Transition to APA7th Edition Reference Format

“The journal will transition its reference format to APA 7^th edition, effective for all articles published from 2026 onward.”

Journal of Community Development Research (Humanities and Social Sciences) has adopted the APA 7^th Edition citation style, effective from 2026, to enhance the quality and consistency of research articles in accordance with international standards. Authors can find detailed guidelines on manuscript preparation and citation requirements in the Author Guidelines.

All manuscripts submitted must strictly adhere to these guidelines. Manuscripts that do not follow this format may be returned for revision before the peer-review process.