Journal Business Model

1. Overview

Journal of Oeconomia Syariah et Civitas is a peer-reviewed academic journal focusing on Islamic economics, sharia finance, and civic society. The journal operates under a non-profit, open-access model with the primary mission of disseminating high-quality, ethically grounded scholarly research for the benefit of the global academic community.

2. Access and Distribution Model

  • The journal adopts a full Open Access publishing model.

  • All articles are freely available online without subscription or access fees.

  • Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, and use published articles for lawful academic purposes with proper attribution.

3. Revenue Sources

To ensure financial sustainability while maintaining editorial independence, the journal may utilize the following revenue sources:

3.1 Article Processing Charges (APCs)

  • APCs may be applied to cover editorial management, peer review, publication, and archiving costs.

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

  • Fee waivers or reductions may be granted, particularly for authors from under-resourced institutions.

3.2 Institutional and Publisher Support

  • Financial and administrative support from affiliated universities or research institutions.

  • Support may include hosting, technical infrastructure, and human resources.

3.3 Grants and Ethical Sponsorship

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

  • Sponsorships must comply with ethical standards and sharia principles, and must not influence editorial decisions.

4. Cost Structure

The journal’s operational costs include:

  • Online journal management system (OJS) maintenance

  • Editorial and peer review administration

  • Website hosting and digital preservation

  • Copyediting, layout, and proofreading

  • DOI registration and indexing services

5. Editorial Independence

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

  • Financial contributors and sponsors have no role in editorial or peer review decisions.

  • The journal strictly separates business operations from editorial processes.

6. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright over their work.

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

  • Licensing terms are clearly communicated to authors and readers.

7. Transparency and Accountability

  • All business practices, publication fees, and funding sources are publicly disclosed.

  • The journal adheres to principles of transparency as required by DOAJ and other indexing bodies.

  • Financial management is conducted responsibly and ethically.

8. Long-Term Sustainability

To ensure long-term viability, the journal:

  • Continuously improves editorial quality and peer review processes

  • Expands indexing and abstracting coverage

  • Maintains secure digital archiving and preservation systems

  • Engages with the scholarly community in Islamic economics and civic studies

9. Ethical Compliance

This business model aligns with:

  • DOAJ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines

  • Ethical and moral principles of Islamic economics

10. Policy Review

Journal of Oeconomia Syariah et Civitas reserves the right to update this business model to adapt to evolving publishing standards and sustainability needs.