To seamlessly integrate our plugin into your Open Journal Systems (OJS) instance, follow the step-by-step instructions below.
1. Get the plugin ZIP file
First, you’ll need the Reviewer.ly OJS plugin ZIP file. Reach out to us directly and we will provide it to you.
2. Go to journal plugin page
Access the journal dashboard and click on the “Website” option located in the side-bar menu. From there, select the “Plugins” tab to view the list of installed plugins.
3. Upload the Reviewer.ly plugin
In the upper-right corner of the “Installed Plugins” tab, look for the “Upload A New Plugin” button and click on it. If this option is not visible, you may not have the necessary permissions to install plugins. In such cases, contact the journal web administrator to obtain permission.
When you click on the “Upload A New Plugin” button, a dialog will appear, allowing you to upload the plugin file. Click on “Upload File,” navigate to the location of the plugin ZIP file, select it, and then click the “Save” button located at the bottom-right of the dialog.
4. Enable the plugin
After installation, the Reviewer.ly plugin will appear in the list of installed plugins. To enable it, click the checkbox located on the right.
5. Configure plugin settings
For the plugin to function, you must enter specific information, including your credentials, in the settings dialog. Make sure to fill in this information accurately.
6. Enable restful_urls
Ensure that restful_urls is set to On in the config.inc.php file (restful_urls = On) so that the plugin to work correctly. The config.inc.php file can be found in the root directory of your project. If you do not have access to modify this file, ask your journal web administrator to make this change for you.
Reviewer.ly’s OJS plugin should now be enabled to assist you through article submission flows, allowing you to take full advantage of the plugin’s capabilities.