Controls on publication based on past papers

Purpose

Controls on publication based on past papers helps identify existing publications, including competitor, client, and research papers, on a given topic before a new publication is released. Its purpose is to assess whether the planned publication is aligned with or different from past papers, and whether Sia brings a new angle to the debate in order to support a go or no-go decision.

Primary users

The primary user is not specified in the provided information. The agent is associated with the AQS team and is intended to support users involved in reviewing or controlling publications before release.

Where it fits (process/stage/trigger)

This agent fits before publication, during the review and control stage for a proposed topic. It is triggered when a topic is being considered for publication and needs to be checked against past publications, competitor materials, client publications, or research papers.

Key capabilities / workflow

The agent supports identification of past publications on a topic, comparison between the planned publication and existing papers, assessment of alignment or difference, and evaluation of whether a new angle is being brought to the debate. The workflow leads to support for a go or no-go publication decision.

Inputs

The stated input is one topic before publication. Other inputs are not specified in the provided information.

Outputs / Deliverables

The expected outputs are an identification of whether the planned publication and past papers are aligned or different, an assessment of whether Sia brings a new angle to the debate, and support for a go or no-go decision on the publication.

Value

The agent helps improve publication quality and relevance by reducing duplication, clarifying differentiation from existing papers, and supporting better-informed publication decisions. It provides a structured control point before publication so teams can assess whether the proposed content adds a meaningful contribution.