Is it right to go with software developed by Public Knowledge Project software for journal management? More can be learned through this link http://pkp.sfu.ca/?q=ojs

I would like to know how you manage your journal on the Web.

1. Do you hire a software development team?

2. Do you have your own IT branch who looks after Web stuff?

3. Do you use commercial software (if yes, which one do you suggest)?

Dr Angel
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We use Manuscript Central. That system works well, but can be pricey. You do not need an IT staff to use this system.

Before that, at another org, we had a system created. It was prone to errors and system bugs. This is the most inexpensive method, but the most problematic as well. If you go with one someone has developed specifically for you or one in the public domain, you will need someone to occasionally tweak the system, but usually only on a monthly basis for a few hours.

Kimberly Fradette-Taylor
Publications Manager, American Society of Nephrology
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We use Manuscript Central as well. I think it works great, but—as Kimberly mentioned—it can be pricey. Also, we've got one section editor and two or three reviewers who simply hate the interface, refuse to work through it, and insist their manuscripts be pulled from Manuscript Central and sent to them through e-mail. Personally, I'm fairly comfortable with the interface. I'm fortunate, though, to have a great on-staff person who's a Manuscript Central maven. When I have difficulty finding a particular response letter, for example, she's there to walk me through it. These difficulties, though, are few and far between, and I highly recommend the system.

Details are here:

http://www.scholarone.com/products_manuscriptcentral_aboutMC.shtml

Bryan Nyary
Managing Editor, LABMEDICINE
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Have you tried IC Publishers Panel? Look at www.IndexCopernicus.com The full version of this editors platform costs $599,00 per title per year.

Mark R Graczynski
Publisher, Medical Science Monitor
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We have recently launched our open access medical journal Open Medicine (www.openmedicine.ca) using the free software at PKP and have found it an excellent system to work with. The developers at Simon Fraser and UBC are also very helpful for difficulties and set-up. I would be happy to discuss our experiences with you further.

Sally Murray
Deputy Editor, Open Medicine
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I would suggest you to contact Mr Paulo Mascarenhas from MZO Interactive (paulo@mzo.com.br). They have a software called PERIODICOS ONLINE that is pretty much what you are looking for. We have been using this software since 2003 with success and at a very low cost.

Paulo EC Dantas
Associate Editor, Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia (Brazilian Archives of Ophthalmology)

PS: I have no commercial interest in such software or hold any share in this company.