Open Journal Systems UIBK (OJS)
OJS Service of the University of Innsbruck
The University and State Library of Tyrol (ULB) provides a comprehensive and efficient digital publication service for scientific Open Access journals. Using the renowned Open Journal Systems (OJS) software developed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP), the ULB offers a flexible and user-friendly platform for the entire editing and publishing process.
OJS facilitates every stage of the publishing process, from manuscript submission and peer review to final publication. It promotes transparent communication among authors, editors, and reviewers, with an emphasis on maintaining publication quality.
The implementation process is fully supported by the ULB team, ensuring seamless workflows at every stage. This approach fosters the journal’s scientific excellence, underpinned by the ULB, the Central IT Service (ZID), and the robust technical infrastructure of OJS.
- Technical infrastructure: The Central IT Service (ZID) of the University of Innsbruck provides the technical foundation and initial configuration, enabling editors to concentrate on content creation.
- Domain and web hosting: Simple and seamless provision of domain names and web hosting services through the University of Innsbruck.
- Website design: Customisable interface options using OJS themes, ensuring a professional and visually engaging journal presentation.
- Editorial guidance: Streamlined management of submissions, peer reviews, and publications in OJS, supported by the ULB team.
- Accessibility and visibility: Assistance with Open Access implementation and Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) assignment to enhance the global discoverability and accessibility of articles.
- Long-term availability: Long-term storage and accessibility of journal articles is ensured.
- Indexing: Assistance with registering the journal in academic databases and optimizing its discoverability in search engines.
- Training courses: Tailored training sessions on the effective use of OJS, designed to meet the specific needs of editorial teams.
- Location-independent access: Fully web-based solution that requires no software installation and allows you to work from anywhere.
- Contact: Tailored advice and detailed information about the OJS service are available. The ULB team can be reached both in person and online for any enquiries.
- Registration and technical set-up: The journal’s technical configuration is fully managed and customised to align with individual requirements.
- Publication: Once configured, the platform allows for easy article submission, management of peer reviews, and journal publication. The ULB team provides comprehensive support throughout the publishing process.
Julia-Katharina Neier, BA BSc Ma +43 512 507 25003 ulb-digitalpress@uibk.ac.at