Abdiku Negeri: Jurnal Pengabdian untuk Pendidikan welcomes original manuscripts reporting the implementation and outcomes of community service activities, particularly those related to education. The journal publishes articles that demonstrate meaningful contributions to improving knowledge, skills, educational practices, institutional capacity, and community empowerment.

Authors are required to prepare manuscripts according to the following guidelines.

1. Scope of Articles

Manuscripts should report community service activities relevant to education, including but not limited to:

• teacher training and professional development;
• educational mentoring and assistance;
• community empowerment through education;
• development and implementation of educational technology;
• literacy and numeracy programs;
• innovative learning programs;
• strengthening school and institutional capacity;
• inclusive and equitable education programs;
• digital transformation in education;
• curriculum and instructional innovation;
• parental and community education;
• educational entrepreneurship and community development;
• development of learning media and resources; and
• other community service activities that contribute to educational development.

Articles should demonstrate a clear connection between the identified community needs, the intervention implemented, and the outcomes achieved.

2. Originality and Publication Ethics

1. The manuscript must be original and must not have been previously published.
2. The manuscript must not be simultaneously submitted to another journal.
3. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all information, data, figures, tables, and references are accurate and properly acknowledged.
4. Any use of previously published material must be appropriately cited and, where necessary, accompanied by permission from the copyright holder.
5. Manuscripts must be free from plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and other forms of academic misconduct.
6. Authors are encouraged to check the manuscript using an appropriate plagiarism-detection application before submission.
7. All authors listed in the manuscript must have made a substantial contribution to the work.
8. The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial office and for ensuring that all authors approve the submitted and revised versions of the manuscript.

3. Language

Manuscripts may be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript uses clear, consistent, and academically appropriate language. Manuscripts with substantial language problems may be returned to the authors for language improvement before entering the review process.

4. Manuscript Length

The manuscript should contain approximately 4,000–6,000 words, including the abstract, main text, tables, figures, and references.

Authors should use the journal template when preparing the manuscript.

5. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should generally contain the following sections:

1. Title
2. Author Names and Affiliations
3. Abstract
4. Keywords
5. Introduction
6. Method
7. Results and Discussion
8. Conclusion
9. Acknowledgments
10. References

Additional subheadings may be used when necessary to clearly present the community service program.

6. Title

The title should:

• clearly describe the community service activity;
• identify the main target group, program, or educational issue when relevant;
• be concise, informative, and specific;
• avoid unnecessary abbreviations; and
• preferably contain no more than 15 words.

The title should reflect the substance of the community service activity rather than merely stating the name of the program.

Example:

Strengthening Digital Teaching Competence through Training for Junior High School Teachers

7. Authors and Affiliations

The manuscript should include:

• full name of each author without academic degrees;
• institutional affiliation;
• city and country;
• email address; and
• designation of the corresponding author.

The corresponding author should be clearly identified and should provide an active email address.

Author names and affiliations must be consistent between the manuscript and the OJS submission metadata.

8. Abstract

The abstract should contain approximately 150–250 words and should be written in a concise and informative manner.

The abstract should describe:

• the background or community problem;
• the objective of the community service activity;
• the target participants or beneficiaries;
• the method or approach used;
• the main results or changes achieved; and
• the significance or implications of the activity.

The abstract should not contain citations, tables, figures, or unexplained abbreviations.

Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords or key phrases that represent the main concepts of the article. Keywords should be separated by commas.

9. Introduction

The Introduction should provide a strong rationale for the community service activity.

It should include:

1. the educational or community problem being addressed;
2. relevant background and contextual conditions;
3. evidence demonstrating the significance of the problem;
4. relevant findings from previous studies or community service activities;
5. the gap or unmet need that motivated the program;
6. the characteristics and needs of the target community;
7. the proposed contribution or innovation of the program; and
8. the objectives of the community service activity.

The Introduction should demonstrate why the program was necessary and what problem it intended to solve.

Authors are encouraged to use recent and relevant scholarly references to establish the significance and originality of the program.

10. Method

The Method section should describe the implementation of the community service activity in sufficient detail to allow readers to understand and potentially replicate the program.

