MODULE 01
Metadata quality
Review the completeness and consistency of the data attached to articles, issues and journals, including titles, abstracts, contributors, affiliations and references.
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Publishing standard
Long-term access
Metadata and preservation planning that helps research remain available.
Why it matters
A practical foundation for credible publishing.
Publishing a paper is not the end of its life. Structured metadata, durable records and preservation planning help articles remain discoverable, accessible and connected to the scholarly record over time.
Discoverability and preservation are operational responsibilities, not just technical ambitions. Accurate article data, persistent identifiers, reference links and archive planning all depend on consistent workflows that continue after an article is published.
Core areas
The operating details that make the difference.
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Structured article, issue and journal-level metadata
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Persistent identifiers, reference linking and contributor information
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Archive and preservation readiness
Service modules
Detailed support, from design through delivery.
Harrowell combines strategic structure with the practical work that keeps a journal moving. The modules below can be delivered as a focused project or as part of an ongoing service.
MODULE 02
Identifier workflows
Support reliable handling of article identifiers, contributor information, citations and related records so research can connect across systems.
MODULE 03
Platform readiness
Ensure the publishing platform and article presentation support clear navigation, accessible content and usable metadata for downstream services.
MODULE 04
Preservation planning
Plan for continuity, archived content and long-term access so the scholarly record remains resilient as systems and partnerships change.
How Harrowell supports it
Support designed for the way journals actually work.
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Review metadata quality and publishing-system outputs
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Support identifier and reference workflows
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Plan for archives, preservation and continuity
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Improve discoverability through accurate, complete data
What good looks like
The outcomes a stronger operating model should create.
- Published content is easier to find and connect
- Metadata is more complete and usable
- The journal is better prepared for preservation
- Technology decisions support long-term continuity
Questions to work through
A practical starting point for your team.
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Is our article metadata complete and consistently structured?
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How do we manage identifiers and citation records?
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What happens to published content if a platform or partner changes?
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