Minor OJS System Upgrade (v3.4.0.11), Plugin Configuration, and Journal Portal Redesign

2026-10-09

Dear Journal Managers, Reviewers, Authors, Lecturers, and Researchers,

To improve system reliability, compatibility with international indexing standards, and user experience, the journals under L-MSTI will undergo system maintenance and upgrades according to the following schedule:

Phase 1: Minor System Upgrade & Plugin Configuration Period: October 10, 2026 – October 14, 2026

  • System update to OJS 3.4.0.11 for performance and security improvements.
  • Integration of the Research Organization Registry (ROR) plugin to standardize author affiliations.
  • Optimization of metadata, indexing, and email notification plugins.

Access status: The portal may experience limited access or brief intermittent downtime during database migration and module updates.

Phase 2: Interface Redesign (UI/UX) Period: Two weeks after the upgrade (estimated until October 28, 2026)

  • Reorganization of the layout and theme to be cleaner, more modern, and responsive.
  • Menu adjustments to simplify submission, archive browsing, and article searching.

Access status: The portal remains fully accessible, with visual changes rolling out gradually.

Important Notes for Users:

  • Authors and Reviewers: Please keep your own copies of manuscripts, supporting files, and review notes before October 10, 2026.
  • Data security: All manuscripts, user accounts, review histories, and publication archives are protected by a full backup before and during the maintenance.
  • Support: If you encounter urgent issues, please contact our official editorial office.

We apologize for any inconvenience during this process. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

October 10, 2026 L-MSTI Journal Manager & IT Infrastructure Team