🎓 Learn how to set up your own academic journal locally using Open Journal Systems (OJS) and XAMPP – step-by-step and beginner-friendly! In this video, you’ll learn how to install OJS on your local machine using XAMPP, a tool that includes Apache, MySQL, and PHP. Whether you're a health professional, researcher, or part of a health institute looking to start a medical journal — this crash course is tailored for non-technical users, especially in LMICs (Low & Middle-Income Countries). 🔧 What You’ll Learn: How to install XAMPP (Apache, MySQL, PHP) How to download & set up Open Journal Systems (OJS) How to create and configure a local database How to install and configure your first academic journal Basic appearance & user role settings Tips, documentation & resources for deeper OJS exploration 📚 Useful Links: OJS Download Page: XAMPP: OJS Documentation: PKP Community Forum: EIFL OJS Webinar Series: 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments — I’d love to help you build your own journal! #OJS #AcademicPublishing #XAMPP #HealthJournals Social Media: Facebook: Twitter: LinkedIn: Instagram: TikTok: @universaldigitalhealth