Focus and Scope

Journal Focus

Jurnal Karya Untuk Masyarakat (JKuM) is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the publication of Community Service and Community Engagement (Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat) activities. The journal serves as a platform for disseminating the application of science, technology, arts, and humanities to address real problems in society and to improve community welfare and sustainability.

JKuM emphasizes scholarly works that demonstrate:

  • Practical solutions to community problems
  • Community empowerment and capacity building
  • Knowledge and technology transfer
  • Innovation, impact, and sustainability of community service programs
JOURNAL SCOPE

01. Education and Training Activities

  • Formal and non-formal education
  • Literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy
  • Character education and inclusive education
  • Training programs for teachers, students, and communities
  • Community empowerment and social development
  • Preservation and development of local culture
  • Improvement of community quality of life
  • Empowerment of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

02. Social and Community Development

  • Health promotion and education
  • Environmental health and sanitation
  • Community nutrition and disease prevention
  • Community participation and social inclusion
  • Social welfare programs
  • Entrepreneurship development
  • Product innovation and digital marketing
  • Creative industries based on local potential

03. Sustainable Development

  • Development and application of appropriate technology
  • Utilization of information technology for communities
  • Simple engineering solutions based on local needs
  • Environmental management and conservation
  • Disaster risk reduction
  • Community-based renewable energy
  • Sustainable agriculture and food security
  • Legal education and legal aid for communities
  • Village governance and institutional strengthening
  • Public administration and community services

Article Types

JKuM publishes the following types of manuscripts:

  • Community Service Articles
  • Best Practices in Community Engagement
  • Models and Methods of Community Empowerment
  • Program Implementation Reports with Impact Evaluation
TARGET CONTRIBUTORS

The journal welcomes submissions from:

  • Academics and researchers
  • Practitioners and professionals
  • Students involved in supervised community service programs