OJS Setup & Management Services - Mantech Publications

🚀 Launch & Manage Your Peer-Reviewed Journal on Open Journal Systems

Managing a credible peer-reviewed journal can feel overwhelming — especially when you don’t have a technical team to set up your online submission and publishing workflows. That’s where Open Journal Systems (OJS) comes in.

OJS is the world’s most widely used open-source journal management software. But setting up OJS correctly, customizing it for your branding, integrating DOI and metadata, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations require expertise.

At Mantech Publications, our OJS Setup & Management Services help universities, colleges, independent publishers, and research societies in India and abroad launch and run professional journals with confidence.

✅ Why Use Open Journal Systems (OJS)?

OJS makes the entire publishing process more efficient by offering:

✔️ Online submission and peer-review workflows — automate manuscript tracking, reviews, and revisions.
✔️ Editorial management dashboards — for editors, reviewers, and authors.
✔️ Customizable journal websites — align with your institution’s branding.
✔️ DOI, CrossRef, and indexing support — enhance discoverability and citations.
✔️ Open access support — meet global publishing standards.
✔️ Scalability — manage multiple journals from a single platform.

However, many institutions struggle with OJS installation errors, plugin updates, or technical glitches. Our OJS setup services India package ensures your journal is always secure, smooth, and easy to manage.

✅ Who Needs OJS Setup & Management?

We work with:

Universities & colleges launching new research journals.
Research societies publishing annual conference proceedings.
Institutions upgrading old journal websites to modern OJS versions.
Independent publishers looking for an affordable, open-source peer review platform.
Editors who want to focus on content — not software headaches!

✅ Our Complete OJS Setup & Management Solutions

Our experienced team provides end-to-end OJS consultancy — from fresh installation to ongoing upgrades and troubleshooting.

📌 1. OJS Hosting & Installation

We help you:

Choose reliable hosting that meets OJS requirements (PHP, MySQL, SSL).
Install the latest stable OJS version.
Configure domain and secure SSL certificates.
Ensure your site is secure and GDPR-compliant.

Many clients searching install OJS journal website find us because we do the technical heavy lifting for you.

📌 2. Theme Customization & Branding

Your journal’s website should look credible and match your institution’s identity. We:

Customize OJS themes with your logo, colors, and fonts.
Optimize design for desktop and mobile devices.
Add extra features like author guidelines, editorial policies, and contact forms.

📌 3. Workflow Configuration

We set up your entire editorial workflow:

Author registration, submission, and tracking.
Automated email notifications for editors, reviewers, and authors.
Reviewer assignment and peer-review stages.
Decision letters and final publication.

This makes your journal run smoothly — no more messy spreadsheets!

📌 4. DOI & Metadata Integration

DOI and metadata are essential for discoverability. We:

Integrate your OJS with CrossRef for automated DOI assignment.
Configure metadata fields for article titles, abstracts, keywords, and references.
Ensure XML output is compliant with indexing databases like Scopus or DOAJ.

📌 5. Plugin Management

OJS offers plugins for indexing, analytics, social sharing, and more. We:

Recommend and install the right plugins for your goals.
Keep plugins updated and compatible with your OJS version.
Troubleshoot plugin conflicts or errors.

📌 6. User Training for Editors & Authors

A well-run journal depends on well-trained people. We provide:

Live demos and recorded tutorials on how to use OJS dashboards.
Best practices for submission checks and peer review.
Tips to maintain editorial integrity and publication ethics.

📌 7. OJS Upgrades & Maintenance

Open Journal Systems releases regular updates for security and performance. We help you:

Plan and test upgrades to avoid data loss.
Backup databases and files regularly.
Monitor uptime and fix bugs before they affect your authors.

📌 8. Technical Support & Troubleshooting

Running into problems with OJS? Our team is on standby for:

Login issues and permission errors.
Submission form bugs or broken workflows.
Server crashes or malware removal.
Performance optimization for faster load times.

✅ Why Choose Mantech Publications for OJS Setup & Management?

✔️ 10+ Years Experience — Trusted by institutions across India.
✔️ Full OJS Consultancy — Install, configure, brand, and maintain.
✔️ Dedicated Support — Quick response for urgent technical issues.
✔️ Affordable Packages — Ideal for institutions with tight budgets.
✔️ Ethical & Transparent — No hidden charges or unreliable freelancers.

✅ Types of Journals We Support

We’ve successfully set up and managed OJS for:

Multidisciplinary research journals
Subject-specific journals (engineering, management, science, arts)
Student journals and newsletters
Annual conference proceedings
Society and association journals

✅ OJS Hosting India — Done Right

A common question is: “Can I run OJS on shared hosting?” Technically yes, but poor hosting slows down your site, breaks submissions, or fails under traffic spikes.

We guide you to the best OJS hosting India options, balancing performance and affordability. You get reliable uptime, SSL security, and easy scalability.

✅ Success Stories

🌟 “Our college wanted to start an open-access journal but we had no IT team. Mantech set up OJS, trained our editorial board, and even helped us apply for indexing. Now our submissions come from multiple countries!” — Chief Editor, Engineering Journal, College of Engineering, Maharashtra

🌟 “After struggling with broken OJS updates, we switched to Mantech’s OJS management plan. Now our journal runs smoothly and our editorial workload is much easier.” — Humanities Journal Editor,

✅ Common Questions About OJS

1. Is OJS free?

Yes, OJS is open-source software — free to download. But proper installation, hosting, branding, and upgrades require technical expertise.

2. Do I need a developer to install OJS?

If you don’t have an in-house IT team, yes. A professional setup prevents data loss and ensures smooth workflows.

3. What if my OJS site crashes?

That’s why our OJS support and maintenance services include backups, monitoring, and rapid troubleshooting.

4. Can you migrate my journal from another platform to OJS?

Yes! We handle data migration, user accounts, past articles, and metadata without downtime.

5. How much does OJS setup cost in India?

Costs vary depending on your hosting, customizations, and support needs. We offer clear, affordable packages — no hidden fees.

✅ Ready to Launch or Upgrade Your Journal with OJS?

Don’t waste time with broken workflows, outdated sites, or endless technical glitches. Let us handle your OJS setup so you can focus on what matters — publishing quality research.

👉 Contact Mantech Publications today for expert OJS Setup & Management Services.

📞 Get in Touch

📧 Email: mantechpublications@gmail.com
📞 Phone: +91-7838047803
🌐 Website: www.mantechpublications.com

Launch your journal with Open Journal Systems — the right way.