Aims and Scope

Jurnal IPTEK Bagi Masyarakat (J-IbM) is a multidisciplinary scholarly journal dedicated to publishing applied research, implementation studies, community-engaged scholarship, innovation, technology transfer, and evidence-based interventions that generate measurable social, institutional, industrial, environmental, or policy impact.

The journal aims to advance the translation of knowledge into practice by connecting academic inquiry with real-world needs through collaboration among researchers, communities, institutions, industry, government, and other stakeholders.

Scope

The journal welcomes multidisciplinary contributions from various fields, provided that the manuscript demonstrates applied relevance, stakeholder engagement, empirical evidence, practical implementation, and measurable impact.

Education and Human Development
Education, language, literacy, curriculum, learning innovation, training, and capacity building
Business and Entrepreneurship
Management, entrepreneurship, marketing, MSMEs, digital business, and organizational development
Accounting and Economics
Accounting, finance, taxation, economics, Islamic economics, and financial literacy
Computing and Digital Technologies
Information systems, computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and digital transformation
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, media, journalism, public relations, digital communication, and information literacy
Social Sciences and Governance
Sociology, public policy, governance, humanities, community development, and social innovation
Health and Medical Sciences
Medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, health technology, preventive care, and well-being
Engineering and Applied Sciences
Civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, architecture, built environment, and appropriate technology
Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Agriculture, food systems, fisheries, animal science, environmental management, and natural resources
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Psychology, behavioral intervention, mental health, social behavior, and community well-being
Law and Public Administration
Law, regulation, ethics, public administration, legal literacy, and policy implementation
Creative Industries and Tourism
Design, arts, culture, tourism, sports, creative economy, and local cultural development
Sustainability and Urban Studies
Climate action, energy, circular economy, disaster risk reduction, smart cities, and sustainable development
Religious and Ethical Studies
Religious studies, Islamic studies, ethics, values, community practice, and social responsibility

The listed areas are indicative rather than exhaustive. Manuscripts from related disciplines are welcome, provided that they align with the journal's aims and demonstrate practical implementation, stakeholder engagement, empirical evidence, and measurable impact.

Submission Criteria

Submitted manuscripts should demonstrate practical implementation, stakeholder engagement, empirical evidence, innovation, and meaningful contributions to society, institutions, industry, public policy, or sustainable development.

Purely conceptual, theoretical, or descriptive manuscripts without implementation, evaluation, empirical evidence, practical relevance, or measurable impact are generally outside the scope of the journal.