About JCDA

The Journal of The Community Development in Asia (JCDA) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal (Print ISSN: 2685-8819 | Online ISSN: 2654-7279), published quarterly by the Association of International Business and Professional Management. The journal provides an academic platform for advancing the theory and practice of community development in Asia.

JCDA welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, and field-based reflections that explore participatory development, local governance, grassroots innovation, and social change. The journal is particularly interested in interdisciplinary approaches and applied research that offer real-world insights and solutions.

By bridging academic inquiry with practical implementation, JCDA seeks to contribute to the creation of inclusive, resilient, and empowered communities across Asia. Submissions from scholars, practitioners, and policymakers are all encouraged.

Who Should Read JCDA?

JCDA caters to an audience engaged in or researching grassroots change, including:

• Academics and students in social sciences and development studies
• Community practitioners and local NGOs
• Policymakers shaping rural and urban development agendas
• Development consultants and funding organizations

Join Us

Whether you're a scholar, practitioner, or policymaker, we invite you to contribute to JCDA and be part of a journal that rethinks development from the ground up. Your insights help advance community-based research and influence positive social change.

Editorial

Associate Professor Dr. Daisy Kee Mui Hung

Editor-in-Chief

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As Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Community Development in Asia (JCDA), I am honored to lead a platform that amplifies voices from the field of community development across diverse Asian contexts. JCDA is committed to nurturing knowledge exchange that informs both policy and practice, while also critically examining the challenges and innovations shaping communities today.

We invite researchers, practitioners, and advocates to share works that are analytically robust, socially grounded, and ethically engaged. Our goal is to foster inclusive, people-centered scholarship that contributes to resilient and empowered communities throughout Asia.

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Publication Timeline

The Journal of The Community Development in Asia (JCDA) follows a structured editorial process designed to ensure quality and timeliness. Manuscripts submitted to JCDA typically undergo an editorial decision-making process within 8 to 12 weeks. This includes initial screening, peer review, author revisions, copyediting, and final publication.