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Focus and Scope

The Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara (JPMN) (E-ISSN: 2775-734X | P-ISSN: 2776-7396) is a free and open-access journal published by the Lembaga Komunitas Informasi Teknologi Aceh (KITA), Indonesia. This journal focuses on the practice and processes of community engagement and serves as a forum for academics, practitioners, and community representatives to explore and reflect on issues and practices related to a wide range of engaged activities.

JPMN is a peer-reviewed online journal committed to publishing high-quality research that emphasizes both theoretical and practical aspects of community service and engagement. The journal welcomes submissions that discuss innovative community service practices, the implementation of community-based projects, and the outcomes of community engagement activities. The goal is to provide insights that can contribute to the improvement and development of community service practices.

The journal seeks to:

  • Promote Innovative Practices — Encourage the dissemination of innovative community service practices that can be replicated or adapted in various contexts.
  • Enhance Community Engagement — Foster a deeper understanding of the dynamics of community engagement, including strategies, methodologies, and outcomes.
  • Facilitate Knowledge Exchange — Serve as a medium for the exchange of ideas, best practices, and research findings among stakeholders involved in community service.
  • Support Policy Development — Contribute to the development of policies and frameworks that support effective community service initiatives.
  • Encourage Interdisciplinary Research — Promote interdisciplinary research that integrates diverse perspectives and approaches to address complex community issues.

The journal covers, but is not limited to, the following topics:

  • Community Development
  • Education and Training
  • Health and Well-being
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Economic Empowerment
  • Social Inclusion
  • Cultural Preservation
  • Disaster Management
  • Policy and Governance
  • Technology and Innovation
 

Peer Review Process

Submitted papers must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere at the time of submission to JPMN. All manuscripts submitted to JPMN undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by at least two independent international reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area.

  1. Initial Screening — The editorial team checks the manuscript for scope, formatting, and plagiarism compliance.
  2. Plagiarism Check — All submissions are screened using iThenticate prior to peer review.
  3. Double-Blind Review — Manuscripts are sent to at least two qualified reviewers; both author and reviewer identities remain anonymous.
  4. Editorial Decision — Based on reviewer recommendations: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
  5. Revision & Re-review — Revised manuscripts may be returned to reviewers for re-evaluation.
  6. Final Decision & Production — Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, layout, and publication.

JPMN strives for a rigorous yet efficient review process. Our current average turnaround times are as follows: Time to First Decision ~2 weeks — Review Time ~4 weeks — Submission to Acceptance ~6 weeks — Acceptance to Publication ~2 weeks.

JPMN is committed to a fair, transparent, and timely review process in accordance with the best practices recommended by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).

Special Issue Policy

JPMN periodically publishes Special Issues dedicated to emerging and high-impact topics within community service, engagement, and related interdisciplinary fields. Special Issues are guest-edited by leading experts in the field and undergo the same rigorous double-blind peer review process as regular submissions.

Proposals for Special Issues are welcome and should include:

  • A clear title and description of the proposed theme
  • Relevance to the journal’s scope and current research trends
  • Names and affiliations of proposed Guest Editors
  • Proposed timeline for submission, review, and publication

Special Issue proposals may be submitted to the editorial office via the Contact Us page. Accepted proposals will be announced through the journal’s official channels, including the website and mailing list.

AI Policy

JPMN acknowledges the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in academic writing and research. The following policy applies to all submissions:

  • Disclosure required — Authors must clearly disclose in the manuscript (e.g., in the Methods or Acknowledgements section) if AI-assisted tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Grammarly AI) were used in the preparation, writing, or editing of the manuscript.
  • AI cannot be an author — AI tools do not meet the criteria for authorship and must not be listed as authors or co-authors.
  • Author responsibility — Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of all content, including any AI-assisted portions.
  • AI-generated content — Manuscripts that are substantially generated by AI without significant intellectual contribution from the authors will be rejected.

This policy is aligned with the guidelines of COPE and leading international publishers.

Publication Frequency

JPMN is published twice a year (biannually) — once every six months, in the following periods: February–July and August–January. Each issue features a collection of peer-reviewed research articles, reviews, and case studies covering the full scope of community service and engagement.

Open Access Statement

JPMN is a fully Open Access journal. All published content is freely available online immediately upon publication, without subscription or pay-per-view fees. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, consistent with the principles of open access.

This journal believes that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge and is associated with increased readership and citation impact. For more information, see the Public Knowledge Project.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

JPMN applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, and online hosting. APC details, including applicable fees and waiver information, are available on the Publication Fee page.

JPMN is committed to full transparency in publication fees as part of its open access principles. Waivers or discounts may be available for authors from low-income countries or in cases of demonstrated financial hardship. Please contact the editorial office for further information.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

All articles published in JPMN are assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) via Crossref, ensuring permanent and reliable linking to published content. DOIs are assigned upon final publication and are included in all article metadata.

Copyright and License

Authors who publish in JPMN retain copyright of their work. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Copyright is held by the Author, and the copyright year follows the issue’s publication date.

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Plagiarism & AI Detection Policy

JPMN has a strict policy against plagiarism and academic misconduct. All submitted manuscripts are screened using iThenticate before entering the peer-review process. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding the acceptable threshold will be returned to the authors for revision or rejected outright.

Authors must also disclose any use of AI-assisted writing tools. Undisclosed AI-generated content is considered a form of academic misconduct and will be handled under COPE guidelines. Please refer to our AI Policy section above for full details.

Publication Ethics

JPMN is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics for all parties involved — authors, reviewers, and editors. Our publication ethics policy covers author duties, reviewer responsibilities, editorial standards, conflict of interest, retraction and correction procedures, and handling of misconduct. For the complete statement, please visit our dedicated Publication Ethics page.

Conflict of Interest Policy

All authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the objectivity or integrity of the research or review process.

  • Authors — must declare all competing interests in the submitted manuscript.
  • Reviewers — must decline to review manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest.
  • Editors — must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict exists.

Retraction and Correction Policy

JPMN follows the COPE Retraction Guidelines for handling post-publication corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern.

  • Correction — issued when a minor error does not affect the overall findings or conclusions.
  • Retraction — issued when an article contains major errors, fabricated data, plagiarism, or serious ethical violations.
  • Expression of Concern — issued when an investigation is ongoing and there is uncertainty about the integrity of the work.

Retracted articles remain visible on the journal website with a clear retraction notice and are flagged in all relevant databases and indexing services.

Archiving Policy

JPMN is committed to the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. The journal participates in both LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archiving systems, enabling participating libraries worldwide to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration.

  • LOCKSS — This journal is registered with the LOCKSS system. Participating libraries may use the LOCKSS system to collect, preserve, and restore this journal’s content.
  • CLOCKSS — This journal is registered with the CLOCKSS system. Participating libraries may use the CLOCKSS system to collect, preserve, and restore this journal’s content.

Authors are also encouraged to self-archive their accepted manuscripts in institutional or subject repositories.

Journal History

  • 2021 — Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Nusantara (JPMN) was first published, establishing itself as a peer-reviewed platform dedicated to community service and engagement research under the KITA Institute. The journal was accessible online at https://journal.lembagakita.org/index.php/jpmn.
  • 2026 — JPMN was upgraded from SINTA 5 to SINTA 4 based on the Decree of the Director General of Research and Development Number 295/C/C3/KPT/2026 dated January 2, 2026, concerning the Accreditation Rankings of Scientific Journals, Period 2 of 2025. This accreditation is valid through 2029.
  • 2026 — JPMN migrated its official domain from .org to .com to better reflect its growing international presence and accessibility. The journal is now accessible at https://journal.lembagakita.com/jpmn.