About the Journal

International Journal of Agricultural Social Economics and Rural Development (IJASERD, e-ISSN: 2774-9126) is an open-access peer-reviewed journal published by the Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Halu Oleo University, Indonesia, since 2021. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to publish high-quality scientific findings in agricultural social economics and rural development. Ijaserd is committed to advancing knowledge, supporting sustainable farming systems, and promoting rural community development at national and global levels.

The journal is published by the Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Halu Oleo University, in collaboration with the Indonesian Agricultural Economic Association (PERHEPI/ISAE). Ijaserd welcomes submissions from researchers across Indonesia and around the world, particularly those focusing on the social, economic, institutional, and developmental dimensions of agriculture and rural societies.

Scope of the Journal

Ijaserd publishes original research articles and review papers covering a wide range of topics, including:

  • Agricultural Social-Economics: Agricultural socioeconomics, rural sociology, agricultural policy, farmer behavior, livelihood studies, socio-cultural aspects of agriculture, Production economics, agricultural development economics, land-use economics, resources and environmental economics, and agricultural input-output analysis.

  • Agribusiness and Management: Agribusiness systems, supply chain management, agribusiness strategy, agricultural entrepreneurship, agricultural institutions, agricultural finance and banking.

  • Rural Development: Community empowerment, rural innovation, rural infrastructure, local economic development, rural governance, local wisdom, and community-based knowledge.

  • Farming and Agro-industry: Farming systems, farm management, agrotechnology, agro-industry development, value-added products, and agricultural marketing.

  • Other Related Fields: Agrarian studies, mining social economics, ecosystem services, and interdisciplinary research relevant to agriculture and rural communities.

All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scientific validity of the published work. The journal encourages innovative research that contributes to new perspectives, theories, and methodologies in agricultural social economics and rural development.

Ijaserd is dedicated to promoting open access to scientific knowledge and supporting researchers, students, and institutions, particularly in developing regions, by providing free access to published materials. The journal aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among scholars, policymakers, and practitioners.

Article Types Published

IJASERD publishes two main types of manuscripts: original research articles and review articles, all of which must align with the journal’s scope in agricultural social economics, agribusiness, and rural development.

  • Original research articles present empirical findings that contribute new insights into agricultural socioeconomics, agribusiness management, farmer behavior, agricultural policy, rural community development, farming systems, agricultural institutions, environmental and resource economics, and other interdisciplinary topics related to rural societies. These articles should clearly articulate the research problem, employ rigorous and transparent methodologies, present comprehensive results, and provide critical discussion of the findings, their implications, and their contributions to the relevant field. IJASERD does not accept simple descriptive case studies unless the case demonstrates substantial theoretical, methodological, or practical significance for agricultural and rural development.

  • Review articles, on the other hand, offer a comprehensive and critical synthesis of existing literature on topics within the journal’s focus, such as agricultural socioeconomics, agribusiness systems, rural innovation, community empowerment, local economic development, agricultural value chains, agricultural institutions, rural governance, and socio-ecological interactions in rural areas. Review articles should critically analyze, evaluate, and integrate previous research, highlight knowledge gaps, and propose future research directions. The format and length of review articles are flexible, allowing authors to explore topics in depth and to present a thorough conceptual or methodological overview.

All articles published in IJASERD must be based on rigorous, ethical, and high-quality research and meet the highest standards of academic integrity. The journal encourages the submission of manuscripts that are innovative, original, and impactful, offering meaningful contributions to theory, policy, methodology, and practice in agricultural social economics, agribusiness, and rural development.

Publication Frequency

International Journal of Agricultural Social Economics and Rural Development (IJASERD) publishes semi-annual issues from April to September and from October to March. The journal aims to provide timely, regular publication of high-quality research in relevant fields of study.

Language

IJASERD requires that all submitted manuscripts be written in clear, correct, and academic English. Authors are expected to use precise, concise, and grammatically accurate language to ensure clarity and readability. Proper spelling, punctuation, and scholarly writing conventions must be followed. Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to use professional language editing services before submission to ensure the quality of the manuscript.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

IJASERD provides a clear, transparent fee structure that prospective authors can access before preparing or submitting their manuscripts. The journal does not charge any processing fee at the initial stage. Authors are not required to pay any fees during submission, preliminary evaluation, or the peer-review process.

IJASERD applies only one primary fee, the Article Processing Charge (APC), which is 500,000 IDR (30  USD). The APC is paid only after the manuscript has been formally accepted for publication (final acceptance). This fee covers the full cost of publication, including peer-review management, editorial processing, manuscript editing, online hosting, typesetting, metadata management, and long-term digital preservation to ensure sustainable open access. No APC is requested before acceptance, ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the editorial process.

