ScholarJMS - The Next-Generation Journal Management System
1. Smart Journal Setup & Design
One-Click Journal Creation
One-Click Journal Creation
Launch your journal instantly without any technical expertise or coding knowledge. Our intelligent setup wizard guides you through the entire process, from basic configuration to advanced customization, ensuring your journal is publication-ready in minutes.
Fully Customizable Themes
Fully Customizable Themes
Design stunning journal websites with our intuitive drag-and-drop builder. Customize every aspect of your homepage, article pages, and layouts without writing a single line of code. Choose from professionally designed templates or create your unique design from scratch.
Custom Domain or Subdomain Support
Custom Domain or Subdomain Support
Establish your journal's unique online identity by hosting on your own custom domain (e.g., yourjournal.org) or leverage our trusted scholarjms.com infrastructure. SSL certificates and DNS configuration are handled automatically for secure, hassle-free operation.
React Frontend
React Frontend
Experience lightning-fast page loads and seamless interactions powered by React's modern single-page application architecture. Our optimized frontend ensures an exceptional user experience for authors, editors, reviewers, and readers across all devices and network conditions.
Multi-language & Multi-journal Support
Multi-language & Multi-journal Support
Scale your publishing operations effortlessly by managing multiple journals from a unified dashboard. Support international audiences with built-in multi-language capabilities, allowing content in multiple languages while maintaining centralized control and streamlined administration.
2. Editorial & Peer Review Management
Streamlined submission-to-publication workflow.
Automatic reviewer assignments and notifications.
Role-based access for Editors, Reviewers, and Authors.
Manuscript tracking with status updates and timeline view.
Scheduled issue release and auto-publishing.
3. SEO, Indexing & Metadata Management
Visibility drives citations and academic impact. ScholarJMS implements comprehensive SEO strategies and metadata standards to ensure your journals achieve maximum discoverability in Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and other prestigious global databases. Every article is optimized for search engines and academic indexers from the moment of publication.
SEO Features
Built-in Google Scholar Optimization
Auto-generated meta tags, structured schema, canonical links, and robots.txt
Automatic sitemap.xml updates after every publication
Open Graph and Twitter Card integration
Clean DOI-based URLs for each article
Article-level SEO tools for editors
Indexing & Metadata Compliance
UGC CARE Guidelines Ready
UGC CARE Guidelines Ready
Fully compliant with UGC CARE 2025 standards for peer-review processes, publication ethics, and comprehensive metadata requirements. Our platform automatically implements all necessary protocols to meet India's stringent academic quality criteria for journal listing and recognition.
Scopus Indexing Support
Scopus Indexing Support
Comprehensive support for all Scopus XML metadata fields and requirements. Our system generates perfectly structured metadata exports that meet Elsevier's rigorous standards, streamlining your journal's path to Scopus indexing and enhancing global research visibility.
DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
Pre-configured XML and metadata structures that align perfectly with DOAJ submission requirements. Expedite your open access journal's inclusion in this prestigious directory with automated compliance checks and one-click export functionality.
Web of Science Compliance
Web of Science Compliance
Meet Clarivate's exacting standards with our sophisticated article structuring and metadata export tools. Every publication is formatted to Web of Science specifications, maximizing your journal's potential for inclusion in this elite citation database.
CrossRef DOI Integration
CrossRef DOI Integration
Seamlessly register Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for every published article with automatic metadata submission to CrossRef. Enhance citation tracking, ensure permanent article discoverability, and establish academic credibility through our fully integrated DOI management system.
ORCID Integration
ORCID Integration
Connect authors with their research through seamless ORCID integration. Automatically link author ORCID iDs with published papers, ensuring accurate attribution, reducing name ambiguity, and helping researchers build comprehensive publication records across platforms.
JATS XML Export
JATS XML Export
Generate publication-ready JATS (Journal Article Tag Suite) XML files that meet the stringent requirements of PubMed Central, PubMed, and Scopus. Our automated export ensures proper article structure, complete metadata, and compliance with international publishing standards.
OAI-PMH Protocol Support
OAI-PMH Protocol Support
Enable global discoverability through Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH). Allow academic search engines, libraries, and institutional repositories to automatically harvest and index your journal's metadata, exponentially increasing research visibility.
4. Payment, Billing & Monetization
Razorpay Integration (India-Ready) - instant and secure APC payments.
Stripe & PayPal Plugins for global authors.
Automated Invoices & Receipts with tax and GST details.
