Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Open Access & Digital Publishing
Our inaugural issue brings together essential reading on open access publishing, OJS deployment, and the future of scholarly communication. This issue celebrates the launch of the OJSPlus platform and the Aurelia theme.
Research Articles
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Introduction to Open Journal Systems: A Platform for Open Access Publishing Understanding OJS architecture, features, and global impact since 2001
Open Journal Systems (OJS) is the world's most widely used open-source journal management and publishing platform, currently powering more than 25,000...
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Building Beautiful Academic Journals: Theme Development in OJS 3.5 LESS compilation, Smarty templates, and the ThemePlugin API
The visual design of an academic journal significantly influences reader perception, submission rates, and overall journal prestige. OJS 3.5 introduced a...
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Open Access and the Future of Scholarly Communication From the Budapest Open Access Initiative to Diamond OA — twenty-five years of progress
The Budapest Open Access Initiative of 2002 articulated a simple but radical proposition: scholarly research, funded largely by public money, should be...
Guides & Tutorials
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A Complete Guide to Submitting Your Manuscript in OJS Step-by-step walkthrough for first-time and returning authors
Submitting a manuscript through OJS for the first time can seem daunting. The platform's five-step wizard collects extensive metadata, manages file uploads,...
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DNS Configuration for Your OJS Journal: A Technical Step-by-Step Guide NS records, CNAME entries, proxy detection, and propagation explained
Connecting a custom domain to an OJS installation is one of the most common technical challenges faced by new journal managers. Whether you own an...
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Peer Review Excellence: A Reviewer's Guide to OJS Accepting invitations, uploading assessments, and writing effective feedback
Peer review is the cornerstone of scholarly publishing, and OJS provides reviewers with a dedicated, straightforward interface for completing their...
Reviews & Commentary
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OJSPlus: Professional Hosting and Support Services for OJS Journals How managed OJS hosting reduces technical burden and accelerates journal growth
Running a successful academic journal requires more than editorial excellence — it demands reliable infrastructure, fast page loads, ironclad security, and...
