Intermediate Publishing (China) key terms

The identified authorized manuscript or proof version against which a particular comparison or production decision is made.

A traceable statement of actual assessment, evidence, issues and recommendation, not merely a signature indicating attendance.

Expert advice supporting relevant evaluation without automatically replacing internal responsibility, authorization or review of later changes.

A content change that can alter factual, intellectual or rights questions and may require renewed review beyond simple layout correction.

Comparison between the proof and its controlling source to identify discrepancies, distinct from proving the source itself correct.

Use of the actual document’s logic, consistency and relationships to identify problems not revealed by faithful copying alone.

Accurate incorporation of the approved changes into the controlling version, followed by verification of both the change and surrounding content.

A defined ratio multiplied by ten thousand, whose numeric value must not be mistaken for the same percentage.

The actual sequence of ownership and authorization supporting a proposed use, not an inference from possession or online access.

The actual language, territory, format, term and uses covered by an exclusive grant, as established by the governing agreement and law.

A defined permitted use with applicable conditions, not unlimited permission created merely by naming the author.

An independently relevant translation, annotation, compilation or other contribution whose rights must be distinguished from its underlying material.

An extant object with a supported date, which does not by itself establish the invention date or absence of earlier production.

Reproduction using a prepared page block under the actual historical method, distinct from assembly of reusable movable units.

Reusable units arranged for reproduction, with actual material, setting, storage and production conditions affecting practical use.

The supported history of an object’s origin, ownership or custody, relevant to interpreting an edition beyond its present appearance.

The actual specification-defined list of publication resources, not automatically every incidental file in a digital archive.

The default publication reading sequence defined through package references under the actual EPUB version and structure.

Whether a record describes the actual publication product and edition, distinct from merely conforming to a valid schema.

Assessment of actual rendering and behavior under relevant software and user conditions, beyond a file opening without an error.

The available raster pixel detail relative to intended physical or display use, not a universal metadata value guaranteeing quality.

Artwork extension beyond the intended trim under actual production specifications, used to accommodate relevant finishing variation.

An identified representation evaluated against a stated approval basis, whose limits and version must be understood before production.

Paper mass per unit area, typically expressed in grams per square metre, distinct from thickness or total sheet mass.

Management of identified asset revisions and approvals so the actual delivered file corresponds to the authorized content and specifications.

A defined observable requirement used to judge the actual deliverable, distinct from a general wish for attractive communication.

The output level at which total revenue equals total cost, so neither profit nor loss is made. It is found by dividing fixed costs by contribution per unit and helps assess risk and required sales volume.

Selling price per unit minus variable cost per unit. It shows how much each sale adds towards covering fixed costs and then generating profit, and is used in break-even and decision calculations.

The difference between current or planned output and the break-even quantity. It measures how far sales can fall before a loss is made, so a larger margin indicates lower risk.

A projection of cash inflows and outflows over a period, showing the expected closing cash balance each month. It highlights likely shortfalls so finance can be arranged in advance, but depends on estimate accuracy.