Description
I’d like to request the ability to restrict galley labels to a predefined set of options presented in a dropdown menu for Open Preprint Systems (OPS). Instead of allowing free-text entry for galley labels, administrators would be able to configure a list of acceptable labels (such as PDF, HTML, Word, Supplementary Materials) from which submitters must choose.
Rationale
Currently, many submitters are unfamiliar with the concept of galley labels and often apply inappropriate or inconsistent labels to their submissions. This leads to:
- Time-consuming back-and-forth communication between moderators and submitters
- Inconsistent labeling across the preprint server
- Confusion for both submitters and readers
- Additional workload for moderators who need to correct inappropriate labels
Proposed Solution
Implement a configurable dropdown menu for galley labels where:
- Server administrators can define the allowed galley label options
- Submitters must select from these predefined options rather than entering free text
- The dropdown could include common options like:
- HTML
- Word
- Supplementary Materials
- Data Set
- Code
- The dropdown menu could be modified by the site admin to add or remove options
Benefits
- Streamlined submission process
- Consistent labeling across all preprints
- Reduced workload for moderators
- Better user experience for submitters
Technical Considerations
This could potentially be implemented as an extension of the existing galley label system, with an additional configuration option in the server settings to enable/disable restricted labels and manage the allowed options.
Would love to hear thoughts from the community on this feature request and whether others have experienced similar challenges with galley labeling.
Who is asking for this feature?
Administrator for Communications in Kinesiology journal and SportRxiv preprint server.