OJS Services by WebTaPlus

Trusted Solutions for Scholarly Publishing

Comprehensive support for Open Journal Systems,

from installation and customization to workflow optimization and publishing success.

Overview of Ojs services

At WebTaPlus, we help academic institutions and scholarly publishers harness the full potential of Open Journal Systems (OJS)—the world’s most widely used open-source platform for managing and publishing academic journals. From new journal launches to multi-journal publishing networks, our OJS services cover every technical and operational need, enabling your team to deliver high-quality, open-access publications with ease. Whether you’re launching your first journal or managing an entire publishing program, we provide the infrastructure, expertise, and guidance to ensure your OJS platform runs smoothly, securely, and efficiently.

What Is OJS?

Open Journal Systems (OJS) is an open-source journal management and publishing platform developed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP). Designed to support the entire scholarly publishing workflow, from submission and peer review to online publication, OJS empowers institutions and editors to create high-quality, open-access journals with full control over content and processes. With OJS, publishers can:

  • Manage the Full Editorial Workflow
  • Customize Roles and Permissions
  • Publish Open Access Content
  • Track Metrics and Submissions
  • Integrate with Scholarly Tools

About our services

OJS Services by WebTaPlus

We offer a full suite of services designed to help institutions plan, launch, manage, and scale their OJS-powered journals.

Installation & Setup

Complete deployment of the OJS platform, including server configuration, theme setup, multilingual support, journal structure setup, and admin settings, all tailored to your institution’s goals.

Customization & Development

Custom plugin development, editorial workflow enhancements, UI branding, performance optimization, and integration with third-party tools like ORCID, CrossRef, Google Scholar, and more.

Training & Editorial Support

Interactive training for editors, managers, and staff on how to use OJS effectively, covering submissions, peer review, metadata handling, issue creation, and publishing best practices.

Hosting, Maintenance & Support

Scalable and secure hosting plans, regular updates, full system backups, technical troubleshooting, uptime monitoring, and long-term platform optimization.

The History Behind OJS

OJS was first released in 2001 by the Public Knowledge Project to address the growing demand for low-cost, high-impact scholarly publishing tools. It has since become the most widely adopted open-source journal publishing platform globally.

Notable milestones:

  • 2001: First public release of OJS by PKP (Canada)
  • Used by 25,000+ journals in over 100 countries
  • Supports integration with DOIs, ORCID, LOCKSS, and CrossRef
  • Built for flexibility, with hundreds of plugins and active developer community

Our solutions

Why Work with WebTaPlus?

We bring deep knowledge of scholarly publishing systems together with hands-on technical expertise to help you build a high-quality, high-performing publishing experience on OJS.

Expert Setup & Tailored Configuration

We install and configure OJS to match your publishing structure, editorial workflows, and institutional branding from day one.

Custom Development & Integrations

Need unique features or connectivity with other platforms? Our development team builds custom plugins and integrations that enhance functionality and usability.

Training That Builds Confidence

Our structured, hands-on training sessions empower your editorial team to manage every stage of the publishing process with ease.

Worry-Free Hosting & Ongoing Support

Enjoy peace of mind with secure hosting, proactive system maintenance, and responsive technical support whenever you need it.

SOME INSIGHTS

Who Uses OJS?

OJS is used by a diverse range of institutions and publishers who are committed to advancing scholarly communication through open access. OJS supports:

Universities & Academic Publishers
  • University of British Columbia
  • University of São Paulo
  • KU Leuven
  • Université de Montréal
  • University of the Philippines System
Research Networks & Indexing Services
  • SciELO (Brazil)
  • African Journals Online (AJOL)
  • Redalyc (Mexico)
  • DOAJ-eligible open-access publishers
Professional Associations & Societies
  • Medical and scientific associations
  • Humanities and social science networks
  • Peer-reviewed niche journals across disciplines

OJS Services

Get full-service OJS implementation, theme customization, plugin integration, workflow setup, and ongoing support, everything your journal needs to operate smoothly and grow sustainably.