Altruism: The Indonesian Journal of Community Engagement

Altruism: The Indonesian Journal of Community Engagement is a multidisciplinary open-access journal published by Program Studi Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam Fakultas Dakwah dan Komunikasi UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. It provides a scholarly platform for disseminating transformative ideas, applied research findings, and community empowerment practices across Indonesia. 

The journal focuses on community-service initiatives conducted through participatory collaboration among academics, practitioners, and community partners. AIJCE welcomes manuscripts that highlight innovative service models, integration of local wisdom, and evidence-informed interventions that strengthen community resilience and self-reliance.

Serving as a bridge between academic inquiry and social practice, AIJCE positions each publication as both a record of professional engagement and a contribution to community transformation. The journal values ethical commitment, methodological rigor, and long-term social impact.

AIJCE publishes two issues per year. Authors are required to adhere to all submission and formatting guidelines; manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s standards will be returned for revision prior to review.

Journal Profile

Editorial Review Timeline

All manuscripts submitted to Altruism: The Indonesian Journal of Community Engagement undergo an initial editorial screening, followed by a double-blind peer review. The table below shows the estimated duration for each stage. Timelines are indicative and may vary depending on reviewer availability and the extent of revision required.

Before submission

Authors must ensure their manuscript is prepared using the official AIJCE manuscript template and fully complies with the Author Guidelines . Manuscripts must be thoroughly proofread and written in clear academic English. Submissions that do not meet formatting or language standards will be returned prior to peer review.

Notes:

• Initial decision = desk rejection or forward to review (based on scope, originality, and baseline quality).
• Review process = peer evaluation under a double-blind system; reviewers provide detailed recommendations.
• Copyediting & publication = final editing, proofing, and online publication after acceptance.