Setting up a Journal in OJS: Editorial Workflow Workshop

Author(s)

Radek Gomola 

Version / Date

Version 1 / 2025-06-23

Introduction

 Learn how to set up and manage your journal in Open Journal Systems (OJS). This workshop walks you through installation, configuration, editorial workflow, metadata, indexing, and essential plugins. Designed for editors, publishers, and journal managers, it provides hands-on insights to streamline your publishing process and strengthen visibility in Open Access.
The material introduces participants to the practical aspects of launching and running a journal in OJS. It covers installation requirements, system setup, journal and website configuration, user roles, editorial workflow management, metadata and distribution settings, as well as plugin integration. Real-life examples from Masaryk University Press illustrate how OJS can be customized to meet different publishing needs, ensuring professional standards and improved discoverability.

Learning targets

 By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Open Journal Systems (OJS) for a new journal.

• Set up basic journal, website, and user settings in compliance with publishing standards.

• Manage editorial workflows and assign roles effectively.

• Apply metadata, licensing, and indexing settings to improve discoverability.

• Select, install, and manage plugins to extend OJS functionality.

Description

 By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Open Journal Systems (OJS) for a new journal.

• Set up basic journal, website, and user settings in compliance with publishing standards.

• Manage editorial workflows and assign roles effectively.

• Apply metadata, licensing, and indexing settings to improve discoverability.

• Select, install, and manage plugins to extend OJS functionality.

Link to the training material

Setting up a Journal in OJS