Transforming Academic Publishing for IJDD

International Journal of Diverse Discourses (IJDDBD) is a peer-reviewed academic journal focused on interdisciplinary research in language, society, and culture. The editorial team needed a reliable and flexible publishing platform to manage submissions, peer review, and publication.

Transforming Academic Publishing for IJDD

📍 Client Overview

International Journal of Diverse Discourses (IJDD) is a peer-reviewed academic journal focused on interdisciplinary research in language, society, and culture. The editorial team needed a reliable and flexible publishing platform to manage submissions, peer review, and publication.

🚧 The Challenge

IJDDBD was previously using PKP Open Journal Systems (OJS) — a popular open-source solution. However, as the journal evolved, OJS began to limit their workflow and growth:

  • Rigid submission and review processes
  • Poor user experience for editors, reviewers, and authors
  • Limited customization and scalability
  • Outdated interface with no mobile optimization

They wanted a custom-built system that could scale with their needs and support future journal development.

💡 Our Solution

At Alephorax, we partnered closely with IJDD’s editorial board to design and develop a custom journal management platform from the ground up. Our goal was to provide an intuitive, efficient, and scalable system that reflects the journal’s professionalism.

🔧 Key Features & Highlights

🔹 Tailored Functionality:

  • Author Dashboard: Seamless manuscript submission, document uploads, and progress tracking
  • Editorial Workflow: Customizable peer review, editor notes, and reviewer assignment
  • Reviewer Access: Role-based login with secure access to assigned papers
  • Clean, Mobile-Optimized Front End: Structured by volume and issue with article metadata
  • Scalable Back-End: Ready to host additional journals or multilingual content

🛠️ Tech Stack:

  • Backend: Laravel + MySQL
  • Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
  • Admin Panel: Custom-built with complete editorial control

🎯 The Results

📉 Before🚀 After
Dependent on rigid OJS templatesFully custom workflow, built to match their editorial process
Manual handling of submissionsStreamlined, automated review system
Poor UI and scalabilityProfessional design, scalable for growth

 

  • ⚡ 3× faster editorial decision-making
  • 📱 Fully mobile-friendly experience
  • 🔒 Improved security and role-based access
  • 🧩 Zero third-party dependency

💬 Client Feedback

“Alephorax helped us break free from the limitations of our previous system. The platform they built truly reflects the academic quality we aim for and makes our workflow far more efficient.”
— Editorial Team, IJDDBD

🔗 Visit the Live Platform

👉 https://ijddbd.com