About the Journal

Focus and Scope

International Journal of Community Development encompasses a wide array of topics within its purview, including rural and urban development, geography, regional planning, community health, capacity building, sustainable development, human resource development, social capital, economic development, community participation, urban planning, and other relevant areas. The journal aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for discussing and advancing knowledge in these fields, fostering a deeper understanding of community development in various contexts.

Publication Model

International Journal of Community Development embraces a hybrid publication model, combining the efficiency of Continuous Publication with the structured organization of quarterly issues. This model is designed to ensure the prompt dissemination of cutting-edge research while maintaining an organized archival system.

Key Features of Our Hybrid Publication Model:

  1. Continuous Publication:

    • Timeliness: Articles are published online immediately upon final acceptance, facilitating the swift sharing of pivotal research findings.
    • Flexibility: We welcome submissions continuously, free from the restrictions of traditional issue deadlines, offering greater flexibility for authors.
    • Visibility: The journal's content is regularly updated, maintaining ongoing engagement with our readers and ensuring consistent visibility for authors' work.
    • Citation Details: Each article is provided with a unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier) and includes comprehensive citation details, reflective of the year of publication.
  2. Quarterly Issues:

    • Structured Archiving: Articles published under the continuous model are systematically compiled into four issues annually. This approach aids in streamlined access and navigation, allowing readers to explore collections of articles published within specific timeframes.
    • Volume and Issue Numbering: Each article is associated with a specific volume and issue number, facilitating precise referencing and academic citation.
  3. Accessibility and Archiving:

    • Annual Compilation: For enhanced accessibility, all articles are archived on an annual basis, with each year's publications easily retrievable on our journal’s website.
    • Open Access: In alignment with our commitment to widespread knowledge dissemination, all articles are freely accessible to our readership.

Through this hybrid model, International Journal of Community Development aims to strike a balance between the immediacy of rolling publications and the traditional structure of academic journals, catering to the evolving needs of our global scholarly community.

Indexing

International Journal of Community Development is indexed by various abstracting and indexing services, including JournalTOCs, CrossRef, Scribd, LOCKSS, WorldCat, Science Central, BASE, Free Databases/Journals, PKP Open Archives Harvester, Google Scholar, and Academic Journals Database. This broad indexing enhances the journal's visibility and reach, ensuring its research findings are accessible to an extensive audience.