Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Kesehatan Pokada (JPMKP)

1. General Information

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Kesehatan Pokada (JPMKP) publishes original scholarly articles reporting community service activities across various health-related fields. Submitted articles must demonstrate a clearly identified community or partner need, systematic program implementation, appropriate program evaluation, measurable outcomes, and practical benefits for communities or community-based health practice.

Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal or publication outlet. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of data, originality, ethical compliance, and completeness of all information presented in the manuscript.

All submitted manuscripts will undergo initial editorial screening and a double-blind peer-review process.

2. Article Type and Eligibility

JPMKP accepts scholarly articles reporting community service activities in the health field. Eligible articles must include:

• a clearly identified community or partner problem or need;

• relevant program objectives;

• systematic implementation methods;

• appropriate program evaluation;

• measurable outcomes or outputs; and

• practical benefits for communities, partners, or health services.

JPMKP does not accept:

• original research articles without a community service component;

• literature reviews, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, or meta-analyses;

• protocols, editorials, commentaries, or opinion articles;

• descriptive activity reports without outcome evaluation or program outputs; and

• manuscripts that have been fully published elsewhere.

3. Required Submission Files

Authors must submit two main files.

3.1 Main Manuscript

The main manuscript must not contain any information that could identify the authors, including author names, affiliations, email addresses, acknowledgments, funding information, conflict-of-interest statements, author contribution statements, or generative AI use statements.

3.2 Title Page

The Title Page must be submitted as a separate file and include:

• manuscript title;

• full names of all authors, without academic or professional titles;

• institutional affiliation of each author;

• email address of each author;

• ORCID iD, where available;

• designation of the corresponding author;

• full postal address and telephone number of the corresponding author;

• acknowledgments;

• funding statement;

• conflict-of-interest statement;

• author contribution statement; and

• generative artificial intelligence use statement, where applicable.

The metadata entered into the journal system must correspond to the information provided on the Title Page.

4. Manuscript Language

Manuscripts must be written in clear, formal Indonesian in accordance with academic writing standards. The article title, abstract, and keywords must also be provided in English.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the English version is accurate, grammatically appropriate, and consistent with the Indonesian version. All abbreviations must be defined at their first appearance in the text.

5. Manuscript Length and Format

The main manuscript should contain approximately 5,000 words, excluding the title, abstracts, keywords, tables, figures, documentation, acknowledgments, funding statement, conflict-of-interest statement, author contributions, and references.

Authors may include a maximum of:

• 5 tables; and

• 5 figures or documentation images.

Manuscripts must be prepared using the official JPMKP article template with the following specifications:

• font: Cambria;

• main text size: 11 pt;

• line spacing: single;

• text alignment: justified;

• tables: Cambria 10 pt;

• references: Cambria 10 pt, single-spaced, with hanging indent.

Authors must retain the formatting provided in the official journal template.

6. Article Title

The article title must be concise, clear, informative, and accurately reflect the main substance of the community service activity. It should describe the topic, target group or partner, and relevant program context without using uncommon abbreviations, ambiguous terms, or excessively long wording.

The Indonesian title must:

• use Cambria, 16 pt, bold;

• be left-aligned;

• use title case; and

• ideally consist of no more than 15–20 words.

The English title must:

• use Cambria, 16 pt, italic;

• be left-aligned; and

• use title case.

7. Abstract and Keywords

Abstracts must be provided in both Indonesian and English. Each abstract must contain 150–250 words and be written as a single paragraph.

The abstract must briefly include:

• background of the problem;

• objective of the activity;

• implementation methods;

• main results; and

• conclusion or program impact.

Abstracts must not include citations, tables, figures, footnotes, or unexplained abbreviations. They must be written in Cambria 10 pt, single-spaced, and justified.

Three to five keywords must be provided below each abstract. Keywords must be separated by semicolons (;) and should reflect the main topic, target population, program approach, and relevant health field.

