Focus and Scope
Journal of Inclusive and Community Studies focuses on the advancement of knowledge and empirical research in the field of inclusive and community-based development. The journal emphasises theoretically grounded and methodologically rigorous studies that contribute to understanding, designing, and evaluating inclusive practices and community empowerment strategies.
The scope of the journal covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Inclusive Development and Social Inclusion
- Social inclusion and exclusion
- Inclusive development policies and frameworks
- Equity, equality, and social justice
- Marginalised and vulnerable populations
Keywords: social inclusion, inclusive development, equity, social justice, marginalisation
- Community Empowerment and Capacity Building
- Community empowerment models and approaches
- Capacity building and community resilience
- Participatory development and grassroots innovation
- Social capital and community engagement
Keywords: community empowerment, capacity building, community resilience, participation, social capital
- Community Institutions and Governance
- Community-based organisations and local institutions
- Participatory governance and civic engagement
- Decentralisation and local development
- Institutional strengthening
Keywords: community institutions, governance, participatory governance, local development, civic engagement
- Gender and Inclusion
- Women’s empowerment and gender equality
- Gender mainstreaming in development
- Intersectionality in community development
Keywords: gender equality, women empowerment, gender inclusion, intersectionality
- Disability and Inclusive Society
- Disability inclusion and accessibility
- Inclusive policies for persons with disabilities
- Assistive technology and inclusive environments
Keywords: disability inclusion, accessibility, inclusive society, assistive technology
- Education and Inclusive Learning Communities
- Inclusive education and differentiated instruction
- Community-based education
- Lifelong learning and informal education
Keywords: inclusive education, differentiated learning, community education, lifelong learning
- Public Policy and Inclusive Governance
- Policy analysis and evaluation
- Evidence-based policymaking
- Inclusive public services
Keywords: public policy, policy analysis, governance, public services, evidence-based policy
- Sustainable Community Development
- Sustainable development goals (SDGs) in communities
- Environmental sustainability and community-based approaches
- Local wisdom and indigenous knowledge
Keywords: sustainable development, SDGs, environmental sustainability, local wisdom
