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Platform

A robust self-serve tool. Publishing with unique simplicity.

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Submit

A simple, intuitive submission form that collects structured, machine-readable metadata from the start.

02

Review

Custom peer-review workflows for editors and reviewers that automate, secure and speed up decisions.

03

Publish

Production and multi-format publication in HTML, PDF and JATS, presented on a modern journal website.

04

Get indexed

Metadata exported to global platforms, so your research is found, read and cited around the world.

Peer review

Exceptional articles, not frustrating issues

Turn the author experience into a competitive advantage.

  • Intuitive submission that delights and retains authors
  • Standardized metadata on researchers, organizations and funders
  • Authors kept informed throughout the publishing process
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Production

As much flexibility as you require

Adaptable publishing processes that improve efficiency.

  • Taxonomies, best practices and persistent identifiers
  • Customizable workflows for your editorial requirements
  • Editorial cascades and peer-review options for timely decisions
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Visibility & indexing

Show the impact of research

Amplify the value of authors’ work.

  • Real-time metrics reporting
  • Crossref Cited-by integration for citation tracking
  • Technical compliance with open-access mandates
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Publication

Reach and grow your audience

Support “semi-structured content” alongside articles.

  • Blogs, news, sponsored and marketing content
  • Feature-rich WYSIWYG editor
  • High-quality presentation of your content
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Track and analyze

Built-in statistics

Monitor your journal with the most valuable tracking systems.

  • PlumX Metrics
  • Dimensions badge
  • Views and downloads count
  • Google Analytics
  • Demographics and audience
  • Real-time tracking
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Opus at a glance

Architecture and how Opus compares

All the modules in one system, compared with premium and open-source alternatives.

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All in one solution

Everything your journal needs. Already included.

Manuscript submission

Online submission and tracking with structured metadata on authors, affiliations and funders.

Peer review system

Single- or double-blind review, editorial cascades and reviewer management in custom workflows. AI-powered Reviewer Finder suggests suitable reviewers from OpenAlex.

Publishing workflows

Production, issue building and multi-format output (HTML, PDF, JATS) aligned with industry standards. Crossmark on every article PDF and detail page.

Indexing on global platforms

Metadata exports to Crossref, DOAJ and Google Scholar, an OAI-PMH endpoint for harvesters, plus guidance toward Scopus and PubMed.

Journal website

A modern, fast web presentation for your journal, optimized for reading, discovery and search engines.

3rd-party integrations

ORCID, ROR, TrendMD, PlumX, Dimensions and Google Analytics, connected and ready to use.

Web hosting

Fully hosted, secured and backed up. Upgrades and maintenance are handled for you.

Professional email

Email on your journal’s own domain for editors and staff, plus reliable automated notifications.

Dedicated support

A real support team by email, ticket and phone, including onboarding and migration of existing content.

Advisory and consulting

Expert guidance on publishing best practices, open-access compliance and the path to indexing.

DOI numbers Free

Persistent DOI identifiers for every article, registered with Crossref at no extra cost.

Similarity check Free

Integrated Crossref Similarity Check protects originality and integrity, with no extra fees.

Speak to an expert

Our expertise in vertical publishing solutions can streamline your workflow.