Journals Patch3
Journal Module Navigation Updates
Menu Structure Optimization
Two key journal-related modules have been relocated to the Journals menu for streamlined journal management and improved workflow efficiency.
Module Location Changes
Production Module
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Previous Location: Tools → Production
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New Location: Journals → Production
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Documentation: View Production Module Guide
Journal Status Tracker Module
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Previous Location: Dashboard → Journal Status Tracker
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New Location: Journals → Journal Status Tracker
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Documentation: View Journal Status Tracker Guide
Production Module Feature Enhancement
Smart Data Auto-Population
The Production module now includes intelligent data pre-filling capabilities to streamline the data entry process and improve workflow efficiency.
Auto-Fill Functionality
When adding new production data, the system automatically populates specific field values based on your journal and volume selection:
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Journal Selection: Choose your target journal from the dropdown
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Volume Selection: Select the specific volume number
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Auto-Population: System automatically retrieves and fills the following fields from the previous issue in the same volume
Auto-Populated Fields
Page 1 Fields:
- IP Staff Production Management By
- Path to Production Folder (shared)
- Editorial Point-of-Contact, General
- Typesetter
- Is IP Recvs Adv. Article List?
- IP Recvs Adv. Article List? Yes From
- Is IP Recvs Source files?
- IP Recvs Source files? yes from
- Rec'd By
- Then Forwarded To
- Is IP Receives Typeset Proofs?
- IP Receives Typeset Proofs? No From
- Is IP Staff Copy Editing?
- IP Staff Copy Editing? No By
- IP Recvs Final Typeset Pages From
- Approval/Corrections Sent To
- Status
Page 2 Fields:
- Online Publication By
- Printer
- Cover Prepared By
- Or By Typesetter?
- Color Page Printing Policy Type
- Description
- Printer's Fee Per Color Page Per Copy
- Send Print-Ready-Materials To