Author Guidelines

1. Scope and Focus of the Journal
The Journal of Community Empowerment and Service accepts scholarly articles in the form of community service outcomes and applied conceptual studies related to community empowerment and development, including:

  • Community empowerment in the social sector
  • Community service based on religious values
  • Community-based educational development
  • Community economic empowerment
  • Environmental management and conservation
  • Strengthening local culture in community development
  • Research-based community service innovations
  • Models and strategies of community development

Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration in other journals.

2. General Manuscript Requirements

  • Manuscript length: 4,000–8,000 words (including tables and references)
  • Paper size: A4, 3 cm margins
  • Font: Book Antiqua, single spacing
  • Language: Indonesian
  • Abstract: Indonesian and English
  • Manuscript format: single column

3. Manuscript Structure

a. Title and Author Identity

  • Title: maximum 15 words, clear and specific
  • Reflects the problem, program, and community service context
  • Author names without academic titles
  • Institutional affiliation and email must be provided
  • Corresponding author marked with (*)

b. Abstract and Keywords

  1. Abstract:
  • Written in one paragraph (150–200 words)
  • Book Antiqua 9 pt, single spacing, justified alignment
  • Must include:
    • Urgency of the community issue
    • Objectives of the activity
    • Implementation methods
    • Results and impact
    • Novelty of the program
  • Must not contain citations, tables, or figures
  1. Keywords:
  • Minimum 3 and maximum 5 keywords
  • Separated by semicolons (;)

c. Introduction
Written systematically (adapted from the CARS model), including:

  • Background and urgency of the community issue
  • Review of previous programs/studies
  • Needs analysis or service gap
  • Objectives of the community service activity

d. Method (Implementation Method)
The method section must be written narratively and systematically, including:

  • Type and approach of community service
  • Location and target participants
  • Stages of program implementation
  • Data collection techniques (observation, interviews, documentation, etc.)
  • Evaluation techniques and impact analysis
    Authors are encouraged to include a flowchart of activities.

e. Results and Discussion

  1. Results:
    Presented factually and analytically, including:
  • Description of activity implementation
  • Key findings in the field
  • Supporting and inhibiting factors
  • Impact of the program on the community
  1. Discussion:
    Structured argumentatively, including:
  • Interpretation of results
  • Reflection on program success
  • Comparison with previous programs/research
  • Conceptual and practical implications
  • Recommendations for program development

f. Conclusion
Written in 2–3 paragraphs, including:

  • Summary of results and program achievements
  • Contribution to community empowerment
  • Limitations and recommendations for further development

4. Data Visualization
Authors are encouraged to use:

  • Tables
  • Figures
  • Activity documentation
  • Infographics
  • Direct quotations from interviews

Each visual element must include:

  • Number
  • Title
  • Source
  • Clear description

5. Additional Statements

  • Conflict of Interest Statement (mandatory)
  • Author Contribution Statement (optional)
  • Funding Information (if applicable)

6. References

  • Minimum of 25 references
  • 80% must be primary sources
  • Published within the last 10 years
  • Use APA Style 7th Edition
  • Reference management tools such as Mendeley or Zotero are recommended

7. Review Process
Tamtin applies a double-blind peer review process with the following stages:

    1. Initial screening by the editor
    2. Review by at least two reviewers
    3. Revision by the author
    4. Final decision by the editor