We are a small team, and prioritize work based on a number of factors, e.g. community interest, grant obligations, etc. Improving the editor’s ability to notify users is a priority but not one we’ve been able to get to yet. Watch the issue entry linked above for updates.
As OJS is free software, the best scenario for us is for high-priority items to be implemented in an open-source collaborative fashion. I understand that many groups don’t have developer expertise, but this is free software, and that is how the open source ecosystem works best.
Regards,
Alec Smecher
Public Knowledge Project Team