FOCUS AND SCOPE

Focus and Scope

Focus
SERVIRE: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (SERVIRE: Journal of Community Service) is dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice of community service and engagement through rigorous, research-based studies. The journal primarily focuses on community service initiatives within the Indonesian context, exploring the unique social, cultural, and economic challenges faced by local communities. At the same time, SERVIRE remains open to global perspectives, welcoming research that can inform and enrich community service practices in diverse geographical and cultural settings. Through the publication of high-quality, evidence-based articles, SERVIRE fosters scholarly discourse and promotes actionable approaches to community service, aimed at improving the well-being of communities both locally and globally.

Uniqueness of SERVIRE
One of the distinctive features of SERVIRE: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (SERVIRE: Journal of Community Service) is its dual focus on local relevance and global accessibility. While the journal places significant emphasis on community service within Indonesia, addressing the specific needs and challenges of Indonesian communities, it also welcomes contributions that offer insights applicable to a broader, global audience. This unique positioning allows SERVIRE to serve as a platform for research that connects local and global communities, offering solutions that are both contextually appropriate and universally applicable.

Another key feature that sets SERVIRE apart is its strong commitment to participatory research methodologies, such as Participatory Action Research (PAR) and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD). These approaches actively involve community members in the research process, ensuring that the research is relevant, context-specific, and directly addresses local needs. This collaborative model not only empowers communities but also enriches the research process, making SERVIRE a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners who aim to create impactful, community-based solutions.

Scope
SERVIRE: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat is a multidisciplinary journal that provides a platform for publishing research related to community service and engagement. The journal is published biannually by the Widya Agape School of Theology and the Indonesian Christian Theological Association (PTAKI), under e-ISSN: 2809-137X (online) and ISSN: 2722-0869 (print).

The scope of SERVIRE includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Community-Based Research – Studies that explore community-driven approaches to research, emphasizing local needs, participation, and empowerment, with a special focus on Indonesia but also welcoming global perspectives.
Participatory Action Research (PAR) – Research methodologies that engage community members in addressing social issues and fostering social change, particularly in Indonesian and global community contexts.
Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) – Research focused on identifying and leveraging existing community strengths and resources for sustainable development, applicable to Indonesian communities and beyond.
Service-Learning – The integration of academic learning with community service, fostering mutual benefits for students and community members, with an emphasis on local and global relevance.
Social Impact and Community Development – Research related to initiatives that aim to improve community welfare and address pressing societal issues in Indonesia and globally.

SERVIRE welcomes contributions from scholars, researchers, and practitioners from diverse disciplines, both locally and internationally. Articles submitted for publication undergo a double-blind peer-review process to ensure high-quality, impactful research. The journal is published twice a year, in April and October.