Open Journal Systems
Academic journal management and publishing system with peer review, subscriptions and indexing.
About Open Journal Systems
What is Open Journal Systems?
Open Journal Systems (OJS) is an academic journal management and publishing system developed by the Public Knowledge Project. It assists at every stage of the peer-reviewed publishing process: from submissions to online publication, including subscriptions, open access options and full content indexing.
Use cases
What is Open Journal Systems for?
- A university or institution that wants to publish a peer-reviewed academic journal online.
- An academic publisher that needs to manage the full editorial process: submissions, reviewers, editors and publication.
- A scientific community that wants to offer delayed open access to its publications.
Benefits
Main benefits of Open Journal Systems
Full editorial workflow management: submissions, peer review, editing and publication.
Subscription module with delayed open access options.
Full content indexing to improve academic visibility.
Customisable reading tools and email notifications.
Is it for you?
Who should use Open Journal Systems?
Universities, institutions and academic publishers that want to publish peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Is Open Journal Systems right for you?
Is Open Journal Systems the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If your institution wants to publish a peer-reviewed academic journal with full editorial management.
- If you need subscriptions and open access options in the same platform.
- If you want integrated indexing to improve publication visibility.
It might not be for you if…
- If you want to publish academic monographs or books, where Open Monograph Press is more suitable.
- If you need a general-purpose CMS for non-academic content.
Installation
How to install Open Journal Systems on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find Open Journal Systems
Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing domain and admin details.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
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Frequently asked questions about Open Journal Systems
Does OJS manage the peer review process?
Yes, it assists at every stage of the editorial process: from receiving submissions to assigning reviewers, editing and final publication.
Does OJS allow open access publishing?
Yes, it includes configurable open access and delayed open access (embargo) options set by the publisher.
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