Training Workshop: Open Journal Systems (OJS) for Users & Editors


Empower Your Editorial Team & Users

Are you managing an academic journal using OJS?
Afrischolar Discovery offers comprehensive training workshops to ensure your editorial team and contributors can efficiently navigate, manage, and maximize OJS’s potential.


Who Should Attend?

  • Journal Editors: Learn submission management, peer review workflows, and publication scheduling.

  • Authors / Contributors: Master manuscript submission, revisions, and tracking.

  • Reviewers: Efficiently manage review assignments and provide feedback.

  • Administrative Staff: Learn system administration, user management, and reporting.


What You Will Learn

For Editors

  • Journal setup and configuration

  • Creating calls for papers

  • Managing submissions and peer review

  • Editing, layout, and publication scheduling

  • Generating reports and usage statistics

  • DOI integration and indexing

For Users & Authors

  • Registering and creating profiles

  • Submitting manuscripts

  • Tracking submission status

  • Revising submissions and responding to reviewer comments

  • Understanding publication workflow

For Reviewers

  • Accepting review invitations

  • Conducting peer reviews

  • Providing structured feedback

  • Using anonymity and confidentiality features


Training Format

  • Duration: 1–2 days (customizable)

  • Delivery: Online or onsite

  • Method: Hands-on practical sessions

  • Materials: Step-by-step guides, reference manuals, and live demonstration

  • Follow-up Support: 1-month post-training email/phone support


Why Choose Afrischolar Discovery

  • Experts in Open Journal Systems implementation and support

  • Tailored training to journal policies and workflows

  • Hands-on learning with real system examples

  • Guidance on DOI management, indexing, and metadata best practices

  • Support for both new and experienced journal teams


Investment

Training Fee:

₦100,000 or $100 per session (For Virtual)

₦150,000 per session (For Onsite excluding Logistic requirements)

(Includes materials, hands-on exercises, and follow-up support)

Contact us today to schedule your workshop and empower your team!

Email: support@afrischolar.net
Phone: +234 08085606088