Focus and Scope
Zabags International Journal of Engagement (ZIJEn) is a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to advancing theoretical knowledge and practical applications of engagement, community participation, and service-based research. The journal provides a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community stakeholders to disseminate high-quality original research, empirical studies, conceptual analyses, case reports, and comprehensive reviews that contribute to the understanding and development of engagement, community service, and participatory research across disciplines.
Focus/Aims
ZIJEn focused/ aims to:
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Promote rigorous scholarship on community engagement, service learning, participatory action research, and social impact studies.
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Encourage interdisciplinary dialogue between theory and practice across fields such as social sciences, education, religion, humanities, public policy, and community development.
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Support global and local perspectives on engagement strategies, community empowerment, and inclusive research that inform both academic and practical initiatives.
Scope of Topics
ZIJEn welcomes manuscripts addressing, but not limited to, the following thematic areas:
1. Community Engagement and Development
Community-based participatory research
Service learning and civic engagement
Social inclusion and empowerment
2. Public and Social Services
Policy implementation and impact evaluation
Community health and well-being
Social innovation and grassroots development
Community economic assistance
Community legal assistance
3. Education and Outreach Strategies
Engagement in formal/non-formal education settings
Collaborative learning and outreach programs
Knowledge transfer and capacity building
4. Socio-Cultural and Religious Engagement
Intercultural and interfaith community engagement
Cultural heritage and societal participation
Ethical frameworks for engagement practice
5. Applied and Action Research
Case studies of community interventions
Participatory methods and evaluation
Research on sustainable engagement models
Types of Contributions
ZIJEn publishes a variety of scholarly contributions including:
- Original Research Articles (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods)
- Conceptual and Theoretical Papers
- Case Studies and Program Evaluations
- Critical Reviews and Meta-Analyses
- Policy Analyses and Commentary
Review and Publication Standards
All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic integrity, originality, relevance, and methodological rigor. Submissions should demonstrate clear research objectives, appropriate theoretical grounding, ethical compliance, and contribution to the field. Manuscripts are accepted on the condition that they:
- are original and unpublished elsewhere,
- align with the journal’s aims and scope,
- and meet international ethical and academic quality standards.
| Journal title: ZIJEn; Zabags International Journal of Engagement | |
| EISSN: 2988-0246 |  |
| PISSN: 2988-6732 | |
| DOI: https://doi.org/10.61233/ | |
| Freq: June & December | |
| Publisher: Zabags Qu Publish | |
