Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  1. The submission has not been previously published.
  2. The manuscript is free of plagiarism.
  3. The submission file is in Microsoft Word.
  4. The manuscript follows editorial guidelines.

Structure of the Manuscripts

  1. Title. The title should be clear must be specific and reflect the content of the manuscript and informative and should not be abbreviated and not more than 20 words.
  2. Author's names and institutions. The author's name should not be abbreviated and does not use title. Authors should include detailed institutional name and address including department, faculty, institution name and address. The author casts one of the authors as a corresponding author
  3. Abstract and keywords. The abstract must be written in Indonesian and English and be 150–200 words long in a single paragraph. The abstract must provide a concise overview of the entire community service activity, including the background or issues faced by the partner, the objectives of the activity, the methods or approaches used, the activity’s targets, the main results achieved, as well as the outputs and impacts of the activity on the partner. The abstract must clearly present measurable results that have been achieved, rather than merely describing plans or expectations for the activity. Additionally, the abstract should highlight the added value, innovation, or contribution of the community service activity toward resolving the partner’s problems and advancing community empowerment practices. The abstract must not contain citations, tables, figures, equations, footnotes, or unexplained abbreviations. The keywords should be consists of at least 3 words that reflect the main content of the article, separated by semicolons and listed in alphabetical order.
  4. Introduction. The introduction contains a systematic description of the background for implementing community service activities based on real-world problems faced by the partner or the target community. The author must explain the partner’s current situation, supported by data, facts, observational findings, interview results, supporting documents, or relevant reference sources, so that the urgency of implementing the activity can be clearly understood. The issues raised must be specific, current, and demonstrate a gap between the expected conditions and the actual conditions on the ground. In addition to outlining the partner’s problems, the introduction must also present a relevant literature review as a conceptual foundation for designing community service solutions. References should primarily come from scientific journal articles—particularly those published within the last five years—as well as credible scientific sources relevant to the activity’s topic. The author must demonstrate how the community service activity differs from previously published similar activities or programs, thereby highlighting elements of novelty, methodological development, innovation, or the strengths of the proposed approach. At the end of the introduction, the author must explain the objectives of the community service activity, the solutions offered to address the partner’s problems, the expected benefits for both the partner and the community, and the targeted outcomes. The introduction is written in a narrative style without subsections, comprising approximately 15–20% of the article’s total content and supported by citations that follow the journal’s citation style.
  5. Methods. The methods section systematically explains the stages of implementing community service activities so that they can be understood and replicated by readers. The description of the methods must include information regarding the location and timing of the activities, the characteristics and number of partners or beneficiaries, the identification of the partners’ problems, the approaches or methods used to solve these problems, the stages of activity implementation, and the parties involved along with their roles. The author must also describe the form of intervention or program provided to the partners, the media, technology, or instruments used, as well as the success indicators established to measure the achievement of the activity’s objectives. If the community service activity involves measuring outcomes, the author must explain the data collection techniques and analysis methods used, whether quantitative, qualitative, or a combination of both. The use of instruments such as questionnaires, observation sheets, interviews, documentation, or pre-tests and post-tests must be briefly explained, along with the data analysis methods used to evaluate the program’s effectiveness. The chosen methods must have a clear connection to the partner’s problems, the activity’s objectives, and the expected outcomes. To facilitate understanding of the activity implementation process, authors are advised to present a flowchart or a diagram of activity stages that illustrates the process from problem identification, program planning, implementation, mentoring, monitoring and evaluation, to program sustainability. The methods section should be organized clearly, logically, and systematically without discussing the results of the activity implementation.
  6. Results and Discussion. The Results and Discussion section systematically presents the results of the community service activities in accordance with the methodological steps described earlier. The results must demonstrate the achievement of the activity’s objectives through relevant data, facts, and empirical evidence. The presentation of results may be supported by tables, graphs, images, or high-quality documentation of the activities, which should be sequentially numbered, titled, and cited within the text. Activity documentation should not only depict the implementation process but also illustrate the changes, outputs, or impacts generated following the program’s completion. The discussion should be conducted critically by interpreting the activity’s results, explaining the program’s success in addressing the partner’s problems, and analyzing the factors that supported or hindered the implementation of the activity. The author must relate the community service results to relevant theories, concepts, or previous research or community service findings to demonstrate the academic and practical contributions of the activity. In addition, the discussion must emphasize the elements of novelty, innovation, or the development of empowerment methods that distinguish the activity from similar programs that have been published.
    If an evaluation is conducted using pre-tests and post-tests to measure levels of knowledge, skills, behavioral changes, or other achievement indicators, the evaluation results must be clearly presented and analyzed. Authors are also expected to explain the short-term impacts achieved as well as the program’s potential for sustainability for partners or the target community. The results and discussion section should not only describe the activities that have been carried out but must also provide an in-depth analysis that demonstrates the scientific value, program effectiveness, and its contribution to the development of community service practices.
  7. Conclusions. The conclusion should be concise, succinct, and directly address the objectives of the community service activity based on the results obtained. The conclusion must highlight the activity’s key achievements, the effectiveness of the solutions implemented in resolving the partner’s problems, and the resulting impact on the partner or the target community. The conclusion section must not repeat detailed discussions, present new data, or include citations. Additionally, authors are expected to explain the implications of the activity for the development of community service practices and to provide recommendations for program sustainability, future activity development, or replication with partners having similar characteristics. The conclusion is written in paragraph form without using numbering or bullet points.
  8. References. The reference list must include all sources cited in the manuscript; references not cited in the text are not permitted. References must be arranged alphabetically according to the American Psychological Association (APA) citation style, using reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or similar applications to ensure consistency in formatting. Authors are encouraged to use primary sources in the form of scientific journal articles; at least 80% of the references must come from scientific journals, preferably published within the last 5 years, with a minimum of 30 references. The use of books, conference proceedings, laws and regulations, official reports, standards, or other sources is permitted as long as they are relevant and come from credible sources. The use of sources lacking scientific validity—such as personal blogs, Wikipedia, or media that have not undergone a peer-review process—is not recommended unless they have strong and justifiable relevance. Each reference must be accompanied by complete bibliographic information and, if available, include a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) or an active URL. Plagiarism checks for articles are conducted using Turnitin. The maximum allowed plagiarism rate is 24%.

 General Writing Format

  1. The manuscript is prepared in a A4 paper, one coulumn, and single line spacing format.
  2. A new paragraph should start 1 centimetre from the left margin, using 12 font size, Palatino Linoty font type.
  3. The manuscript is written in Indonesian or English
  4. The manuscript must be between 5 to 17 pages long.
  5. The top, bottom, left and right margins are 1,5 
  6. The title is written using capital letters in every words except for connecting words, 14 font size, center position.
  7. Sub titles are written using capital letters in every words except for connecting words, 12 font size, started from the left margin.
  8. Sub of sub titles, if any, are written using capital letters only at the beginning of each word except for connecting words, all in italics. They should be started from the left margin.
  9. References should be those of the last ten years publication (>80%), except for key references (80%). Referring to any textbook should be minimized (<20%).
  10. Reference writing uses APA Style and is suggested using Mendeley or Endnote reference software
  11. Acknowledgment, if any, should include the funding agency 

 Tables and Figures. Tables should be presented as follows:

  1. The name of tables should follow a numbering system (Arabic numbering system). The title of the tables and figures are placed at the top and the bottom respectively.
  2. The tables and figures should provide the source of information, if any, at the bottom. 

The table contains row lines only without column lines.