Focus and Scope

Focus:

  1. Community Development: The journal often highlights programs and initiatives that contribute to the improvement of social, economic, and environmental conditions in communities.
  2. Social Innovation: It may focus on novel approaches to solving community problems, promoting sustainability, or fostering social equity.
  3. Education and Capacity Building: Many articles may describe educational outreach, skill-building programs, and efforts to increase the capacity of local communities in addressing their own issues.
  4. Health and Well-being: Research on health improvement initiatives, public health campaigns, disease prevention, and overall health system strengthening may be included.
  5. Empowerment and Advocacy: Some studies focus on advocating for marginalized groups, empowering them through various means such as rights-based education or participation in decision-making processes.
  6. Technology for Community Development: This can involve the use of information technology, social media, or digital platforms to enhance service delivery and community participation.
  7. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Many journals include articles that contribute to achieving SDGs by addressing specific community needs related to poverty, education, inequality, or climate action.

Scope:

  1. Multidisciplinary Approaches: The journal might include contributions from diverse fields such as sociology, education, economics, environmental science, public health, and law, aiming for holistic community development.
  2. Regional or Local Community Impact: While the focus is on local communities, the scope can encompass national or even global contexts if the community programs and outcomes are applicable to wider audiences.
  3. Community Partnerships and Collaboration: Journals often explore the relationships between academia, local government, non-profits, and the private sector in advancing community initiatives.
  4. Innovative Methods and Approaches: Articles may examine the methods used in community service programs, such as participatory action research, community organizing, and inclusive governance.
  5. Case Studies and Field Reports: The scope can include in-depth case studies, field reports, and evaluations of specific community programs, illustrating successes and challenges faced.