8. Article Structure

The main manuscript must be organized in the following order:

1. Background

2. Methods

3. Results

4. Discussion

5. Program Strengths, Limitations, and Recommendations

6. Practical Implications

7. Conclusion

8. Documentation

9. References

8.1 Background

The Background section explains the health problem or community/partner need underlying the activity. It should include supporting evidence, the specific condition of the target community or partner, identified gaps, the proposed solution, and the objective of the activity.

The final paragraph must clearly state the objective of the community service activity.

8.2 Methods

The Methods section describes the implementation of the program systematically and in sufficient detail to enable replication. It may include:

• program design or approach;

• location and implementation period;

• target group, partner, or participants;

• number and general characteristics of participants;

• preparation, implementation, and evaluation stages;

• materials, media, tools, instruments, or technology used;

• evaluation methods and indicators; and

• data analysis methods, where applicable.

Subheadings may be used when necessary, such as Location and Participants, Implementation Stages, and Program Evaluation.

8.3 Results

The Results section presents the implementation process and program outcomes objectively. Results may include:

• participant or partner characteristics;

• participation and program implementation;

• evaluation outcomes;

• changes in knowledge, attitudes, skills, or behavior;

• educational media, modules, posters, videos, tools, or other outputs;

• participant feedback; and

• follow-up or sustainability plans.

Authors are encouraged to present measurable evidence of program achievement whenever possible. Avoid merely stating that an activity “ran smoothly” without reporting supporting results.

8.4 Discussion

The Discussion section interprets the main results and explains their relevance to the program objectives, community needs, and previous scientific literature.

The Discussion must not merely repeat the Results. Authors should explain why the findings occurred, how the activity contributed to addressing health problems, and how the program may influence community knowledge, skills, behavior, partner capacity, or community-based health practice.

This section may also address facilitating factors, implementation barriers, program sustainability, and relevant limitations.

8.5 Program Strengths, Limitations, and Recommendations

This section provides an objective reflection on program strengths, identified limitations, and recommendations for future activities.

Strengths may include alignment with partner needs, active participation, community engagement, effective educational media, intersectoral collaboration, or useful outputs.

Limitations may include a limited number of participants, a short implementation period, limited evaluation methods, resource constraints, or the absence of long-term follow-up.

Recommendations must be realistic, actionable, and relevant to program sustainability or replication.

8.6 Practical Implications

The Practical Implications section explains how the program outcomes can be applied in real-world settings. Authors should describe the benefits of the program for communities, partners, health professionals, educational institutions, program managers, or other relevant stakeholders.

This section may explain the potential use of media, modules, tools, technology, or interventions developed through the activity.

8.7 Conclusion

The Conclusion briefly summarizes the main achievements of the activity in relation to the stated objectives. It should emphasize the benefits or impact of the program without introducing new information, citations, tables, figures, or detailed numerical data that have not been discussed previously.

The Conclusion must be supported by the program results and should not make claims beyond the evidence presented.

8.8 Documentation

Documentation may include activity photographs, educational media, tools, program products, training sessions, demonstrations, mentoring activities, posters, booklets, or other relevant visual evidence.

Documentation requirements are as follows:

• figures must be cited in the text before they appear;

• figures must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals;

• figure titles must be placed below the figure;

• figure titles must use Cambria 10 pt and be center-aligned;

• images must be clear, relevant, and of adequate quality;

• participant identities must be protected; and

• ceremonial photographs that do not substantively support the article should not be used.

9. Tables and Figures

Each table and figure must be cited in the text before it appears.

Tables must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals, for example, Table 1, Table 2, and so forth. Table titles must be placed above the table and written concisely, clearly, and informatively.

Tables must use Cambria 10 pt, single spacing, no vertical lines, and horizontal lines only where necessary. Table notes, abbreviations, or additional explanations must be placed below the table in Cambria 9 pt.

