Open Journal Systems (OJS) is a leading platform used globally for scholarly publishing.
Your academic journal site is ready within 24 to 48 hours (1 day (24 hours) 1440 minutes 24 to 48 hours)
We offer two straightforward packages to meet the varying needs of new and existing academic journals.
The journal web site is delivered ready to accept articles. Enjoy the best design and function combined together.
Domain, hosting, and SSL must be obtained and ready by you for this service. This package focuses purely on platform setup and configuration.
If you plan to use the SERVICE PACKAGE or manage your own hosting, please ensure your environment meets the following minimum requirements:
| Requirement | Minimum Version |
|---|---|
| PHP | >=7.4+ |
| Database | MySQL >=5.x or PostgreSQL >=9.1.5 |
| Web Server | Apache >=1.3.2x or >=2.0.4x or Microsoft IIS 6 |
| Operating System | Any OS that supports the above software (Linux, BSD, Solaris, Mac OS X, Windows) |
If you do not understand these system requirements, you can get information from us. If you don’t have hosting yet, you can take advantage of our OJS compatible hosting service.
We provide comprehensive, end-to-end technical support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of your academic journal.
Installation and setup of OJS on a web server; Technical support and maintenance.
Migration of existing journals to the OJS platform; Moving a journal from one server/hosting to another; Merge an OJS journal to another; Migrating articles from WordPress to OJS; Data migration.
Customization and branding of the OJS interface; Plugin integration; Theme integration.
Performance optimization; Security; Backup and recovery; Upgradation and scalability.
Training and support for journal editors and staff on how to use OJS; Compliance with open access and other scholarly communication policies; Support for multi-lingual journals; OJS Character Encoding Services.
For a problem-free journal publication system, choose a supported PKP platform backed by: dedicated servers, security certificates, integration services, and 24/7 technical support.
Open Journal Systems (OJS) is a content and workflow management system for peer-reviewed scholarly publications. It’s like WordPress for journals.
OJS lets authors submit, reviewers review, and editors edit—all online, from anywhere in the world.
OJS follows an article from submission through peer review, copyediting, layout, and on to publication. Never lose track of an article again.
OJS keeps statistics on acceptance rates, review times, and popular articles. Get to know your journal better.
OJS is used by over 20,000 journals worldwide, with translations into over 50 languages.
OJS is 100% open source software.
OJS can be run on your own web server or a hosted server of your choice. Take control of your data.
OJS is automatically indexed in Google Scholar and provides tools for inclusion in other databases. Be visible.
OJS is supported software. Get free support from community forums, online classes, documentation, or paid custom support from us.
OJS is configurable to meet your needs: add sections, change the look, enable subscriptions, or go open access.
OJS integrates with LOCKSS and Portico for digital preservation. Keep your data safe.
OJS is developed by the Public Knowledge Project, a non-profit, academic research and development team at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada.
OJS continues to develop with new features being regularly added to meet challenges of the digital publishing environment.
