Publikationsplattformen

Publikationsplattform (publication platform) is a software system or hosted service that supports the creation, management, dissemination, and preservation of content. While the term is often associated with academic publishing, publication platforms are also used for corporate reports, government documents, news feeds, and digital libraries. They typically provide an end-to-end workflow from submission and review to publication and post-publication maintenance.

Key features commonly found in publication platforms include: submission workflows with role-based access, editorial and peer-review tooling, version control, and publication scheduling. They support licensing options, often including Creative Commons, and manage persistent identifiers such as DOIs. Metadata management programs use standards such as Dublin Core, schema.org, and domain-specific formats to improve discoverability and interoperability. Platforms usually offer integrations with indexing services and identifiers (Crossref, DataCite, ORCID) and provide APIs for integration with libraries, repositories, and analytics.

Types and examples of publication platforms vary by use case. Institutional repositories (for example, DSpace, EPrints) preserve and expose scholarly works and data. Journal publishing platforms (such as Open Journal Systems, Open Monograph Press) facilitate editorial workflows, peer review, and issue management. Preprint servers and other digital archives represent specialized forms focused on rapid dissemination before formal review. Commercial and open-source content management systems adapted for publication also fall under this category.

Publication platforms influence open access, long-term preservation, and interoperability in scholarly communication. Their governance and implementation are typically guided by institutional policies, licensing choices, metadata quality standards, and preservation strategies to ensure enduring access.