Focus and Scope
Focus and Scope
JCOD: Journal of Community Outreach and Development is a peer-reviewed open-access journal published by Ikatan Dosen Pasar Modal Indonesia (IDPMI). The journal serves as a scientific platform for lecturers, researchers, practitioners, and community development activists to disseminate evidence-based community service, empowerment activities, and social innovation.
Journal Aims & Mission
Promoting Measurable & Sustainable Community Impact
The main objective of JCOD is to foster the advancement of community service by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that demonstrate measurable and positive changes in target communities. The journal bridges academic research and real-world application, translating theoretical knowledge into practical solutions for society.
Every manuscript published in JCOD must emphasize problem-solving methodologies, partner participation, technology transfer, and systematic impact evaluation.
Primary Scope & Thematic Areas
Financial Literacy, Capital Market & Economic Empowerment
Activities focused on enhancing economic resilience, financial inclusion, and business capacity within communities, including:
- Financial literacy, personal financial management, and investment education for the public.
- Capital market education, stock investment socialization, and financial inclusion programs.
- Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs / UMKM) empowerment, mentoring, and marketing strategies.
- Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) management, cooperative empowerment, and local economic development.
- Sharia economy, social finance, and Islamic microfinance empowerment.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Social Innovation
Programs addressing global and local sustainability challenges through collaborative interventions, including:
- Poverty reduction, food security, and sustainable agriculture initiatives.
- Environmental conservation, waste management, circular economy, and renewable energy adoption.
- Disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and community resilience building.
- Social innovation, institutional capacity building, and community governance.
Education, Public Health & Social Welfare
Initiatives aimed at improving human capital, public health, and social well-being, including:
- Non-formal education, vocational skills training, and lifelong learning for society.
- Public health education, sanitation improvement, stunting prevention, and maternal/child nutrition.
- Women's empowerment, youth development, and inclusive social programs.
- Cultural preservation, local wisdom integration, and community literacy programs.
Applied Technology Transfer & Digital Transformation
Implementation of appropriate technology and digital tools to solve community problems, including:
- Appropriate technology implementation for agriculture, fisheries, manufacturing, and crafts.
- Digital transformation, e-commerce adoption, and digital marketing for local businesses.
- Information system development for village administration, schools, and community organizations.
- Digital literacy, cybersecurity awareness, and internet safety education for rural/urban communities.
Out of Scope Criteria
Manuscripts Outside JCOD Scope
To maintain publication focus and quality, JCOD does NOT consider manuscripts that fall under the following categories:
- Purely theoretical or laboratory-based research papers without direct community implementation.
- Descriptive event summaries or activity reports that lack systematic evaluation data, impact metrics, or participant feedback.
- Manuscripts that do not demonstrate active participation or collaboration with target community partners.
- Opinion pieces, news articles, or unverified promotional literature.
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