Objectives of the webinar:

• To introduce participants to the OJS platform and help them understand its features, functionalities, and benefits. This includes providing a comprehensive overview of the system.

• To empower journal editors and publishers by teaching them how to set up, manage, and customize their own journals using OJS.

• Encourage participants to use OJS to improve the quality of published scholarly content.

• Emphasize how OJS can help streamline the peer-review process and enhance the visibility of academic publications.


Outcomes of the webinar:

• Participants should be able to navigate the system, manage user roles, and perform basic journal management tasks.

• They should be capable of setting up their own journals or improving the configuration of existing journals within OJS.

• Participants should gain a deeper understanding of open access principles and how OJS supports open access publishing.

• Participants should be able to customize the look and feel of their OJS journals.


Target Audience:

Participants in a workshop on OJS should include academic scholars, journal editors, librarians, IT professionals, and open access promoters interested in mastering OJS for efficient journal management and open access publishing.


Workshop Date: 8th December, 2023

Time: 10: 00 AM (IST) Onwards

Venue: Online

Registration fee: Free

Last date of Registration: 6th December, 2023

Delivery mode of webinar:
Online platform. Specific link will be sent on registered email address.

Workshop topics include:
• Overview of submission workflow
• Setting up and customizing your own OJS installation
• Step-by-step guidance on the installation process
• Configuring basic settings and preferences
• Customizing the look and feel of your journal
• Upcoming features
• Resources and training materials
• Key features and tips for journal publishing