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IPSAS JOURNAL

Pertanika Journal of Youth and Community Development (PJYCD)

About the Journal

Pertanika Journal of Youth and Community Development (PJYCD) is an academic, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarship in youth development, community empowerment, and social sustainability. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders to disseminate high-quality research and innovative practices addressing contemporary issues affecting youth and communities globally.

PJYCD promotes interdisciplinary research spanning social sciences, governance, environmental sustainability, digital transformation, community resilience, and social innovation.

The journal particularly welcomes contributions related to:

Youth education and leadership
Community development and empowerment
Social entrepreneurship
Volunteerism and civic engagement
ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in social development
Climate change adaptation and planetary health
Public policy and governance for youth and communities

Publication Information

Established: 2026
Publication Frequency: Two (2) issues per year
Current Indexing Status: Non-indexed
Access Model: Open Access

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril

Rural Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Development
Universiti Putra Malaysia

Chief Executive Editor

Ms. Widad Emir Mohamad Arrif Emir
Universiti Putra Malaysia

Associate Editors

Prof. Dr. Haslinda Abdullah
Psychology, Youth and Community Well-Being
Universiti Putra Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Iskandar Zainuddin Rela
Community Empowerment, Development Resilience, Rural Communication
Halu Oleo University, Indonesia

Prof. Dr. Khairudin Aljunied
Cultural Studies, Political Science, Religious, Historical, Asian History, Theology
National University of Singapore

Assoc. Prof. Amporn Jiratitikon
Popular Culture, Visual Anthropology, Migration and Health
Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Dr. Yunita Faela Nisa
Applied Psychology, Community Behaviour, Cognitive Psychology, Youth Development
Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia

Dr. Riyad Salim Al Issa
Economics, Cognitive Science, Psychology
Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Doha Institute, Qatar

Dr. Aini Azeqa Ma’rof
Mental Health, Intergroup Relations, Youth and Community Pro-social Behaviour
Universiti Putra Malaysia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haliza Abdul Rahman
Environmental Governance and Health, Youth Participation in Environmental Issues
Universiti Putra Malaysia

Dr. Syafila Kamarudin
Youth in Communication Technology, ICT and Society, Media, E-Government
Universiti Putra Malaysia

Dr. Wan Ikhlas Wan Mohtar
Youth in Semantics, Heritage and Indigenous Language
Universiti Putra Malaysia

International Advisory Board

Dr. Zeinab Zaremozhazzieh
Youth, Family Studies, Parenting
Women and Family Studies Research Center, University of Religions and Denominations, Iran

Dr. Adriana Ortega
Organizational Behaviour, Applied Psychology, Health Promotion
Monash University, Malaysia

Prof. Steven Eric Krauss
Youth–Adult Relationships and Partnerships, Youth Development, Spirituality and Religion
Missouri University, United States

Dr. Ruqia Safdar Bajwa
Youth Studies, Cyber and Health Psychology, Behavioral Addiction
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan