Manual2Soft builds and manages research journal websites end to end: custom admin panel, manuscript submission, ISSN application support, DOI workflow, article formatting & editing, journal SEO and indexing support on scholarly platforms—planned around your publishing process.
Explore examples of academic and medical publishing websites associated with our work. Platform features vary by project and are shown here for reference.
High-performance scholarly publishing system featuring automated manuscript uploads, peer-review referee assignments, structured abstract indexing, and global open-access PDF archives.
Clinical research archive repository for Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha medical sciences with fast multi-volume exploration, author filtering, and permanent citation indexing.
A journal website can support transparent publishing practices and technical discoverability. ISSN, DOI registration and inclusion in selective databases are separate processes, each with its own requirements.
ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) is an 8-digit standardized international code (e.g. 2582-XXXX) assigned by the National Science Library (NIScPR / National ISSN Centre) and ISSN International Centre in Paris.
A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is a persistent, globally unique alphanumeric string assigned to each research article (e.g. https://doi.org/10.1234/ijrims.2026.0104) registered via Crossref or DataCite.
Google Scholar uses bibliographic metadata and accessible article content to identify scholarly papers. Correct citation meta tags and crawlable article pages can improve technical compatibility, but inclusion and timing are controlled by Google Scholar.
<meta name="citation_title" content="..."><meta name="citation_author" content="..."><meta name="citation_journal_title" content="..."><meta name="citation_issn" content="..."> & citation_doi<meta name="citation_pdf_url" content="...">Services such as PubMed, Scopus and DOAJ apply their own scope, quality and eligibility criteria. A well-built website and transparent policies can support an application but cannot ensure acceptance. UGC-CARE status and policies should be checked against current official guidance.
We can coordinate the technical parts of a journal launch, from website planning and publishing workflows to deployment. Formal registrations and editorial decisions remain with the journal and relevant authorities.
User-friendly author portal for submitting research papers, uploading raw datasets/figures, tracking peer-review status in real-time, and downloading acceptance letters.
Complete multi-tier editorial suite: Editor-in-Chief desk review, blind reviewer assignment, standardized evaluation rubrics, revision requests, and final publication approval.
Website readiness and application-preparation support for online or print ISSN, plus DOI metadata and registration-agency workflow integration where eligible.
Fast, responsive archive navigation organizing historic and current volumes, issues, special editions, and supplements with built-in PDF galley viewers.
Article-level citation meta tags and structured metadata designed to help scholarly crawlers interpret published research. Search engines and databases decide whether and when to index content.
Integrated Article Processing Charge (APC) payment system supporting domestic UPI / Netbanking and international credit cards with instant GST invoice generation.
A seamless, transparent peer-review lifecycle from initial submission to global DOI citation indexing.
Author submits manuscript Word/PDF with structured abstracts and keywords.
Editor verifies scope, checks plagiarism, and assigns blind expert reviewers.
Reviewers submit scoring rubrics and revision recommendations via confidential panel.
If configured and eligible, DOI metadata is deposited after editorial acceptance and publication approval.
Article is published with metadata and a stable URL; external services independently crawl, register or evaluate it.
As an academic journal development company, Manual2Soft can take care of the technical and production side of your journal, from first website setup to ongoing publishing support.
We prepare journal title, publisher details, frequency, editorial board and website content in the format the ISSN National Centre expects, and guide you through the application.
Like the journals we have developed, your portal can store, display and deposit DOIs for every article through an eligible Crossref membership or sponsor.
Manuscript formatting, reference styling, language and copy editing, figure and table layout, and publication-ready PDF galleys in your journal template.
Submission, peer review, issue and volume management, publishing, archive upkeep, hosting, backups and maintenance handled with your editorial team.
Technical and on-page SEO for journal and article pages: metadata, schema, sitemaps, canonical URLs, page speed and crawlable full text.
