OJS Support & Administration

A reliable publishing platform is essential to the smooth operation of a scholarly journal. MAKHER provides technical and administrative services for Open Journal Systems (OJS), helping journals manage their publishing workflows, maintain their websites, and make better use of the platform’s capabilities.

From routine administration to targeted improvements and technical troubleshooting, we offer practical solutions tailored to each journal’s requirements.

Our services

• OJS administration and configuration — journal settings, user roles, permissions, publication settings, and day-to-day platform management
• Editorial workflow support — configuration and optimization of submission, peer review, copyediting, and production workflows
• Plugin management and customization — installation, configuration, compatibility checks, and targeted functional improvements
• Custom OJS development — development or adaptation of plugins and smaller features to address specific publishing requirements
• Journal website management — maintenance of journal content, navigation, interface elements, and publishing information
• Technical troubleshooting — investigation and resolution of configuration problems, errors, and compatibility issues
• Maintenance and upgrades — update planning, backup verification, compatibility assessment, and coordinated implementation

How we work

Every engagement begins with an assessment of the journal’s existing OJS installation, technical environment, and specific requirements.

Depending on the project, we may review the OJS version, hosting configuration, installed plugins, editorial workflows, and any reported issues.

Before making changes, we agree on the scope, deliverables, and implementation approach. Significant modifications and upgrades are tested in a staging environment wherever feasible, with appropriate backups and recovery procedures.

Support for existing journals

Whether your journal needs ongoing administration, help resolving a specific issue, or a new functionality, MAKHER can work with your existing OJS installation.

Our approach prioritizes continuity, compatibility, and solutions that can be maintained over time.

Independent OJS expertise

MAKHER is an independent scholarly publishing service provider. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or certified by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP).

Let’s discuss your OJS project

Tell us about your journal, the OJS version you use, and the challenges or improvements you have in mind. We can then assess the requirements and propose an appropriate scope of work.