Open Journal System (OJS)

For Authors
Online manuscript submission with automated acknowledgment.
Real-time tracking of submission status (submitted → under review → decision).
Option to upload revised manuscripts and supplementary files.
Author dashboards for communication with editors and reviewers.
For Editors
Easy assignment of manuscripts to section editors or guest editors.
Tools for initial screening, plagiarism check integration, and reviewer selection.
Built-in double-blind peer review system.
Decision support (accept, reject, revise).
Automated communication with authors and reviewers.
For Reviewers
Reviewer invitation and acceptance through the system.
Access to anonymized manuscripts and review guidelines.
Structured review forms for feedback and recommendations.
Review deadline tracking with reminder notifications.
For Publishers / Administrators
Full control over journal setup (sections, editorial board, policies).
Metadata management for indexing and DOI integration (CrossRef).
Issue creation and online publishing of accepted articles.
Customizable templates for author guidelines, ethics statements, copyright policies.
Integration with ORCID, DOAJ, CrossRef, Google Scholar, and other indexing databases.

Transparency: Authors, reviewers, and editors can track progress online.
Efficiency: Streamlines submission → review → publication in one system.
Accessibility: Supports open access publishing with global reach.
Indexing Ready: Built-in tools for metadata export (Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ, Google Scholar).
Cost-Effective: Open-source and customizable.
Multilingual Support: Useful for global conferences and journals.
Scalability: Supports multiple journals, special issues, and conference proceedings under one publisher account.

Manuscript Submission – Authors submit through the OJS portal.
Editorial Screening – Editor checks formatting, scope, and plagiarism.
Reviewer Assignment – Manuscript sent for double-blind peer review.
Peer Review Reports – Reviewers provide feedback and recommendations.
Decision – Editor makes decision (accept/reject/revise).
Revision (if required) – Authors upload revised versions.
Copyediting & Proofing – Accepted papers go through language editing and typesetting.
Publication – Article assigned DOI, metadata uploaded, and published online.
Indexing & Archiving – Paper indexed in relevant databases for visibility.

For Jack Sparrow Publishers’ conferences:
OJS can be customized as a Conference Management System (CMS).
Authors submit abstracts/papers directly via OJS.
Reviewers evaluate conference papers using the same double-blind process.
Accepted papers are compiled into proceedings volumes (with ISBN/DOI).
Selected papers can be transferred to special issues of journals seamlessly.

Enhances the professionalism and credibility of journals & conferences.
Provides a global-standard platform that indexing agencies trust.
Reduces manual handling, email overload, and delays.
Helps in building a digital library of published works under Jack Sparrow Publishers.
Strengthens author, editor, and reviewer experience with modern publishing tools.