University presses
Multiple journals, central IT requirements, and procurement-friendly delivery with PO billing.
What we build
- Multi-journal command centers: One dashboard for university presses managing dozens of titles — submissions, QC status, and indexing readiness.
- Editorial workflow tools: Custom review trackers, production calendars, and issue assembly workflows outside standard OJS UI.
- Author & APC portals: Payment status, invoice history, and galley approval interfaces branded to your press.
- Reporting & analytics: Board-ready reports on turnaround, geography, APC revenue, and indexing compliance.
- CFP & marketing tools: Standalone campaign managers when you need more than email plugins.
- Data pipelines: ETL from OJS to institutional repositories, CRIS systems, and national assessment databases.
Who this is for
Society publishers
Special-issue workflows, membership integrations, and conference-to-journal pipelines.
Commercial houses
High-volume operations needing automation ScholarOne can't customize affordably.
Global South journals
Cost-effective custom tools with WhatsApp alerts, INR billing, and low-bandwidth UX.
Delivery model
- 01
Requirements workshop
Map editorial pain points, users, integrations, and success metrics.
- 02
Prototype & validate
Clickable prototype or MVP sprint for editor feedback before full build.
- 03
Build & integrate
Agile sprints with staging demos; API connections to OJS and your systems.
- 04
Launch & support
Training, documentation, hosting, and optional maintenance contract.
FAQ
How is this different from plugin development?
Plugins extend OJS inside the CMS. Custom software is standalone or hybrid — dashboards, portals, and tools that may sit alongside or above OJS.
What technologies do you use?
PHP/Laravel, Python, and modern JavaScript — chosen for maintainability and your team's skills. API-first architecture always.
Can you maintain what you build?
Yes — annual support SLAs with security patches, feature iterations, and uptime monitoring.