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XML & Metadata Services

Structured scholarly metadata, XML preparation and validation designed for reliable downstream distribution.

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Scholarly metadata is a core part of the modern publishing infrastructure. Accurate article, journal, author and publisher information allows scholarly records to move reliably between publishing systems and downstream services.

GEST provides structured metadata and XML-oriented technology support for publishers and journals. The workflow can cover metadata preparation, XML structuring, validation and maintenance of publication records.

Metadata quality is particularly important when information is transferred between systems. Structured validation helps identify missing, inconsistent or incorrectly formatted information before it reaches downstream workflows.

GEST approaches metadata as a lifecycle rather than a one-time activity. Records may need to be updated when articles change, publication information evolves or identifier-related information needs maintenance.

WHAT GEST PROVIDES

Technology built around publishing operations.

Metadata Preparation

Structure article, journal, author and publisher metadata.

XML Preparation

Prepare structured XML for publishing and downstream workflows.

Validation

Identify incomplete or inconsistent metadata before processing.

Identifier Metadata

Support metadata associated with persistent scholarly identifiers.

Lifecycle Maintenance

Maintain and update scholarly records over time.

WORKFLOW

A structured path from requirement to operation.

GEST approaches technology services as connected workflows, with clear stages for preparation, validation, operation and ongoing maintenance.

01 Content
02 Metadata Preparation
03 XML Structuring
04 Validation
05 Identifier Workflow
06 Distribution
07 Maintenance
CONNECTED SCHOLARLY INFRASTRUCTURE

Technology that supports the publishing lifecycle.

From initial configuration through ongoing maintenance, GEST focuses on practical technology workflows that help publishers manage content, metadata, identifiers and publishing operations with greater clarity.

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Tell us about your publishing environment, workflow and technical requirements. We can discuss the right technology approach for your organisation.

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