Institutional Subscription Management for hybrid journals.
Custom Payment Gateway API integration option.
5. Security, Hosting & Data Protection
In an era of increasing cyber threats, ScholarJMS prioritizes security above all else. Built on Laravel's robust backend framework with multiple layers of enterprise-grade protection, our platform safeguards your valuable research content, user data, and institutional reputation with military-grade security protocols and continuous threat monitoring.
Advanced Laravel Security Layer - CSRF, XSS, and SQL injection protection.
HTTPS/SSL Read - all journals are hosted with encryption by default.
Firewall & Malware Protection - built-in Web Application Firewall (WAF).
DDoS Attack Mitigation and IP blocking.
Real-time Threat Monitoring dashboard for admins.
Automated Backups & Disaster Recovery System.
Hacking Incident Response Team: In case of attack, system automatically locks access, logs events, and alerts admin.
Encrypted File Storage & User Data Handling
GDPR & Data Privacy Compliant.
6. Analytics, Reports & Impact Evaluation
Real-time Journal Dashboard - submissions, reviews, and publication stats.
Article Views, Downloads, and Citation Metrics.
Journal Impact Calculation (OR-Index / OR-Impact Factor).
Export Reports (CSV / Excel / PDF) for audits and institutional records.
Integration with Google Analytics & CrossRef Event Data for real-time visibility tracking.
7. Plugin Ecosystem
Extend functionality with powerful plugins:
CrossRef, OAI-PMH, Google Scholar, JATS XML, Scopus XML
Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal
Turnitin / Grammarly integration, AI proofreading
Google Analytics, Sitemap Generator, Meta Optimizer
Email templates, Notification system, Newsletter plugin
8. Institutional & Multi-Journal System
Manage unlimited journals under one dashboard.
University-level control panel for editors, departments, and faculties.
Shared DOI, CrossRef, and indexing setup across multiple journals.
Role-based permissions and audit tracking.
Institutional branding with subdomain mapping (e.g., engscholar.universityname.ac.in).
9. Technology Stack Advantage
React.js (Next-gen UI, super fast, SEO-friendly)
Laravel 11+ (robust, secure PHP framework)
MySQL / MariaDB with optimized queries
CSRF + JWT Auth + Laravel Encryption
AWS / VPS / Cloudflare CDN
Lazy loading, caching, and image optimization
API-ready for DOI, ORCID, Scopus XML, and UGC CARE exports
10. Comparison Table
| FEATURE / PLATFORM | SCHOLARJMS | OJS | EDITORIAL MANAGER | SCHOLASTICA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UI Technology | React + Laravel | PHP/Smarty | Proprietary | Cloud-based |
| Ease of Setup | One-click, fully managed | Manual install | Vendor setup | Cloud |
| UGC CARE Compliance | ✅ Yes | Manual setup | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Scopus / DOAJ / WOS XML Support | ✅ Built-in | Plugin-based | ✅ Paid | Partial |
| SEO & Google Scholar | ✅ Fully optimized | Requires plugin | ✅ Paid | ✅ Partial |
| CrossRef DOI Integration | ✅ Auto | Manual | ✅ Paid | ✅ |
| Payment Gateways | Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal | Plugin | Paid module | ❌ Limited |
| Security | Laravel + WAF + DDoS | Basic | Enterprise | Managed |
| Performance | React-based SPA | Slow | Moderate | Moderate |
| Customization | Drag & Drop | Developer needed | Limited | Limited |
| Support | 24×7 Email/Chat | Community | Paid | Limited |
| Cost | Affordable | Free but costly to maintain | Very Expensive | Subscription |
11. Why Choose ScholarJMS
Modern, Secure, and Scalable
Modern, Secure, and Scalable
Experience the future of academic publishing with cutting-edge technology that grows with your needs. Our platform combines modern architecture, military-grade security, and unlimited scalability to support journals of any size, from emerging publications to established international repositories.
All-in-One Solution
All-in-One Solution
Eliminate the complexity of managing multiple systems and vendors. ScholarJMS integrates every essential function—Submission Management, Peer Review, Publication, SEO Optimization, DOI Registration, Global Indexing, and Payment Processing—into one seamless, powerful platform that works together flawlessly.
Built for Everyone
Built for Everyone
Whether you're a research institution managing multiple journals, an independent publisher launching your first publication, or an editor seeking professional-grade tools without IT support, ScholarJMS empowers you to create and manage world-class academic journals without technical expertise or headaches.