Journal Business Model

1. Overview

The Journal of Educatio et Didactica is a peer-reviewed academic journal focusing on education and didactics. The journal is managed on a non-profit, open-access basis with the primary objective of disseminating high-quality scholarly research and supporting the advancement of knowledge in education.

2. Access and Distribution Model

  • The journal applies an Open Access publishing model.

  • All published articles are freely accessible online without subscription fees.

  • Readers are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, and use articles for lawful, non-commercial purposes, with proper citation.

3. Revenue Sources

To ensure sustainability, the journal may utilize the following sources of income:

3.1 Article Processing Charges (APCs)

  • The journal may charge APCs to cover editorial, peer review, publication, and digital archiving costs.

  • Any applicable APCs are clearly stated on the journal website prior to submission.

  • Fee waivers or reductions may be available based on institutional affiliation or funding limitations.

3.2 Institutional Support

  • Financial and administrative support from the publisher or affiliated academic institutions.

  • Support may include hosting services, editorial resources, and technical infrastructure.

3.3 Grants and Sponsorships

  • Funding from research grants, educational foundations, or academic organizations.

  • Sponsorship does not influence editorial decisions or peer review outcomes.

4. Cost Structure

Operational costs include:

  • Online journal management system (OJS) maintenance

  • Editorial and peer review management

  • Website hosting and digital preservation

  • Copyediting, layout, and proofreading

  • DOI registration and indexing services

5. Editorial Independence

  • Editorial decisions are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board.

  • Financial contributors have no influence over content selection, peer review, or publication decisions.

  • The journal strictly adheres to ethical publishing standards.

6. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright of their work.

  • Articles are published under a Creative Commons license (e.g., CC BY or CC BY-SA), as stated on the journal website.

  • Licensing terms are clearly communicated to authors and readers.

7. Transparency and Accountability

  • All business practices, fees, and policies are publicly available.

  • Financial and operational information is managed transparently.

  • The journal complies with international publishing ethics and best practices.

8. Long-Term Sustainability

To ensure continuity and growth, the journal:

  • Continuously improves editorial quality and visibility

  • Expands indexing and abstracting services

  • Maintains digital archiving and preservation systems

  • Engages with the academic community and reviewers

9. Ethical Compliance

The business model aligns with:

  • DOAJ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines

10. Policy Review

The Journal of Educatio et Didactica reserves the right to revise this business model to adapt to evolving academic publishing standards and sustainability needs.