Author Guidelines

Manuscript Preparation

Author Guidelines

IMPACT: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Multidisipliner

1. Introduction

IMPACT: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Multidisipliner (JPMM) is a scientific journal that publishes original articles reporting the implementation, results, evaluation, and impact of multidisciplinary community service activities.

The journal provides a scholarly platform for academics, researchers, lecturers, practitioners, professionals, students, and community development actors to disseminate innovative and sustainable practices that contribute to addressing community needs and societal challenges.

2. General Manuscript Guidelines

The general manuscript guidelines are as follows:

  1. The manuscript must be an original work resulting from community service activities and must not have been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal.
  2. Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English using clear, academic, and grammatically appropriate language.
  3. The manuscript must follow the official journal template using A4 paper, 2.54 cm margins, Garamond 11 pt font, and 1.5 line spacing.
  4. The manuscript should contain approximately 5,000–7,000 words, including tables, figures, and references.
  5. The manuscript must be free from plagiarism. All submissions will be checked using plagiarism-detection software.
  6. The manuscript structure consists of Introduction, Problems and Program Targets, Method, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgment, and References.
  7. The title must be concise, informative, and no longer than 20 words. It should be written in Garamond 14 pt, bold, and centered.
  8. Author names must be accompanied by institutional affiliations and the corresponding author’s email address.
  9. The abstract must be provided in Indonesian and English, with a maximum length of 200 words.
  10. The abstract should briefly describe the background, objectives, methods, results, community impact, and conclusion.
  11. Authors must provide 3–5 keywords that accurately represent the main content of the manuscript.
  12. All manuscripts must be prepared using the official journal template.

3. Guidelines for the Manuscript Body

Title

The title must clearly reflect the community service activity, target community, intervention, or expected impact. It should contain no more than 20 words and be written in Garamond 14 pt, bold, and centered.

Author Identity

Author names should be written without academic titles and followed by institutional affiliation, city, country, and the corresponding author’s email address.

Abstract

The abstract must not exceed 200 words and should include the background, objectives, methods, main results, community impact, and conclusion. It should be written in Garamond 9 pt with single spacing.

Keywords

Include 3–5 keywords or phrases representing the main themes, target groups, approaches, or outcomes of the activity.

Introduction

The introduction should explain the background, urgency, community needs, relevant previous studies or activities, problem identification, program objectives, and expected contribution.

Problems and Program Targets

This section describes the specific problems faced by the community, the characteristics of the target beneficiaries, and the priorities addressed through the program.

Method

The method section should describe the approach, activity stages, participants or target groups, location, implementation period, instruments, data collection techniques, evaluation procedures, and partner involvement.

Results and Discussion

Present the implementation process, program achievements, supporting evidence, participant responses, changes experienced by the target community, challenges, solutions, and program impact.

Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the main achievements, benefits, practical implications, sustainability, and recommendations for future community service activities.

Acknowledgment

Authors may acknowledge funding institutions, partner organizations, local governments, communities, or individuals who contributed to the implementation of the program.

References

At least 80% of references should consist of relevant primary sources, such as journal articles, proceedings, or research reports published within the last 10 years.

4. Tables, Figures, and Equations

Table: The table title must be placed above the table. Only the word “Table” and its number should be written in bold. Use Garamond 10 pt with 1.15 line spacing.

Figure: The figure caption must be placed below the figure. The word “Figure” and its number should be written in bold using Garamond 10 pt.

Image Quality: All figures, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations must be clear, readable, and submitted in high resolution.

Equation: Equations must be created using MathType or an equation editor and numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals.

5. Citation and Reference Guidelines

Authors are required to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or another compatible reference manager.

Citation and reference formatting must follow APA 7th Edition.

6. Online Submission Guidelines

  1. Authors must submit manuscripts through the official IMPACT: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Multidisipliner Open Journal System.
  2. New authors must create an account by selecting the registration menu on the journal website.
  3. After logging in, select “New Submission” to begin the submission process.
  4. Complete all submission stages: Start, Upload Submission, Enter Metadata, Confirmation, and Next Steps.
  5. Select the appropriate manuscript category and confirm all items in the submission checklist.
  6. Upload the manuscript in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) using the official journal template.
  7. Complete all metadata, including the manuscript title, author information, affiliations, abstract, keywords, and references.
  8. Ensure that the manuscript file does not contain author identities when the journal applies a double-blind review process.
  9. Review all uploaded files and metadata before selecting “Finish Submission”.
  10. Authors may contact the editorial team through the journal contact page if assistance is required.
Important Notice

Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal scope, author guidelines, official template, and publication ethics may be returned to the authors before entering the peer-review process.