OJS-Based Journal Peer-Review Platform Development
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
1. Project Summary
We are seeking a qualified developer or development team to build and configure a peer-reviewed academic journal platform using Open Journal Systems (OJS). The platform will support submission, editorial review, open peer review, and revision workflows. The review process must be Open Review, where both authors and reviewers are known to each other. The platform should also include user registration, secure login, and integrated email notifications.
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2. Project Goals
* Deploy a fully functional OJS-based journal site or app.
Implement a defined editorial workflow:
Author submission.
Initial review and proofreading by Chief Editor.
Assignment to reviewers for open peer review.
Reviewers return feedback and document revisions.
Enable user login and email notifications for submissions, assignments, and decisions.
Configure an intuitive article submission process with multiple structured steps.
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3. Required Features
#### A. User Roles & Access
* Author, Chief Editor, Reviewer, Administrator
* Login/registration with role-specific permissions
* Email notifications for status updates and communication
#### B. Submission Workflow
Step-by-step submission interface:
*Guidelines Page – Clear submission and formatting instructions.
*Authors/Crediting Page – Add all contributing authors and affiliations.
*Article Details Page – Title, abstract, references, discipline/field, funding disclosure ,etc.
*Keywords Page– Author-provided keywords for indexing.
*Document Submissions – Upload manuscript and supplementary materials.
#### C. Editorial Workflow
Chief Editor:
* Reviews and proofreads submissions before peer review.
* Assigns submissions to reviewers.
Reviewers:
* Access full article and submit open feedback or revisions.
* Open visibility of names and affiliations between authors and reviewers.
####D. Open Peer Review Configuration
* Activate Open Review settings in OJS.
* Ensure reviewer and author names are visible throughout the review process.
* Allow both parties to exchange comments via platform-based messaging or annotations.
#### E. Additional Functional Requirements
* Dashboard for tracking submissions and reviews.
* Automated and manual email notifications (submission received, review requested, decisions, etc.).
* Responsive design (mobile and desktop compatible).
* Include training documentation for user roles.
*Dashboard and analytics tools for editorial staff.
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### 4. **Deliverables**
* Fully configured and deployed OJS instance.
* Branded front-end with customized submission workflow.
* Documentation for users.
* 30-day post-launch support and maintenance.
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### 5. **Proposal Requirements**
Please include the following in your proposal:
* Overview of experience with OJS and academic platforms
* Portfolio of similar projects
* Timeline with key milestones
* Detailed cost estimate
* Contact details and availability for follow-up
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### 6. **Evaluation Criteria**
* Experience with OJS and similar scholarly systems
* Understanding of open peer review workflows
* Cost-effectiveness and clarity of scope
* Delivery timeline and communication plan
We are seeking a qualified developer or development team to build and configure a peer-reviewed academic journal platform using Open Journal Systems (OJS). The platform will support submission, editorial review, open peer review, and revision workflows. The review process must be Open Review, where both authors and reviewers are known to each other. The platform should also include user registration, secure login, and integrated email notifications.
---
2. Project Goals
* Deploy a fully functional OJS-based journal site or app.
Implement a defined editorial workflow:
Author submission.
Initial review and proofreading by Chief Editor.
Assignment to reviewers for open peer review.
Reviewers return feedback and document revisions.
Enable user login and email notifications for submissions, assignments, and decisions.
Configure an intuitive article submission process with multiple structured steps.
---
3. Required Features
#### A. User Roles & Access
* Author, Chief Editor, Reviewer, Administrator
* Login/registration with role-specific permissions
* Email notifications for status updates and communication
#### B. Submission Workflow
Step-by-step submission interface:
*Guidelines Page – Clear submission and formatting instructions.
*Authors/Crediting Page – Add all contributing authors and affiliations.
*Article Details Page – Title, abstract, references, discipline/field, funding disclosure ,etc.
*Keywords Page– Author-provided keywords for indexing.
*Document Submissions – Upload manuscript and supplementary materials.
#### C. Editorial Workflow
Chief Editor:
* Reviews and proofreads submissions before peer review.
* Assigns submissions to reviewers.
Reviewers:
* Access full article and submit open feedback or revisions.
* Open visibility of names and affiliations between authors and reviewers.
####D. Open Peer Review Configuration
* Activate Open Review settings in OJS.
* Ensure reviewer and author names are visible throughout the review process.
* Allow both parties to exchange comments via platform-based messaging or annotations.
#### E. Additional Functional Requirements
* Dashboard for tracking submissions and reviews.
* Automated and manual email notifications (submission received, review requested, decisions, etc.).
* Responsive design (mobile and desktop compatible).
* Include training documentation for user roles.
*Dashboard and analytics tools for editorial staff.
---
### 4. **Deliverables**
* Fully configured and deployed OJS instance.
* Branded front-end with customized submission workflow.
* Documentation for users.
* 30-day post-launch support and maintenance.
---
### 5. **Proposal Requirements**
Please include the following in your proposal:
* Overview of experience with OJS and academic platforms
* Portfolio of similar projects
* Timeline with key milestones
* Detailed cost estimate
* Contact details and availability for follow-up
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### 6. **Evaluation Criteria**
* Experience with OJS and similar scholarly systems
* Understanding of open peer review workflows
* Cost-effectiveness and clarity of scope
* Delivery timeline and communication plan