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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • 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 Microsoft Word (docx) document file format.
  • This paper is entirely the work of the authors and all content drawn from the work of other authors has been fully and appropriately referenced.
  • Anyone who has made a contribution to this paper is either listed as an author or their contribution is properly acknowledged elsewhere in the paper.
  • All necessary permissions for any text, pictures, diagrams, tables and figures in the paper which have been reproduced from other works have been obtained from the relevant copyright holders and the authors indemnify the publishers if any action arising from this not being the case.
  • Artwork (if any) source files have been provided at the appropriate size and resolution.
  • Title and abstract should be in English
  • The manuscript title is short and informative.
  • Author names and their affiliations have been provided.
  • One author has been designated as corresponding author.
  • The abstract can be read as stand-alone text and does not exceed 300 words.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • All the data has been acquired in keeping with recognized ethical research practices.
  • All references mentioned in the References list are cited in the text, and vice versa.
  • I/we the author/s understand that i.we retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
  • I/We hereby warrant that this work is not an infringement of any existing copyright and indemnify the publisher against any breach of such warranty.
  • I/We are aware of the UMSIDA plagiarism policy.

Village Development Articles

Original articles on villages are reports of basic investigations regarding villages development. Although there is no limitation on the length of the manuscripts, the Editorial Board may abridge excessive illustrations and large tables. The manuscript for an original article should be organized in the following sequence: title page, abstract and keywords, main text (introduction, methods, results, and discussion), acknowledgments, references, tables, figure legends, and figures. The figures should be received as separate files. Maximum length: 2,500 words of text (not including the abstract, tables, figures, and references) with no more than a total of 10 tables and/or figures.

Essays

Essays are for the dissemination of the experience and ideas of authors regarding the journal scope. There is no limitation on the topics if they are related to Cultural and community Development. They are to be organized as follows: title page, main text (introduction, text, and conclusion), acknowledgments, references, tables, figure legends, and figures. The length of the text excluding references, tables, and figures should not exceed 2,500 words. The number of references is limited to 20.

Training Materials

Training materials are to training community. If there are new standards, policies, technologies, guidelines or trends, they can be submitted to training community. It may be unsolicited or commissioned. This publication type will be able to provide the practical information for the cultural or community advancement. They are to be organized as follows: title page, abstract and keywords, main text (introduction, text, and conclusion), acknowledgments, references, tables, figure legends, and figures. There should be an unstructured abstract of 200 words maximum. The length of the text excluding references, tables, and figures should not exceed 2,500 words. The number of references is limited to 20.

Community Development Report

Community Development Report Policy

The Community Development Report (CDR) is a section of our scientific journal that aims to disseminate high-quality research on community development. The CDR section provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to present and discuss their findings on topics related to community development, including but not limited to community participation, empowerment, social inclusion, and sustainable development.

Word Limit: The word limit for manuscripts submitted to the CDR section is 5000 words.

Report Structure: Manuscripts submitted to the CDR section should include the following sections:

  • Introduction: This section should clearly state the research question, the rationale for the study, and the significance of the research for community development.
  • Literature Review: This section should provide a critical review of the relevant literature on the topic, highlighting gaps in the literature that the study aims to fill.
  • Methods: This section should describe the research design, data collection and analysis methods, and ethical considerations.
  • Results: This section should present the key findings of the study in a clear and concise manner.
  • Discussion: This section should interpret the findings in light of the research question and the relevant literature, discuss the implications of the findings for community development, and identify directions for future research.
  • Conclusion: This section should summarize the main findings of the study and their implications for community development.
  • References: All references cited in the manuscript should be listed in alphabetical order using the APA citation style.

Review Process: All manuscripts submitted to the CDR section will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and relevance of the research. Manuscripts will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Originality and significance of the research question
  • Relevance to community development
  • Soundness of the research design and methods
  • Clarity and coherence of the presentation
  • Contribution to the advancement of knowledge on community development

Publication: Manuscripts accepted for publication in the CDR section will be published online as part of the journal's regular issues. Authors will be notified of the publication date in advance. All published manuscripts will be open access, which means that they will be freely available to readers without any subscription or access fees.

We invite authors to submit their manuscripts to the CDR section and contribute to the advancement of knowledge on community development.

 

Arts and Heritage Development Articles

Original articles on arts and heritage are reports of basic investigations regarding art and heritage development. Although there is no limitation on the length of the manuscripts, the Editorial Board may abridge excessive illustrations and large tables. The manuscript for an original article should be organized in the following sequence: title page, abstract and keywords, main text (introduction, methods, results, and discussion), acknowledgments, references, tables, figure legends, and figures. The figures should be received as separate files. Maximum length: 2,500 words of text (not including the abstract, tables, figures, and references) with no more than a total of 10 tables and/or figures.

Tourism and Hospitality Development Articles

Original articles on tourism and hospitality are reports of basic investigations regarding tourism and hospitality development. Although there is no limitation on the length of the manuscripts, the Editorial Board may abridge excessive illustrations and large tables. The manuscript for an original article should be organized in the following sequence: title page, abstract and keywords, main text (introduction, methods, results, and discussion), acknowledgments, references, tables, figure legends, and figures. The figures should be received as separate files. Maximum length: 2,500 words of text (not including the abstract, tables, figures, and references) with no more than a total of 10 tables and/or figures.

Communication Development Articles

Original articles on communication are reports of basic investigations regarding communications development. Although there is no limitation on the length of the manuscripts, the Editorial Board may abridge excessive illustrations and large tables. The manuscript for an original article should be organized in the following sequence: title page, abstract and keywords, main text (introduction, methods, results, and discussion), acknowledgments, references, tables, figure legends, and figures. The figures should be received as separate files. Maximum length: 2,500 words of text (not including the abstract, tables, figures, and references) with no more than a total of 10 tables and/or figures.

Community Education Development Articles

Education theory, research, implementation, and practices that aim to increase community knowledge fall within the purview of this topic, as do attempts, models, conceptual frameworks, and other forms of study. This method goes beyond traditional academic study and community-based initiatives.

Cultural Studies and Community Development

This section seeks submissions that analyze the relationship between culture, society, and politics, including the role of literature, media, and arts, in the context of community development.

 

Migration, Displacement, and Community Development

This section calls for articles examining the relationship between migration, displacement, and community development, including the challenges and opportunities faced by displaced communities and host societies.

 

Cultural and Creative Industries

This section welcomes research on the role of cultural and creative industries in fostering community development, including policies, practices, and challenges.

 

Innovative Technologies and Digital Solutions for Community Development

This section invites submissions exploring the use of innovative technologies and digital solutions in promoting cultural and community development, including case studies and lessons learned.

 

Disaster Risk Reduction, Resilience, and Community-based Approaches

This section encourages articles discussing community-based approaches to disaster risk reduction and resilience, including strategies, best practices, and challenges.

 

Youth Engagement and Development in Communities

This section seeks research on youth engagement and development initiatives, including their impact on cultural and community development.

 

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