Author Guidelines

JPKM: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat welcomes original manuscripts that align with the journal’s focus and scope. Authors are encouraged to adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth submission and review process:

General Requirements

  1. Originality: Submissions must be original and have not been published or under consideration elsewhere.
  2. Language: Manuscripts should be written in Indonesian or English using clear, concise, and grammatically correct language.
  3. Length: The manuscript should be between 4000-7000 words, including references, tables, and figures.
  4. Format: Submit the manuscript in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.

Manuscript Structure

  1. Title:
    • Must be concise, descriptive, and informative (maximum 15 words).
    • Should reflect the main focus of the manuscript.
  2. Author Information:
    • Include the full name of each author, institutional affiliation, and email address.
    • Identify the corresponding author with an asterisk (*).
  3. Abstract:
    • Provide a summary of 150-250 words in English and Indonesian.
    • Include objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
    • Include 3-5 keywords.
  4. Introduction:
    • Explain the background, problem formulation, and objectives of the study.
    • Include relevant literature reviews.
  5. Methodology:
    • Clearly describe the research design, procedures, tools, and data analysis methods.
  6. Results and Discussion:
    • Present findings supported by tables, figures, or charts.
    • Discuss findings in the context of existing literature.
  7. Conclusion and Recommendation
    • Summarize key findings and their implications.
    • Provide recommendations for future research or community applications.
  8. References:
    • Use the APA Style 7th Edition for referencing.
    • Ensure references are up-to-date and relevant to the topic.

Formatting Requirements

  1. Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing.
  2. Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides.
  3. Headings: Use consistent and hierarchical heading levels.
  4. Tables and Figures:
    • Include titles and number them consecutively.
    • Provide captions and source information.

Submission Process

  1. Online Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.
  2. Peer Review: Submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
  3. Revisions: Authors must respond to reviewer comments and resubmit revised manuscripts within the specified timeline.

Publication Ethics

Authors must ensure adherence to ethical standards, including:

  1. Avoiding plagiarism or data fabrication.
  2. Proper citation of sources.
  3. Declaring any conflicts of interest.

For further information, authors can contact the editorial team via email: editorjpkm@gmail.com.