The section should include, where applicable:

a. Target Participants

Describe:

• the target community or institution;
• number of participants;
• participant characteristics;
• selection criteria; and
• relevant educational or social context.

b. Location and Time

Clearly identify the location and period of implementation.

c. Program Design

Explain the approach, model, strategy, or framework used to address the identified problem.

Examples include:

• training;
• mentoring;
• workshops;
• community empowerment;
• participatory action;
• technical assistance;
• educational campaigns;
• technology implementation; or
• blended approaches.

d. Implementation Stages

Describe the program sequentially, for example:

needs assessment → planning → implementation → mentoring → evaluation → follow-up

e. Data Collection and Evaluation

Explain how program outcomes were assessed.

Evaluation may involve:

• pre-test and post-test;
• questionnaires;
• interviews;
• observations;
• performance assessments;
• product evaluation;
• participant feedback; or
• other appropriate evaluation techniques.

Where quantitative data are used, authors should explain the indicators and analytical procedures. Where qualitative data are used, authors should explain the data collection and analysis procedures.

11. Results and Discussion

The Results and Discussion section is the main part of the article.

Authors should clearly present the outcomes of the community service activity and explain their significance.

The section may include:

• implementation results;
• participant attendance and engagement;
• changes in participant knowledge;
• changes in participant skills;
• changes in attitudes or practices;
• products or outputs generated;
• improvements in institutional capacity;
• quantitative evaluation results;
• qualitative findings;
• participant responses;
• challenges encountered; and
• solutions or adaptations implemented during the program.

Results should be supported by appropriate evidence, such as tables, figures, photographs, evaluation scores, or qualitative findings.

Discussion

The discussion should go beyond describing the activities.

Authors should:

• interpret the findings;
• explain why the program produced particular outcomes;
• compare the findings with previous studies or community service programs;
• explain the contribution and novelty of the activity;
• identify factors supporting or limiting program success; and
• discuss the implications for educational practice and community development.

The discussion should demonstrate the impact and significance of the intervention, rather than simply providing a chronological description of the activities.

12. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be used only when they improve the clarity of the manuscript.

Each table and figure must:

• have a clear title;
• be numbered consecutively;
• be referred to in the manuscript;
• provide sufficient information for interpretation; and
• use high-quality images where photographs or graphical materials are presented.

Photographs documenting community service activities should clearly support the description of the intervention or outcomes.

Authors must ensure that photographs containing identifiable individuals are used ethically and, where required, with appropriate consent.

13. Conclusion

The Conclusion should provide a concise synthesis of the main outcomes of the community service activity.

It should:

• directly address the objectives;
• highlight the most important achievements;
• explain the practical contribution of the program; and
• identify relevant recommendations or directions for future implementation when appropriate.

The Conclusion should not merely repeat the Results section.

14. Acknowledgments

Authors may acknowledge institutions, funding agencies, community partners, schools, organizations, volunteers, or other parties that provided substantial support for the implementation of the program.

Any funding source should be clearly stated.

15. References

References should be relevant, current, and directly related to the manuscript.

Authors are strongly encouraged to prioritize:

• peer-reviewed journal articles;
• recent research publications;
• reputable international journals;
• relevant national journals;
• official reports; and
• authoritative institutional sources.

Authors should prioritize recent references, particularly publications from the last five years, while older sources may be included when they represent foundational theories, policies, or essential concepts.

The manuscript should preferably contain at least 20 references.

Authors are strongly encouraged to ensure that the majority of references are from scholarly and primary sources.

All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list, and all references listed must be cited in the manuscript.

The journal uses APA Style (7th Edition) for citations and references. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference-management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

16. Citation and Reference Style

Examples of journal article references:

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (2024). Title of the article. Journal Name, 10(2), 100–115. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Example of a book:

Author, A. A. (2024). Title of the book. Publisher.

Example of a website or institutional report:

Organization Name. (2024). Title of report or webpage. URL

Authors should provide DOI information whenever it is available.

17. Manuscript Formatting

Manuscripts should be prepared using the journal's official template.

