About OJS
Open Journal Systems (OJS) is a free, open-source journal management and publishing system developed and maintained by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) at Simon Fraser University.
OJS supports the entire scholarly publishing workflow — from manuscript submission and peer review through to copyediting, typesetting, and online publication. It is used by tens of thousands of journals worldwide across all academic disciplines.
Key Features (OJS 3.5+)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Submission Workflow | Configurable multi-stage editorial workflow |
| Peer Review | Blind, double-blind, and open review |
| DOI / Metadata | CrossRef, DataCite, ORCID integrations |
| Indexing | DOAJ, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar ready |
| Multilingual | 30+ languages supported out of the box |
| Accessibility | WCAG 2.1 AA compliant themes available |
| Statistics | Built-in COUNTER-compliant usage statistics |
| REST API | Full REST API for integrations |
| HTTPS / Security | Modern security hardening and CSP support |
OJS vs Other PKP Products
| Product | Purpose |
|---|---|
| OJS | Open Journal Systems — scholarly journals |
| OMP | Open Monograph Press — academic books |
| OPS | Open Preprint Systems — preprints |