Author Guidelines

1. Introduction

Indonesian Journal of Community Service in Education (IJCSE) is a scientific journal that publishes community service articles in all fields of education. IJCSE aims to disseminate innovative practices, results, and reflections from educational community engagement activities that contribute to solving societal challenges through the application of scientific knowledge.

2. The Manuscript General Guidelines

The manuscript text's general guidelines are as follows:

  1. The manuscript is an authentic result of community service activities that has not been published elsewhere.
  2. Manuscripts are accepted in Indonesian or English language.
  3. The article must follow this template: A4 paper, margins 2.54 cm, font Garamond 11pt, 1.5 spacing.
  4. Length of manuscript is between 5,000–7,000 words, including tables, figures, and references.
  5. The manuscript must be free from plagiarism. Similarity will be checked using plagiarism software.
  6. Structure includes: Introduction, Problem and Target (optional), Method, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgment (optional), References.
  7. The title should be concise (max 20 words, Garamond 14 Bold, spacing before 18pt, after 18pt).
  8. Author names are followed by affiliation and email address.
  9. Abstract in Indonesian and English, max 150 words, includes objective, method, and result.
  10. Keywords: 5-8 words representing the core of the article.

3. The Guidelines for the Manuscript Body Text

Title: Clear, informative, max 20 words, Garamond 14pt bold, centered.

Abstract: Max 150 words, followed by 3–8 keywords. Covers objective, methods, results, and conclusions. Font Garamond 9pt.

Introduction: Contains background, urgency of problem, objectives, and literature overview.

Problem and Target: Describes community issues and target beneficiaries of the program.

Method: Approach, stages of implementation, location, and collaboration.

Results and Discussion: Clear presentation of outcomes, discussion, and impact analysis.

Conclusion: Summary of results and practical implications. Avoid repetition.

Acknowledgment: Mention funding institutions or contributors.

References: At least 80% primary sources within the last 10 years.

Table: Title above the table. Bold only the word "Table", Garamond 10pt, body 10pt, spacing 1.15.

Figure: Caption below figure. Bold "Figure", Garamond 10pt.

Equation: Numbered using Arabic numerals, use MathType or equation editor.

4. The Guidelines for the Citations and References

Use reference managers like Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero. Follow APA 7th Edition style.

5. The Online Submission Manuscript Guidelines

  1. Submit via the Open Journal System (OJS) at: IJCSE Journal Portal.
  2. Register at Register Here.
  3. Log in and click “New Submission”. Complete all five steps: Start, Upload, Enter Metadata, Upload Supplement, Confirm.
  4. Choose manuscript type and fulfill all checklist items.
  5. Upload manuscript file (.doc/.docx). Download template here.
  6. Fill metadata fields (title, author info, abstract, keywords, references).
  7. Click “Finish Submission”.
  8. Contact the editorial team if assistance is needed Contact Us.