The OJS software platform manages the submission, peer review, production and publishing of scholarly research online. It handles the entire process from submission to publication, including article tracking, user management, email notifications, and website customization.
OJS articles can be fully indexed in Google Scholar, Crossref, DOAJ and many other indexing and abstracting services.
When you are ready to start the set-up process, fill in this proposal form and submit it. After assessing your needs we will respond with a plan to implement your journal. We will then propose a meeting to nail down the details and establish a timeframe for the project.
To use OJS, you will need to have it installed on a web server or use a hosting service that offers OJS as a pre-installed application. The University Library and IT Services ensure this technical work is done before you start developing your journal. With OJS installed, you can follow these steps to start using it:
1. Create a journal: After logging in as the administrator, you can create a new journal or import an existing one. You will need to provide information about the journal, including its name, scope, and policies.
2. Set up user roles: OJS allows you to assign different user roles, such as editor, author, reviewer, and reader. You can customize the permissions and access levels for each role.
3. Manage submissions: Authors can submit their articles to the journal through the OJS submission system. Editors can then manage the submission process, assign reviewers, and make editorial decisions.
4. Review process: Reviewers can access the submissions assigned to them and provide feedback and recommendations to the editors. Editors can use the review reports to make decisions about the articles.
5. Publish articles: Once an article is accepted, it can be published online. OJS allows you to customize the look and feel of your journal's website, including the layout, design, and content.
6. Index and archive: OJS provides tools for indexing and archiving your journal's articles, making them discoverable and accessible to readers and researchers.
We will work with library systems staff to ensure you are on the most appropriate version of OJS. There will be periodic updates (small fixes and enhancements) and occasional upgrades (more substantial enhancements and improvements). We will notify you before we make a change to the OJS platform, and we will test the changes using the test versions of your journal before rolling them out to the live version of your journal. This will minimise disruption to your journal.