Intelligent layout and illustration systems for publications as part of an automated publishing ecosystem

Abstract

The concept of intelligent layout and illustration systems for publications as part of an automated publishing and editing ecosystem is considered. The need to integrate the processes of technical editing, layout and illustration creation into a single digital environment is justified. It has been established that traditional methods of preparing various types of publications are labour-intensive and cannot fully ensure consistency between text and graphic components. Modern studies demonstrating the effectiveness of AI technologies in layout have been analysed, but they do not fully take into account the semantics of the text and the accuracy of graphic placement. An approach to determining the effectiveness of the system based on technical, visual, and readability criteria is proposed. The use of such systems reduces the time of the publishing and editing cycle, reduces the number of errors, increases the uniformity of design, and ensures compatibility with international standards. The developed concept contributes to the formation of a new paradigm of digital publishing, where artificial intelligence, computer science and automation ensure high quality and efficiency in the preparation of scientific publications. Based on the analysis, a concept of ‘smart publishing’ has been developed, within which intelligent layout and illustration systems provide an automated cycle of scientific material preparation – from manuscript processing to the creation of adaptive publications in PDF, HTML or EPUB formats. The expected results of implementing such systems are a reduction in the publishing cycle time, a decrease in the number of technical errors, increased uniformity of design, and ensuring data openness and compatibility with international publication standards. The article emphasises the importance of developing standards for data exchange between system modules, developing explainable AI to control the layout generation process, and expanding metrics for evaluating the quality of illustrations and text readability.