Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

The Most Recent Updated Author Guidelines of “Rajangbasa: Journal of Community Service and Engagement” since 2025

A. Introduction

Rajangbasa: Journal of Community Service and Engagement is a high-quality, open-access, peer-reviewed research journal focused on community service and engagement. The journal serves as a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share their experiences, models, and outcomes of community-based activities.

The journal specialises in multidisciplinary community engagement initiatives, social development, and the application of technology and science to solve community problems. It aims to communicate original reports on community service programs that provide significant impact and sustainable solutions. Rajangbasa has been available online to facilitate scholarly and professional discussion over current developments in social empowerment and engagement.

B. How to Write the Title, the Name, and the Authors’ Address

The title of the manuscript should be centred at the top of the first page. The author’s name, affiliation, and address should be mentioned in the manuscript and should not exceed 5 authors. The email is only mentioned for the corresponding author. Communication regarding article revision and final statements will be sent via email to the corresponding author only. Collaboration with researchers or practitioners from diverse institutions/countries is highly encouraged.

C. The Manuscript General Guidelines

  1. Originality: The manuscript must be authentic research or service results that have not been published elsewhere.

  2. Plagiarism: The manuscript must have a similarity index below 20% (checked via Turnitin). Authors are obliged to attach the results of the check.

  3. Template: The manuscript must be written in MS Word (.doc/.docx) using the provided Rajangbasa template.

  4. Structure: The manuscript must contain: (1) Title, (2) Abstract and Keywords, (3) Introduction, (4) Methods, (5) Results and Discussion, (6) Conclusion, and (7) Acknowledgement.

  5. Format: Written in Book Antiqua font, size 11, single line spacing. The body of the paper should be between 6,000 and 7,000 words.

  6. Language: The manuscript can be in either English or Indonesian with standard academic language.

  7. Visuals: Tables and figures must be numbered in Arabic and provided with clear titles/captions. Tables should not contain vertical lines.

D. The Guidelines for the Manuscript Body Text

  • Title: Informative, brief (max 16 words), and clear. Written in capital case, 13pt bold, centre format.

  • Abstract: 200-250 words in one paragraph. It must include: problem statement/community needs, implementation methods, results/impact of the activity, and a short conclusion. Keywords: 4-5 words.

  • Introduction: Provides the background of the community problem, the situation of the target partners, and the urgency of the engagement. It must state the "state of the art" and the novelty of the current service program compared to previous initiatives.

  • Methods: Describes the implementation of the service activity. Instead of extended conceptual definitions, focus on how the program was executed (e.g., Participatory Action Research (PAR), Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), training, or counselling).

  • Result and Discussion: Presents the outcomes of the community service. This section should clearly show the transformation or impact on the community. I think that the discussion should relate the findings to relevant theories or previous community engagement models.

  • Conclusion: States the summary of the activity's impact and the sustainability of the program. Could you include limitations and suggestions for future engagement?

  • Acknowledgement: Appreciation for funding agencies (if any), community partners, or individuals who contributed significantly to the project.

  • Bibliography: Minimum 30 references, with at least 40% from primary sources (reputable journals) from the last 5-10 years. Use the Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition via a reference manager like Mendeley.

E. The Guidelines for Literature Reviews, Citations, and References

All presented data or quotes should be attached to reference sources using the Mendeley reference application manager. The writing format follows the Chicago Manual Citation Style: 17th Ed.

F. The Online Submission Manuscript Guidelines

Manuscript submission is performed through the following steps:

  1. Register: Register as an author/reviewer at the journal's website.

  2. New Submission: Log in and follow the five stages: (1) Start, (2) Upload Submission, (3) Enter Metadata, (4) Upload Supplementary Files (e.g., Statement Letter/Turnitin), (5) Confirmation.

  3. Metadata: Ensure all author data, affiliation, and abstract are filled in correctly.

  4. Finish: Click "Finish Submission" once all data is verified.

If the author has difficulties with the submission process, please get in touch with the Rajangbasa editorial team at admin@ejournal.arkamitra.id.

This journal uses Open Journal Systems 3.5, which is open source journal management and publishing software developed, supported, and freely distributed by the Public Knowledge Project under the GNU General Public License.