Focus and Scope
DEVOTIONIS: Journal of Community Service is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality scholarly work that emphasizes the application of science, technology, and multidisciplinary expertise in community service. The journal is committed to showcasing the transformative role of academic engagement in addressing societal challenges, fostering empowerment, and promoting sustainable and inclusive development at all levels—rural, urban, coastal, and remote communities alike.
This journal serves as a platform for academicians, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate models, practices, outcomes, and lessons learned from community-based initiatives that create meaningful change. DEVOTIONIS emphasizes collaborative, participatory, and sustainable approaches that integrate local wisdom and scientific innovation.
Thematic Coverage Includes, but is not Limited to:
- Education and Literacy Empowerment
- Functional literacy and numeracy programs for marginalized groups
- Early childhood education outreach and parental education
- School-community collaboration for dropout prevention
- Inclusive education for children with disabilities
- Digital literacy for elderly populations and remote communities
- Gender-sensitive education programs
- Curriculum development for non-formal education
- Strengthening educational resilience post-disaster or in conflict areas
- Health and Well-being
- Community-based health education and behavior change programs
- Mental health awareness and psychosocial support services
- Mobile health clinics and telemedicine in underserved areas
- Nutrition and food security education for vulnerable groups
- Maternal and child health outreach initiatives
- Disease prevention campaigns (e.g., malaria, dengue, TB, HIV/AIDS)
- Sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and clean water accessibility programs
- Support for elderly and persons with chronic illnesses
- Technology and Innovation for Society
- Transfer and adaptation of appropriate technology for rural livelihoods
- Renewable energy solutions for isolated areas (solar, micro-hydro, biogas)
- ICT training for youth, women, and marginalized groups
- Smart village and digital governance initiatives
- Assistive technologies for persons with disabilities
- Community innovation hubs and technology entrepreneurship
- Digital storytelling and participatory media for social change
- Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship development and microenterprise training
- Financial literacy programs for women and youth
- Digital marketing and e-commerce empowerment for local products
- Strengthening community-based tourism and cultural economy
- Value chain development for agriculture, fisheries, and crafts
- Cooperative and BUMDes (village-owned enterprises) enhancement
- Start-up incubators and business mentoring for rural entrepreneurs
- Environmental Sustainability and Disaster Risk Reduction
- Climate change adaptation through community-based action plans
- Reforestation, mangrove planting, and ecosystem restoration
- Environmental education and participatory waste management
- Local innovations in sustainable agriculture and permaculture
- Community-based disaster risk mapping and contingency planning
- Development of early warning systems with local involvement
- Renewable resource conservation using indigenous knowledge
- Coastal and marine conservation with fisherfolk participation
- Law, Human Rights, and Public Policy
- Legal literacy campaigns in rural and remote areas
- Paralegal training for community leaders
- Advocacy for women’s and children’s rights
- Access to justice through mobile legal aid services
- Community participation in drafting local regulations
- Promotion of good governance, transparency, and anti-corruption
- Participatory budgeting and policy dialogues
- Social inclusion and protection for minority groups
- Arts, Culture, and Local Wisdom
- Revitalization of traditional arts, music, and language
- Cultural heritage mapping and protection initiatives
- Community-based tourism through cultural narratives
- Intergenerational learning through folklore and storytelling
- Integration of local wisdom in environmental and social programs
- Public art as a medium for social awareness and healing
- Creative expression for youth empowerment and identity building
- Governance and Institutional Strengthening
- Village and community planning facilitation
- Training and mentoring for village officials and local leaders
- Community development planning (RKPDes, RPJMDes)
- Strengthening social capital and community organizing
- Building resilience in local institutions during crisis periods
- Integrating participatory monitoring and evaluation systems
- Developing multi-stakeholder partnerships for sustainable development
- Improving public service delivery at the grassroots level
Interdisciplinary and Transformative Approaches
DEVOTIONIS supports articles that apply interdisciplinary perspectives and methodologies, including action research, participatory rural appraisal (PRA), design thinking, and community-based participatory research (CBPR). The journal particularly values collaboration between academic institutions and communities, where mutual learning, respect, and shared benefits are central.
Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that demonstrate theoretical grounding, practical application, innovation, measurable impact, and potential for replication or policy contribution.
