PublishWell is an open-source platform designed to streamline the journal publishing process for both editors and authors. This project provides a user-friendly interface for:
- Manuscript Submission: Authors can easily submit their manuscripts for review, including relevant metadata.
- Peer Review: Editors can manage the peer-review process efficiently, assigning reviewers and managing feedback.
- Publication Management: Once articles are accepted, editors can handle the publication process, including formatting and dissemination.
Features:
- Intuitive UI/UX: Designed for ease of use by both editors and authors.
- Streamlined Workflow: Simplifies manuscript submission, review, and publication.
- Scalability: Built to accommodate a growing number of journals and submissions.
- Open Source: Accessible for developers to contribute and enhance.
Getting Started:
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Prerequisites:
- .NET 8: Ensure you have .NET 8 installed on your development machine. You can download it from the official Microsoft website: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download
- Git: Install Git for version control. You can download it from: https://git-scm.com/downloads
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Smx27/PublishWell.git- Install dependencies:
cd PublishWell
dotnet restore- Run the application: (Instructions will be added once development is further along)
Developing
- Code Style: We follow a consistent code style to improve readability and maintainability. Specific guidelines will be added in a separate document (e.g.,
.editorconfigor a dedicated style guide document). - Testing: Write unit tests for your code to ensure quality and prevent regressions. Consider using a testing framework like xUnit or NUnit.
Contributing
We welcome contributions from the academic publishing community! Please refer to the separate CONTRIBUTING.md file for detailed guidelines on contributing your code and ideas.
Additional Notes
- This project is under active development. The provided instructions will be updated as features and functionality evolve.
- We encourage contributions of new features and bug fixes. Feel free to create pull requests!
- We strive to use the latest stable versions of dependencies whenever possible. Undocumented or non-officially supported features should be avoided.
- We recommend following best practices for secure development. This includes avoiding the use of deprecated packages or practices.
License:
PublishWell is licensed under the MIT. By contributing to this project, you agree to the terms of the license.
Stay Updated
- Watch this repository for updates.
- Feel free to create issues or discussions on GitHub.
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