AUTHOR GUIDELINES

DEDIKASI: Jurnal Riset Pendidikan dan Pengabdian accepts manuscripts resulting from community service activities that are original, applicable, and provide a real contribution to improving community welfare and capacity. Manuscripts can be submitted by individuals or groups from academia, practitioners, community observers, and other institutions.

1. General Provisions

The manuscript must be the result of community service activities, not a pure research article or literature review.
The article must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
The manuscript must be written in proper and standard Indonesian. The language used should be clear, concise, and scientific.
All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
Authors must follow the journal’s template provided by the editorial board.

2. Article Structure

Manuscripts should be structured as follows:

a. Title

Concise, clear, and reflects the core of the community service activity.
Maximum 16 words, without uncommon abbreviations.

b. Author Name(s) and Affiliation

Full name(s) without academic titles.
Include the institution and the corresponding author's email.
If more than one author, list them according to contribution.

c. Abstract (150–250 words)

Written in both Indonesian and English.
Includes background, purpose, methods, results, and impact of the activity.
Include 3–5 keywords.

d. Introduction

Explain the urgency of the activity, the problems faced by the community, as well as theoretical foundation and relevant literature.
Clearly state the objectives of the activity.

e. Implementation Method

Describe the location, time, target/partners, and the approach/method used (participatory, ABCD, PRA, etc.).
Explain the stages of implementation systematically.

f. Results and Discussion

Describe the achievements, successes, challenges, and solutions offered.
Discuss results with reference to related literature or similar practices (if relevant).
Present real impacts on the target community.

g. Conclusion and Recommendations

Summarize the main findings and benefits of the activity.
Provide suggestions or follow-ups for program sustainability.

h. Acknowledgements (if any)

Addressed to partners, funders, or other contributors.

i. References

Include at least 10 relevant (primary and recent) sources, such as journals, books, and previous activities.
Use APA Style (7th edition).
References should be managed using citation tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

3. Writing Format Requirements

Manuscript length: 6–12 pages including figures and tables.
Font: Book Antiqua, 11 pt, 1.15 spacing, standard margins.
Submit in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx).
Tables and figures must be numbered, titled, and sourced (if adopted from other works).
Tables: max 7 columns; Figures: high resolution.

4. Plagiarism

All manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism checker software (Turnitin/iThenticate).
Maximum plagiarism tolerance: 25%. Manuscripts exceeding this limit will be returned for revision.

5. Publication Ethics

Authors are fully responsible for the content of their manuscript.
Any conflict of interest must be declared openly.
The editorial team reserves the right to edit manuscripts for clarity, language, and formatting without altering the substance.

6. Review Process

Manuscripts will undergo internal review (editorial screening) and external review (peer review).
Review outcomes: accepted, minor revision, major revision, or rejected.
Average review process duration: 4–8 weeks.

7. Manuscript Submission

Submit manuscripts via the Open Journal System (OJS) at [journal website address, if available].
Authors are expected to create an account and follow the system’s instructions.
For further inquiries, contact the editorial board via email: [editorial email].

8. Publication Fees

Normal Track: IDR 200,000
Fast Track: IDR 300,000
Withdrawal Fee (Post-Publication): IDR 500,000
The fee is payable only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication.