XML-Based Medical Journal Production System

This project focused on developing a journal production system for a strategic medical journal.

XML Content Management

Company Profile

A leading publisher of over 200 top medical journals.

The Problem

• Numerous external content contributors
• Need to transition from print-centric process to producing on-line content 
• Need ability to search and assemble content pieces into collectionsInefficient publication process with limited ability to track status

The Solution

• Deliver requirements, design, and implementation of XML-based content management system
• Design comprehensive metadata model for search and assembly
• Develop on-line WYSIWYG authoring system for external contributors
• Implement collaboration system to facilitate peer and editorial review
• Automate workflow

The Benefit

Innovative system to enable external authors to contribute content.