Author Guidelines

Marsidiapari: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

1. General Requirements

  1. The manuscript is the result of community service or community empowerment activities that has not been published and is not under review in any other journal.
  2. The manuscript may be written in Indonesian or English using clear, standard, and academic language.
  3. The manuscript must be prepared using the official Marsidiapari template in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
  4. Every manuscript will undergo a peer-review process by reviewers using a blind review system.

 

2. Article Structure

Community service articles in Marsidiapari should be organized in the following order:

  1. Title (in English and Indonesian)
  2. Author’s Name(s) and Affiliation(s)
  3. Abstract (in English and Indonesian) and Keywords
  4. Introduction
  5. Implementation Method
  6. Stages of Implementation
  7. Results and Achievement of Targets
  8. Conclusion
  9. Acknowledgements (if any)
  10. References

 

3. Title, Authors, and Affiliations

3.1 Title

  • Written in two languages:
    • English title (first line)
    • Indonesian title (second line)
  • Font: Calibri, 14 pt.
  • Maximum length: 18 words.
  • Left aligned.

3.2 Authors and Affiliations

  • Author names are written without academic titles (e.g., S.E., M.M., Ph.D.).
  • Use superscript numbers (¹, ², ³, etc.) to indicate different affiliations.
  • Examples of affiliations:
    • ¹University/Institution A
    • ²University/Institution B
  • Provide the corresponding author’s e-mail address.

 

4. Abstract and Keywords

4.1 Abstract

  • Written in English and Indonesian.
  • Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt.
  • Maximum length: 200 words.
  • The abstract must contain:
    • Brief background of the community problem
    • Importance or urgency of the community service program
    • Method or approach used in the implementation
    • Main results and their impact on the community

4.2 Keywords

  • Placed under each abstract.
  • Contains 3–6 keywords.
  • Separated by commas or semicolons (adjusted to the journal template).

 

5. Introduction

The Introduction should:

  1. Describe the background and context of the community problems or needs (social, economic, cultural, environmental, local potential, etc.).
  2. Present a brief literature review from relevant sources (journals, proceedings, research reports, etc.) to support the analysis of the problem.
  3. Explain the gap between actual conditions in the field and existing research or community service programs.
  4. Highlight the novelty of the community service (new approach/model, innovative collaboration, new method, etc.).
  5. Emphasize the urgency and significance (academic relevance, social and economic benefits, contribution to community welfare).
  6. Clearly state the objectives of the community service activity.

 

6. Implementation Method

This section explains:

  1. The method or approach used to carry out the community service (models, strategies, design, or framework of activities).
  2. The target group/beneficiaries (who they are, where they are located, and how many participants are involved).
  3. The indicators of success, such as changes in knowledge, attitudes, skills, social relations, or economic conditions.
  4. How the achievement of results is measured, whether using qualitative descriptions and/or quantitative data.

 

7. Stages of Implementation

This section should describe, in sequence:

  1. Problem identification process (observations, interviews, surveys, FGDs, etc.).
  2. Activity design based on community needs and conditions.
  3. Steps of implementation, including timeline, type of activities, learning/communication methods, and media/tools used.
  4. Stakeholder and community involvement (village officials, local leaders, community groups, educational institutions, etc.).
  5. Challenges or constraints encountered during the activities and how they were addressed.

 

8. Results and Achievement of Targets

This section presents:

  1. Results of the community service and how they relate to the stated objectives.
  2. Achievement indicators and level of success (for example, increased knowledge, improved skills, behavior change, improved systems, or economic impact).
  3. Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the program in relation to real community conditions.
  4. Explanation of the level of difficulty in implementation and opportunities for further development.
  5. Supporting materials such as:
    • Tables (e.g., indicators, targets, descriptions of achievement).
    • Figures or photos (maximum ±3) that are truly relevant and do not violate copyright or privacy.

 

9. Conclusion

The Conclusion should:

  1. Present the essence of the findings and implications of the community service activities, not simply repeat the Results section.
  2. Summarize briefly:
    • The meaning and impact of the activities for the community,
    • The strengths or leverage of the program,
    • The limitations and challenges encountered,
    • Opportunities for continuity and scaling up of the program,
    • Academic and social contributions of the program.

 

10. Acknowledgements

  • Written briefly and appropriately.
  • May acknowledge:
    • Funding institutions,
    • Proposing institutions or universities,
    • Community partners,
    • Any individuals or institutions who significantly contributed to the implementation of the activities.

 

11. References

  • References should follow the American Psychological Association (APA) Style.
  • Authors are encouraged to use a reference manager such as Mendeley or similar tools.
  • Priority should be given to:
    • Journal articles, conference proceedings, books, and research reports,
    • Published mainly within the last 10 years, especially those directly relevant to the topic of the community service.