Aims and Scope

Jurnal IPTEK Bagi Masyarakat is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes research-based community engagement initiatives focused on applying science, technology, and innovation to solve real-world societal challenges. The journal emphasizes applied research, digital solutions, knowledge transfer, appropriate technology, and participatory approaches that deliver measurable impacts on community well-being and sustainable development.

We welcome interdisciplinary contributions from a wide range of fields, including but not limited to:

  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT):
    Informatics, information systems, AI, cybersecurity, data science, digital platforms for community empowerment.

  • Engineering and Applied Sciences:
    Civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial, and chemical engineering; architecture; automation; transportation systems; renewable energy solutions.

  • Health and Medical Technology:
    Public health, nursing, pharmacy, health informatics, telemedicine, biomedical technology, clinical psychology.

  • Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences:
    Agronomy, horticulture, food technology, postharvest, agroindustry, environmental sustainability, climate adaptation.

  • Education and Human Development:
    Educational technology, community education, instructional design, curriculum development, educational psychology.

  • Social Sciences, Humanities, and Public Policy:
    Sociology, anthropology, economics, communication, public administration, digital culture, media studies, and governance.

  • Participatory Approaches:
    Community-based research, service learning, participatory action research, transdisciplinary collaboration, and appropriate technology for inclusive development.

All submitted articles must show direct engagement with communities and demonstrate outcomes that contribute to social innovation, policy transformation, or local capacity building.