AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Author Guidelines

Language and Format

Manuscripts may be written in Bahasa Indonesia or English and must be submitted in .doc/.docx or .rtf format. The manuscript should contain a minimum of 2,000 words, typed using Cambria font, single-column layout on A4-sized paper, with 1.15 line spacing.

Title and Author Details

  • Title: Concise and informative (15–20 words). Do not use specific names of institutions; city and country names are acceptable.
  • Author Names: Full name in capital letters, without academic titles.
  • Affiliation: Include full institution name, city, country, postal code, email, and phone/WhatsApp number.
  • Corresponding Author: Indicated with an asterisk (*), include email address.

Abstract

The abstract must be written in both English and Indonesian (maximum 250 words each) in one paragraph. Abstracts must not contain references, abbreviations, acronyms, footnotes, questions, mathematical formulas, or conjectures. It must include:

  1. Purpose of the service
  2. Implementation method
  3. Results of the activity
  4. Recommendations/suggestions

Keywords

Provide 3–6 keywords in English that describe the article’s core content.

Main Messages

List 2–5 main messages summarizing the core outcomes of the community service activity.

Manuscript Structure

1. Introduction

Include background, rationale, problem formulation, objectives, and literature review (preferably from the last 10 years). Describe the community’s profile and local potential. Emphasize novelty and relevance to previous research.

2. Method

Explain the service implementation method, including time, location, target community, and phases of execution. Include flowcharts or diagrams where relevant.

3. Results and Discussion

Present results with tables, figures, or transcripts. Show output effectiveness (e.g., knowledge/skill improvements or products developed). Discuss implications, relevance to theory and practice, and limitations.

4. Conclusion

Summarize the objectives, main findings, limitations, and provide recommendations for future community service efforts.

5. Funding Statement

Include one of the following statements:

  • “This community service activity received no external funding.”
  • or “This community service activity was funded by [Funder Name], Grant No. [XXX].”
  • or “Article Processing Charges (APC) were funded by [Institution].”

6. Acknowledgments

Recognize non-author contributions such as administrative, technical, or material support.

References

  • Use APA 7th edition style (recommended tools: Mendeley or Zotero).
  • At least 80% of references must be published within the last 10 years.
  • At least 80% of the references must be journal articles.
  • All in-text citations must be listed in the reference section and vice versa.

Example:

Adams, G. G., et al. (2011). The hypoglycaemic effect of pumpkins... 
Food Research International, 44(4), 862–867. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2011.03.016