Data processing and typesetting

Each article undergoes a number of processing steps before a typeset proof can be sent to the author. This includes conversion into a neutral format such as XML, technical markup, image processing and typesetting.

Conversion and XML creation

Content is prepared so that it can easily be found on Springer Nature Link, Google, etc. and can be used for various outputs (e.g., conversion to HTML for Internet publication or into a typesetting system for printing). This means that the manuscript data is enriched with additional information (tags) that go beyond the pure contents of the text. For example, the tagging of the metadata such as author name(s) and affiliations ensures that all relevant data is available as required. The tagging of the reference list entries enables us to crosslink the cited references with the original publication.

Image processing

The technical quality of the figures will be checked. You will be requested to provide better quality figures if the original figures are unsuitable for reproduction. The figures will then be sized according to the layout requirements. They will be placed near their citation in the text, depending on availability of space. Please note that Springer will not redraw or re-letter any images. Part figure labels will not be changed according to the legend.

Typesetting

The copyedited text and the figures are now imported into the typesetting system and formatted according to the journal’s layout specifications.