Hugo Paper Now

Overview

Paper-Now presents a unique solution for creating, editing, and displaying online journals and scientific articles seamlessly through GitHub. This innovative platform is designed to facilitate collaborative efforts between co-authors, whether they choose to work privately or publicly before submitting their research for formal peer-review or preprinting. By exploring alternative avenues in scholarly communication, Paper-Now aims to adapt to the evolving needs of the academic community without a prescribed end goal, remaining open to modification and enhancement.

This platform is also available as a Hugo port, allowing users to utilize the familiar functionalities of PeerJ's paper-now within the Hugo framework. The flexibility of Paper-Now makes it an intriguing option for researchers looking to streamline their writing and publication process while embracing innovation and collaboration.

Features

• Seamless Collaboration: Authors can work together on articles in real-time, whether in private settings or publicly via GitHub.

• Hugo Integration: The project is easily incorporated into Hugo, leveraging its capabilities for a smoother user experience.

• Open Source: As an experiment in scholarly communication, Paper-Now is completely open to modifications, allowing users to fork, extend, and customize the platform.

• Flexible Submission Options: It supports a variety of submission pathways, including preprints and traditional peer-reviewed journals, catering to diverse publishing needs.

• User-Friendly Setup: Installation is straightforward, with detailed guides available to ensure a smooth initiation for new users.

• Sample Configurations: Paper-Now provides example configurations and content structures, making it easier for users to get started with their own projects.

• MIT License: The open licensing under MIT allows for a wide range of uses and modifications, encouraging community engagement and development.