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In-depth guides on OJS, DOAJ, journal management, peer review, hosting, and everything academic publishers need to grow.
How to Get Your Journal Listed on DOAJ: The Complete Checklist
Policies, licensing, peer review transparency, and the rejection reasons that stop most applications — written for OJS editors.
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Blog →DOAJ Application Guide 2026
Every requirement, common rejections, and exact fixes before you apply.
OJS 3.4 Production Checklist
Security, workflows, metadata, SMTP, backups, and indexing readiness.
OJS Installation Guide
Server requirements, HTTPS, SMTP, and secure Open Journal Systems setup.
OJS Hosting Guide
What production hosting needs — and when managed hosting is worth it.
Journal Management System Guide
How an EMS compares to OJS and how to choose editorial software.
OJS Backup Guide
Database dumps, files directory, and restore testing for administrators.
Bulk import back issues into OJS 3.x
Metadata sheets, Native XML, CLI import, and why the web uploader fails at volume.
Registering DOIs for back issues with Crossref
Assignment vs registration, batch deposits, and articles published before you had a prefix.
Metadata checklist before importing into OJS
Field-by-field checklist with a downloadable CSV template for archive imports.
Fix OJS Email (SMTP)
Google Workspace, SPF/DKIM, and notification failures — fixed.
OJS Theme Guide
Modern, accessible journal websites without breaking upgrades.
Review Manager
Automate invitations, reminders, and decision logging for editors.