Management

Journal Ownership and Publisher

OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra is published by the Center of Language Development, Universitas Islam Negeri Madura (UIN Madura), Pamekasan, Indonesia. The journal is owned by UIN Madura and is part of the university's Rumah Jurnal.

Funding and Operational Support

Universitas Islam Negeri Madura provides financial support for all the journal's operations, including editorial team remuneration, editorial meetings, regular evaluations, annual Crossref membership fees, Open Journal Systems (OJS) hosting and maintenance, and other publishing-related expenses.

Editorial Team Appointment

The editorial team is proposed by the Editor-in-Chief and formally appointed through an official decree signed by the Rector of Universitas Islam Negeri Madura.

External Affiliation

OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra is not currently affiliated with any external organization. The journal provides clear information about its ownership, funding, and management to ensure transparency for authors, editors, and readers.

Editorial Independence

The journal follows the principles outlined in the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) policy on The Relationship Between Journal Editors-in-Chief and Owners. Universitas Islam Negeri Madura and the Editor-in-Chief share a commitment to maintaining the journal's quality, integrity, and long-term sustainability while respecting their respective responsibilities.

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for editorial content and decisions, including the evaluation, selection, editing, and publication of manuscripts, in accordance with scholarly merit, peer-review outcomes, research integrity, and the journal's editorial policies. The university is responsible for institutional and operational matters and respects the Editor-in-Chief's authority over individual editorial decisions.

Institutional Responsibilities

As the journal's owner and institutional publisher, Universitas Islam Negeri Madura oversees its overall operations, including staffing, budgeting, and administrative policies. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for maintaining the quality, accuracy, and scholarly integrity of the journal's content and editorial processes. Both parties work together on the basis of mutual respect, trust, and a clear understanding of their respective roles.