OpusSoft, a Kuala Lumpur-based startup, has launched OpusSoft 3.0, Malaysia’s first Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) journal management system. This new version, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, promises to streamline the entire journal publishing process, from submission to peer review to final publication, significantly reducing the time and effort required.
The latest release introduces four key features designed to address challenges in research publishing workflows. The Galley Proof feature automates journal-specific formatting in under 10 seconds, replacing a process that traditionally took days. An AI-powered Reviewer Recommendation Engine helps editorial boards identify high-calibre reviewers based on research expertise and collaboration history. The system is also integrated with Crossref, allowing for efficient Digital Object Identifier (DOI) registration and assignment. Additionally, the Web Publishing feature enables direct publication of papers with DOIs to journal websites with a single click.
Ramesh Balakrishnan, CEO of OpusSoft, stated, “Our enhanced OpusSoft platform, powered by AI and automation, streamlines the entire workflow of journal publishing. This improves efficiency and increases productivity of the journal editorial team.”
OpusSoft’s clients include prominent Malaysian journals and organisations such as the Malaysian Journal of Microbiology and the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. The company plans to expand regionally across Southeast Asia within the next 12 months, introducing multilingual capabilities and customisation options to meet diverse market needs.
With support from a grant by Cradle Fund, a Malaysian government agency, OpusSoft is poised to transform Malaysia’s publishing industry, enhancing the global visibility and impact of its research.
