Reader
Readers are the audience for journals published on OJS. While no account is required to read most open access content, registering as a reader unlocks additional features such as email notifications, comment access (if enabled), and subscription management.
Role scope
The Reader role is the default role assigned to any newly registered user. It provides read-only access to published content and personal account management.
What Readers Can Do
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Browse Content | Browse issues, articles, and author profiles |
| Full-text Access | Download PDFs, view HTML, or access supplementary files |
| Search | Full-text and metadata search across the journal |
| Register | Create a free account for enhanced features |
| Notifications | Subscribe to new issue announcements by email |
| Subscription | Purchase a subscription if the journal requires one |
| User Profile | Manage name, affiliation, email, and password |
Sections in This Guide
- Browsing the Journal — navigating issues, articles, and author pages
- Creating an Account — why to register and how to sign up
- Managing Notifications — subscribing to new issue alerts
- Accessing Subscription Content — purchasing or activating a subscription
- Managing Your Profile — updating contact details and preferences
- Finding Articles — using the search feature effectively
Registering as a Reader
- Click Register in the journal's navigation bar
- Complete the registration form (name, email, username, password)
- Confirm your email address
- Optional: tick Register as a Reviewer if you would like to be invited to review
Open Access
Most OJS journals are fully open access — registration is not required to read or download articles. Registration is mainly useful for email notifications and, on subscription journals, managing your subscription.