Nafi': Journal of Community Engagement is committed to ensuring regular and timely publication to disseminate innovative results from community engagement activities. To achieve this goal, Nafi' Journal implements a publication frequency of twice a year. Our first issue is regularly published in Maret, while the second issue is released in September. This consistent publication schedule is designed to provide adequate time for the editorial team and reviewers to conduct a thorough peer-review process, while also ensuring that relevant findings are accessible to academics, practitioners, and the wider community without unnecessary delays. This regularity of publication is a cornerstone for maintaining the relevance and quality of our journal.
Consistency in publication frequency is an important indicator of a scholarly journal's professionalism and sustainability, especially in the context of community engagement where findings often have time relevance. By publishing twice a year, Nafi' Journal ensures a stable flow of research articles and program reports, which is crucial for maintaining the journal's impact in facilitating the exchange of best practices and innovations. This frequency also provides optimal time for the editorial team to manage the entire process, from manuscript submission, through peer-review, to final editing, ensuring each manuscript meets high-quality standards before publication.
Publishing twice a year also supports Nafi' Journal's efforts to expand its indexing reach and improve journal metrics across various national and international databases. Indexing bodies often consider publication consistency as a key criterion in journal evaluation. Therefore, adherence to the established schedule is a top priority. Authors are expected to consider this publication schedule when planning their manuscript submissions, especially if they are targeting publication in a specific issue. Nafi' Journal will continue to strive to maintain and even increase its publication frequency in the future as the volume of received quality manuscripts grows, in order to support more valuable contributions in community engagement.
