Technological Aspects of Open Journal Systems (OJS)

Abstract

The traditional scholarly publishing landscape, dominated by large commercial publishers, has come under fire for high costs, limited access, and slow publication times. Open- source platforms are emerging as a powerful alternative, offering transparent, affordable, and accessible solutions for researchers to share their work with the world.Open Journal Systems (OJS) stands out as a powerful and adaptable open-source platform designed for managing and publishing academic journals (Ndungu, 2020)[2]. The architecture of OJS is a critical factor in its widespread adoption and success. Here’s a breakdown of key components