What's Inside

Every section is organised by OJS role — Site Administrator, Journal Manager, Editor, Reviewer, Author, and more. Find exactly what you need without wading through content meant for someone else.

Every task is broken into numbered steps with screenshots where needed. Whether you're configuring a submission workflow or adding a new section editor, the instructions are written for clarity, not assumed knowledge.

Key processes — journal setup, issue publication, user onboarding — come with printable checklists so your team never misses a step. Download, adapt, and reuse for your journal.

Hard-won advice from people who run OJS journals every day: common pitfalls, email template wording, plugin recommendations, and time-saving shortcuts not found in the official docs.

In-depth coverage of OJS settings: submission types, review modes, email notifications, licence options, metadata schemas, DOI plugins, and indexing. Your one-stop configuration companion.

From choosing a server and installing OJS to configuring PHP, scheduled tasks, and SMTP. Covers both shared hosting and VPS setups, with security hardening and backup strategies.

Curated directory of built-in, free community, and premium plugins with descriptions, links, and compatibility notes. Theme gallery with installation guides for the most popular OJS themes.

Full-text offline search across all guide content — no external service required. Find any term, setting name, or workflow step instantly, even without an internet connection.

Every page includes a Cite button offering MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, and Vancouver formats with one-click copy. Download references as BibTeX, RIS, or RefMan for your reference manager.

Fully responsive design — works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Dark mode included. Read during editorial board meetings, between review assignments, or on the go.

The guide is continuously updated as OJS releases new versions and the PKP community documents new practices. Every page shows its last-updated timestamp.

All written content is released under CC BY 4.0 — free to share, adapt, and translate with attribution. Contribute improvements via GitHub or direct email.