Author Guidelines

A. General Requirements

Manuscripts submitted to Jurnal IPTEK Bagi Masyarakat (J-IbM) must comply with the following technical and formatting requirements to ensure clarity, consistency, and academic professionalism.

1. General Format

  • Paper Size: A4 (21 × 29.7 cm)
  • Margins: 2 cm on all sides
  • Number of Pages: 6–15 pages (excluding references and appendices)
  • Columns: Single column
  • Spacing: Single spacing
  • Justification: Text should be justified (left and right aligned)
  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

2. Typography (Font)

  • Article Title: Cambria, 14 pt, Bold, Title Case (Maximum 15 words)
  • Author's Name: Cambria, 12 pt, Normal (No titles, with affiliation)
  • Affiliation and Email: Affiliation in Cambria 11 pt Italic; all authors' email addresses in Cambria 10 pt (Corresponding author's email is mandatory)
  • Main Subheading (Heading 1): Cambria, 13 pt, Bold, Title Case (No automatic numbering)
  • Subheading (Heading 2): Cambria, 12 pt, Bold (Manual numbering if needed)
  • Main Text: Cambria, 12 pt, Normal, Justified
  • Abstract and Keywords: Cambria, 11 pt, Italic (In both Indonesian and English)
  • Table and Figure Titles: Cambria, 11 pt, Italic, Centered (Placed above tables / below figures)
  • References: Cambria, 12 pt, Normal, Hanging indent (APA 7th Edition Style)

3. Numbering

  • Page Numbers: Not displayed for draft manuscripts
  • Line Numbers: Must be activated (Continuous format) on the left side

4. Language

  • Academic Indonesian or Standard English
  • Avoid excessive passive voice
  • Foreign terms should be italicized

5. Reference Management Software

  • Citations and references must be managed using:
  • Citation style: APA Style 7th Edition
  • References: Minimum of 20, preferably from academic journals within the last 5 years

6. Official Template

B. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should follow the structure of a standard academic article as outlined below.

1. Title

  • Maximum of 15 words, reflecting the substance of the activity and its results
  • Capitalize every important word (Title Case)
  • Font: Cambria 14 pt, bold

2. Author's Name and Affiliation

  • No academic titles
  • Include full institutional affiliation and the corresponding author's email

3. Abstract and Keywords

  • In both Indonesian and English (bilingual)
  • 100–250 words: background, objectives, methods, main results, and conclusions
  • Keywords: 3–6, separated by semicolons
  • Font: Cambria 11 pt, italic

4. Introduction

  • Background and the urgency of the activity
  • Problems faced by the partner or target community
  • Objectives of the activity
  • Literature review or references related to previous service/research activities

5. Methods

  • Time and location of the activity
  • Characteristics of the partner
  • Activity design: stages of implementation (pre-activity, implementation, post-activity)
  • Tools, materials, media
  • Evaluation techniques and data collection methods

6. Results

  • Description of activity outcomes, including outputs and field data
  • Supporting documentation such as images, tables, or graphs (with proper captions)
  • Presentation of quantitative and/or qualitative results where applicable
  • Bullet points may be used when necessary for clarity

7. Discussion

  • Analysis and interpretation of results
  • Connection of findings to relevant theories, references, or best practices
  • Discussion of tangible benefits for partners or communities
  • Critical reflection on limitations and implementation challenges

8. Conclusion

  • Summary of key findings
  • Clear restatement of objectives and outcomes
  • Recommendations may be included at the end of the section

9. Acknowledgments

  • Recognition of institutions, partners, funding bodies, mentors, or other contributors

10. Conflict of Interest Statement

  • The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

12. References

  • At least 20 references, preferably from academic journals published in the last 5 years
  • Use APA 7th edition style

C. Table and Figure Setup

Authors must ensure that each table and figure includes adequate titles and captions that are relevant to the manuscript's context. The following are general guidelines for setting up tables and figures:

1. Placement

  • Tables should be placed after they are first referenced
  • Figures should be placed after they are first referenced

2. Table and Figure Titles

  • Titles should be written in Cambria 11 pt, placed above tables and below figures