Author Guidelines

General
The authors should read and understand the writing guidelines before submitting the manuscript. Authors submitting manuscripts to the editors must adhere to the author's guidelines and templates. If the submitted manuscript does not comply with the guidelines or uses a different format, it will be rejected by the editorial team before review by experts. The editorial team will only accept manuscripts that meet the specified format requirements (downloadable Template). It is designed to assist Authors in preparing manuscripts; it accurately represents the format expected by the editors. To use this Template, please Save this MS Word file to your document, then copy and paste the document here.
o Manuscripts are original and have never been published or submitted to other journals.
o Manuscripts can be written in Indonesian or English
o The length of the manuscript is 10-15 pages (including references) with a space of 1.15
o Manuscripts are written using Calibri Light fonts

Title
The title is written concisely and describes the substance of the manuscript as a whole, with a maximum of 18 words.

Authors
Author1*, Author 2 
Institution and country 

Abstract
o Abstract (English and Indonesian)
o Abstract must be included in the submitted scientific article in Indonesian and English. 
o The content includes background, objectives, methods, results, implications and conclusions.
o The Abstract is organized in one paragraph with a maximum word count of 200 words

Introduction
The introduction includes the background/reason for the community service, the theoretical framework or research results used as the basis for implementing it, and an analysis of the current situation/ condition of the community, as well as the purpose of community service. The introduction contains several important things:
o The length of the Introduction Chapter script is 2-3 pages.
o Explanation of general problems regarding the issues that will be raised in the script
o A brief description of the partners and the problems faced (initial description) can be mentioned in detail or, point by point, why the service should be carried out. This problem can be described qualitatively or quantitatively and includes survey results or interviews with community leaders regarding the problem. 
o The results of previous research or service that support that this service is indeed important (reference), which states the solution to the problem. It can also be a government policy that is a strong basis for the activity.
o The last paragraph must explain the objectives to be achieved.

Problem and Solution Method
o The Problem and method chapter is written on a maximum of 2 pages.
o This section contains detailed steps to conduct activities, select respondents/ target audiences, specific materials and tools, tool design, performance, and productivity, and collect and analyze data.
o Implementation method: Extension, training, socialization, workshop, mentoring, practicum, training of trainers, etc.
o Implementation steps: (1) Pre-Activity; (2) Activities (Mention the name of the activity), which can also be in the form of a Table (Time, Material, Presenters) or Chart (very good); (3) monitoring and evaluation models (using questionnaires, interviews, observations, etc.). There are two evaluations in question, namely pre and post-community service programs.

Results and Analysis
o The results and analysis chapter is 5-7 pages.
o The results and discussion chapter consists of the service implementation and analysis of the program's success. 
o Implementation Section: describes the results with clear descriptions supported by illustrations of pictures, diagrams, etc. The discussion must be able to reveal and explain the results, especially utilizing the program results. The discussion must be able to reveal and explain the results, especially by utilizing references
o Program Success Analysis: In a community service program, the success of the program must be well measured, both in qualitative and quantitative descriptions. Devotion must have implications for increasing understanding, independent community living standards, and others.

Conclusions and Recommendations
o The Conclusion and Analysis chapter has a maximum of 1 page. It is the answer to the proposed hypothesis. Conclusions should avoid speculation. In addition, conclusions must be based on facts in the service program. Sentences are well organized to keep the results and discussion intact.
o Sustainability Recommendations are addressed to funders for further service plans (if any), addressed to partners so that other services can continue the program and recommendations for participants to continue to develop themselves outside the program.

Acknowledgements
o Acknowledgments should include credit to the funder with the service contract number. Acknowledgements can also be given to individuals who have contributed significantly to the Community Empowerment Learning (PPM) program, data processing, and article writing without remuneration.
 
References
o References should refer to the cited article in the body of the manuscript
o A minimum of 25 references is expected, consisting of 80% from international journals and accredited national journals
o Only refer to recent publications (last five years), especially those based on journals and citations of articles written by the authors in previously published journals.
o Use of tools such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote for reference management and formatting