Built on OJS
We work in Open Journal Systems because it gives journals a proven, extensible foundation. Every configuration is shaped around your editorial flow, not a template. You get a platform your team can actually use.
Bridging journals to global publishing standards
Academic journal support, from first page to global reach.
We give editors and publishers the systems, standards and specialist support behind a credible journal — all under one roof, all delivered by our team.
- OJS configuration
- Crossref DOI
- Peer review
- Production
What we do
Everything your journal needs, in one place.
From first setup to the final published PDF, we cover the technical and editorial details that keep your journal moving.
Explore all servicesEnd-to-end journal management & hosting support
Day-to-day publishing operations, reliable hosting and coordination for a journal that runs smoothly.
Explore serviceOJS installation, setup & customization
A tailored Open Journal Systems environment configured around your editorial workflow and your brand.
Explore servicePeer review process setup & management
Transparent reviewer workflows, clear timelines and dependable editorial administration.
Explore serviceAuthor & reviewer certificates
Professionally designed, publication-ready recognition for the people who make your journal possible.
Explore serviceDOI registration for client journals
Crossref DOI support as a sponsor and service provider, from metadata to live resolution.
Explore servicePlagiarism similarity reports
Licensed similarity checking with clear, editor-friendly reports for confident decisions.
Explore serviceProfessionally formatted PDF generation
Clean, consistent, publication-ready layouts that do justice to your authors' work.
Explore serviceJournal logo & branding design
A distinctive visual identity across your cover, website and publication materials.
Explore serviceOngoing technical & editorial support
A responsive extension of your team, ready when questions or challenges arise.
Explore serviceNeed a mix of services? We'll shape a plan around your journal.
Why ScholarBridge
Why journals choose ScholarBridge
A journal is more than a website and an issue PDF. These are the foundations we bring to every title we support.
Standards that support indexing
Clean metadata, consistent issue structures and documented workflows make a journal easier to assess. We build those foundations with indexing and discovery in mind. No shortcuts, no patchwork.
DOIs and plagiarism checks through proper channels
We support Crossref DOI registration as a sponsor and service provider, and use licensed similarity-checking services. That means persistent, discoverable records and reports you can stand behind. The process stays transparent from start to finish.
A defined scope and turnaround
Before work begins, you know what is included, who is responsible and when each step will happen. Every engagement has a clear plan and a named point of contact. When something changes, you hear about it early.
Your editors stay in control
ScholarBridge supports your editorial decisions; we do not replace them. You retain control of your journal, your content and your relationships with authors and reviewers. We handle the operational detail behind the scenes.
Ethics first
We keep research integrity and publication ethics at the centre of every workflow. Similarity checks, reviewer confidentiality and clear recordkeeping are built in. We never compromise on proper process.
Support after launch
Launch is a beginning, not a handover gap. Our team stays available for technical and editorial questions as your journal evolves. You get continuity, not a new queue every time.
Our promise: real journals, real peer review, real standards.
Your publishing journey
Services for every stage of your journal’s publishing journey
One team across the full path — from your first configuration to your next stage of growth.
Journal website setup
We design and build a clean, fast journal website that gives your publication a credible public face. The site is connected to your editorial system and shaped around the author journey.
Deliverables: Responsive website, launch checklist
OJS & article submission system
We install and configure Open Journal Systems around your editorial roles, submission flow and publishing schedule. Every step, from first upload to final decision, is tested before launch.
Deliverables: Configured OJS, workflow handover
Journal identity & branding
We create a distinctive logo, cover system and visual language that signals the quality of your scholarship. Every asset is designed to work across print, web and OJS.
Deliverables: Logo suite, cover and templates
Peer review workflow
We configure reviewer invitations, deadlines and decision stages around the way your editorial board works. The result is a review process that is clear for authors and manageable for editors.
Deliverables: Reviewer workflow, email templates
Plagiarism similarity reports
Licensed similarity checks give editors a clear, defensible starting point for integrity decisions. We help interpret the report and communicate next steps thoughtfully.
Deliverables: Similarity report, editor summary
Author & reviewer certificates
Professionally designed certificates recognise the contribution of authors and reviewers without adding administrative work. We personalise the files and prepare them for easy issuing.
Deliverables: Certificate templates, print-ready PDFs
DOI integration & registration
As a Crossref sponsor and service provider, we register and maintain persistent identifiers with clean, validated metadata. Every DOI is checked so readers and indexers can reach the right record.
Deliverables: DOI deposits, resolution checks
ISSN support
We guide you through the ISSN application and record-keeping process, then help the identifier appear correctly across your journal. Awarding the ISSN remains with the issuing authority.
Deliverables: Application guidance, metadata checklist
Article PDF production
We typeset articles in a consistent journal style, with careful attention to metadata, references and accessibility. Your final PDFs feel finished, whether read on screen or in print.
