Kir Truhacev worked on internal improvements to the BIBSYSDEV/nva-publication-api, focusing on enhancing the reliability and data quality of the publication workflow. He refactored the PublishingRequestResolver in Java to streamline the logic for identifying pending files, reducing complexity and improving maintainability. Updates to the publicationContext.json configuration introduced new fields and adjusted metadata, aligning the data model for better downstream compatibility. Kir also addressed a build issue in the main branch, stabilizing the CI/CD pipeline. His work demonstrated depth in backend development and configuration management, delivering a more robust foundation for future publication system enhancements within the NVA platform.