About the Journal

Community Praxis (ComPax) is a peer-reviewed, open-access research track published under Science for Humanity Press (SHP). The journal provides an international scholarly forum for the dissemination of high-quality research that advances community-based scholarship, participatory development, and social innovation across diverse cultural, institutional, and geographical contexts.

ComPax publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, and applied case studies that demonstrate methodological rigor, ethical research practices, and tangible societal impact. The journal promotes interdisciplinary perspectives that integrate social sciences, education, public policy, and development studies to translate academic knowledge into practical and inclusive community action.

Focus and Scope

The scope of ComPax includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Community-based and participatory research methodologies
  • Social innovation and grassroots development initiatives
  • Inclusive and transformative education practices
  • Public engagement and civic participation
  • Social policy analysis and community governance
  • Evaluation of development and empowerment programs
  • Equity, inclusion, and social justice studies
  • Cultural and local knowledge systems

Open Access Policy

ComPax provides immediate open access to all published content on the principle that free and unrestricted access to research promotes a greater global exchange of knowledge. Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles without financial, legal, or technical barriers, other than those inseparable from gaining access to the internet itself.

Peer Review Process

All submissions to ComPax undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by independent reviewers with relevant expertise. Editorial decisions are based on originality, academic contribution, methodological quality, clarity of presentation, and relevance to the journal’s aims and scope.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain the copyright of their work and grant ComPax the right of first publication. Articles are published under an open-access license that permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited and the authorship is acknowledged.

Sponsorship and Funding Disclosure

ComPax is published by Science for Humanity Press (SHP) as an independent, non-commercial academic publishing initiative. The journal does not receive direct funding from commercial entities that may influence editorial decisions. Any sponsorship, grants, or institutional support related to specific issues or articles will be transparently disclosed.

History of the Journal

ComPax was established as part of the SHP publication platform to provide a dedicated forum for research that connects academic inquiry with practical community engagement and development. The journal aims to support scholarly and practitioner collaboration that contributes to sustainable, equitable, and inclusive social change.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of ComPax and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party. The journal is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of authors, reviewers, and readers in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

Archiving Policy

ComPax supports participation in digital preservation and distributed archiving systems such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content. This enables libraries and institutions to maintain permanent archives of the journal’s materials.