Data presented in tables must be consistent in the use of units, decimal points, percentages, and terminology.

If a table or figure is adapted from another source, authors must provide an appropriate citation and obtain permission for reuse when required.

10. References

References must follow APA Style, 7th edition.

Authors are expected to:

• use at least 10–15 references;

• prioritize current and credible sources, particularly those published within the past 10 years;

• prioritize peer-reviewed journal articles, academic books, official guidelines, institutional reports, and relevant policy documents;

• ensure that every in-text citation appears in the reference list;

• ensure that every source in the reference list is cited in the text;

• arrange references alphabetically by the surname of the first author;

• apply hanging indent to the second and subsequent lines of each reference; and

• include DOI links in active URL format, where available.

Authors are encouraged to use reference-management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to ensure consistency in citations and references.

Examples of In-Text Citations

One author:
Community-based health education may improve community health literacy (Notoatmodjo, 2018).

Two authors:
Community empowerment requires the active involvement of partners from planning through program evaluation (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2020).

Three or more authors:
Community-based programs should be developed according to local needs and evaluated systematically (Smith et al., 2021).

Direct quotation:
Notoatmodjo (2018) stated that health promotion plays an important role in improving the community’s capacity to maintain health (p. 45).

Examples of References

Notoatmodjo, S. (2018). Promosi kesehatan dan perilaku kesehatan. Rineka Cipta.

Smith, J., Brown, L., & Taylor, R. (2021). Community-based health education and hypertension prevention: A systematic approach. Journal of Community Health Practice, 15(2), 112–120. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2020). Public health nursing: Population-centered health care in the community (10th ed.). Elsevier.

World Health Organization. (2023). Global report on hypertension: The race against a silent killer. https://www.who.int/publications/

11. Ethical Conduct, Permissions, and Participant Consent

Authors are responsible for ensuring that community service activities are conducted ethically and in accordance with applicable institutional, professional, and local requirements.

Appropriate permission must be obtained from institutions, health facilities, community partners, local governments, or other responsible parties before the activity is conducted.

For activities involving patients, children, older adults, persons with disabilities, vulnerable groups, personal health information, structured data collection, or identifiable documentation, authors must ensure that appropriate consent has been obtained.

Where relevant, the Methods section must include a statement describing:

• institutional permission or approval;

• ethics approval or exemption, where applicable;

• informed-consent procedures; and

• measures taken to protect participant privacy and confidentiality.

12. Participant Photographs and Personal Information

Authors must protect the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of all participants.

Photographs, videos, case descriptions, or other materials that may identify an individual may only be included when the participant has provided permission for publication. For children or individuals unable to provide consent independently, permission must be obtained from a parent, guardian, or legally authorized representative.

Authors must avoid including unnecessary personal identifiers, including full names, addresses, medical record numbers, telephone numbers, or other confidential information. Where publication consent is not available, identifiable faces and personal details must be concealed or anonymized.

13. Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence tools, including AI chatbots, language models, image generators, and automated writing tools, must not be listed as authors.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, confidentiality, and ethical appropriateness of all submitted content, including any text, analysis, visual material, translation, or reference created with AI assistance.

Any substantive use of generative AI for drafting, translation, paraphrasing, data analysis, coding, image generation, or table preparation must be disclosed in the Title Page under the heading Generative Artificial Intelligence Use Statement.

Example:

The authors used [name of AI tool] to assist with language editing and translation. The authors reviewed, revised, and take full responsibility for the final content of the manuscript.

Generative AI must not be used to fabricate data, generate false citations, manipulate evidence, create misleading images, or replace the authors’ academic judgment.

14. Plagiarism and Similarity Screening

All manuscripts will undergo similarity screening before peer review.

Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are free from plagiarism, duplicate publication, excessive text recycling, data fabrication, data falsification, and other forms of publication misconduct.

