Focus and Scope

Focus:

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bhakti Luhur (JPMB) is dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of community service through the dissemination of high-quality, peer-reviewed research. It aims to cover a broad range of topics related to community engagement, service delivery, and social impact. The journal seeks to provide a platform for sharing innovative approaches, evaluating community service programs, and fostering collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and policy makers.

Scope:

1. Research Areas:

   • Community Engagement:
     • Strategies and practices for effectively engaging communities in service projects and initiatives.
     • Research on community participation, empowerment, and collaborative approaches.
   • Program Evaluation and Impact Assessment:
     • Methods for evaluating the effectiveness and impact of community service programs and interventions.
     • Case studies and evaluations of specific community service initiatives.
   • Social Innovation and Best Practices:
     • Innovative approaches and successful models in community service and outreach.
     • Documentation and analysis of best practices in community service delivery.
   • Policy and Advocacy:
     • Research on policies affecting community service, social justice, and advocacy efforts.
     • Analysis of the role of policy in shaping community service programs and outcomes.
   • Volunteerism and Human Resources:
     • Studies on volunteer management, recruitment, training, and retention.
     • Research on the motivations, experiences, and impacts of volunteers.
   • Health and Social Services:
     • Community service programs related to health, mental health, and social services.
     • Innovations in service delivery for vulnerable populations and underserved communities.
   • Education and Youth Development:
     • Community-based educational programs and initiatives for youth development.
     • Research on the impact of community service on educational outcomes and youth engagement.
   • Cultural and Diversity Issues:
     • Research on cultural competence in community service and outreach.
     • Studies on addressing the needs of diverse and marginalized communities.

2. Types of Articles:

   • Original Research Articles: Detailed reports of new research findings related to community service, including empirical studies, surveys, and program evaluations.
   • Review Articles: Comprehensive reviews of existing literature and research on specific aspects of community service and outreach.
   • Methodological Papers: Innovations or improvements in research methods, tools, or techniques for studying community service.
   • Short Communications: Brief reports of significant or novel findings that are relevant to community service practice and research.
   • Perspective Papers: Authoritative viewpoints on emerging trends, challenges, and future directions in community service and engagement.
   • Case Studies: In-depth examinations of specific community service programs, initiatives, or projects with practical implications and lessons learned.
   • Special Issues: Themed collections of articles focused on specific topics, emerging trends, or pressing issues in community service.

Peer Review Process

The authors of the article have to pay attention to the following editorial policy provisions:

1. The manuscript that has been published or in the process of publication on another publisher may not be submitted. The author should confirm that the manuscript has not been published or in the process of being published by other publishers (in sealed).
2. Manuscript submitted in digital form to the Editorial Board of Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bhakti Luhur using the online submission provided on this website.
3. Upon acceptance of the Editorial Board, the manuscript will be explored in general. Scripts which are considered incompatible with the mission of Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bhakti Luhur will be rejected at this stage, and will be communicated immediately to the author and the reason of disapproval.
4. Manuscripts that pass the general study will be sent to at least two reviewers (blind reviewer) to be formally studied.
5. Based on reviewers' comments and recommendations, the Editorial Board will make and communicate decisions regarding assessed manuscripts (accepted without revision, accepted with minor revisions, major revisions accepted, rejected due to the quality of writing and rejected because of ethical reasons writing scientific papers).
6. Revised manuscript must be returned to the Editorial Board within a predetermined time. If the revised manuscript is sent past the deadline specified, it will be treated as new submissions.

Publication Frequency

JPMB published 12 times a year.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Publication Ethics Statement

JPMB managed by jurnalhst.com.  Editing in the publishing process of JPMB involves the role of Peer Reviewers. 

JPMB has a high commitment in maintaining the highest standard in publication, including by upholding compliance to publication ethics. For this purpose, the Publication Ethics of this journal refers to the Regulation of the Head of Indonesian Institute of Sciences No. 5 of 2014 on the Code of Ethics of Scientific Publications. The Publication Ethics, which is intended to respond to cases of ethical misconduct in publications, is developed in four ethical standards, based on the parties participating in the production of a journal, which are Ethical Standard for Journal Manager, Ethical Standard for Editorial Board, Ethical Standard Peer Reviewers and Ethical Standard for Authors.

When it comes to implementation, articles that show lacks of compliance to the Publication Ethics will be denied publication in JPMB. To prevent violations of the Publication Ethics, the Editorial Board applies software to detect plagiarism practices. In any case where violations of the Publication Ethics of a published article is detected subsequently, the Editorial Board will file a report to the appropriate authorities.