In addition, IJASERD offers a fast-track review service for authors who require accelerated handling of their manuscripts. This service costs 1,000,000 IDR (60 USD) and expedites administrative processing and scheduling. However, the fast-track option does not affect the independence, objectivity, or rigor of peer review or editorial decision-making. All manuscripts regular or fast-track undergo the same double-blind peer-review procedure.

All collected fees are used to support editorial activities, maintain the publication system, operate the open-access platform, and sustain technological infrastructure. Payment instructions and bank account details will be provided only after the manuscript receives the final acceptance decision. Authors must submit proof of APC payment via email to ijaserd@uho.ac.id and via WhatsApp, according to the provided guidelines.

IJASERD offers fee waivers or reductions for eligible authors, including those from low-income countries, those with limited institutional funding, and those whose manuscripts are considered to have significant scientific value. This policy ensures inclusive access to publication and supports the dissemination of knowledge without financial barriers.

It is important to emphasize that neither the APC nor the fast-track fee influences editorial decisions. Manuscripts are evaluated exclusively based on scientific quality, methodological rigor, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. IJASERD is an open-access journal, meaning all published articles are freely available online to anyone, anywhere in the world.

Ownership and Management

Universitas Halu Oleo is the official owner and publishing institution of the International Journal of Agricultural Social Economics and Rural Development (IJASERD, e-ISSN: 2774-9126). The ownership, stewardship, and operational management of the journal are carried out under the authority of the Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Halu Oleo, which serves as the academic unit responsible for overseeing the journal’s administration, editorial coordination, and publication processes. This information is clearly provided to ensure complete transparency for authors, reviewers, editors, and readers regarding the entity that legitimately owns and manages the journal.

The editorial operations of IJASERD are conducted independently by the appointed editorial team, who exercise full autonomy over manuscript evaluation, peer review, and editorial decision-making. Administrative and technical support is provided by the Department of Agribusiness and the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Halu Oleo, in their capacity as the official publishing body. The journal receives partial institutional support, supplemented by additional funding sources, including article processing charges and operational contributions. These financial supports do not influence editorial independence, manuscript assessment, or acceptance decisions.

The clear disclosure of this ownership and management structure ensures that IJASERD does not use misleading names or affiliations that could confuse potential authors, readers, or editors regarding its ownership or publishing authority, in accordance with ethical standards for scholarly publishing. As the journal’s owner and managing academic unit, Universitas Halu Oleo through the Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture demonstrates a strong commitment to academic integrity, high publication standards, open access dissemination, and the advancement of scientific knowledge in agricultural socio-economics, agribusiness, rural development, and related fields.

Publisher

IJASERD is the official peer-reviewed journal published by the Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Halu Oleo, Indonesia. The journal is wholly owned and managed by Universitas Halu Oleo through the Department of Agribusiness, and all editorial operations are conducted independently by the appointed editorial board in accordance with international publishing ethics and standards.

Copyright and Licensing

IJASERD upholds copyright protection and the application of open licenses to protect authors' rights while ensuring the proper dissemination of scientific works. Our policy emphasizes openness, accessibility, proper attribution, and the legal redistribution of works under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license.

Authors declare that manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Agricultural Social Economics and Rural Development (IJASERD) will be published under the CC BY-SA license, without complete transfer of copyright to the journal. The author retains copyright, while IJASERD obtains non-exclusive rights to publish, distribute, and archive the manuscript in various forms and media, both currently and in the future.

Authors also understand that IJASERD relies on this license agreement to process and publish articles. However, this agreement automatically expires if IJASERD does not publish the manuscript. IJASERD supports the uploading of articles to third-party repositories, provided they comply with institutional and funding agency requirements. The author guidelines provide detailed information on copyright, licensing, and author responsibilities, ensuring that authors fully understand their rights and obligations in open scientific publishing. Through this policy, IJASERD creates a collaborative ecosystem that encourages openness, responsible knowledge sharing, and respect for the intellectual property rights of authors and the scientific community.

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Revenue Sources

IJASERD operates through a transparent and ethically accountable funding model that is clearly communicated on the journal’s website. The journal derives its revenue from several sources that support its editorial, administrative, and technological operations. The primary source of revenue is the Article Processing Charge (APC), which authors pay only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication. This fee contributes to the costs of peer review management, editorial processing, online hosting, typesetting, and long-term digital preservation. The journal also receives institutional support from Universitas Halu Oleo, specifically through the Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, which provides administrative assistance and infrastructure essential for the journal’s sustainability.

In addition to APCs and institutional support, IJASERD may generate supplementary revenue through relevant advertising, grants, academic sponsorships, or donations that align with the journal’s mission and scope. Such external funding sources are carefully managed to ensure they do not compromise the journal’s editorial independence. Importantly, IJASERD affirms that no revenue source whether APCs, sponsorships, or institutional funding influences editorial decisions. All manuscripts are evaluated solely based on their scholarly merit, methodological rigor, originality, and relevance to the journal’s field.

