How are papers for the Journal of Insect Science formatted?
XML formatting will be done to ensure accessibility through web search engines and to make use of new developments in XML as it evolves. The two are complementary and serve distinct purposes, both of which are required for creation of a quality journal product. Because XML separates content from presentation, text can be tagged in meaningful ways so that the same file can be used for multiple purposes. Because the same document structure will be used for all papers, we will be able to do cross-document extractions for indexing and creation of new element compilations. In addition, the use of XML will allow us to automate all subsequent uses of the data, thus streamlining our production activities. Finally, because XML is a ASCII format, we are ensuring the longevity of use of the content. PDF files offer prescribed, unalterable page layout for controlled version release and for easy printing of documents.
