Editorial Workflow

The OJS Editorial Workflow is a structured process that manages manuscripts from submission to publication.

Workflow Stages

Stage Process Description OJS Path
1
 Submission Author submits manuscript and metadata through OJS system Submissions → Queued
2
 Editorial Review Initial quality check, plagiarism screening, scope assessment Submissions → Unassigned
3
 Peer Review Reviewer selection, blind review process, recommendations Review → Reviewers
4
 Copyediting Language editing, style consistency, author approval Editing → Copyediting
5
 Production Formatting, layout, PDF galley creation Editing → Production
6
 Publication Issue scheduling, table of contents, final publication Issues → Future Issues

Decision Points

  • !
    Editorial Review: Desk Reject or Send to Review
  • ✓
    Peer Review: Accept, Revisions Required, or Reject
  • ✎
    Copyediting: Author Approval Required

Key OJS Roles

Role Responsibilities
Journal Manager System configuration, user management, overall oversight
Editor Submission management, reviewer assignment, final decisions
Section Editor Handles specific subject areas or submission types
Author Submits manuscripts, responds to revisions
Reviewer Evaluates submissions, provides recommendations
Copyeditor Edits for language, style, and consistency
Layout Editor Formats manuscripts for publication