OJS Help Guide
A comprehensive reference for journal managers, editors, and webmasters running Open Journal Systems
Comprehensive Documentation
Complete reference for OJS 3.5+ covering installation, configuration, themes, plugins, and administration.
Plugin Directory
Curated list of built-in, free community, and professional plugins — with descriptions and GitHub links.
Theme Gallery
Browse default, free, and premium OJS themes with installation instructions and compatibility notes.
Webmaster Tools
Tools for backups, performance, security, SEO, metadata archiving, and developer debugging.
Email & Mailing Lists
Free SMTP providers and mailing list services for journal announcements and transactional email.
Resources & Indexing
Official PKP resources, academic indexing services, author tools, and open access guidance.
Legal & Licensing
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