Upgrading the IJPS Journal's Digital Experience
Webcipher Technologies was contacted by the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (IJPS) in order to update their website and optimize their journal administration procedure. They needed a strong platform to handle submissions, show research articles, and guarantee easy navigation for writers, reviewers, and readers because they are a top publication in pharmaceutical sciences.
The Challenge
- Creating an author, reviewer, editor, and administrator system with distinct rights.
- Organizing articles: keeping a lot of content organized and accessible.
- Making the process of submitting and reviewing manuscripts simpler.
- Responsive Design: Providing smooth usability across all devices.
- SEO Optimization: Enhancing academic content's exposure in search engines.
Our Resolution
We developed a dynamic, feature-rich, and lightweight website with CodeIgniter that not only met but exceeded the client’s expectations. Our strategy prioritized excellent performance, user-centric design, and strong functionality.
Here’s What We Delivered
02. Archive of Dynamic Journals
To save both current and previous journal issues, a thorough archive system was developed. A smooth research experience is ensured by the ease with which users may browse volumes, look for particular articles, and sort by publication date, author, or topic using sophisticated filters.
03. Automated Email Alerts
Incorporated an automatic email system to improve communication. Editors are informed of significant revisions, reviewers are reminded of pending reviews, and authors are informed of the status of their submissions. Efficiency was increased, and the overhead of manual communication was decreased.
04. Platform for Secure Submissions
Created a reliable and safe file upload mechanism for authors to send in their work. To promote openness and confidence in the process, a tracking function was included that enables authors to keep tabs on the status of their manuscripts during the submission, review, and publication phases.
05. Mobile Optimization
Utilizing the most recent Bootstrap framework, mobile optimization guaranteed a completely responsive design. As a result, the platform was able to accommodate the various device preferences of the international academic community by providing the best possible user experience across smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.
06. An architecture that is optimized for search engines
Clean URLs, metadata management, and keyword optimization are examples of SEO best practices that were put into practice. As a result, published research articles were more visible in search engine rankings, increasing the journal's influence and reach among academics.
Impact
Our partnership with IJPS produced a feature-rich, scalable, and reliable platform that greatly enhanced their audience’s experience around the world. While the responsive design and SEO improvements have improved accessibility and reach, the journal’s operations have been expedited by the smooth submission and review procedure.