Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Bima Cendikia: Journal of Community Engagement and Empowerment

We are honored to launch Bima Cendikia: Journal of Community Engagement and Empowerment, Volume 3, Number 1, January 2026. As we enter our third year of publication, we continue to uphold our mission of disseminating scholarly works that bridge academic inquiry with grassroots realities in the realms of community development, participatory approaches, and inclusive empowerment. This issue features a collection of research and practice-based articles that illuminate current challenges and innovations in fostering community resilience, agency, and transformation.

In alignment with our editorial standards, every manuscript included in this edition has passed a rigorous double-blind peer review and complies with our plagiarism policy, requiring a maximum similarity index of 35%. These practices underscore our steadfast commitment to academic rigor, research integrity, and ethical publication.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all authors, reviewers, and editorial board members whose intellectual and professional contributions have enabled the successful publication of this issue. We hope the insights shared in this volume will spark meaningful discussions, inspire collaborative solutions, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of community empowerment research and practice.