Access, structure and functionalities

Access:

The USPCEU journal platform where the Doxa Comunicación journal is hosted, uses Open Journal Systems (OJS). This tool ensures web accessibility for all people, including those with disabilities, allowing them to access, navigate, and use the content without barriers. To achieve this, PKP audits its style sheets through Access Changes Everything Inc., a Canadian accessibility consulting company, to detect potential accessibility barriers. This is outlined on their website: https://docs.pkp.sfu.ca/accessibility-statement/en/

This platform adheres to WCAG 2.1 guidelines and conducts regular audits to ensure an accessible and functional environment. Articles are available in accessible formats such as PDF, ePUB, and HTML.

Structure: The structure of the CEU journal platform, where the Doxa Comunicación journal is hosted, covers all stages of the publication of scientific articles:

Front-end (User Interface):

Main page with the journal index and access to published articles.
Article viewing allows users to view available articles in various formats, including PDF, EPUB, and HTML.
Advanced search system allows users to perform detailed and specific searches within the journal (search by keywords, publication date, article, author, topics, and metadata).
The contact section includes the journal's email, contact person, physical address, and phone number.
Language switcher, Spanish/English allows the platform to be accessible in multiple languages.

Back-end (Editorial Management):

Management modules for different roles.
Editorial workflow: submission, review, editing, and publication.
Journal configuration: policies, sections, editorial teams.
Management of users and roles.
Metadata management: DOI, ISSN, and other metadata to improve article visibility and indexing.
Management of issues and publications.
Statistics and reports.

Functionalities:

Editorial Management: Allows manuscript submission, reviewer assignment, peer review, and proof correction. Editorial workflow management.
Publication and Dissemination: Assignment of a DOI to each article for easy location and indexing. Articles are indexed in academic databases and search engines, improving visibility. Articles are enriched with metadata to enhance discovery on the web. Dissemination is conducted through social media.
Accessibility: OJS follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), ensuring the site is accessible to people with disabilities. Articles are available in accessible formats, such as PDF, ePUB, and HTML.
Security and Administration: Control of permissions and roles, protection against plagiarism, and data backup/restoration.
Interaction and Communication: Automatic notifications, internal messaging system, and support for international collaborations.
Statistics and Reports: Generation of reports on journal performance, visits, and article downloads.
External Integration: Integration with ORCID, CrossRef, Google Scholar, and the ability to export metadata.
Multilingual Management: Support for managing journals in multiple languages.
Adaptive Interface: Responsive design for optimal experience on both mobile devices and desktops.