Multiple submission dashboards should appear on the sidemenu

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 144 views

Issue Description

When multiple submission dashboards are displayed in Open Journal Systems (OJS) or Open Monograph Press (OMP), both menu sublinks include the 'Start a New Submission' button. This can be confusing for users, especially those with varying levels of access. To resolve this issue, we need to remove the button from the menu with the least permissible access.

How to Reproduce / Current Behavior

OJS

To reproduce this issue in OJS, follow these steps:

Login as a user with reviewer, author, and journal editor roles: Log in to your OJS account with a user who has been assigned the roles of reviewer, author, and journal editor.
Multiple submission dashboards should appear on the sidemenu: Once logged in, navigate to the sidemenu and you should see multiple submission dashboards displayed.

OMP

To reproduce this issue in OMP, follow these steps:

Login as a user with Author, Press manager, Internal Reviewer roles: Log in to your OMP account with a user who has been assigned the roles of Author, Press manager, and Internal Reviewer.
Multiple submission dashboards should appear on the sidemenu: Once logged in, navigate to the sidemenu and you should see multiple submission dashboards displayed.

What Application Are You Using?

We are using OJS and OMP version 3.5.0.

Testing Method

Manual Testing

To test this issue, we will manually navigate to the sidemenu and observe the display of multiple submission dashboards.

Action

To resolve this issue, we need to remove the "Start A New Submission" button from the menu with the least permissible access. This will ensure that users only see the button on the menu with the highest level of access.

Solution

To remove the redundant "Start A New Submission" link, follow these steps:

Identify the menu with the least permissible access: Determine which menu has the least permissible access among the multiple submission dashboards displayed.
Remove the "Start A New Submission" button from the identified menu: Use the OJS or OMP interface to remove the "Start A New Submission" button from the menu with the least permissible access.

Benefits of Removing Redundant Links

Removing redundant links in multiple submission dashboards offers several benefits, including:

Improved user experience: By removing unnecessary links, users will have a clearer and more streamlined experience when navigating the sidemenu.
Reduced confusion: With fewer links to manage, users will be less likely to become confused about which menu to use for submitting new content.
Enhanced accessibility: By removing links that are not relevant to a user's level of access, we can improve the overall accessibility of the OJS and OMP interfaces.

Conclusion

Q: What is the purpose of removing the redundant "Start A New Submission" link?

A: The purpose of removing the redundant "Start A New Submission" link is to improve the user experience and reduce confusion in OJS and OMP. By removing unnecessary links, users will have a clearer and more streamlined experience when navigating the sidemenu.

Q: Which menu should I remove the "Start A New Submission" button from?

A: You should remove the "Start A New Submission" button from the menu with the least permissible access. This will ensure that users only see the button on the menu with the highest level of access.

Q: How do I identify the menu with the least permissible access?

A: To identify the menu with the least permissible access, you can follow these steps:

Log in to your OJS or OMP account: Log in to your account with a user who has been assigned the roles of reviewer, author, and journal editor in OJS, or Author, Press manager, and Internal Reviewer in OMP.
Navigate to the sidemenu: Once logged in, navigate to the sidemenu and observe the display of multiple submission dashboards.
Determine which menu has the least permissible access: Identify which menu has the least permissible access among the multiple submission dashboards displayed.

Q: What are the benefits of removing redundant links in multiple submission dashboards?

A: The benefits of removing redundant links in multiple submission dashboards include:

Improved user experience: By removing unnecessary links, users will have a clearer and more streamlined experience when navigating the sidemenu.
Reduced confusion: With fewer links to manage, users will be less likely to become confused about which menu to use for submitting new content.
Enhanced accessibility: By removing links that are not relevant to a user's level of access, we can improve the overall accessibility of the OJS and OMP interfaces.

Q: Can I remove the "Start A New Submission" button from all menus?

A: No, you should only remove the "Start A New Submission" button from the menu with the least permissible access. This will ensure that users only see the button on the menu with the highest level of access.

Q: How do I remove the "Start A New Submission" button from the menu with the least permissible access?

A: To remove the "Start A New Submission" button from the menu with the least permissible access, you can follow these steps:

Identify the menu with the least permissible access: Determine which menu has the least permissible access among the multiple submission dashboards displayed.
Use the OJS or OMP interface to remove the button: Use the OJS or OMP interface to remove the "Start A New Submission" button from the menu with the least permissible access.

Q: What if I accidentally remove the wrong button?

A: If you accidentally remove the wrong button, you can restore it by following these steps:

Log in to your OJS or OMP account: Log in to your account with a user who has been assigned the roles of reviewer, author, and journal editor in OJS, or Author, Press manager, and Internal Reviewer in OMP.
Navigate to the sidemenu: Once logged in, navigate to the sidemenu and observe the display of multiple submission dashboards.
Use the OJS or OMP interface to restore the button: Use the OJS or OMP interface to restore the "Start A New Submission" button to its original location.

Conclusion

In conclusion, removing the redundant "Start A New Submission" link in multiple submission dashboards is a crucial step in improving the user experience and reducing confusion in OJS and OMP. By identifying the menu with the least permissible access and removing the button from that menu, we can provide a more streamlined and accessible experience for users.