Open Access Statement

The ijtima journal is committed to the open-access publishing model, allowing all published articles to be freely accessible to the public without subscription or payment. By removing financial barriers to access, we aim to support the widespread dissemination of knowledge and insights on community service initiatives.

This journal believes in the value of unrestricted access to research and practice-based knowledge that can benefit a global audience, particularly practitioners, policymakers, and researchers focused on community development and related fields. All content published in ijtima is immediately available for reading, downloading, and sharing under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, ensuring that authors retain copyright while granting others the right to share and adapt the work, provided proper attribution is given.

Through open access, ijtima seeks to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange that contributes to impactful community engagement and development efforts.