Typical systems now are expected to
include the following:
• Online submission and peer review: This system allows authors to submit
to a journal online, the editor to manage the peer-review process, and the
reviewers to send in their comments online.
• Digital production workflow: Progress can be reported to authors and
editors.
• Online proof checking: This system sends article proofs to authors for them
to send back any corrections.
• Full-color image reproduction in the Web version: Articles can contain
black-and-white images in print and full-color images online to save author
color charges.
• Electronic author reprints: Authors receive copies of their article electronically
after publication to distribute to colleagues.
• Assignment and deposition of digital object identifiers (DOIs) for indexing:
Attaching a DOI to each article and depositing it with CrossRef allows easy
and reliable citation and linking to the original article.
• Embedded CrossRef links that are updated regularly: CrossRef provides
a service to allow linking between references at the end of each article
online.
• Online hosting of articles in advance of print issue: Publishing an article
on an online platform before the print copy is available allows faster
publication for the author.
• Immediate worldwide desktop delivery to academic institutions: This allows
instant access to all published articles facilitated by real-time access control
through institutions.
• Tables of contents delivered to end users via e-mail or RSS feeds: Once an
issue is compiled online, the table of contents is e-mailed or sent via RSS
to all readers registered to receive them.
• COUNTER-compliant usage statistics: Journal usage is measured in a consistent
way using “COUNTER” statistics, a standard format agreed on by
publishers and librarians.