Journal profile · ECONOMICS
Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty
ISSN 2149-1658 · Mehmet Akif Ersoy University · Turkey
Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty: CAS Zone 4 · Economics (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 230 days (submission to final decision, publisher); 78 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty is published by Mehmet Akif Ersoy University and is in Zone 4 of Economics in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior and Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth, together about 22.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Economics and Econometrics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
AIMUniversities serve as pivotal institutions in society, not only by providing education but also by generating, preserving, and disseminating knowledge for the advancement of humanity. Their mission extends beyond instruction to encompass the production, development, and transmission of scientific knowledge across generations. As centers of intellectual inquiry, they play a fundamental role in fostering critical thinking, innovation, and interdisciplinary research, all of which contribute to societal progress and cultural enrichment.In alignment with this mission, our journal, which operates within the faculty, is committed to the advancement of both national and international scholarship. By providing a rigorous platform for high-quality academic research, it seeks to facilitate the exchange of ideas, promote scientific discourse, and contribute to the global body of knowledge. Indexed in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (Web of Science) and TrDizin, our journal upholds the highest academic standards and editorial integrity. Through the publication of original studies and innovative research, we strive to support intellectual progress and ensure that scholarly contributions have a meaningful impact on both academia and society. SCOPEJournal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research articles in the following fields:Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Banking and Insurance Business Systems in Context Commercial Services Finance Studies Finance and Investment Human Resources and Industrial Relations International Trade Marketing Strategy, Management and Organisational Behaviour Transportation, Logistics and Supply ChainsEconomics Applied Economics Econometrics Economic Theory International Economics Macroeconomics MicroeconomicsSocial and Humanities Sciences Development Studies International Relations Policy and Administration Political Science Social Policy Social WorkAs of October 2023, the journal exclusively accepts article submissions in English. Manuscripts submitted before this date will be published in their original language. Last Update Time: February 7, 2025 Period Months March June September December
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ECONOMICS
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Energy, Environment, Economic GrowthEconomics, Econometrics and Finance8%
- Job Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorBusiness, Management and Accounting7.2%
- Fiscal Policy and Economic GrowthEconomics, Econometrics and Finance7.1%
- Market Dynamics and VolatilityEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.1%
- Monetary Policy and Economic ImpactEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.8%
- Public Administration and GovernanceSocial Sciences5.6%
- Digital Marketing and Social MediaSocial Sciences5%
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and IdentificationBusiness, Management and Accounting4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Economics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Economics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Economics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Economics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Economics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Economics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
Other: TR Dizin
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 14OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 36OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.9OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 97.99%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 79LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 638 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 27 | 2 |
| 2025 | 78 | 78 | 36 |
| 2024 | 69 | 69 | 118 |
| 2023 | 98 | 98 | 184 |
| 2022 | 99 | 99 | 271 |
| 2021 | 87 | 87 | 303 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
230 dayssubmission to final decision · community reports about 15 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 22 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to final decision
- 230 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication
- 53 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 28 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | TRY 5,000 | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted1
- original research articleOnly original research articles are published in the journal; review articles, commentaries, translation articles and book reviews are out of the scope of the j…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Conflicts of interest, Plagiarism
- AI use Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI tool use must be declared in the Applicant Information Form. Model summary
Regarding the use of AI in scientific studies, the Journal agrees with COPE’s statement (https://publicationethics.org/cope-position-statements/ai-author) on that manner: “The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT or Large Language Models in research publications is expanding rapidly. COPE joins organisations, such as WAME and the JAMA Network among others, to state that AI too…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest
References must conform to APA 7th edition guidelines. Model summary
The References do not conform to APA 7th edition guidelines or have been prepared carelessly.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Similarity index must not exceed 20%. Model summary
The Similarity Report indicates a similarity index exceeding 20%.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
- Country or region
- Turkey
- Language
- English, Turkish
- ISSN
- 2149-1658
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty
What CAS zone is Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty is in Zone 4 of Economics, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Economics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Economics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty?
The publisher reports about 230 days (submission to final decision); authors report an average review time of about 15 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Which databases index Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty is indexed in ESCI and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .