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Author Guidelines
FOR AUTHORS
Author Guidelines
5
Days to First Decision
10
Days Review Time
20
Days Submission to Acceptance
8
Days Acceptance to Publication
Key Points
- Articles accepted in Indonesia or English
- Limited page numbers (see APC)
- Use APA citation style
- Follow template in Author Guidelines
- One corresponding author for all communications
- Use institutional email address
Submission Process
- Article submission
- Decision about acceptance (2 weeks)
- Peer Review (6 weeks)
- If accepted, invoice sent to author
- After payment & final version, paper is scheduled
- Page proof review and publication
What to Submit
Double-blind review requires:
- Initial submission: anonymized file without author names
- After acceptance: final version with author names below title and in CV section
Scientific writing must meet requirements as in previous publications.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
25.00 (USD) / 400.000 (IDR). This journal provides authors with the option to publish their research via subscription (without an Article Publishing Charge) or through open access. For open access publication, authors are required to cover a publication fee (APC), either personally or through funding from a research body.
Disclaimer
Responsibility for the contents rests solely upon the authors and not upon the journal, the publisher, its committees/boards or its members.
For more information, please refer to our Complete Guidelines (Indonesia) or Complete Guidelines (English)
Submission Preparation Checklist
FOR AUTHORS
Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Technology for Community Development
This section publishes original research articles that explore the application, development, and implementation of technology solutions for community development and empowerment. Articles should demonstrate clear community impact, technological innovation, and sustainable implementation strategies. All submissions must include community engagement methodology, stakeholder analysis, and measurable outcomes. The section welcomes interdisciplinary approaches combining technology, social sciences, and community development practices. Manuscripts should follow empirical research standards with robust methodology, data analysis, and discussion of community implications. Priority is given to research that demonstrates scalability, cultural appropriateness, and long-term sustainability of technological interventions in community settings.
Economic Empowerment and Community Development
This section focuses on research examining economic empowerment strategies, community-based economic development, microfinance initiatives, cooperative development, and sustainable livelihood programs. Articles must demonstrate community participation, economic impact assessment, and sustainability analysis. The section encourages submissions on poverty alleviation, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship development, and community-driven economic initiatives. Research should include quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of economic outcomes, community capacity building, and long-term development impacts. Case studies from developing countries and marginalized communities are particularly welcomed. All submissions must address ethical considerations in economic interventions and demonstrate respect for community autonomy and decision-making processes.
Educational Community Service
This section publishes research on service-learning, community-based education, adult education programs, literacy initiatives, and educational outreach activities. Articles should demonstrate pedagogical innovation, community impact, and educational outcomes assessment. The section welcomes studies on university-community partnerships, civic engagement through education, and transformative learning experiences. Submissions must include theoretical framework, methodology for measuring educational and community outcomes, and reflection on reciprocal learning between academic institutions and communities. Research on informal education, capacity building, and knowledge transfer between academia and communities is encouraged. All articles must demonstrate ethical engagement practices and respect for community knowledge systems and cultural contexts
Health and Community Welfare
This section focuses on community-based health interventions, public health initiatives, health promotion programs, and community welfare services. Articles must demonstrate community participation in health program design and implementation, health outcome measurements, and sustainability of interventions. The section welcomes research on health disparities, community health worker programs, preventive health initiatives, and social determinants of health. Submissions should include robust methodology for health outcome assessment, community engagement strategies, and analysis of health system strengthening. Interdisciplinary approaches combining public health, social work, and community development are encouraged. All research must comply with ethical standards for health research and demonstrate cultural sensitivity in health intervention design and implementation
Community Engagement and Social Innovation
This section publishes research on innovative approaches to community engagement, participatory research methodologies, social innovation, and community-driven solutions to social problems. Articles should demonstrate novel engagement strategies, community ownership of initiatives, and measurable social impact. The section welcomes studies on participatory action research, community-based participatory research, social entrepreneurship, and grassroots innovation. Submissions must include theoretical grounding in community engagement principles, rigorous methodology for measuring engagement effectiveness, and analysis of power dynamics and community agency. Research on digital engagement, cross-cultural community work, and scaling community innovations is particularly encouraged. All submissions must demonstrate reflexive practice, ethical engagement standards, and commitment to community empowerment and self-determination
Case Studies and Practice Reports
This section publishes detailed case studies and practice reports from community engagement initiatives, development projects, and social interventions. Articles should provide comprehensive documentation of project implementation, challenges faced, solutions developed, and lessons learned. The section welcomes submissions from practitioners, community organizations, NGOs, and academic-community partnerships. Case studies must include project background, methodology, stakeholder analysis, outcome assessment, and transferable insights for other contexts. Reports should demonstrate reflexive practice, community voice integration, and critical analysis of intervention effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on practical wisdom, replicability analysis, and honest reflection on both successes and failures. All submissions must include community consent and co-authorship where appropriate.
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