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NEWSLETTER | March 2025 STRUCTURING DATA AND CONTENT SINCE 1981
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35.3 GB of Data is Bigger Than You Think! |
DCL is actively converting the extensive portfolios of Emerald Publishers and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Journal articles, books, cases, briefings, and other content are getting transformed into enhanced XML for optimal performance on the Silverchair platform. More than 1.3 million XML, Word, and EPUB files were analyzed to detect structural problems affecting usability. The 1.3 million files literally equates to 35,352,040,848 bytes or 35.3 GB or ~20 million pages. It can seem daunting to analyze a massive tome of content. Yet it is more crucial than ever to ensure that research is accessible to all, properly structured, and AI ready. |
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From Valid XML to Valuable XML: When "Good" Matters More Than "Valid" (JATS-Con Proceedings) |
In scholarly publishing, "valid" XML is often considered the de facto output of production workflows. But as anyone who has encountered issues due to a misplaced hyphen or em dash in a DOI knows, valid does not always mean functional—or good. Small errors in XML can create massive downstream disruptions, from failed deposits in Crossref or PubMed Central to delays in content discovery on critical platforms. Beyond punctuation problems, insufficiently tagged references hinder discoverability. Placeholder text in tags can validate but undermine meaning. Mark Gross' JATS Con conference proceeding discusses why automated QA/QC processes are essential to ensure that XML not only validates but also meets the nuanced, real-world demands of publishing workflows.
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Drowning in Duplicate Content? Harmonizer Can Help |
DCL Bytes is a new offering from the DCL Learning Series, featuring short, informative clips on technology, structured content, and more. In this video, Christopher Hill and Marianne Calilhanna discuss Harmonizer and its
impact on knowledge management across various organizations. They
explain how this tool analyzes and groups text blocks within documents
to manage content redundancy and consistency effectively. Additionally,
the video explores the integration of AI, particularly large language
models, into Harmonizer to enhance interactivity and offer advanced
content management features.
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The YouTube domain name was registered February 14, 2005. The significance of that day relates to YouTube's original mission, which was as a dating site. The Internet Archive has the original landing page from April 2005 archived and you can see the intended vision of founders Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. Interestingly, no one signed up for the YouTube-based dating app, even when the owners offered $20 for people to test out the idea. By December 2005, the dating app idea was abandoned and the platform was relaunched as the video sharing platform we've come to know. By November 2006, the original founders sold it to Google for $1.65 billion. |
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SES Annual Meeting - March 19 to 21, 2025 | New Orleans, LA
The Society for Standardization Professionals’ Annual Conference is a premier event that brings together experts and enthusiasts from various industries to discuss the latest trends and advancements in standardization. [LEARN MORE]
ConVEx - April 7 to 9, 2025 | San Jose, CA
DCL is exhibiting and speaking
ConVEx
is an immersive experience for content developers. Now in its 27th year,
this event offers ideas and information to support organizational
content strategy. [LEARN MORE]
Aviation Week MRO Americas - April 8 to 10, 2025 | Atlanta, GA DCL is exhibiting
MRO Americas is the world's largest gathering of the aviation maintenance community. This premier event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in commercial aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). [LEARN MORE]
DCL LEARNING SERIES
Modernizing Pharma Dossier Development with AI and Structure - April 23 | 12:00 pm ET Innovative pharma companies are proving that AI solutions can accelerate dossier development and submission management - while preserving quality and accuracy. Register today for this latest webinar from DCL and Content Rules and understand the keys to their success. [REGISTER NOW] |
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DCL partners with many global organizations that complement our services and offer a complete workflow solution to our customers. Following are some recent highlights from DCL's Partnership Laboratory. |
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Content Scoring: How to Measure and Improve Content Quality With Performance Scorecards
Content: It’s everywhere. And, managing it’s getting out of hand, especially when generative AI is churning it out at unprecedented speed. It’s also difficult to manage because, until recently, it was seldom thought of as a business asset worthy of measurement. But that’s quickly changing. Measuring takes the guesswork out of business. Collecting metrics allows companies to focus their efforts on quantifiable factors (key performance indicators) that are directly linked to achievable business goals.
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Love Your Curmudgeon: Embracing Your Least Likely Partner In Transformation
We all know that one teammate who digs their heels in when confronted with even the tiniest change. As challenging as this may be, the curmudgeon plays an important role in any organization. Rather than butt heads or flat out ignore their input, you’ll supercharge your project if you can win over and collaborate with your curmudgeon. Watch this recording on-demand to learn about the curmudgeon’s value, what motivates them, and key strategies to engage them toward the success of any project.
[VIEW WEBINAR]
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The Essential Guide to Pharma Labeling Excellence Using Structured Content Management
The number one priority for any pharmaceutical company is to produce life-saving drugs and medical treatments for patients. However, navigating the complex landscape of regulations and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety can be a challenge. In a comprehensive ebook, Esko provides valuable insights and tools to simplify the labeling process and empower regulatory labeling professionals like you. Discover how you can reduce risk, drive efficiencies, and make a difference in the lives of countless patients around the world.
[DOWNLOAD EBOOK]
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When EBooks Were the Latest in Tech Mark Gross was interviewed in 2012 at the newly launched conference Digital Book World. Fascinating to revisit this in the context of today's latest tech topic—AI. In 2012, entire conferences were dedicated to the future of digital books. Today, ebooks are simply part of the publishing landscape and no longer a standalone topic, rather integrated into broader industry discussions. Might AI follow a similar path of ebooks—essential, but no longer front-page news? What will remain constant is Mark's pragmatic perspective and optimistic outlook on technology and whatever comes next.
[WATCH NOW] |
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