author-guidelines

The title must clearly describe the community problem addressed, the intervention applied, the target beneficiaries, and the expected outcomes. Written in English, maximum 20 words. Use action verbs such as: Strengthening, Improving, Enhancing, Developing, Implementing, Empowering.

❌ Avoid generic titles such as "Counseling about...", "Socialization of...", or "Training on..." as standalone titles.

List all authors in order of contribution with full name (no abbreviations), institutional affiliation, city, and country. The corresponding author must be marked with an asterisk (*) and their email address provided. ORCID identifiers are strongly encouraged for all authors.

Write a concise single paragraph summarizing the manuscript. The abstract must include all five mandatory components:

• Background: Community problem and its significance
• Objective: Main goal of the program
• Methods: Intervention design, evaluation approach, and number of participants
• Results: Measurable outcomes with key empirical data
• Conclusion: Main impact and practical implications

⚠️ Do not include citations, references, figure numbers, or table numbers in the abstract.

Provide 3 to 5 keywords that best describe the community problem, intervention, and outcomes reported in the manuscript. Separate keywords with semicolons (;). Choose terms widely used in the community service and community development fields to maximize discoverability. Avoid overly general terms and abbreviations.

The Introduction must address all six mandatory components in sequence:

1. Global or national context of the community problem with supporting data or policy references
2. Community partner problem based on preliminary surveys, observations, or interviews
3. Literature review of relevant prior programs and studies
4. Gap analysis identifying what prior programs missed
5. Program objectives stated clearly and measurably
6. Scientific contribution or novelty of this program

The final sentence of the Introduction must state the program objective explicitly.

Methods must be described with sufficient detail to allow replication. Include six mandatory subsections:

• 2.1 Community Partner & Location: Location details with target participant characteristics
• 2.2 Program Design: Description of the intervention model
• 2.3 Implementation Stages: Implementation workflow with a mandatory program flowchart (Figure 1)
• 2.4 Data Collection Techniques: Observation, questionnaire, pre-test/post-test, FGD, etc.
• 2.5 Evaluation Methods: Specifying which community impact indicators were measured
• 2.6 Data Analysis Methods: N-Gain, paired t-test, Wilcoxon test, thematic analysis, etc.

The Results section must focus exclusively on measurable findings. Do not narrate activities or describe what was done step-by-step. Present data, statistics, tables, and figures demonstrating community outcomes. Include three subsections:

• 3.1 Participant Characteristics
• 3.2 Program Implementation: Participation rates and completion statistics
• 3.3 Impact Evaluation: Quantitative or qualitative evidence (knowledge improvement, adoption rate, productivity change, income improvement, behavioral change, etc.)

The Discussion must address four mandatory components without repeating the Results section:

• 4.1 Explanation of Outcomes: Connecting results to the intervention design and community context
• 4.2 Comparison with Previous Studies: Identifying similarities and differences with related programs in literature
• 4.3 Practical Implications: Actionable insights for practitioners, policymakers, and communities
• 4.4 Sustainability & Scalability: How the community will maintain benefits and model replication potential

Provide a maximum of two paragraphs:

• Paragraph 1: Summarize main findings and measured impacts, stating magnitude of change achieved (e.g., knowledge scores increased from X to Y; adoption rate reached Z%).
• Paragraph 2: Provide specific recommendations for community practitioners, partner institutions, and future programs, including sustainability directions.

❌ Do not introduce new information or uncited claims in the Conclusion.

All manuscripts must include an Ethical Statement confirming that the community service activity was conducted with the informed consent of all participants and formal approval from the partner institution. State that participation was voluntary, personal data were anonymized, and the cultural values and dignity of the target community were respected throughout all stages of the program.

All authors must declare their specific contributions using the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) framework. Each author must have contributed to at least one of the following roles:

Acknowledge institutions, funding agencies, local government, community partners, and individuals who supported the program but are not listed as authors. Include grant or funding numbers if applicable. If no external funding was received, state: "This community service activity received no external funding."

List all references cited in the text using APA 7th Edition format, arranged alphabetically by first author surname with a 0.5-inch hanging indent. Requirements:

• Minimum 20 references
• At least 80% from peer-reviewed journal articles
• At least 60% published within the last 5 years
• Authors are required to use Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote reference managers.