Focus and Scope

CERDAS is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal focusing on scientific publications related to community development and empowerment. It publishes original research, reviews, and case studies in the following areas:

  • Public Health – Health education programs, health service innovations, local health research, and community empowerment activities to improve quality of life.
  • Education and Literacy – Skills training, pedagogical innovation, digital and social literacy, and strategies for community capacity building.
  • Technology and Social Innovation – Technology applications supporting SMEs, community digitalization, smart villages, and social innovations enhancing access and empowerment.
  • Agriculture and Environment – Sustainable agriculture development, environmental conservation, ecotourism, food innovation, and environmentally friendly community practices.
  • Economy and Entrepreneurship – SME development, social entrepreneurship, creative economic innovation, and community economic empowerment strategies.
  • Social and Cultural – Cultural revitalization, inclusive social programs, community development based on culture, and preservation of local traditions.

By bringing together diverse perspectives, CERDAS aims to be a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share knowledge, inspire collaboration, and strengthen sustainable community development.