Focus and Scope  |  Publication Frequency  |  Peer Review Process  |  Policy of Screening for Plagiarism  |  Open Access Policy  |  Archiving  |  Journal Licensing Term  |  Publication Charges

Moda : The Fashion Journal (e-ISSN: 2655-8203; p-ISSN: 2656-5005) is a biannual publication (January and July) by the Fashion Design and Business Department, Universitas Ciputra Surabaya. Serving as a platform for scholars, educators, designers, and industry practitioners, Moda : The Fashion Journal aims to facilitate discussions on fashion research, design innovation, theory development, and business practices from both national and international perspectives. We welcome original contributions that have not been published elsewhere in any media or proceedings with ISBN/ISSN. The author holds full responsibility for the content and implications of their submitted articles.

Coverage of Moda includes, but is not limited to issues surrounding:

• Fashion Design and Innovation explores creative methodologies and aesthetic approaches in fashion design, emphasizing experimental techniques, material exploration, and digital advancements. This section examines how technology, such as digital fabrication, artificial intelligence, and virtual prototyping, transforms contemporary fashion design processes. Discussions also include innovative applications of textiles and material sciences in fashion development.

• Fashion Business and Entrepreneurship focuses on the dynamics of fashion markets, business models, and brand-building strategies. It covers emerging trends in retail, digital commerce, and fashion start-ups, as well as the economic and managerial aspects of running a fashion business. This section also delves into the evolving landscape of digital marketing, consumer behavior, and sustainable business practices within the fashion industry.

• Fashion Sustainability and Circular Economy investigates the environmental and ethical dimensions of fashion production and consumption. Topics include sustainable material development, waste reduction strategies, and the impact of circular economy principles on the fashion supply chain. This section also explores responsible sourcing, fair trade practices, and innovations in sustainable fashion systems that contribute to long-term ecological balance.

• Fashion, Culture, and Society examines the cultural, social, and political significance of fashion. Articles in this area analyze fashion as a medium of identity expression, social transformation, and historical narrative. Topics include the influence of traditional textiles and indigenous craftsmanship in contemporary fashion, the role of gender and inclusivity in fashion representation, and the ways in which fashion interacts with global and local cultures.

• Fashion Education and Industry Trends discusses pedagogical approaches in fashion education, curriculum innovations, and integrating emerging technologies in fashion learning. This section also explores the impact of Industry 4.0 on fashion careers, addressing the skills needed for future professionals in the evolving fashion ecosystem. Additionally, it highlights key developments and forward-thinking perspectives shaping the global fashion industry.

Moda: The Fashion Journal invites empirical research papers, conceptual papers, case studies, and reviews contribute to the evolving discourse on fashion and its intersections with design, business, sustainability, technology, and society.

Moda: The Fashion Journal is published biannually, in January and July.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal must follow focus and scope, and author guidelines of this journal. The submitted manuscripts must address scientific merit or novelty appropriate to the focus and scope. All manuscripts must be free from plagiarism contents. All authors are suggested to use plagiarism detection software to do the similarity checking. Editors check the plagiarism detection of articles in this journal by using a Turnitin software.

The manuscripts will be reviewed by two (2) reviewers. This journal uses double-blind review system, therefore the author’s identity must be completely removed. 

All manuscripts must be free from plagiarism contents. All authors are suggested to use plagiarism detection software to do the similarity checking with a maximum similarity of 25%. Editors check the plagiarism detection of articles in this journal by using a Turnitin software.

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

This journal is open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to users or institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to full text articles in this journal without asking prior permission from the publisher or author. This is in accordance with Budapest Open Access Initiative.

Moda: The Fashion Journal is archived on Indonesian Scientific Journal Database (ISJD) and Onesearch by Perpustakaan Nasional Republik Indonesia.

You are free to:

1. Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
2. Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
3. The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.

Under the following terms:

1. Attribution — You must give appropriate credit , provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made . You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
2. ShareAlike — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.
3. No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

Moda: The Fashion Journal is a non-profit oriented publication journal and free of charges.