The output of the project will include a specification for representing editorial events as Doc Maps, implementation guides for publishers and technology providers, and a roadmap for future development of a Doc Maps ecosystem, including aggregation and discovery services.

The past year has brought an enormous amount of change and growth to the KFG. This report will provide a more complete picture of where we are and where we’re going.

As an invitation to potential partners, this announcement outlines plans for inaugural KFG programs to address critical knowledge challenges

"Launching audio/visual preprints takes scholarly communication to the next level - giving scientists the multimedia platform to express their expertise not only in text but truly engaging with other researchers."

"The AAS has been at the forefront of publishing innovation for many years as one of the first societies to host its flagship research journals online. 'The new community on PubPub  represents a continuation of that tradition,' notes AAS Innovation Scientist Peter K. G. Williams"

"The new platform will empower authors to move beyond traditional, static article design by incorporating multimedia features, interactive tables and graphs, and easy sharing options for their research."