The aims of the JCDA is to feature narrative, theoretical and empirically-based research articles, student/faculty reflections, study abroad experience, and book reviews relevant to international students and their cross-cultural experiences and understanding in anything related to community development in Asia.. JCDA is indexed by Google Scholar, Neliti and PKP Index, CrossREF (DOI number). The JCDA vision is to publishing scholarly empirical and theoretical research articles, which offer its authors and readers a combination of academic rigor and professional development. We cannot achieve our mission without the contribution of authors who write and produce the articles of the highest quality. Any articles in the field of Community and rural development are accepted.