Update on Manuscript Submission Requirements and Templates

OFFICIAL JOURNAL ANNOUNCEMENT Update on Manuscript Submission Requirements and Templates Effective October 22, 2026

The Indonesian Journal of Community Service in Education (IJCSE) announces an update to its manuscript submission requirements, effective October 22, 2026, to simplify the submission process and provide greater flexibility for authors.

Simplification of Manuscript Templates

Authors are no longer required to follow a rigid journal-specific article layout template. Nevertheless, all manuscripts must comply with the journal's academic writing standards, article structure, basic formatting requirements, citation style, and publication ethics as specified in the Author Guidelines.

Required Submission Documents

All new submissions must include the following three separate documents:

01. Cover Letter

A formal submission letter outlining manuscript originality, relevance to educational community service and community engagement, scholarly contribution, and confirmation that all authors have approved the submission.

02. Title Page

A separate document containing the manuscript title, author identities, institutional affiliations, corresponding author details, authorship contributions, and required declarations.

03. Anonymous Manuscript

The complete community service manuscript prepared without author-identifying information to maintain confidentiality during the double-blind peer-review process.

Supporting Document Formats

IJCSE continues to provide standard document formats for the Title Page and Anonymous Manuscript to assist authors in preparing their submissions. These formats serve as practical guidance and do not impose a rigid article layout template.

Implementation Date

The revised submission requirements apply to all new manuscripts submitted beginning October 22, 2026.

This adjustment does not change the journal's standards concerning the authenticity of community service activities, documentation of implementation, academic integrity, publication ethics, editorial transparency, or independent peer review.

Important Information for Authors

Authors are advised to carefully review the updated Author Guidelines before preparing and submitting their manuscripts.

View Author Guidelines →

The Editorial Board appreciates the continued contributions of authors and remains committed to improving the accessibility, efficiency, and scholarly quality of educational community service publishing.

Editorial Board Indonesian Journal of Community Service in Education (IJCSE)