Editorial ROI: fewer issues, faster publication speed

Hidden costs of not using XML-first

• Double/triple layout PDF + HTML.
• Late corrections that multiply by format.
• Incidents in indexing and links that impact metrics.

Where JATS Wins

• One master (XML) for all outputs.
• Less rework and automatic consistency.
• More predictable and measurable closings.

Suggested KPIs

• Production time per article (receipt → publication).
• Incidents per article (blocking/major/minor).
• Average PDF web weight and download times.
• Consistency between XML ↔ OJS ↔ HTML/PDF (random samples).
• First-pass acceptance rate of the JATS package.

Indicative estimate of improvement

• Reduction of 30–50% in rework.
• Improvement of 20–40% in closing times.
• Decrease of 70% in post-publication corrections in similar experiences.

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