Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

1. Introduction

For detailed information about the journal, please visit:
About JPPM

Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (JPPM) prioritizes the publication of high-quality original research articles and community engagement (service-learning) papers that contribute to sustainable social, economic, and cultural development. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches that integrate scientific knowledge, technological innovation, and community-based practices to address real-world challenges and enhance societal well-being.

Manuscripts may be written in either English or Bahasa Indonesia. Submissions in English must adhere to international academic writing standards, while manuscripts in Bahasa Indonesia must follow the official Ejaan Bahasa Indonesia (EBI).

All manuscripts must be prepared using Calibri font size 12, 1.15 line spacing, on A4 paper, with a length of 4,000–8,000 words. Files must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by other journals. Manuscripts are screened using Turnitin plagiarism detection software, with a maximum similarity index of 20%.

2. Types of Manuscripts

  • Original Research Articles
  • Community Engagement / Service-Learning Articles
  • Review Articles (systematic or narrative, with strong analytical contribution)

3. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

a. Article Structure

  • Title (clear, concise, and reflective of the study)
  • Abstract (150–250 words, including purpose, methods, results, and contribution)
  • Keywords (5–7 words)
  • Introduction (background, research gap, objectives, and contribution to sustainable development)
  • Methods (research design, data collection, and analysis techniques)
  • Results and Discussion (findings integrated with critical analysis and relevant literature)
  • Conclusion (key findings, implications, and recommendations)
  • References

b. Formatting

Authors must use the official journal template:
Download Template

c. Citation & Reference Style

JPPM uses APA Style 7th Edition. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management tools such as Mendeley or Zotero.

  • Minimum 20 references
  • At least 80% from primary sources (journals, books, proceedings)
  • At least 80% from the last 10 years

4. Ethical Guidelines

Authors must comply with the journal’s publication ethics and integrity standards:

5. AI Usage Disclosure

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools must be disclosed transparently by authors. AI may only be used to assist in language editing or technical support and must not replace human intellectual contribution.

For full policy, see:
AI Policy

6. Submission Process

Authors must submit manuscripts through the Open Journal Systems (OJS):

7. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, methodological rigor, and contribution to interdisciplinary knowledge and community development.

Details:
Peer Review Process

8. Article Processing Charges (APC)

Information regarding publication fees can be found at:
APC Information

9. Copyright & Licensing

Authors retain copyright while granting the journal the right of first publication. All published articles are distributed under an open access license.

See details:
Copyright & Licensing Policy

10. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened using Turnitin. Submissions exceeding the similarity threshold (20%) will be rejected or returned for revision.

Full policy:
Plagiarism Policy

11. Author Responsibilities

  • All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the manuscript
  • No ghostwriting or honorary authorship is permitted
  • All data must be accurate, valid, and verifiable
  • Authors are responsible for the integrity of their work

12. Revision and Resubmission

Authors must submit revised manuscripts through OJS along with a detailed response to reviewers’ comments.

13. Final Proof and Publication

Authors will receive a final proof prior to publication. Only minor corrections (typographical or formatting errors) are permitted at this stage.