Journal Platform
The Zij platform under the journal’s own identity and website: we set it up, host it within the Kingdom, and take charge of its operation, maintenance, and updates.
Our Services
Four Services Covering a Journal’s Technical Needs
The institution chooses what suits its journal, and the scope of each service is defined in the contract.
Technical Support
A specialized team that supports the editorial board, authors, and reviewers in using the platform, from initial training to day-to-day inquiries.
Technical Production of Articles
Typesetting and producing accepted articles to the journal’s style and in internationally recognized formats, so they appear consistently in every issue.
Issue Publishing
Preparing issues and publishing them on the platform once approved by the editorial board, with their digital identifiers and complete metadata.
How We Work
From the Introductory Meeting to Issue Publishing
Introductory Meeting
We learn about the journal and the institution’s goals, and introduce our solutions.
Technical Assessment
We assess the journal’s current state: its platform, archive, and production process.
Proposal and Contract
We submit a proposal defining the scope of services, performance indicators, and contract term, in preparation for contracting.
Setup and Migration
We set up the platform, migrate the archive, and train the editorial board.
Operation and Support
We operate the platform and provide technical support to its users.
Production and Publishing
We produce accepted articles and publish issues once approved by the editorial board.
The setup period is defined in the contract, based on the size and condition of the journal’s archive.
Roles
Who Does What
Editorial work belongs to the editorial board; technical work belongs to Ilmovas.
| Editorial Board | Ilmovas |
|---|---|
| Receiving and assigning manuscripts | Hosting and operating the platform |
| Initial screening and managing peer review | Technical support for platform users |
| Selecting and corresponding with reviewers | Technical production of accepted articles |
| Acceptance and rejection decisions | Publishing issues on the platform |
| Approving issues for publication |
Frequently Asked Questions
What to Know Before You Begin
Does Ilmovas intervene in editorial decisions?
No. Editorial decisions belong to the editorial board alone, including initial screening of manuscripts, reviewer selection, acceptance and rejection decisions, and issue approval. Ilmovas’s role is entirely technical.
Where is the journal’s data hosted?
The platform and its data are hosted on Ilmovas servers within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and ownership of the journal’s data and research remains with the institution that owns the journal.
Do authors and reviewers need to register again?
No. Existing author and reviewer accounts move to Zij as they are, with no need to register again.
Is the journal’s existing archive migrated?
Yes. The archive is migrated in full, with its issues, articles, files, metadata, and identifiers, and old links are redirected to their new pages so that cited links remain valid.
How long does setup take?
The setup period is defined in the contract, based on the size and condition of the journal’s archive, following a technical assessment of its current state.
How are the scope and cost of services determined?
After the introductory meeting and technical assessment, we submit a proposal defining the scope of the selected services, performance indicators, and cost, based on the journal’s size, archive, and needs.
Your Journal in Trusted Hands
We meet with you to introduce our services and assess your journal’s current state, then recommend what suits it best.