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How Can OJS Journals Reach the Strongest International Rankings?

In the world of academic publishing, the mere existence of a journal is no longer sufficient to achieve visibility and impact. Today, international standards focus on indexing and classification in powerful databases such as Scopus, Web of Science (JCR), and DOAJ. Here comes the role of Open Journal Systems (OJS), an open-source platform designed to […]

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Release of OJS 3.5 – A Smoother User Experience

Release of OJS 3.5 – A Smoother User Experience

In one of the most significant academic developments of the year, the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) announced the release of Open Journal Systems (OJS) 3.5, introducing a wide range of improvements to user experience, editorial workflows, and user management, along with technical updates that pave the way for long-term support. The official release was made […]

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The European Commission Selects OJS as the Technical Foundation for the ORE Platform

The European Commission Selects OJS as the Technical Foundation for the ORE Platform

In 2024, Open Journal Systems (OJS) firmly cemented its role as a cornerstone of open scholarly publishing, following its official selection as the technical foundation for the European Commission’s Open Research Europe (ORE) platform. This decision underscores the trust placed in OJS by the Commission and reflects a shared vision of building an open, scalable, […]

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The History of OJS (Open Journal Systems)

The History of OJS (Open Journal Systems)

Open Journal Systems (OJS) is one of the most prominent open-source platforms for managing and publishing scholarly journals. It was created to support academic open-access publishing, offering a complete workflow for journal management from submission and peer review to publishing and indexing within a single, flexible platform. 1. Origins and Foundation through PKP The roots […]

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