Open Preprint Systems
Academic preprint server: author-driven rapid publication, PDF/Word, Google Scholar and ORCiD.
What is Open Preprint Systems?
Open Preprint Systems (OPS) is an open source server for managing the publication of research papers as preprints. It lets registered authors share research as PDF or Word documents, with an author-driven fast-publication workflow, Crossref and ORCiD integration, Google Scholar indexing and a configurable reader interface.
What is Open Preprint Systems for?
- A university or institution that wants to publish research preprints before peer review.
- A scientific community that wants to quickly disseminate research without waiting for editorial review.
- An institution that wants to integrate the preprint server with ORCiD and Crossref.
Main benefits of Open Preprint Systems
Rapid preprint publication without waiting for editorial review.
Crossref and ORCiD integration for persistent identifiers.
Google Scholar indexing.
Compatible with the OJS and OMP ecosystem.
Who should use Open Preprint Systems?
Universities and scientific institutions that want to publish preprints quickly and openly.
Is Open Preprint Systems the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- If you want to publish research preprints before peer review.
- If you need ORCiD and Crossref integration for researcher and publication identifiers.
- If you already use OJS and want to add a compatible preprint server.
It might not be for you if…
- If you want to publish peer-reviewed articles, where Open Journal Systems is more appropriate.
- If your hosting has limited resources, as OPS takes up over 455 MB.
How to install Open Preprint Systems on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find Open Preprint Systems
Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing domain and admin details.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
Why install Open Preprint Systems on miHosting
miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of Open Preprint Systems.
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Frequently asked questions about Open Preprint Systems
Is OPS different from Open Journal Systems?
Yes, OPS publishes preprints (before peer review), while OJS manages journals with already-reviewed articles.
Is OPS indexed in Google Scholar?
Yes, preprints published in OPS are compatible with Google Scholar indexing.
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