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Launch your peer-reviewed journal in minutes. Manage submissions, blind reviews, DOI registration, and publishing — all in one modern platform.
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Everything You Need to Run a World-Class Journal
From manuscript submission to publication, JournalHub provides every tool academic publishers need — with no plugins required.
Editorial Workflow
7-stage configurable workflow with SLA tracking, Kanban board, editor assignment, and submission transfers.
Peer Review System
Single & double-blind review with custom forms, AI-powered reviewer matching, performance metrics, and automated reminders.
Custom Domain & Branding
Full white-label with auto SSL, custom logos, colors, navigation, and homepage configuration.
DOI & Crossref Integration
Built-in Crossref DOI registration, configurable patterns, and automatic citation generation in 7 formats.
Access Control & Revenue
Open access, subscriptions, institutional IP-based access, per-article purchase, and APC management with Stripe & PayPal.
AI-Powered Tools
AI reviewer matching with semantic embeddings, keyword suggestions, section classification, and manuscript suitability scoring.
REST API & Webhooks
Full public API with OpenAPI/Swagger docs and 8 webhook event types with HMAC-SHA256 signing.
Analytics & Reporting
Google Analytics integration, COUNTER R5 reports, SUSHI protocol, article view tracking, and email delivery logs.
Complete Editorial Workflow
Complete Editorial Workflow
Track every submission through 7 configurable stages — from initial receipt to final publication. Set SLA targets, enforce mandatory steps, and keep your editorial team coordinated.
- 7-stage workflow: Submitted → Under Review → Revision → Copyediting → Production → Published
- Visual Kanban board for at-a-glance submission management
- Automated email notifications at every stage transition
- Editor decision screen with customizable decision letter templates
- Desk review checklists for initial manuscript screening
AI-Powered Peer Review
AI-Powered Peer Review
Our intelligent reviewer matching uses semantic embeddings to find the perfect reviewers for each manuscript — going beyond simple keyword matching.
- AI reviewer matching using keyword + embedding-based semantic similarity
- Custom review forms with configurable fields (rating, text, select, yes/no)
- Per-section review settings (different blind type & reviewer count per section)
- Reviewer performance metrics, scoring, and certificates
- Conflict of interest declarations and reviewer unavailability tracking
Global Standards & Interoperability
Global Standards & Interoperability
Built-in support for every major academic publishing standard — no plugins, no manual configuration, no extra cost.
- Crossref DOI registration with configurable patterns
- OAI-PMH metadata harvesting (Dublin Core + JATS)
- COUNTER R5 TR_J1 usage reports & SUSHI protocol
- KBART Phase II export & MARCXML records
- LOCKSS/CLOCKSS preservation manifests
- ORCID OAuth integration & Google Scholar optimization
What Our Users Say
Hear from editors, publishers, and librarians who switched to JournalHub.
JournalHub transformed our editorial workflow. What used to take weeks of email coordination now happens seamlessly in one platform. The AI reviewer matching alone saved us countless hours.
Dr. Sarah Chen
Editor-in-Chief · International Journal of Data Science
We migrated from OJS and the difference is night and day. Custom domain setup took minutes, not days. Our reviewers love the dedicated portal, and the automated reminders reduced our review turnaround by 40%.
Prof. Marco Rossi
Managing Editor · European Review of Social Sciences
The built-in Crossref DOI integration and COUNTER R5 reports were game-changers for us. No more third-party plugins or manual processes. Everything just works out of the box.
Dr. Aisha Patel
Publisher · Global Health Research Press
Why Switch from OJS?
See how JournalHub compares to traditional self-hosted solutions.
| Feature | OJS | JournalHub |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting & Setup | Self-hosted (PHP, MySQL, server admin required) | Fully managed SaaS — zero server management |
| Setup Time | Days to weeks | Minutes |
| Custom Domain | Manual DNS & server config | One-click with auto SSL |
| AI Reviewer Matching | ||
| AI Article Analysis | ||
| Kanban Board | ||
| DOI Registration | Plugin required | Built-in Crossref |
| Citation Generation | Plugin required | 7 formats built-in |
| COUNTER R5 Reports | ||
| SUSHI Protocol | ||
| KBART Export | ||
| MARC Records | ||
| REST API | Limited | Full API + Swagger docs |
| Webhooks | 8 event types + HMAC signing | |
| ORCID Integration | Plugin required | Built-in OAuth + sync |
| Payment Processing | Manual or plugin | Stripe + PayPal built-in |
| Email System | Basic SMTP | Per-journal SMTP/Resend + queue + retry |
| Updates | Manual (often breaking) | Automatic, zero-downtime |
Simple, Transparent Pricing
One plan. All features. No hidden fees or per-submission charges.
Monthly
Full access, billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
- Unlimited submissions
- Single & double-blind peer review
- AI reviewer matching
- DOI/Crossref integration
- Custom review forms
- Custom domain & auto SSL
- Copyediting workflow
- APC payment management (Stripe & PayPal)
- REST API & Webhooks
- COUNTER R5 reports
- ORCID integration
- SUSHI protocol & KBART export
- MARC record export
- Institutional IP subscriptions
- Custom SMTP per journal
- LOCKSS/CLOCKSS preservation
- Multiple journals under one account
- Priority email support
Yearly
All features included. 2 months free!
Save $98/year vs monthly
- Unlimited submissions
- Single & double-blind peer review
- AI reviewer matching
- DOI/Crossref integration
- Custom review forms
- Custom domain & auto SSL
- Copyediting workflow
- APC payment management (Stripe & PayPal)
- REST API & Webhooks
- COUNTER R5 reports
- ORCID integration
- SUSHI protocol & KBART export
- MARC record export
- Institutional IP subscriptions
- Custom SMTP per journal
- LOCKSS/CLOCKSS preservation
- Multiple journals under one account
- Priority email support
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