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Expert project management
for academic books

Scholarly Book Publishing is the cornerstone of advancing knowledge in Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) and Science, Technology, and Medicine (STM) disciplines. It serves as a vital platform for scholars to disseminate ground-breaking research, shape academic conversations, and influence critical discussions.

However, this essential domain confronts intricate challenges. The process involves navigating the convergence of diverse academic fields, upholding rigorous academic standards, meeting tight deadlines in the ever-evolving STM disciplines, and ensuring impeccable quality through a thorough peer review process.

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    Coordinating projects that involve multiple authors and disciplines demands effective management

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    Maintaining strict adherence to publishing schedules is crucial to balance rigorous quality standards and speed-to-market

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    Handling projects centered on emerging scientific discoveries necessitates precise project scheduling and execution

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    Managing additional processes within a compressed schedule is essential when adapting to digital-first publishing workflows

Collaborate with Integra for professional project management services, guaranteeing timely and high-quality publication of academic books.

    Academic Books Project Management

    End-to-end (E2E)
    Book Project Management

    Comprehensive management of pre-production, production, and post-production activities, including overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring alignment with book project management best practices.

    Full Service
    Project Management

    Managing projects from the receipt of raw manuscripts to sending final print files to the printer, including the oversight of e-deliverables and application of advanced book project management strategies.

    Manufacturing
    Management

    Creation and review of manufacturing documentation, such as layout forms and pagination memos. Includes ensuring the delivery and quality management of printer files, emphasizing on book project management efficiency.

    Multilingual
    Project Management

    In-house team of native speakers in Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian, and French, who operate within respective customer time zones for seamless book project management.


    Why Integra?

    • Rich experience in effectively handling intricate scholarly projects spanning various academic disciplines.

    • Meticulous scheduling to meet publication deadlines, even in time-sensitive STM disciplines.

    • Effective communication with authors, editors, and publishers throughout the project lifecycle, fostering collaboration.

    • Rigorous quality assurance and meticulous project management oversight, ensuring the highest scholarly publishing standards.

    Answer to Common Queries

    • Q1: What challenges does academic/scholarly book publishing face?

      Challenges include coordinating diverse academic fields, maintaining academic rigor, meeting STM deadlines, and rigorous review cycles. Apart from these, reducing financial support is a pressing concern that is pushing the academic book publishers adopt high level of automation while maintaining high-quality.

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    • Q2: How does Integra manage projects with multiple authors and disciplines?

      We have extensive experience effectively handling intricate scholarly projects spanning various academic disciplines. Our team comprises experienced project managers working across time zones to ensure timely communication and project coordination.

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    • Q3: Can Integra meet publication deadlines in time-sensitive STM disciplines?

      Yes, we excel in meticulous scheduling to ensure timely publication, even in fast-paced STM areas. Integra's robust project management capabilities are bolstered by tech-led production processes that leverage AI/ML capabilities, ensuring accelerated delivery.

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    • Q4: How does Integra ensure quality in academic/scholarly book projects?

      At Integra, we prioritize a quality-first approach across all work functions. This includes continual improvement initiatives that feed into production and project management processes, ensuring a high-quality service.

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    • Q5: What services does Integra offer for academic/scholarly book projects?

      Integra offers comprehensive End-to-End (E2E) Project Management, Full Supplier Project Management, Manufacturing Management, and Multilingual Project Management.

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    • Q6: How does Integra manage projects in multiple languages?

      Integra boasts an in-house team of native speakers in Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian, and French. Each team member is well-versed in the publishing workflow and brings extensive experience in working with publishers from EU countries.

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