Validation

Validation helps publishing teams identify problems before DOI-related metadata moves into downstream workflows. A record can contain all of the expected information while still having inconsistencies that need to be reviewed.

GEST approaches validation as a structured quality-control stage. Publication records can be checked for completeness, consistency and alignment between important bibliographic fields.

Validation is particularly useful when publishing operations handle many articles or publication records. A repeatable checking process provides a more dependable way to identify issues before they become part of a wider distribution workflow.

The purpose of validation is not simply to reject records. It is to create a clear path for identifying issues, correcting them and confirming that the resulting metadata is ready for the next stage.