About the Journal

Indonesian Journal of Applied Community Research focuses on publishing scholarly works that examine the application of research-based knowledge to address community needs, social challenges, and sustainable development goals in social, cultural, institutional, and policy contexts. The journal particularly prioritizes original research and critical studies that emphasize applied, participatory, and solution-oriented approaches using empirically grounded methodologies and interdisciplinary frameworks to generate tangible impacts for communities.

The scope of Indonesian Journal of Applied Community Research includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Community Development and Empowerment

  • Community-based research and intervention
  • Community empowerment and capacity building
  • Participatory action research
  • Grassroots initiatives and local innovation
  • Social inclusion and community resilience

2. Applied Social Research in Community Contexts

  • Applied research addressing social problems
  • Evidence-based community programs
  • Social needs assessment and evaluation
  • Community-oriented qualitative and quantitative methods

3. Community, Policy, and Governance

  • Public policy and community development
  • Local governance and participatory decision-making
  • Community engagement in policy implementation
  • Exploring policy impacts at the community level

4. Education, Health, and Social Interventions

  • Community-based education programs
  • Public health and community well-being initiatives
  • Social services and welfare interventions
  • Applied research in education and health contexts

5. Sustainable Development and Social Innovation

  • Community-based sustainable development
  • Social entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Environmental and rural development initiatives
  • Urban community studies and local sustainability practices

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