Authors Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Welcome to the submission portal of KHIDMAH: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat — an academic, open-access journal dedicated to exploring social engagement across all areas and levels of education. We invite original manuscripts that critically examine, document, and innovate practices of community involvement, participatory learning, inclusive education, civic engagement, educational outreach, and other forms of social interaction in educational settings.

We encourage interdisciplinary approaches and welcome submissions from educators, researchers, practitioners, and community partners who work at the intersection of education and society.

1. Types of Submissions Accepted

We accept the following types of contributions:

  • Original Research Articles: Empirical studies with clear methodology and implications (5,000–8,000 words).

  • Case Studies/Field Reports: Practical accounts of social engagement practices (3,000–5,000 words).

  • Theoretical or Conceptual Papers: Explorations of frameworks, models, or debates (4,000–7,000 words).

2. General Submission Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.

  • All submissions must be written in English, using clear and concise language.

  • Please use APA 7th edition for in-text citations and references.

  • Manuscripts should be submitted in Word (.doc or .docx) format, double-spaced, using 12-pt Times New Roman font.

3. Manuscript Structure

A typical manuscript should include:

  • Title (clear and concise)

  • Abstract (150–250 words, followed by 3–5 keywords)

  • Introduction

  • Literature Review (if applicable)

  • Methodology (for research-based papers)

  • Findings and Discussion

  • Conclusion and Implications

  • References (formatted in APA style)

4. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review. Each submission is reviewed by at least two reviewers with expertise in the topic area. The review process typically takes 4–6 weeks. Authors will be notified of the decision, which may be:

  • Accept

  • Minor Revision

  • Major Revision

  • Reject

5. Ethical Considerations

We adhere to the highest standards of publication ethics. Authors are expected to:

  • Ensure proper citation of sources

  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest

  • Obtain necessary permissions for research involving human participants

  • Avoid plagiarism in all forms

6. Submission Process

Please submit your manuscript through our online submission system at https://journal.uin-alauddin.ac.id/index.php/khidmah/about/submissions. Ensure that:

  • All identifying information is removed from the main manuscript for blind review

  • A separate title page is uploaded with the author(s)’ name(s), affiliation(s), and contact details

7. Post-Acceptance

Accepted papers will be copyedited and formatted for publication. Authors will receive proofs for review before final publication. Our journal publishes articles on a rolling basis to ensure timely dissemination of knowledge.

8. Open Access Policy

Our journal is fully open access. All articles are freely available online without subscription or payment. We believe in removing barriers to knowledge and promoting equity in access to educational research.