Enhancing Research Dissemination Via an Efficient Web-based Journal Management System (E-REVIEWS)
Carmina A. Delos Reyes, M.D., Arlene S. Dy-Co, M.D., Giselle Mikhaela C. Enriquez-Briones, M.D.

ABSTRACT
Background/Objectives: The current manual processes of manuscript submission, screening, review, and editorial management in the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP) Journal rely heavily on email exchanges between the authors and journal manager, who acts as the liaison for the editors-in-chief (EIC) and peer reviewers. This method proves inefficient. To address this, the PIDSP Journal Editorial Team created E-REVIEWS, aimed at streamlining journal procedures to boost manuscript submissions, and ensure timely publication.
Methodology: E-REVIEWS was developed using Python as the primary computer programming language and Django as the web framework. Gitlab served as the repository and facilitated the turnover of the software requirements from developers to PIDSP website administrators. Extensive internal testing preceded the system’s deployment to the PIDSP Journal website for real-world use.
Results: E-REVIEWS yielded 11 modules, each with unique functionalities including Registration/Login, Accounts Management, Dashboard, Author Submission, EIC Initial Screening, Similarity Check, Review, Revisions, Manuscript Layout, Editorial, and Help. Deployment to the PIDSP website occurred on May 13, 2024. Two manuscripts underwent screening, review, and editorial processes seamlessly through the system. Identified bugs were promptly addressed.
Conclusion: The development of E-REVIEWS hopes to revolutionize research dissemination, ensuring data privacy via its user-friendly automated online manuscript submission, peer review, and editorial process.

KEYWORDS: Medical Journal, Journal Management, Computer Programming, Philippines
https://doi.org/10.56964/pidspj20242501002
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