AUTHOR GUIDELINES
Manuscripts submitted to SERVIRE: Journal of Community Service will be considered for publication provided that they meet the following requirements:
1. Scope and Originality
- The manuscript must be scientific, original, and relevant to community service and engagement studies.
- It should be research-based or based on a comprehensive literature review, contributing to the development of community and societal studies.
- The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication in any other journal.
2. Manuscript Structure
The manuscript must include:
- Title
- Author(s) name(s) (without academic titles)
- Institutional affiliation
- Email address
- Orcid ID
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Main content (introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion)
- Acknowledge
- Competing interests
- References
3. Title
- The title should be clear, concise, and informative
- Maximum 14 words
4. Abstract and Keywords
- The abstract must be 150–250 words
- Include 5–7 keywords
For research articles, the abstract should include:
- Background
- Purpose
- Methodology
- Key findings
- Contribution
5. Manuscript Format
- File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .rtf)
- Font: Cambria, 12 pt
- Spacing: 1.5 lines
- Paper size: A4
- Length: approximately 3,000–6,000 words
6. Submission Process
- Manuscripts must be submitted through the online submission system as file attachments.
- All submissions will undergo a peer-review and editorial process without altering the core substance of the manuscript.
- Authors will be notified via email regarding the acceptance or rejection of their manuscript.
7. References and Citation Style
- All references must follow the Chicago Style (Notes and Bibliography) format.
- Citations should be presented using footnotes (body notes) and a complete bibliography list at the end of the manuscript.
- Authors are encouraged to use reference management tools (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero) to ensure consistency.
Reference Requirements:
- References from Indonesian journals should preferably be taken from accredited journals ranked SINTA 1 and SINTA 2.
- Authors are strongly encouraged to prioritize references from reputable international journals (e.g., indexed in Scopus).
- The use of peer-reviewed journal articles and primary sources is highly recommended.
Example (Chicago Style):
Isaac, Butler. The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act. New York, NY: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023.
Nino, Jefrianus, Maria Magdalena Endah Mulat Satmalawati, Marsianus Fallo, and Faustinus Kadha. “Guidance for Increases Production Capacity of Citronella Oil Gema Industri Farmers Group.” SERVIRE: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat 5, no. 1 (2025): 15–29. https://doi.org/10.46362/servire.v5i1.278.