KJCDT: Kepanjen Journal of Community Development & Transformation provides immediate open access to all published content based on the principle that freely available research and community service outcomes support the global exchange of knowledge and contribute to community development, empowerment, and social transformation.

All articles published in this journal are freely accessible online without subscription fees, registration requirements, or access restrictions. Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full texts of articles for lawful academic, educational, and non-commercial purposes without requesting prior permission from the publisher or authors, provided that appropriate acknowledgment is given to the original work.

The journal believes that open access increases the visibility, accessibility, readership, and impact of scholarly publications while encouraging collaboration among academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, community organizations, and the public.

Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish, distribute, and archive the article as part of the scholarly record. Authors are fully responsible for the content and accuracy of their published manuscripts.

Through its open access publishing model, KJCDT: Kepanjen Journal of Community Development & Transformation supports the unrestricted dissemination of knowledge, innovations, and best practices in community service and development, thereby fostering sustainable and inclusive social transformation.