Aims and Scope

This journal publishes research on community-based initiatives that apply science, technology, and innovation to address real-world societal challenges. Publications include applied research, digital solutions, knowledge transfer, appropriate technology, and participatory and transdisciplinary collaboration approaches that provide measurable impact for community welfare and sustainable development.

Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

• Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including informatics, information systems, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, and digital platforms for community empowerment
• Engineering and Applied Sciences, such as civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, chemical, and architectural engineering, automation, transportation systems, and renewable energy solutions
• Health and Medical Technologies, including public health, nursing, pharmaceutical technology, health informatics, telemedicine, and biomedical technologies
• Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences, including agronomy, horticulture, food technology, agro-industry, environmental sustainability, and climate adaptation
• Education and Human Development, including educational technology, community-based education, instructional design, and educational psychology
• Social Sciences, Humanities, and Public Policy, including sociology, anthropology, economics, communication, public administration, digital culture, and governance studies
• Participatory and transdisciplinary collaboration approaches

All submissions must demonstrate direct community engagement and produce measurable outcomes that contribute to social innovation, policy transformation, or enhanced local capacity.