About the Journal

AKSIOLOGI: Journal of Community Development is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research that advances knowledge, theory, policy, and practice in the field of community development. The journal serves as an academic forum for researchers, practitioners, educators, policymakers, non-governmental organizations, and development professionals to disseminate innovative ideas, empirical findings, and evidence-based practices that contribute to sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities.

The name "AKSIOLOGI" is derived from the philosophical concept of axiology, the study of values and the practical application of knowledge for the benefit of humanity. Guided by this principle, the journal emphasizes scholarly works that demonstrate how research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration can generate meaningful social impact and improve community well-being.

The journal welcomes original research articles, systematic literature reviews, review articles, conceptual papers, case studies, and action research that address contemporary issues in community development. It particularly encourages studies that integrate scientific knowledge, local wisdom, technological innovation, participatory approaches, and policy interventions to solve real-world community challenges and promote sustainable development.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

  • Community Development and Community Empowerment
  • Community Engagement and Participatory Development
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Community Sustainability
  • Local Economic Development and MSME Empowerment
  • Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation
  • Rural and Urban Community Development
  • Education, Capacity Building, and Lifelong Learning
  • Public Health Promotion and Community Well-being
  • Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience
  • Appropriate Technology and Digital Innovation for Communities
  • Community Governance and Public Policy
  • Gender Equality, Youth Development, and Social Inclusion
  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Resilience
  • Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods
  • Community Communication and Digital Literacy
  • Indigenous Knowledge and Local Wisdom
  • Collaborative Governance and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment of Community Development Programs

AKSIOLOGI applies a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure that every published article meets high standards of scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, and ethical integrity. All submitted manuscripts undergo editorial screening, plagiarism detection, independent peer review, and editorial evaluation before acceptance for publication.

As an open-access journal, AKSIOLOGI is committed to the unrestricted dissemination of scholarly knowledge. All published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription or access fees, supporting the broader exchange of ideas and promoting collaboration among scholars and practitioners across disciplines. Open access enhances the visibility and societal impact of research in community development and aligns with the journal's mission to foster sustainable and evidence-based solutions for communities.

AKSIOLOGI aspires to become a leading international journal in community development by promoting interdisciplinary scholarship, encouraging innovation, and facilitating collaboration among universities, governments, civil society organizations, industries, and local communities. Through the publication of high-quality research, the journal seeks to contribute to academic excellence while generating practical solutions that support equitable, sustainable, and transformative community development.

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