We prepare your journal and metadata for submission to scholarly databases and directories, and help with applications where a platform allows them.
| Platform | Type | How Manual2Soft helps |
|---|---|---|
| Google Scholar | Scholarly search engine | Citation meta tags, crawlable HTML/PDF article pages, sitemap |
| Crossref | DOI registration agency | Metadata XML and deposit workflow (needs membership or sponsor) |
| DOAJ | Open access directory | Policy pages and website readiness for the application |
| PubMed / PMC | Biomedical database | Metadata and XML readiness; subject to NLM scope and review |
| Scopus / Web of Science | Selective citation databases | Website, policy and metadata readiness; evaluated by the database |
| BASE, CORE, OpenAlex | Open research aggregators | Clean metadata and OAI-PMH style exposure where supported |
| Index Copernicus, ROAD | Indexing directories | Submission data preparation and form support |
A useful journal website needs more than a homepage. It needs accurate article information, accessible full text, transparent policies and a reliable archive structure.
Page titles, meta descriptions, canonical URLs, XML sitemaps, crawlability checks, internal links, mobile usability and page-speed improvements.
Journal templates, references, tables, figures, page numbering, headers and footers, Word formatting and publication-ready PDF output.
Manage journal pages, article metadata, authors, volumes, issues and published-paper archives through a practical content workflow.
Prepare consistent journal title, publisher, frequency and website information for the relevant ISSN application process.
Store and display DOIs, validate article metadata and prepare registration-agency deposits where the journal has an eligible arrangement.
Improve article-level metadata and accessible content for scholarly discovery services. Each service applies its own coverage and inclusion rules.
Everything you need to know about starting an academic or medical research journal with Manual2Soft.
Timelines depend on the agreed scope, content readiness, integrations and migration needs. We provide an estimated schedule after reviewing your requirements.
We can help prepare journal details and website content for an application. Check the current requirements directly with the ISSN National Centre; the authority decides whether to issue an ISSN, and approval cannot be guaranteed.
Where your journal has an eligible Crossref membership or sponsorship arrangement, we can build a workflow to prepare and submit the required metadata. A DOI becomes active only after successful registration and correct resolution setup.
We can configure article citation meta tags, accessible article pages, PDFs and sitemaps according to published technical guidance. Google Scholar independently decides whether and when to include each paper.
Payment gateway integration can be scoped if your journal collects article processing charges. Availability, provider approval, taxes and invoicing requirements should be confirmed for your organisation and payment setup.
Cost depends on design, admin roles, manuscript submission and review workflows, number of journals, article migration, PDF generation, DOI integrations, hosting and maintenance. Manual2Soft can prepare a scoped quotation after a requirements discussion.
No. We can improve technical SEO, article metadata, page accessibility and publishing structure. Search engines and scholarly databases independently decide crawling, ranking, coverage and inclusion.
Yes, subject to the source format and project scope. Migration can include article pages, PDFs, issue archives and metadata. We plan URL redirects and preservation of existing links wherever practical.
Yes. Beyond building the website, we can support submission and review workflows, issue publishing, archive updates, hosting, backups, security and ongoing technical maintenance. The exact scope is agreed in your proposal, and editorial decisions stay with your editorial board.
Yes. We can format manuscripts in your journal template, style references, support language and copy editing, lay out tables and figures, and produce publication-ready PDF galleys and HTML full-text pages.
We prepare journals and metadata for Google Scholar, Crossref, DOAJ, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, BASE, CORE, OpenAlex and other directories. Each platform has its own eligibility rules and decides inclusion independently, so indexing cannot be guaranteed.
We set up the DOI workflow on your journal website, including metadata, Crossref XML and deposit. DOIs themselves are registered through Crossref or another registration agency, which requires an eligible membership or sponsor arrangement.
Requirements and policies change over time. Confirm formal registration and indexing criteria with the relevant organisation before making publication decisions.
Speak directly with our senior software engineers. We will analyze your journal requirements, assist with ISSN/DOI planning, and provide a fixed-price proposal.