Special Issue on Social Community and Development

Social Community and Development examines the processes, policies, and practices that promote social well-being, community empowerment, and sustainable societal progress. This special issue explores research on community participation, social inclusion, local governance, and development strategies aimed at improving quality of life and reducing social inequalities. It welcomes interdisciplinary studies addressing topics such as community-based development, social capital, public policy, grassroots initiatives, and the role of institutions and organizations in fostering resilient and inclusive communities. By integrating perspectives from sociology, development studies, public administration, and social policy, the issue aims to highlight innovative approaches that support equitable and sustainable community development.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Social Community and Development. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Community development
• Education and community empowerment
• Grassroots initiatives
• Health and social services
• Local governance
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Participatory development
• Poverty alleviation strategies
• Public administration
• Resilient communities
• Rural and urban development
• Social capital and networks
• Social inclusion and equity
• Social innovation
• Social policy and planning
• Sustainable community planning

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Social Community and Development” should be selected during your submission.

Special Issue Timetable:

Guest Editor:

Dr. Guillermo Molina Burguera

University of Alicante, Spain

For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at

E-mail: papersubmissionyun@gmail.com

JSS Editorial Office

jss@scirp.org