Expert OJS Setup & Configuration
Professional Open Journal Systems implementation with 9+ years experience supporting 62+ journals worldwide
What is Open Journal Systems (OJS)?
OJS is the world's most widely used open-source journal management and publishing system. Developed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP), it's trusted by thousands of journals globally for complete editorial workflow management, from submission to publication.
100% Free & Open Source
No licensing fees, complete control over your journal
Complete Workflow
Submission, peer review, editing, and publishing in one platform
Indexing Ready
Built-in compliance for DOAJ, Scopus, and major databases
Global Standard
Used by 10,000+ journals in 100+ countries
Our Core OJS Services
Everything you need to launch and manage your academic journal
Fresh Installation & Setup
Complete OJS 3.x installation on your server with optimal configuration and security hardening.
- Latest OJS 3.x installation
- Server optimization & security
- Email & workflow configuration
- SSL certificate setup
Version Upgrade & Migration
Safe upgrade from OJS 2.x to 3.x with complete data preservation and zero downtime.
- OJS 2.x to 3.x migration
- Complete backup & testing
- Data integrity verification
- Post-upgrade support
Custom Theme & Branding
Professional, responsive theme design matching your journal's unique brand identity.
- Custom responsive design
- Logo & color integration
- Mobile-optimized layout
- Cross-browser compatible
DOI & ORCID Integration
Complete Crossref DOI and ORCID integration for better discoverability and author identification.
- Crossref plugin setup
- Automatic DOI assignment
- ORCID authentication
- Metadata deposit automation
Technical Support & Maintenance
Ongoing support with regular updates, security patches, and 24/7 emergency assistance.
- Regular security updates
- Bug fixing & troubleshooting
- Performance optimization
- Automated daily backups
Training & Documentation
Comprehensive training for your editorial team with video tutorials and user manuals.
- Editor & reviewer training
- Video tutorial creation
- Custom user manuals
- Live support sessions
Transparent Pricing
Choose the package that fits your needs
Starter
Perfect for new journals getting started
$199 one-time
- Fresh OJS 3.x installation
- Basic configuration & setup
- Standard theme installation
- Essential plugins setup
- 2 hours editor training
- 30 days email support
Most Popular
Professional
Complete solution for established journals
$499 one-time
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Custom theme development
- DOI & ORCID integration
- Workflow automation
- Comprehensive training (6 hours)
- 3 months priority support
Enterprise
Full-service with ongoing support
$999 one-time
- Everything in Professional, plus:
- Multi-journal setup
- Custom plugin development
- JATS XML integration
- Dedicated support team
- 1 year premium support
Need a custom solution? We offer flexible pricing for unique requirements. Contact us for a personalized quote.
30-day money-back guarantee on all packages
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our OJS services
A basic OJS installation typically takes 1-2 business days. This includes server setup, OJS installation, basic configuration, and initial testing. Custom theme development and advanced integrations may extend the timeline to 4-5 days depending on complexity.
Yes, you'll need a hosting server with PHP, MySQL, and appropriate resources. We can recommend suitable hosting providers or help you set up managed hosting. Alternatively, we offer hosting services as an add-on to our packages.
Absolutely! We specialize in migrating journals from other platforms (WordPress, Joomla, custom systems) to OJS, as well as upgrading from OJS 2.x to 3.x. We ensure complete data preservation including articles, metadata, user accounts, and review history.
Our training covers all user roles: journal managers, editors, section editors, reviewers, and authors. We provide live training sessions via video call, recorded tutorials, comprehensive user manuals, and ongoing support. Training is customized based on your team's needs.
Yes, we offer monthly maintenance packages that include regular security updates, bug fixes, performance monitoring, daily backups, and priority support. This ensures your journal runs smoothly and stays up-to-date with the latest OJS features.
Yes! We configure OJS to meet technical requirements for major indexing databases including DOAJ, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. We also provide guidance on editorial policies and best practices needed for successful indexing applications.
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