About the Journal

Peer-Reviewed Open Access AnnuaLly Journal

International Journal of Cooperative Economics and Entrepreneurship (IJCEE)

IJCEE is a dynamic and multidisciplinary scholarly platform committed to advancing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and connecting research with real-world development. We publish quality, original, and impactful scholarly works that address emerging issues and provide evidence-based insights for academia, policy, industry, and society. Through rigorous scholarship and intellectual collaboration, we seek to contribute meaningfully to knowledge creation and sustainable development.

Publication Frequency 1 Issue / Year (Annually)
Review Model Double-Masked Peer Review
Plagiarism Limit ≤ 20% Similarity Index
Express Publishing 24 Hours Post-APC Payment
Google Scholar Indexed All Articles are Scholar Indexed
DOI Compliance Zenodo Issued DOIs
Scope & Publication Types

The journal accepts empirical papers, conceptual frameworks, case studies, policy evaluations, and review articles that foster growth within cooperative ecosystems and market economies. Its scope covers key sub-fields across economic development, financial inclusion, and corporate venture initiatives.

Cooperative Management Agricultural Economics Microfinance & Inclusion Social Enterprise SME Development Venture Finance Rural Development Resource Economics Digital Entrepreneurship Behavioral Economics Community Development Institutional Economics Agribusiness Strategy Sustainable Business Public Economic Policy Women & Youth Enterprise
IJCEE Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo double-masked peer review and similarity checks. Complete anonymity of reviewers and authors is maintained throughout evaluation.

STAGE 1

Evaluation of Manuscript

The Editor-in-Chief or Managing Editor evaluates the manuscript to ensure full compliance with the journal's scope and formatting standards.

STAGE 2

Plagiarism Check

Manuscripts with 20% or below similarity index progress to peer review. Manuscripts exceeding 20% are returned for revision.

STAGE 3

Peer Review

Evaluated by an Associate Editor and independent subject experts assessing analytical rigour, empirical validity, and originality.

STAGE 4

Final Publication

Accepted manuscripts are published online exactly 24 hours following the payment of the article processing fee.

IJCEE Publication Ethics

The IJCEE publication ethics policy outlines standards for editors, peer reviewers, and authors to ensure absolute compliance with international publishing benchmarks.

EDITORS & REVIEWERS

Responsibilities

  • ✓ Accept review assignments only within their core areas of economic and business expertise.
  • ✓ Ensure each manuscript conforms strictly to the journal's submission policies.
  • ✓ Complete manuscript peer evaluations within the designated timeframe.
  • ✓ Guarantee that the review process remains objective and free from personal bias.
  • ✓ Maintain strict confidentiality regarding unpublished data and research concepts.
  • ✓ Avoid utilizing submitted research material for personal or professional gain.
  • ✓ Provide constructive feedback and recommend necessary methodological corrections.
  • ✓ Verify that all empirical models, citations, and data sources are properly referenced.
  • ✓ Assess novelty, statistical validity, analytical depth, and practical policy contributions.
  • ✓ Issue decisive editorial recommendations backed by clear justification.
AUTHORS

Responsibilities

  • ✓ Present original research featuring significant analytical or practical contributions.
  • ✓ Adhere strictly to the journal's formatting and submission rules.
  • ✓ Confirm that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere.
  • ✓ Refrain from simultaneous submission to other journals during peer review.
  • ✓ Guarantee the accuracy and integrity of underlying empirical data.
  • ✓ List as co-authors only individuals who contributed significantly to the study.
  • ✓ Retain and supply raw econometric/survey dataset files when requested by editors.
  • ✓ Request post-publication modifications or errata within 24 hours of online release.
  • ✓ Follow formal procedures to appeal editorial decisions when submitting revised work.
  • ✓ Fulfill the required Article Processing Charge upon formal acceptance.

Article Processing Fee

IJCEE operates without institutional subsidy. Sustainability relies on fees paid by authors to cover review management, digital preservation, DOI registration, and indexing support.

Nigerian Authors ₦25,000 First Bank |  | 
Non-Nigerian Authors USD $30PayPal invoice issued upon acceptance