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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Aims and Scope

Serayu: Journal of Multidisciplinary Community Development is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Serayu Institute, a non-governmental organization dedicated to bridging research, policy, and community empowerment. The journal serves as an interdisciplinary platform for academics, practitioners, policymakers, and development workers to publish original research, policy analysis, theoretical reviews, and best practices in the field of community development.

The journal aims to advance multidisciplinary knowledge on community development by integrating perspectives from environmental studies, education, social sciences, economics, political science, religious studies, and cultural studies. It seeks to bridge theory and practice by publishing evidence-based research that informs policy and grassroots empowerment programs, while promoting sustainable and inclusive development that respects local wisdom, social justice, and ecological integrity. The journal also strives to amplify voices from the Global South, particularly Indonesia, by providing a reputable outlet for local researchers and practitioners.

The scope of the journal encompasses seven core areas: environment and conservation, education, social and cultural studies, economics, politics and governance, religion and spirituality, and sustainable tourism. Topics of interest include watershed management, climate change adaptation, community-based natural resource management, non-formal education, social transformation, local wisdom, creative economy, micro and small enterprises, community-based tourism, decentralization, participatory planning, faith-based community development, ecotourism, and cross-cutting issues such as the Sustainable Development Goals and action research. The journal is published biannually in June and December, and all submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure originality, methodological rigor, and practical relevance.

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