What's new in Open Journal Systems (OJS) 3.5 Resources

PKP is getting ready to release Open Journal Systems (OJS) version 3.5! Check out this overview, slide deck, and video resource to help you get familiar with enhanced editorial workflows, user management, and system performance based on user feedback.

This recording and slide deck is from the exclusive preview webinar "What's new in Open Journal Systems (OJS) 3.5" presented by PKP UX / UI Designer Devika Goel, March 7th, 2025.

This latest release is being designed to enhance editorial workflows, user management, and system performance based on user feedback.

This session will help increase familiarity with the new features before users begin working with OJS 3.5, as well as help users understand the Long-Term Support (LTS) lifecycle.

We'll not only showcase what's new but also provide side-by-side comparisons with previous versions, helping you understand how these changes will impact your workflow.

Overview

This resource is perfect for journal managers, editors, librarians, and publishing professionals getting ready for Open Journal Systems (OJS) 3.5.

Key highlights include:

A redesigned submission dashboard with an inline side panel workflow for fewer clicks

Role invitations and ‪ORCID‬ integration for streamlined user management

Improved email management and Research Organization Registry (ROR) ⁨‪affiliations

New dashboard metrics

Understanding the Long-Term Support (LTS) lifecycle

Resources

What's New in OJS 3.5 public walkthrough with Devika Goel

Access the webinar on YouTube to get the transcripts and captions

Chapters

• 00:00 Opening
• 00:33 Thank you to PKP software contributors
• 01:03 About Devika Goel, UX / UI Designer
• 01:57 Outline
• 02:44 Submission Dashboard and Workflow Redesign
• 16:07 GDPR Compliance and Masthead Improvements
• 26:54 Author Affiliations and ROR
• 31:06 What's new in Peer Review
• 42:29 More Impactful Changes (role access to settings, added tabs for JATS, updated language functionality, track editor load)
• 49:58 Join Us! Webinars and User Testing
• 51:00 Thanks and Questions
• 53:45 Long-Term Support (LTS) as part of the Q and A

Prefer a slide deck? Access the slides here

Stay Connected

• Stay Connected Check the PKP Software Public Road Map
• Check OJS Releases on PKP site
• Subscribe to PKP's Eventbrite for upcoming events, development webinars, and community calls
• Access PKP Development Update webinar recordings
• Contact us to participate in user testing: https://pkp.sfu.ca/contact-us/
• Join the PKP Community Forum to ask questions, give development feedback, or share your expertise

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