publications that are ready for the standards of digital scientific communication.

  • Alain Iglesias

    Co-founder & Technology Director

    Software engineer specialized in building platforms and editorial processing workflows. He leads the technology, automation, and XML/JATS transformation, validation, and delivery processes.

  • Ailyn Figueroa

    Co-founder & Editorial Processes and Quality Director

    Linguist and researcher specialized in linguistic analysis and academic publications. She oversees editorial and linguistic criteria, academic quality, and the alignment of content with the requirements of scientific communication.

Quote

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Every journal is different. We prepare custom estimates based on article volume, editorial complexity, and project scope.

If you prefer, attach a sample issue or article so we can evaluate it and tailor the proposal to your case.

Prefer to email us?  [email protected]

Frequency
Primary language
Source format
Required XML standard
Estimated timeline
Attach a sample (optional)

FAQ

Answers to common questions

01Can you produce back issues of a journal in XML?+
Yes. We work with historical collections and retrospective issues of academic journals, respecting the original format and normalizing metadata.
02Do you work with JATS XML?+
Yes. We use the JATS standard for structuring scientific articles, widely adopted by publishers and international platforms.
03Do you operate OJS for our journal?+
Yes. We install and operate Open Journal Systems 3.5 on your domain, with HTTPS, database, encrypted backups, and a link to EditorialXML JATS production and validation. Full scope is on the managed OJS service page.
04Can you support SciELO-related workflows?+
Yes. We prepare and organize content according to requirements compatible with SciELO editorial workflows.
05How do you calculate the cost of a project?+
We consider the number of articles, editorial complexity, the state of the original files, and project scope. Each quote is tailored.
06Do you review metadata and references editorially?+
Yes. We verify authors, affiliations, abstracts, keywords, identifiers, and bibliographic references as part of the process.

Need editorial XML production for your journal?

Let’s discuss your project and prepare a production and validation proposal tailored to your institution’s needs.

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