AUTHOR GUIDELINES

A. General Requirements and Spatial Formatting

  1. Document Format: The manuscript must be written in Microsoft Word, single-spaced, using Segoe UI 10pt font, with a paragraph spacing (line spacing before & after) of 6pt.
  2. Page Setup: The text must be prepared on A4-sized paper (210 x 297 mm) with a maximum length of 8 pages.
  3. Margins: Margins must be set to 1.5 cm for Top and Right, 2.5 cm for Left, and 2 cm for Bottom.
  4. Language: The manuscript can be written in proper Indonesian or academic English. Non-English/foreign terms must be italicized.

B. Manuscript Identity Structure

  1. Article Title: Written in Segoe UI, Justified, Bold, 16pt, and not exceeding 15 words. The title must be straightforward, communicative, and represent the essence of the solution provided to the community partners. Avoid using overly specific administrative locations in the title unless the region has highly distinct characteristics.
  2. Author Names (Without Academic Titles): Written completely below the title in Segoe UI, Centered, Bold, 10pt. It is strictly forbidden to list academic degrees, titles, or professional positions. The family/last name must not be abbreviated to a single letter. Author names in the OJS metadata must consist of at least two words; if an author has a single-word name (e.g., Suhardi), input the same name as both first and last name in the metadata.
  3. Author Affiliations: Must be written fully in Segoe UI, Centered, 9pt, including Department/Study Program, Faculty, University/Institution, and Country. Superscript numbering (1, 2, 3) must represent the diversity of the institutions, not the order of authors. If all authors share the same affiliation, do not use superscript numbers; instead, simply place an asterisk (*) next to the Corresponding Author.
  4. Corresponding Author: Must explicitly include the Author's Name, Study Program, University, and an active academic E-mail address.
  5. Open Access License: The article is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC-BY-NC-SA) license.

C. Abstract and Keywords

  1. Abstract Specifications: The abstract must be written in both Indonesian and English, compactly ranging between 150 and 250 words in a single paragraph using Segoe UI 9pt font. The abstract must not contain any references to literature, tables, or figures.
  2. Structure of the Abstract: Subheadings must not be explicitly written, but the content must structurally cover the following elements in this order:
    • Main Problem: The urgency or rationale for conducting the community service activity.
    • Objective: An explicit statement of the intended achievement and benefits for the targeted partners.
    • Method: The approach, strategy, or technique used to address the problem.
    • Results: A summary of the concrete outcomes or changes observed in the partners.
    • Conclusion/Implications: The overall impact, the scientific value of the results, and the implications for future community service development.
  3. Keywords: Consists of 3 to 5 words or phrases reflecting the core substance of the article to enhance discoverability. Written in Segoe UI 9pt, italicized.

D. Main Body Sections

1. INTRODUCTION

The introduction section must be organized into the following mandatory subsections:

  • Situation Analysis: Outlines the initial quantitative and qualitative baseline of the community partners, covering social, economic, educational, or other relevant aspects, backed by field observations or surveys.
  • Partner Problems: A concrete, prioritized, and clear description of the main challenges faced by the community partners in the field.
  • Literature Review and Solutions: Discusses the appropriate science, technology, or research outputs to be transferred as solutions. Authors must review previous relevant works to establish a gap analysis and demonstrate the novelty of the program. Ground this section with primary and up-to-date literature.
  • Objective and Target Outcomes: Concludes the introduction with explicit statements of the project objectives and measurable target outcomes.

2. IMPLEMENTATION METHOD

The methodology must be systematically elaborated using these subsections:

  • Approach: Explains the problem-solving approach or the technology/knowledge transfer technique (e.g., training, mentoring, demonstration plots, social campaigns, or Participatory Action Research).
  • Target Audience: Specifies the criteria and selection process of the participants or community partners involved in the activity.
  • Activity Stages: Details the procedural workflow of the program from the preparation phase (surveys, licensing), the execution phase (actions/interventions), to the evaluation phase.
  • Instruments, Evaluation Techniques, and Success Indicators: Describes the operational data collection tools, analysis techniques, and measurable indicators used to evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions and the real empowerment impact on the community (e.g., pre-test and post-test analyses).

3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This section serves as the core where authors present the logical progress of community changes through these subsections:

  • Program Achievements: Presents data on the achievements of the technology/knowledge implementation, supported by visual tools such as tables, graphs, charts, or process photos. Formatting Tables & Figures: Visuals must be centered and explicitly cited in the text. Before inserting a figure, authors must provide at least 4 lines of written description/explanation in the body text. Table labels go above the table, while figure labels go below the figure.
  • Impact Analysis: Interprets findings logically by correlating them with relevant theories, concepts, and previous studies to highlight the added value and academic contribution of the project. Discusses short- and long-term socio-economic, behavioral, or environmental impacts on the partners. Authors must address two key points: sustainability (how partners continue the program independently after mentoring ends) and replicability (whether the model can be applied in other communities/regions).
  • Activity Evaluation: Compares the conditions of the partners before and after the project (e.g., comparing pre-test and post-test scores), and discusses the supporting factors, obstacles, and how the team overcame field difficulties.

4. CONCLUSION

The conclusion must be written as a flowing narrative paragraph (bullet points are strictly prohibited). It must answer the project objectives based on factual outcomes, discuss program limitations honestly to guide future projects, and provide concrete recommendations for the partner's self-reliance. Avoid repeating sentences directly from the results and discussion section.

5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Optional)

Used to appreciate individuals or institutions that contributed to the execution of the program. Funding sources may be mentioned here.

E. Mandatory End Declarations

To comply with the Juknis 2026 quality assurance and galley PDF completeness, the manuscript must include the following written declarations before the References section:

  1. Author Contribution Statement: Outlines the specific role of each author in planning, executing field activities, and writing the manuscript.
  2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy: Authors must declare transparently whether generative AI tools were used in preparing the manuscript.
  3. Funding Statement: Lists the funding agencies or grants supporting the project, including official contract numbers. If self-funded, state: "This project was self-funded by the authors."
  4. Conflict of Interest Statement: Explains whether there are any financial or non-financial conflicts that could bias the integrity of the work.
  5. Ethical Clearance Number (If Applicable): For projects directly involving human/animal subjects with certain risks, include the ethical clearance certificate number from an authorized committee. Low-risk projects may provide a self-declaration of ethical compliance instead.

F. References

  1. Reference Manager: Authors must use Mendeley or Zotero to manage citations and references.
  2. Reference Style: Strictly follows the APA 7th Edition (APA Ed 7) format consistently.
  3. Reference Count: The reference list must contain a minimum of 15 sources.
  4. Quality and Currency: Primary sources (scientific journal articles or conference proceedings) must constitute at least 80% of the total references. All referenced sources must be highly up-to-date, published within the last 5 years.