The academic community that uses OJS to manage scientific event publications is well aware of a persistent challenge: exporting metadata for DOI registration. Because OJS is focused on journals, it exports an XML in the "journal article" format, which causes validation failures with CrossRef and prevents the work from being correctly recognized as "presented at an event" in academic platforms like Currículo Lattes. This leads to rework, frustration, and can impact the validation of authors' scientific output.
With this in mind, OJSBR, as a specialist in scientific publications and an Official CrossRef Sponsor, has developed a definitive and free solution: the XML to Proceedings Converter Tool.
Our online tool "translates" the XML generated by OJS. It takes the <journal_article> structure and converts it to the correct <conference_paper> structure, ensuring 100% compatibility with what CrossRef requires for conference proceedings. The result is a ready-to-submit XML file, free of errors, and with the guarantee that your articles will be registered correctly.
The process is incredibly simple and designed to be intuitive. Follow the steps below:
Access the Tool
First, access our new converter page at: https://ojsbr.com/xml-converter/
Fill in the Event and Publication Data
The form is divided into two main sections where you will enter the metadata for your proceedings. Information such as the event name, ISSN, proceedings DOI, publication date, among others, should be filled in here. To make it easier, the tool allows you to save this data in your browser for future use!
Upload Your XML File
In the third section, click "Select file" and upload the XML file you exported from your OJS portal. The tool accepts files with multiple articles.
Convert and Download
After filling in the data, solving the security captcha, and attaching the file, simply click the "Convert and Download XML" button. A new, corrected XML file in the proper proceedings format will immediately start downloading.
Submit to CrossRef
That's it! You can now use this new file to deposit your DOIs with CrossRef without worrying about validation errors.
Completely Free: A contribution from OJSBR to the entire academic community.
Multilingual Interface: Use the tool in Portuguese or English.
Time-Saving: Save your event data so you don't have to re-enter it for each new batch of articles.
Guaranteed Compatibility: The generated XML strictly follows the schema required by CrossRef, eliminating validation errors.
Academic Recognition: Ensure that works are correctly identified as "presented at an event" on Lattes and other platforms.
The launch of the XML Converter reinforces our commitment to go beyond hosting and technical support. At OJSBR, we work to be a true partner, developing solutions that solve real problems and make life easier for editors and researchers. Just like our exclusive plugins, this tool was created to optimize your workflow and ensure the success of your publications.
We invite you to try our new tool and share it with your colleagues. If you have any questions or need a quote for our hosting and DOI registration services, our team is always available.
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Don't let technical limitations hinder the registration and visibility of your event's scientific output. With the new converter from OJSBR, the process of depositing DOIs for conference proceedings becomes simple, fast, and error-proof. Try it today!