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/HTML 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 |
