Focus and Scope

 

Kanayagan: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Seni aims to provide a high-quality platform for the dissemination of community service activities that bridge the gap between academic research and practical application. The journal focuses on the empowerment of society through creative, educational, and technological interventions.

We invite lecturers, practitioners, and students to submit original manuscripts that demonstrate the implementation of research-based activities. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following primary areas:

1. Arts and Design

  • Creative Empowerment: Implementation of community-based projects in music, dance, theater, and fine arts.
  • Visual Communication: Innovative creative design solutions for community problems.
  • Cultural Preservation: Activities focused on the actualization, revitalization, and documentation of local wisdom and indigenous culture.

2. Education

  • Pedagogical Development: Creation and dissemination of specialized learning materials and innovative teaching methodologies for the public.
  • Literacy Programs: Initiatives aimed at enhancing art and design literacy across various social demographics.
  • Vocational Training: Skills-based workshops and training programs designed to improve community welfare through the arts.

3. Technology

  • Appropriate Technology: The application of technology specifically designed to address the needs of local communities.
  • Digital Transformation: Development of digital information systems, archives, and platforms for the preservation and promotion of arts and design.
  • Technological Engineering: Engineering solutions that support the creative industries and community-led art initiatives.

Contributions are expected from senior researchers, project managers, research administrators, and Ph.D. students at advanced stages of their research, representing both public organizations and private industry. Equally, the journal is intended for scholars, students, researchers working at research organizations and government agencies, and enterprises undertaking applied R&D to lead innovations.

Evaluation & Acceptance Criteria

A rigorous review process will be used. Prior to the formal review, submitted papers will be screened to ensure their suitability and scope alignment. In addition, an initial quality control check will be performed to ensure that language, style of references, and general formatting comply with the journal's official style guide.