Modernize. Secure. Perform Better.

Is your journal still running on an outdated version of OJS?
Upgrading your OJS is not just a technical task — it’s an investment in security, visibility, and publishing efficiency.

Why Upgrade Your OJS?

✔ Stronger security against cyber threats
✔ Faster website performance
✔ Improved experience for editors, reviewers, and authors
✔ Access to the latest OJS features and plugins
✔ Better compatibility with indexing services
✔ Improved SEO and discoverability
✔ Long-term system stability

Our OJS Upgrade Service

At Afrischolar Discovery, we provide professional and reliable OJS upgrade services for journals of all sizes.

🔧 What Our Service Includes

Complete system backup before upgrade
Safe migration from OJS 2.x or early 3.x to latest OJS version
Database and file integrity checks
Plugin and theme compatibility updates
Bug fixing and deprecated error resolution
Performance optimization
Post-upgrade testing
Optional staff training and orientation

Who Should Use This Service?

University and institutional journals
Scholarly and society journals
Publishers using outdated OJS versions
Journals experiencing frequent errors or security issues

Common Problems We Fix

❌ System crashes and error messages
❌ Broken plugins and themes
❌ Login and submission failures
❌ Security vulnerabilities
❌ Slow page loading
❌ Incompatibility with modern publishing tools

➡ We transform these challenges into a stable, modern publishing platform.

Our Upgrade Process

1️⃣ System Assessment
2️⃣ Full Backup & Risk Check
3️⃣ Secure Upgrade & Migration
4️⃣ Testing & Quality Assurance
5️⃣ Deployment
6️⃣ Post-Upgrade Support

Service Cost

💼 OJS Upgrade Packages

1. Basic Upgrade

Upgrade within the same series
Backup & migration
Core plugin updates
Basic testing

2. Standard Upgrade

Upgrade into another series (1 Step)
Everything in Basic
Theme update
Performance optimization
Error fixing
2 weeks post-upgrade support

3. Premium Upgrade

For institutions & large publishers

Upgrade into another series (Up to two Steps)
Everything in Standard
Custom theme adjustments
Workflow optimization
Staff training (virtual)
1 month priority technical support

💡 Prices may vary depending on server environment, OJS version gap, and customization level. (Example is Upgrade beyond two steps)

💡Upgrade will require temporary access to cpanel which is the hosting environment.

Why Choose Afrischolar Discovery?

⭐ Experienced OJS professionals
⭐ Trusted by academic and institutional journals
⭐ Zero data loss policy
⭐ Transparent and affordable pricing
⭐ Fast turnaround time
⭐ Dedicated technical support

Let’s Upgrade Your Journal Today

Don’t let outdated software slow down your publishing workflow.

Please get in Touch below for the Brochure and pricing.

📧 Email: support@afrischolar.net
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +234 8085606088
🌐 Website: www.afrischolar.net