By adopting a diversified but ethical revenue model, IJASERD is committed to maintaining financial transparency, ensuring sustainable operations, and supporting open access dissemination while upholding the highest standards of academic integrity.

Advertising

IJASERD maintains a transparent and ethical advertising policy to ensure that advertising does not compromise the integrity, independence, or scientific objectivity of the journal. The journal may display advertisements that are relevant to the fields of agricultural sciences, socio-economic development, rural studies, academic events, scientific products, or other educational and research-oriented activities. All advertisements must align with IJASERD's mission, values, and academic scope.

Decisions regarding the acceptance, placement, and suitability of advertisements are made exclusively by the journal's editorial and administrative team, independent of the peer review and editorial decision-making processes. Advertisements will never be linked to editorial outcomes and do not influence the evaluation, acceptance, or rejection of manuscripts. IJASERD ensures that ads are clearly distinguished from editorial content and are presented in a manner that does not confuse readers or imply endorsement of the advertised products or services.

For online display, advertisements may appear contextually or randomly, but they are never generated based on reader behaviour, manuscript submissions, or editorial data. All advertising content is subject to review to ensure it adheres to ethical guidelines, does not contain misleading claims, and maintains professionalism appropriate for an academic publication. IJASERD strictly separates advertising activities from the scholarly publishing process to uphold transparency, trust, and academic integrity.

Direct Marketing

IJASERD conducts direct marketing activities in a responsible, ethical, and well-targeted manner, in full compliance with international publishing standards. Any communication carried out on behalf of the journal, including manuscript solicitations or promotional announcements, is directed only to researchers, academics, and institutions whose fields of expertise align with the journal’s scope. All information provided about the journal, its publisher, editorial policies, processing procedures, and quality standards is presented truthfully, accurately, and without any intention to mislead prospective authors or readers.

IJASERD ensures that all direct marketing practices are unobtrusive and respectful of recipients’ communication preferences. The journal does not engage in aggressive outreach, spam practices, or indiscriminate mass emailing. Recipients may opt out of mailing lists at any time, and their preferences are honored without restriction. Furthermore, IJASERD adheres strictly to data protection and privacy regulations by using contact information only when lawfully obtained and relevant to professional academic communication.

To maintain professionalism and trust, IJASERD regularly reviews and evaluates its direct marketing strategies to ensure that they remain ethical, appropriate, and aligned with community expectations within scholarly publishing. Through this responsible approach, the journal seeks to strengthen academic engagement, facilitate collaboration, and promote the transparent and ethical dissemination of high-quality research.

Journal History

The International Journal of Agricultural Social Economics and Rural Development (IJASERD, e-ISSN: 2774-9126) obtained its online ISSN in 2021 and began publication in English using Open Journal Systems (OJS) 2 for Volume 1 and Volume 2 through the website: https://ojs.uho.ac.id/index.php/ijaserd.

In 2023, IJASERD was accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia at the national accreditation level SINTA 4, pursuant to Decree No. 79/E/KPT/2023 dated 11th May 2023. This accreditation is valid for five (5) years, covering publications from Volume 1 Number 1 (2021) to Volume 5 Number 2 (2025).

To improve its publication management system and align with international best practices, IJASERD migrated from OJS 2 to OJS 3 in 2023. Starting from Volume 3 onward, all journal operations and publications are managed through the new platform at: https://ejournal.agribisnis.uho.ac.id/index.php/ijaserd

This migration marked a significant milestone in enhancing the journal’s editorial workflow, transparency, accessibility, and overall professionalism in the management of scientific publications.

Accreditation

International Journal of Agricultural Social Economics and Rural Development (IJASERD) is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology with a Sinta (S4) ranking, SK No 79/E/KPT/2023, 11th May 2023, which is valid for 5 (five) years since enacted 2021 in Vol. 1 No. 1, 2021 to Vol. 5 No. 2, 2025

Publication Schedule : April and October
Language : English
Frequency : 2 issues per year
APC : Payment (publishing) | info
e-ISSN : 2774-9126
DOI : Prefix 10.37149 by Crossref
Accreditation : SINTA 4, NO. 79/E/KPT/2023, 11th May 2023
Editor-in-chief : Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aswar Limi, S.Pi., M.Si
Editorial Officers : Pertiwi Syarni, S.Hut., M.Si
Publisher : Department of Agribusiness Univ. Halu Oleo
Citation Analysis : Google Scholar
Website : https://ejournal.agribisnis.uho.ac.id/index.php/ijaserd

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Indexing

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OAI Address

International Journal of Agricultural Social Economics and Rural Development (IJaserd) has an OAI address: https://ejournal.agribisnis.uho.ac.id/index.php/ijaserd/oai.