About the Journal

JOURNAL PROFILE

Help: Journal of Community Service

HJCS

ISSN 3048-3069 DOI 10.62569/hjcs Community-Based Research

A peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research, ideas, and practical contributions in community service and community engagement.

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

About HJCS

Help: Journal of Community Service (HJCS) is a peer-reviewed and multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research and practical applications in community service and community development across various fields of study.

HJCS provides a scholarly platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to share innovative approaches, best practices, case studies, reflections, and lessons learned in community engagement, empowerment, capacity building, and professional development.

Through the dissemination of rigorous research articles, case studies, and critical reflections, HJCS promotes knowledge exchange and contributes to the advancement of theory and practice in community service.

JOURNAL APPROACHES

Key Community Service Methodologies

Participatory Action Research (PAR)

Actively involves communities in problem-solving and decision-making.

Community-Based Research (CBR)

Researchers collaborate with communities to address local challenges through systematic inquiry.

Service Learning (SL)

Integrates academic learning with community service to foster mutual benefits.

Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD)

Emphasizes existing community strengths and resources to support sustainable development.

JOURNAL IDENTITY

Journal Information

Journal Name	Help: Journal of Community Service (HJCS)
ISSN (Online)	3048-3069
DOI	10.62569/hjcs
Publication Frequency	4 issues per year — March, June, September, and December
Publisher	PT Agung Media Publisher - AHU-002955.AH.01.30.Year 2024
Article Processing Charge (APC)	FREE for authors outside Indonesia IDR 300,000 for authors based in Indonesia
Open Access	Fully Open Access
Peer Review	Double Blind Peer Review
Primary Focus	Community service, community engagement, empowerment, and multidisciplinary development

Share Knowledge with Purpose

Research with Impact

Connect with Community Needs

Multidisciplinary Platform

Embrace Multidisciplinary Perspectives

Community Engagement

Create Meaningful Community Impact

Knowledge for Change

HJCS AT A GLANCE

Connecting Scholarship with Community Impact

HJCS provides a platform for sharing meaningful community-based knowledge, practical experiences, and innovative approaches that contribute to sustainable community empowerment.

HJCS

COMMUNITY SERVICE

EDITORIAL LEADERSHIP

Editor-in-Chief

Ahmad Salman Farid, M.Sos.

Editor-in-Chief

Help: Journal of Community Service (HJCS) - Indonesia

He is actively engaged in academic scholarship, research, and community service, with a particular interest in communication, community empowerment, and the development of impactful knowledge. In his editorial role, he is committed to maintaining academic integrity, strengthening the quality of scholarly publications, and fostering the dissemination of community-based research and innovative practices that contribute meaningfully to sustainable community development.

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Community Engagement

Research connected with real community needs.

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Innovation

Encouraging practical and innovative approaches.

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Sustainable Impact

Supporting empowerment and long-term development.

PUBLISHED BY

PT Agung Media Publisher

Indonesia

ISSN 3048-3069
DOI 10.62569/hjcs

Help: Journal of Community Service
ISSN 3048-3069 · DOI 10.62569/hjcs · © 2026 PT Agung Media Publisher

Announcements

Call for Papers – HJCS Vol. 2 No. 3, December 2025

2025-09-16

✅Call for Papers HJCS Vol. 3 No. 1, June 2026

Help: Journal of Community Service (HJCS) (ISSN Online: 3048-3069, DOI: 10.62569/hjcs) invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit their work for the June 2026 Edition (Vol. 3 No. 1). The journal focuses on community service and development through Participatory Action Research (PAR), Community-Based Research (CBR), Service Learning (SL), and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD).

We welcome research articles, case studies, and practitioner reflections related to community empowerment, innovative service models, and university–community collaborations. The submission deadline is May 30, 2026, notification of acceptance will be on June 20, 2026, and the issue will be published on June 30, 2026. Please submit your manuscript through OJS at https://ejournal.agungmediapublisher.com/index.php/hjcs.

Current Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): June 2026

This issue is for the period June 2026. This issue has been available online since 28 June 2026 for the regular edition June 2026. All articles in this issue (5 original research articles) were written/co-authored by 22 authors from 3 countries: Nigeria, India and Indonesia.