Author Guidelines

1. Scope and Focus

Focus

The journal seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical discourse in social and political sciences and their practical application in society. Our primary focus is the dissemination of results from community service activities, participatory action research, and policy advocacy that empower communities and strengthen democratic values.

Scope

We invite original manuscripts that document impactful community service projects in the following areas:

• Political Literacy & Citizenship: Programs aimed at increasing voter education, civic engagement, and awareness of political rights.

• Social Empowerment & Welfare: Initiatives focusing on poverty alleviation, social protection, and improving the quality of life for marginalized groups.

• Public Policy Advocacy: Collaborative efforts between academics and communities to influence local or national policy-making.

• Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding: Community-based approaches to managing social tensions, ethnic diversity, and restorative justice.

• Digital Governance & Media Literacy: Empowering citizens to navigate the digital landscape, countering disinformation, and promoting e-government at the grassroots level.

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Fieldwork that aligns with global goals, such as gender equality, reduced inequalities, and strong institutions.

• Village Governance & Rural Development: Strengthening the capacity of local administrative bodies and community-led rural innovation.

2. Types of Manuscripts

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Sosial Politik Review accepts:

• Community Engagement Articles

• Student Community Service Program 

• Rural Community Internship 

• Mandatory Community Outreach Program 

• Social Empowerment

• Mentoring and Education 

• Volunteer

Submitted manuscripts must not have been previously published and must not be under review by any other journal.

3. Language

• Manuscripts may be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia.

• The language must be formal, academic, and consistent throughout.

• Manuscripts in Bahasa Indonesia must adhere to the latest Indonesian spelling system (EYD).

4. Manuscript Format

• Length: 6,000 – 8,000 words (including bibliography).

• Paper Size: A4.

• Line Spacing: 1.5.

• Font: Book Antiqua, 12 pt.

• Margins: Left (4 cm), Top (3 cm), Right (3 cm), Bottom (3 cm).

5. Structure of Manuscript

Manuscripts should be organized according to the following structure:

• a. Title: Concise, clear, and reflective of the article's substance (Maximum 16 words).

• b. Author Name(s): Written without academic titles. Institutional affiliation and email address must be included.

• c. Abstract: Written in both English and Bahasa Indonesia (150–200 words). It must cover the background, objectives, methods, and main findings/arguments.

• d. Keywords: 3–5 keywords, arranged alphabetically.

• e. Introduction: Problem background, research questions, objectives, and research novelty.

• f. Research Methods: Research type and approach, as well as techniques for data collection and legal material analysis.

• g. Discussion: Systematic and argumentative analysis supported by relevant primary and secondary references.

• h. Conclusion.

• i. References: Arranged alphabetically using the Chicago Style (Full Note) citation system.

6. Citation and References

• Every citation must include its source.

• The use of reference managers (Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote) is highly recommended.

• Primary references (legislation and court decisions) must be cited in full.

7. Publication Ethics

Authors are required to:

• Guarantee the originality of the manuscript.

• Avoid plagiarism.

• Avoid data fabrication or falsification.

• Cite sources honestly and proportionally.

Manuscripts will be checked using a plagiarism checker with a maximum tolerance limit of 25% (excluding the bibliography).

8. Competing Interest

Authors must declare any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest or competing interests that could potentially influence the objectivity of the writing. If no conflict exists, authors must include the following statement:

The author(s) declare that there is no competing interest related to this publication.

9. Peer Review Process

Every manuscript will undergo a double-blind peer review process by competent experts in the field. Editorial decisions include:

• Accepted

• Accepted with Minor Revision

• Accepted with Major Revision

• Rejected

10. Submission

Currently, the submission process is conducted via:

• Editorial Email: (To be announced)

• Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Sosial Politik's OJS Portal: (Once the system is active)