University of Zurich: Digital E-Journal & Online Catalog for JEPE
Strategic technology and UX consulting for the Institute of Mathematics at the University of Zurich for the "Journal of Elliptic and Parabolic Equations" (JEPE). Designed the academic paper catalog, peer review submission flows, and digital subscription models.
Academic Context
The Institute of Mathematics at the University of Zurich planned to launch a specialized peer-reviewed journal for advanced mathematical research: the "Journal of Elliptic and Parabolic Equations" (JEPE).
IRTECH was engaged to provide strategic technology scoping and UX architecture consulting for the publishing platform.
Information Architecture & Catalog UX
The core challenge was formulating an intuitive online catalog where papers are structured by field of research, author registry, and DOI classifications.
Special emphasis was placed on accurate rendering of LaTeX mathematical notation, scientific abstracts, and bibliographic citation exports.
Evaluation of Payment Gateways & Licensing
We evaluated multiple distribution options: open-access publishing models, pay-per-article gateways for visiting researchers, and campus-wide institutional licenses.
The engagement delivered technical evaluation of payment gateway integration and compatibility with academic library authentication systems.
Outcome
A comprehensive technical specification and architectural roadmap that served the Mathematics Institute as the foundational blueprint for launching and operating the journal.
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