Unless otherwise specified in the template:

• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
• Font: Times New Roman
• Line spacing: 1.0
• Text alignment: justified
• Page layout: according to the journal template
• Tables and figures: embedded in the manuscript
• Citation style: APA 7th Edition

Authors should not alter the journal template unnecessarily.

18. Submission Requirements

All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's Open Journal System (OJS).

Before submission, authors should ensure that:

• the manuscript follows the Author Guidelines;
• the manuscript uses the official journal template;
• the manuscript has not been published elsewhere;
• the manuscript is not under consideration by another journal;
• all authors have approved the manuscript;
• author names and affiliations are complete;
• references and citations are consistent;
• plagiarism has been appropriately checked;
• tables and figures are properly numbered and cited;
• the corresponding author's email is active; and
• all required submission metadata are completed in OJS.

Manuscripts that do not comply with the basic submission requirements may be returned to the authors before entering the peer-review process.

19. Peer-Review Process

All submitted manuscripts are subject to an initial editorial screening to assess their:

• relevance to the journal's focus and scope;
• originality;
• academic quality;
• methodological appropriateness;
• completeness; and
• compliance with the journal's Author Guidelines.

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening will proceed to the journal's peer-review process.

The final decision regarding publication is made by the Editor based on the reviewers' recommendations and the overall quality of the manuscript.

Possible editorial decisions include:

• Accept;
• Minor Revision;
• Major Revision; or
• Reject.

Authors are expected to respond carefully and substantively to reviewer comments when revisions are requested.

20. Publication Charge

A publication charge is applied only to manuscripts that have been accepted for publication.

• Indonesian Authors: IDR 200,000 per article
• International Authors: USD 13.50 per article

No submission fee or peer-review fee is charged.

Payment of the publication charge does not influence editorial decisions or the peer-review process.

Further information is available on the journal's Publication Charge page.

21. Ethical Responsibilities

Authors must comply with generally accepted standards of research and publication ethics.

Authors must not engage in:

• plagiarism;
• duplicate publication;
• simultaneous submission;
• fabrication of data;
• falsification of data;
• inappropriate manipulation of images or results;
• citation manipulation;
• authorship misconduct; or
• undisclosed conflicts of interest.

If the community service activity involves human participants, authors should ensure that the activity complies with applicable ethical requirements and that participant privacy and dignity are appropriately protected.

22. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could potentially influence the implementation, interpretation, or reporting of the community service activity.

If no conflict of interest exists, authors may state:

The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest related to the publication of this article.

23. Funding Statement

Authors should disclose all sources of financial support for the community service activity.

Example:

This community service activity was funded by [name of institution/funding agency] under grant number [grant number].

If no external funding was received:

This activity received no external funding.

24. Data and Supporting Materials

Where appropriate, authors are encouraged to provide supporting materials that strengthen the transparency and credibility of the reported community service activity, such as:

• evaluation instruments;
• training materials;
• questionnaires;
• assessment results;
• program modules;
• learning resources; or
• other non-confidential supporting documents.

Any personal or confidential information must be removed before submission.

25. Final Checklist for Authors

Before submitting the manuscript, authors should confirm that:

☐ The manuscript fits the focus and scope of Abdiku Negeri: Jurnal Pengabdian untuk Pendidikan.

☐ The manuscript reports an actual community service activity with clearly identified beneficiaries.

☐ The problem, objectives, intervention, and outcomes are clearly presented.

☐ The manuscript follows the journal template.

☐ The manuscript contains approximately 4,000–6,000 words.

☐ The abstract contains approximately 150–250 words.

☐ There are 3–5 keywords.

☐ The manuscript has been checked for plagiarism.

☐ All citations appear in the reference list.

☐ All references are cited in the manuscript.

☐ References follow APA 7th Edition.

☐ Tables and figures are properly numbered and cited.

☐ All authors have approved the final manuscript.

☐ The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.

☐ The manuscript has been submitted through the journal's OJS system.

Abdiku Negeri: Jurnal Pengabdian untuk Pendidikan reserves the right to return manuscripts that do not comply with these guidelines and to make editorial adjustments that do not alter the substantive content of the manuscript.