Journal Identity, Publisher, and Ownership
Ownership structure, editorial governance, publisher details, and journal identity.
Journal identity & details
SOCIA: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial is an accredited, open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the advancement of research and critical reflection in social sciences and humanities.
| JOURNAL TITLE | SOCIA: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial |
| PRINT ISSN (P-ISSN) | 1829-5797 |
| ONLINE ISSN (E-ISSN) | 2549-9475 |
| DOI PREFIX | 10.21831/socia |
| PUBLICATION FREQUENCY | Biannual (June & December) |
| PUBLISHING FORMAT | Electronic / Online (OJS 3) & Print |
Publisher & ownership structure
SOCIA is wholly owned and published as a non-profit academic publication by:
| OWNER & PUBLISHER | Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) |
| PARENT INSTITUTION | Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), Indonesia |
| INSTITUTION TYPE | Public Higher Education Institution |
| EDITORIAL & OFFICE LOCATION | Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia |
Management and governance structure
The operation of SOCIA is managed through a clear organizational structure that ensures both high academic quality and smooth administrative workflow:
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Dean of FISHIPOL UNY: Acts as the official patron and legal representative of the publisher.
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Editor-in-Chief: Leads the editorial team, sets publication policies, and maintains overall scientific standards and integrity.
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Managing Editor & Editorial Board: Oversees daily peer-review workflows, coordinate reviewer selection, layout formatting, and OJS platform maintenance.
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International Advisory Board: Provides strategic guidance, policy evaluation, and international outreach support.
Editorial independence statement
SOCIA operates with strict editorial independence from its owner and publisher (FISIP UNY). The Dean, faculty leadership, and institutional officers do not interfere with editorial decisions or peer review outcomes.
Decisions to accept, request revisions for, or reject manuscripts are based solely on scholarly merit, methodological rigor, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope.
Financial model and sustainability
As an academic journal published by a public university faculty, SOCIA operates under a non-profit publishing model:
- — Institutional Funding: Supported primarily by operational allocations from FISIP Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.
- — No Author Fees: SOCIA charges no submission, review, or article processing fees (IDR 0); layout, DOI registration, digital preservation, and server costs are covered by the Faculty.
- — No Advertising Impact: The journal does not carry commercial advertising, avoiding potential financial bias.
Official editorial office contact
Editorial Office of SOCIA: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Sosial
Gedung Dekanat FISIP, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Jl. Colombo No. 1, Karangmalang, Caturtunggal, Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
Email: socia@uny.ac.id
