🧩 1. Submission Management

Online submission system: Authors submit manuscripts directly through the platform.

Automated metadata capture: Title, abstract, keywords, and author details collected in structured formats.

File version control: Tracks all submission versions (original, revisions, galley proofs).

Customizable submission forms: Editors can define fields to suit journal policies.

👩‍🔬 2. Peer Review Management

Reviewer assignment tools: Editors assign reviewers manually or automatically.

Blind, double-blind, and open review models: Flexible peer review configurations.

Review forms and templates: Structured review forms for consistency and clarity.

Automated reminders and notifications: Keeps reviewers, editors, and authors informed.

🏗️ 3. Editorial Workflow

Centralized dashboard: Editors manage submissions, decisions, and revisions in one place.

Section editor roles: Support for editorial teams handling different journal sections.

Decision tracking: Accept, revise, or reject manuscripts with clear documentation.

Production management: Prepares accepted manuscripts for copyediting, layout, and publication.

🌍 4. Publishing & Hosting

Online publication: Hosts full-text articles, metadata, and supplementary files.

DOI integration: Supports DOI registration through Crossref and other agencies.

OAI-PMH protocol: Enables indexing by major academic databases (Google Scholar, DOAJ, Scopus).

Multilingual support: Interface and content available in dozens of languages.

Custom theming and plugins: Tailor design, layout, and functionality to your journal’s branding.

💼 5. User & Role Management

Granular roles: Administrator, Editor, Section Editor, Reviewer, Author, Copyeditor, Layout Editor, Reader.

Role-based permissions: Ensures data privacy and efficient task distribution.

Multi-journal support: Manage multiple journals and conferences within one installation.

📊 6. Analytics & Indexing

Usage statistics: Article downloads, views, and submission data.

Editorial performance metrics: Review times, acceptance rates, and editorial workload tracking.

Integration with indexing services: Metadata export to Crossref, DOAJ, PubMed, Scopus, etc.

🔒 7. Security & Compliance

GDPR-compliant workflows: Handles personal data responsibly.

Versioned content storage: Ensures traceability and integrity.

Backup and archiving tools: LOCKSS/CLOCKSS and PKP PN integration for digital preservation.

⚙️ 8. Plugin & Integration Ecosystem

Crossref and ORCID plugins: Automate DOI and author identifier linking.

Payment and subscription modules: For hybrid or subscription-based journals.

Email templates: Automated communications throughout the workflow.

Custom plugin development: Extend platform capabilities with institution-specific tools.