Deliverables: Web and print PDFs, proof check
Journal hosting & server management
We keep your website, OJS installation and server environment online with updates, backups and monitoring. Technical issues are handled before they become publication delays.
Deliverables: Managed hosting, backup and uptime checks
Indexing support
We assess your journal’s metadata, policies and presentation against common indexing expectations. You receive a practical readiness plan — not a promise of acceptance.
Deliverables: Indexing readiness review, gap report
Ongoing technical & editorial support
A named support route means your team knows where to turn for technical or editorial questions. We stay close as your journal evolves, resolving issues and explaining what changed.
Deliverables: Support triage, maintenance
Launch Set the foundation
Journal website setup
We design and build a clean, fast journal website that gives your publication a credible public face. The site is connected to your editorial system and shaped around the author journey.
Deliverables: Responsive website, launch checklist
OJS & article submission system
We install and configure Open Journal Systems around your editorial roles, submission flow and publishing schedule. Every step, from first upload to final decision, is tested before launch.
Deliverables: Configured OJS, workflow handover
Journal identity & branding
We create a distinctive logo, cover system and visual language that signals the quality of your scholarship. Every asset is designed to work across print, web and OJS.
Deliverables: Logo suite, cover and templates
Review Protect quality
Peer review workflow
We configure reviewer invitations, deadlines and decision stages around the way your editorial board works. The result is a review process that is clear for authors and manageable for editors.
Deliverables: Reviewer workflow, email templates
Plagiarism similarity reports
Licensed similarity checks give editors a clear, defensible starting point for integrity decisions. We help interpret the report and communicate next steps thoughtfully.
Deliverables: Similarity report, editor summary
Author & reviewer certificates
Professionally designed certificates recognise the contribution of authors and reviewers without adding administrative work. We personalise the files and prepare them for easy issuing.
Deliverables: Certificate templates, print-ready PDFs
Publish Present with confidence
DOI integration & registration
As a Crossref sponsor and service provider, we register and maintain persistent identifiers with clean, validated metadata. Every DOI is checked so readers and indexers can reach the right record.
Deliverables: DOI deposits, resolution checks
ISSN support
We guide you through the ISSN application and record-keeping process, then help the identifier appear correctly across your journal. Awarding the ISSN remains with the issuing authority.
Deliverables: Application guidance, metadata checklist
Article PDF production
We typeset articles in a consistent journal style, with careful attention to metadata, references and accessibility. Your final PDFs feel finished, whether read on screen or in print.
Deliverables: Web and print PDFs, proof check
Grow Build momentum
Journal hosting & server management
We keep your website, OJS installation and server environment online with updates, backups and monitoring. Technical issues are handled before they become publication delays.
Deliverables: Managed hosting, backup and uptime checks
Indexing support
We assess your journal’s metadata, policies and presentation against common indexing expectations. You receive a practical readiness plan — not a promise of acceptance.
Deliverables: Indexing readiness review, gap report
Ongoing technical & editorial support
A named support route means your team knows where to turn for technical or editorial questions. We stay close as your journal evolves, resolving issues and explaining what changed.
Deliverables: Support triage, maintenance
How it works
A clear path from first conversation to lasting support.
No complicated onboarding and no jargon. We start by understanding your journal, then build the support around it.
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Step 01
Start with a conversation
Tell us where your journal is today and where you want it to go.
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Step 02
Receive a tailored plan
We recommend the right mix of services, with clear scope and realistic timelines.
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Step 03
We build the foundations
Our team installs, designs, configures and checks every detail before launch.
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Step 04
Grow with confidence
Ongoing support keeps your systems, editorial workflows and standards current.
Not sure where to begin? A short discovery call is usually enough to map the next step.
Talk to our teamPartners & accreditation
Connected to the standards that matter.
We help journals meet recognised publishing standards. Official partner marks and accreditation details will be confirmed here.
Partner names and marks are placeholders pending final accreditation confirmation.
DOI registration · Partner badge
Crossref
Sponsor / service-provider support for journal DOI registration.
Similarity checking · Partner badge
Plagiarism service partner
Licensed similarity reports for editorial screening and author feedback.
Client voices
Trusted by editors who care about the details.
Clear support, careful execution and a journal that feels ready for its next chapter.
ScholarBridge took our OJS setup from a weekend project to a properly configured publishing platform. The handover was thorough and calm.
The DOI and similarity-check processes finally feel straightforward. Our authors notice the difference in presentation, too.
Having one team for production and technical support has taken a real weight off our editorial board. We can focus on the science again.
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Your next chapter
Ready to give your journal a stronger foundation?
Tell us about your journal and the support you need. We'll help you map the next step — with no obligation and no jargon.
No obligation. Just a useful next conversation.