Open Journal Systems (OJS) is often employed in the production and management of peer-reviewed academic journals. It facilitates the processes of submission, peer review, editorial and online publication. Though OJS is open source, journal website needs meticulous configuration and technical efforts to make sure that editorial and publication processes run efficiently.
A properly set up OJS journal site fosters the work of the editors, reviewers and authors. It offers a definite outline, facilitates continuing editorial, and delivers published information in a professional and systematised manner. Malfunction or unfinished installation may slow down publication processes and bring about technical difficulties.
Base Platform Installing and Optimization
Fresh OJS 3.x Installation: Installation of the most recent stable release of Open Journal Systems with great care in order to make it compatible and stable.
Secure Environment Setup: Setting up of server environment, such as PHP and database (MySQL/PostgreSQL) environment to enable stable operation.
Configuration: Domain and Security: SSL domain configuration to have secure access and proper web connection.
Multilingual Support: Setting of several languages to be used in the public pages as well as the editorial interface to accommodate the users in other parts of the world.
Branding, Design, and Theming
Responsive Theme Setup: Installation of a responsive OJS theme to ensure that the pages appear well on the desktop and the mobile devices.
Branding Integration: Use of journal logos, institutional associations, and colour scheme to fit in the journal identity.
Design and Style Modifications: Personalized CSS and layout adjustments to allow a professional appearance and characteristic system functionality.
Navigation: Navigation links are present at the top of every page. Navigation: There are navigation links on the top of each page.
Establishment of general pages like About the Journal, Editorial Team, Author Guidelines and Contact Details.
Configuration of Editorial Workflow
User Roles and Permissions: Adding and giving assignments to editors, reviewers, authors and other roles with relevant permissions.
Submission Policy Setup: Setting of submission checklists and policies that are open access or subscription models.
Peer Review Configuration: Arrangement of the peer review phases, reviewers, notification options, and deadlines.
Metadata Compliance and Indexing
Google Scholar Readiness: Metadata preparation to facilitate the indexing in Google Scholar and enhance its discoverability.
Implementation of metadata standards: Abstract metadata setup, key-words metadata setup, reference metadata setup and author information metadata setup, structured metadata set-up as best practices.
Plugin Configuration: Turning of important plugins, such as DOI (Crossref/DataCite) and OAI-PMH.
Editorial Training and Content Migration
Editorial Training: Training sessions on user roles, handling of submissions, workflows in review and publishing of articles and journals to journal managers and editorial staff.
Content Migration (Optional): Help with the transfer of content between OJS 2.x and other journal systems, such as past issues and articles.
How We Support OJS Journal Web Site Development
ARC Publication Services LLC, offers assistance in setting up the journal websites of OJS, including installation, configuration, as well as arranging and designing the workflow. We aim to assist journals to develop an efficient and structured online presence that aids in sustaining the editorial and publishing activities.
What Our assistance includes:
- OJS installation and first configuration.
- Setup of user role and permissions.
- Configuration of submission and peer review workflow.
- Brands, design and navigation.
- Metadata and indexing setup.
- Editorial training and non-compulsory material transfer.
Every setup and configuration process is manually executed to provide accuracy and correct functioning. Automated changes are not put in place without professional evaluation.