Your Journal Publishing Partner from
Setup to Long-Term Growth
Academic Desk is a journal publishing service built around one purpose: helping researchers, institutions, and independent publishers create reliable, professionally structured academic journals. Everything from initial platform setup to ongoing technical support is covered, and your editorial team isn't left to handle your infrastructure alone. We build journals, configure OJS, and create customized journal templates, as well as other solutions that meet the technical and operational requirements of academic publishing.
Who We Are
A Partner in Your Scholarly Publishing Journey
Academic Desk isn't a regular website development firm that occasionally specializes in academic work. Our team is dedicated to the journal publishing services with a particular emphasis on technical and/or operational aspects of establishment, operation, and development of academic journals.
Our clients range from those launching their first open-access journal to editorial boards who run existing journals, to universities who run multiple journals on a single platform, to those publishers who lack a technical team. We take care of the technical requirements of a journal, such as installation and customization of OJS and React JS journal websites, registering DOIs with Crossref, application of ISSN, setting up long-term support for article submission and platforms. People here know about the day-to-day demands of academic publishing, not just building websites.
We Understand the Publishing Workflow
Peer review processes, editorial functions, submission management, galley formatting, and issue scheduling all require a platform that is configured correctly. We understand how these functions work and how to set up systems that support them effectively.
We Do Not Recommend Dishonesty
If OJS is the suitable platform for your journal, we say so. If it is not suitable, we explain that too. Our recommendations are based on what your journal actually requires, rather than on creating additional project scope.
Our Support Continues Beyond the Project
Journals require technical services after they are launched, including updates, upgrades, fixes, and new features. We provide maintenance contracts to help keep your platform stable and maintainable beyond the handover date.
By the Numbers
“Good research deserves a platform built to carry it, one that works for editors, is clear for authors, and is structured for the databases that make it discoverable.”
Academic Desk
Our Values
The Principles That Guide Everything We Do
Professional Standards and Integrity
We are strict about quality, accuracy, and the publishing requirements relevant to every project.
Transparency and Process Structuring
We develop organized systems that support easier submission, editorial, and publication processes.
Continuous Improvement
We continue to improve our technical capabilities to meet current and emerging publishing requirements.
Honest Communication
We value clear communication, realistic guidance, and transparency throughout every project.
Client-Focused Delivery
We build solutions around the specific workflow and requirements of each journal.
Long-Term Reliability
We focus on platforms that remain stable, maintainable, and dependable over time.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
We aim to provide access to professional journal publishing infrastructure to all researchers, institutions, and publishers, irrespective of technical expertise and size of their team. A correctly configured, internationally standard-compliant journal, which is suitable for indexing, should not be dependent on having a developer working in-house or on a large budget. It should take the right partner. We offer that partnership with a reliable OJS development, custom journal platforms, DOI and ISSN support, and maintenance services from folks who know what technical academic publishing requires.
Our Vision
We believe that the publishing landscape should give all academic journals equal access to a stable, well-structured platform, which is capable of supporting long-term growth and meets international standards, regardless of whether they're published by a single editor or a large institution. We are going to do that by growing our service, by increasing our technical mastery, by working in the area where we know little that we can do something useful about, academic journal publishing—all the detail and complexity.
What We Support
Technical and Publishing Platform Services — Academic Desk supports the technical requirements involved in establishing and maintaining academic journal platforms.
Why Choose Academic Desk
Specific Attention to the Publication of Academic Journals
Our journal platforms, editorial systems, and publishing workflows are targeted and developed around the technical and operational requirements of academic publishing.
Fast Journal Setup
Planned platform establishment for a more efficient and smooth journal launch.
Less Technical Burden
We handle the technical operations to help your team focus on publishing.
Stable Platform Support
Journal systems are set up to be reliable, usable, and functional over the long term.
End-to-End Publishing Support
Systematic support covering workflow requirements, metadata support, DOI configuration, and platform design.
Flexible Service Approach
Guidance and solutions appropriate for both independent and institutional journals.
Ongoing OJS Support
Extended maintenance and technical support after the initial setup period.
How We Work
An Organized Journal Setup and Support Process
All Academic Desk projects follow a clear and structured process, from initial setup to long-term platform support.
Technical Setup
Platform configuration, OJS deployment, domain configuration, SSL integration, and initial journal configuration.
Workflow Configuration
Configuration of editorial, submission, review, and publication workflows.
Submission System Setup
Peer-review system and article submission structure configured to make journal management easier.
Launch and Support
Final platform testing, indexing preparation, and post-launch technical support.
Understand Your Journal Platform Before Choosing a Service
If you are unsure whether your journal website or publishing platform needs improvement, a Free Journal Audit can help you identify areas that may require attention.
Academic Desk offers an initial review to help journal owners understand their current platform and explore possible improvements before choosing a paid service.
Request a Free Journal Audit to discuss your journal's requirements and understand the next steps.
Looking to Create a More Impactful Journal Platform?
Whether you are launching a new journal or enhancing an established one, Academic Desk provides the technical and publishing-platform support to help you move forward with clarity. Discuss your requirements with our team and explore a suitable solution for your journal.