Aims and Scope

The Journal of Compacta Community Empowerment (JCCE) aims to provide a platform for researchers, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate and exchange knowledge and insights on various aspects of community empowerment. The journal seeks to publish high-quality, original research articles, case studies, and critical reviews that contribute to advancing the understanding and practice of community empowerment.

The scope of JCCE encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary topics related to community empowerment, including but not limited to:

  1. Collaborative Governance: Exploring effective collaboration between community members, organizations, and government agencies to address community needs and enhance decision-making processes.

  2. Participatory Development: Examining strategies and approaches that involve community members in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of development initiatives to ensure their active participation and ownership.

  3. Sustainable Development: Investigating practices that promote economic, social, and environmental sustainability at the community level, taking into account the interdependencies between different dimensions of sustainability.

  4. Inclusive Development: Examining strategies to ensure the inclusion and participation of marginalized and vulnerable groups in community development processes, aiming for equitable outcomes.

  5. Creative Economy: Exploring the role of creative industries, entrepreneurship, and innovation in fostering community development, economic growth, and cultural preservation.

  6. Knowledge Transfer for Community Development: Investigating effective mechanisms and approaches for transferring knowledge, expertise, and technologies to empower communities and enhance their capacity for development.

  7. Local Wisdom and Cultural Actualization: Exploring the utilization and revitalization of local wisdom, traditional knowledge, and cultural practices in community development processes.

  8. Sustainable Livelihood: Examining approaches and interventions that promote sustainable livelihoods, income generation, and poverty reduction within communities.

  9. Technology Transfer: Investigating the adoption and utilization of technology, including information and communication technologies (ICTs), to empower communities and enhance their development outcomes.

  10. Globalization and Social Transformation: Analyzing the impacts of globalization and social transformation on community dynamics, identities, and livelihoods, and exploring strategies for managing and adapting to these changes.

  11. Competency Development and Entrepreneurship: Examining programs and initiatives that enhance the competencies, skills, and entrepreneurial mindset of community members to promote self-reliance and economic empowerment.

  12. People's Economy Development: Exploring alternative economic models and approaches that prioritize community ownership, cooperative enterprises, and sustainable local economic development.

  13. Social Engineering: Investigating strategies and interventions aimed at addressing social issues, promoting social cohesion, and managing conflicts within communities.

  14. Conflict Management: Exploring approaches and practices for managing conflicts and promoting peaceful resolution within communities, taking into account diverse interests and perspectives.

  15. Digital Information Literacy: Examining the importance of digital information literacy in empowering communities to access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively and responsibly in the digital age.

The Journal of Compacta Community Empowerment (JCCE) welcomes original research articles, case studies, and critical reviews that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in the field of community empowerment. The journal is committed to promoting rigorous scholarship, interdisciplinary perspectives, and practical implications for community development and empowerment.