OJS (Open Journal Systems) It is an open-source platform for managing and publishing peer-reviewed scientific journals electronically, managing the entire publishing cycle: receiving manuscripts, double-blind peer review, editing, publishing, and international indexing. It offers Erticaz in Iraq OJS installation, design, hosting, and indexing (DOI · Scopus · DOAJ) with Arabic support.
In Erticaz We transform scientific journals into professional digital platforms that compete globally. We specialize in Open Journal Systems OJS (Open Journal Systems) — From installation and high-performance hosting to design, international indexing, and training — to give your journal a trusted scholarly publishing infrastructure worthy of your academic institution's reputation in Iraq and the Arab world.
What is OJS?
Open Journal Systems OJS It is the most globally adopted platform for managing and publishing peer-reviewed scholarly journals, used by more than 30,000 journals worldwide. It manages the entire publishing cycle electronically: submission of research, double-blind peer review, editing, publishing, and archiving — with a full Arabic interface and support for international indexing standards.
Erticaz Services for Scientific Journal Platforms
High-performance OJS installation and hosting
We install the latest versions of OJS on a hosting infrastructure Enterprise fast and secure, with SSL certificates, automatic backups, and protection against attacks — so your journal runs reliably around the clock.
Journal identity design and a professional template
A custom template that reflects your institution's identity, mobile-friendly, bilingual (Arabic/English), with a modern reading and browsing experience that encourages researchers to publish with you.
Migration from print or from other systems
We migrate your previous issues and your complete archive to OJS while preserving metadata and research links — a smooth conversion with no loss of content.
International indexing and DOI registration
We prepare your journal for the standards of Crossref (DOI) andDOAJ and prepare its files for submission to databases such as Scopus andWeb of Science, with metadata and ORCID identifiers configured.
Training and ongoing technical support
We train the editorial board and reviewers on managing the system, and provide continuous Arabic technical support and regular security updates.
Why is Erticaz your partner in scientific publishing?
- Specialized expertise in OJS specifically — We are not a general hosting company, but a team that understands the requirements of scholarly publishing, peer review, and indexing.
- Hosting and Development Under One Roof — We own the hosting infrastructure and program the customizations your journal needs ourselves.
- Full Arabic support — Direct communication in your language and an understanding of the context of Iraqi and Arab universities.
- Readiness for accreditation — A powerful publishing platform that supports files Academic Accreditation and quality assurance requirements.
How we work: from idea to indexed journal
- Consultation and planning — We understand your journal's specialization and goals and chart the indexing roadmap.
- Installation and design — OJS setup and design of the identity and template.
- Editorial setup — Journal sections, review workflow, evaluation forms, team.
- Migration and testing — Uploading the archive and configuring metadata.
- Launch and indexing — Publishing and submitting international indexing applications.
- Training and Support — Empowering your team with continuous follow-up.
Ready to launch your scientific journal?
Contact the Erticaz team specialized in OJS platforms — we will put together a clear plan and an offer that suits your institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OJS and why do scientific journals use it?
OJS (Open Journal Systems) is an open-source system for managing and publishing peer-reviewed scientific journals electronically. It manages the entire publishing cycle from receiving the research to peer review, publication, and archiving. More than 30,000 journals worldwide use it because it supports international indexing standards and a full Arabic interface.
How long does it take to create a scientific journal on OJS?
The duration varies depending on the size of the archive and design requirements, but it usually ranges between two and six weeks, including installation, design, editorial setup, migration, and training. We set a clear timeline for you after the consultation.
Do you help with indexing the journal in Scopus and DOAJ?
Yes. We prepare your journal for Crossref standards (DOI numbering) and DOAJ, and we prepare its files and editorial and technical standards for submission to databases such as Scopus and Web of Science, with metadata and ORCID identifiers configured.
Can the old print issues of our journal be migrated to the system?
Absolutely. We migrate your entire archive to OJS while preserving metadata and research links, so all your previous issues appear within the new platform.
Do you provide hosting and technical support after launch?
Yes, we provide high-performance Enterprise hosting with backup and protection, in addition to continuous Arabic technical support, training for the editorial board, and regular security updates.