▪Editorial Services
From
Raw manuscript
To
Edited, structured content
From raw manuscript to clean, structured, ready-to-typeset content.
Our Sectors
Academic Publishers
Peer-review workflows, strict metadata, and accessible output, with no exceptions.
Overview
Academic titles carry the most stringent quality bar in publishing: MathML equations, complex tables, citation integrity, structured metadata for indexing, and strict accessibility compliance. Errors in any of these areas have real consequences, from retraction notices to rejected submissions. We are built for the precision this work demands, and we hold the schedule while we do it.
Market context
What is changing
- Open access mandates from funders requiring freely available, discoverable outputs
- Metadata-driven discovery making ONIX and DOI accuracy essential for visibility
- European Accessibility Act (EAA) applying to academic ebooks on the EU market from 28 June 2025
- Print-on-demand reducing inventory risk for low-volume academic titles
- Growing use of template-driven typesetting to reduce per-title cost
The challenges
What academic publishers are up against
Audience challenges
- Producing MathML, complex tables, and structured scientific content accurately
- Maintaining citation and reference integrity across manuscripts with many contributors
- Meeting strict metadata requirements for discovery databases and indexing services
- Delivering accessible ePub3 output that satisfies EAA requirements and open-access mandates
Workflow challenges
- Coordinating peer-review timelines with production deadlines without introducing errors
- Generating valid ONIX metadata and submission packages for academic databases
- Handling late revisions from authors and reviewers while holding the publication schedule
- Cost-efficient production at small per-title volumes typical of academic monographs
Process
How it works
- From
- Raw manuscript
- To
- Accessible ePub3 · XML · PDF · ONIX
Editorial
Typesetting
Digital
Relevant services
What we run for you
Case studies
Proven with academic publishers
| Challenge | How Crius Group addresses it |
|---|---|
| MathML and complex equations | Validated typesetting with source-manuscript cross-check before delivery |
| ONIX metadata for discovery databases | ONIX generation and submission preparation as standard output |
| Per-title cost at low volumes | Template-driven typesetting reduces setup cost for series and monographs |
| Accessible ePub3 for EAA and open access | EAA-compliant ePub3 produced by default in every workflow |
| Print-on-demand readiness | Print-ready PDFs sized and prepared for POD suppliers |
| Late revisions holding schedules | Structured source files mean revisions are applied once and all formats update |
Good to know
- ONIX
- A standard XML format for communicating book product information between publishers, distributors, retailers, and libraries. ONIX records contain metadata including title, contributors, descriptions, subject classifications, pricing, and availability.
- MathML
- Mathematical Markup Language, an XML standard for encoding mathematical notation in digital documents. Used in accessible ePub3 files so that equations are rendered correctly and can be read by assistive technologies.
What is ONIX metadata and why does it matter for academic books?
ONIX (Online Information eXchange) is the standard data format publishers use to send product information (title, author, ISBN, description, subject codes, pricing, availability) to retailers, libraries, and discovery databases. For academic titles, accurate ONIX is essential for visibility in library systems, academic aggregators, and databases like JSTOR, Project MUSE, or EBSCO. Errors in ONIX lead to missing or incorrect records that reduce discoverability.
What does MathML mean in the context of ebook production?
MathML is an XML-based markup language for representing mathematical notation in digital documents. Unlike an image of an equation, MathML is machine-readable: screen readers can announce it, search engines can index it, and ePub3 readers can render it correctly. For academic publishers producing accessible ebooks, MathML is the required format for any mathematical content.
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle MathML and complex academic layouts?
Yes. We typeset MathML equations, complex tables, footnotes, and structured academic content. Each equation and table is validated against the source manuscript before delivery. We also produce accessible ePub3 with full ONIX metadata for indexing and discovery.
How do you keep costs manageable for low-volume academic titles?
Template-driven typesetting is the main lever. When a publisher has a defined series style, we apply it automatically rather than designing each title from scratch. This significantly reduces the per-title setup cost that makes academic monograph production expensive at small volumes.
Can you produce open-access ebooks that meet funder requirements?
Yes. Open-access mandates typically require a freely available, discoverable digital file with accurate metadata and documented accessibility. Our ePub3 output includes ONIX metadata, DOI-ready identifiers, and EAA-compliant accessibility, covering the main technical requirements of common funder mandates.
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