Statement of Journal Independence and Integrity

The International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment (IJoRCE) confirms that all editorial and publication processes are conducted independently, professionally, and with integrity, without any collaboration with third parties in any form, except for partnerships intended to improve the quality and quantity of manuscript submissions, such as collaborations with professional associations, universities, and/or seminar committees. We do not work with consultants, agents, brokers, or service providers offering publication services, including those that promise “fast-publication”, expedited or “1-day” Letters of Acceptance (LoA), simplified editorial processes, or manuscript writing services. All manuscripts must be submitted directly by the authors through the official Open Journal Systems (OJS), and all communications related to manuscripts must be conducted exclusively through the journal’s official email or the contact information listed on the website.

IJoRCE does not sell or offer article publication services through e-commerce platforms, social media, or any intermediaries. We are not responsible for any form of promotion, guarantee, or publication offer made by unauthorized parties claiming to represent this journal. Suppose it is found that an author has used third-party services in violation of academic, research, and publication ethics, such as unauthorized manuscript writing services. The manuscript might be immediately rejected if it is still under review or retracted if it has already been published.

As part of our commitment to honest, transparent, and accountable scholarly publishing, IJoRCE fully adheres to the publication ethics guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and consistently upholds high standards of quality and academic integrity throughout the entire publication process. The publisher has no authority to interfere with editorial decisions, which are entirely the responsibility and prerogative of the Editorial Team.

We urge all authors, researchers, and readers to access official information about the journal exclusively through the IJoRCE website and report any suspected misuse, fraud, or misrepresentation involving the name of IJoRCE to us.