Focus And Scope
VORS: Journal of Community Service is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research, case studies, and reflective pieces on community service and engagement activities across all academic disciplines.
The journal's scope encompasses a wide range of topics and approaches related to community service, including but not limited to:
1. Innovative models and frameworks for community engagement:
- Participatory action research
- Community-based participatory research
- Service-learning and community-based learning
- Asset-based community development
- Collective impact initiatives
2. Evaluation and assessment of community service programs and outcomes:
- Impact measurement and social return on investment
- Qualitative and quantitative approaches to assessing community impact
- Longitudinal studies on the sustained effects of community engagement
3. University-community partnerships and cross-sector collaborations:
- Co-creation of community-based projects and interventions
- Institutional strategies for community engagement
- Navigating power dynamics and ethical considerations
4. Community capacity building and empowerment:
- Grassroots organizing and community leadership development
- Addressing social and economic inequities through community service
- Enhancing community resilience and self-determination
5. Policy implications and advocacy efforts related to community service:
- Influencing local, regional, and national policies
- Scaling up and sustaining impactful community initiatives
- Bridging the gap between research, practice, and policymaking
The journal welcomes contributions from a diverse range of academic disciplines, including but not limited to social sciences, natural sciences, applied sciences, humanities, and the arts. Interdisciplinary and collaborative submissions are particularly encouraged, as the journal aims to foster cross-pollination of ideas and approaches to advance the field of community service.