Similarity percentages will not be assessed solely by numerical thresholds. Editors will consider the nature, source, extent, and context of overlapping text.

Manuscripts showing substantial unacknowledged overlap with published or submitted work may be returned for revision, rejected, or subject to further editorial investigation.

15. Authorship and Changes in Authorship

All listed authors must have made meaningful contributions to the work and must approve the final manuscript before submission.

Authorship must be based on substantial contributions to one or more of the following:

• conceptualization and planning of the activity;

• implementation, coordination, data collection, or documentation;

• analysis and interpretation of program outcomes;

• drafting or critically revising the manuscript; and

• approval of and accountability for the final version of the article.

Changes in authorship, including the addition, removal, or reordering of authors, must be requested in writing and approved by all listed authors. Requests made after manuscript acceptance will be considered only in exceptional circumstances and remain subject to editorial approval.

16. Preprints and Previous Dissemination

JPMKP permits submission of manuscripts that have been posted on a recognized preprint server, provided that the preprint is disclosed at submission and that the manuscript has not been formally published elsewhere.

Previous dissemination of the work as a conference abstract, poster, oral presentation, institutional report, or community dissemination material must also be disclosed to the editor at submission.

Authors must provide the relevant link, citation, or description in the Comments to the Editor section of the submission system.

17. Publication and Withdrawal Fees

JPMKP does not charge a manuscript submission fee or an article processing charge (APC).

However, authors who request withdrawal of a manuscript after it has entered editorial processing and before an editorial decision has been issued will be required to pay a manuscript withdrawal fee of IDR 700,000.

Publication decisions are based solely on the scholarly quality of the manuscript, its relevance to the journal’s scope, compliance with ethical standards, and peer-review outcomes.

18. Editorial Process and Estimated Timeline

All manuscripts will undergo initial editorial screening to assess scope relevance, completeness, format, originality, and compliance with journal policies.

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening will proceed to double-blind peer review.

The estimated editorial timeline is:

• initial editorial screening: approximately 7–14 days;

• peer-review process: approximately 3–6 weeks; and

• author revision period: generally 7–14 days, depending on the extent of revision required.

These timeframes are estimates and may vary according to reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and the quality of revisions submitted.

19. Copyright and Open-Access License

Copyright of published articles remains with the authors.

By submitting a manuscript, authors grant JPMKP the right of first publication. Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

This license allows readers and other users to copy, distribute, adapt, and reuse the article for lawful purposes, provided that appropriate attribution is given to the author(s) and the journal.

20. Corrections, Retractions, and Post-Publication Updates

JPMKP is committed to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record.

Where necessary, the journal may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions in response to significant errors, ethical concerns, publication misconduct, or other issues that affect the reliability of a published article.

Authors are expected to contact the editorial office promptly if they identify a substantial error or inaccuracy in a submitted or published manuscript.

21. Final Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure that:

• the manuscript follows the official JPMKP template and style guide;

• the main manuscript does not contain information that can identify the authors;

• the Title Page is uploaded as a separate file;

• the title, abstract, and keywords are available in both Indonesian and English;

• the manuscript is original and is not under review by another journal;

• all tables and figures are cited in the text;

• all in-text citations and references follow APA Style, 7th edition;

• all sources listed in the references are cited in the text;

• author information, affiliations, email addresses, and corresponding-author details are complete;

• acknowledgments, funding, conflict-of-interest statements, author contributions, and AI-use statements are included in the Title Page where applicable;

• ethical approval, institutional permission, and participant consent have been obtained where required;

• identifiable photographs or personal information are included only with appropriate permission;

• the manuscript has undergone an internal plagiarism and citation-accuracy check;

• all authors meet the authorship requirements and approve the final manuscript;

• any preprint, conference presentation, or previous dissemination has been disclosed, where applicable;

• the manuscript is submitted in DOCX format; and

• the corresponding author is prepared to communicate with the editorial office throughout the review and publication process.