Manuscript Types

Submission Categories and Specifications
 

Kanayagan: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Seni welcomes scholarly, original, and well-grounded contributions focusing on community empowerment, arts, and applied technology. All submitted manuscripts must represent original work that has not been previously published nor is currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. We accept the following categories of manuscripts:

1. Original Community Service Articles

Primary / Preferred

Empirical studies reporting primary qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method investigations evaluating community service implementations. Topics include arts-based community projects, vocational training, pedagogical empowerment, and local wisdom revitalization.

  • Structure: Title, Abstract & Keywords, Introduction, Methods/Implementation Strategy, Results/Outcomes, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
  • Word Count: 5,000 – 7,500 words (excluding references and appendices).
  • References: Minimum 30 references, with at least 80% published within the last 10 years (predominantly peer-reviewed primary journal articles).

2. Systematic Literature Review & Meta-Analysis

High Impact

Comprehensive, structured reviews addressing crucial and emerging issues in community empowerment, arts education, and applied engineering. Reviews must adhere to explicit and reproducible methodologies (such as PRISMA guidelines). Narrative summaries without rigorous search protocols will not be considered.

  • Structure: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Protocol/Eligibility Criteria, Search Strategy, Study Selection, Synthesis/Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
  • Word Count: 6,000 – 9,000 words.
  • References: Minimum 30 primary sources rigorously analyzed.

3. In-Depth Case Studies & Action Research

Community & Fieldwork

Detailed examinations of unique community projects, innovative educational models, or Participatory Action Research (PAR) demonstrating significant transformative practices and targeted interventions within society.

  • Structure: Context/Introduction, Pedagogical/Social Dilemma, Implementation Methodology, Results/Observations, Reflective Discussion, and Implications for Practice.
  • Word Count: 4,500 – 6,500 words.
  • References: Minimum 30 references.

Summary of Manuscript Specifications

Manuscript Type Word Count Abstract Length Min. References Peer Review Model
Original Community Service 5,000 – 7,500 words 150 – 250 words 20 references Double-Blind Review
Systematic Literature Review 6,000 – 9,000 words 200 – 250 words 20 references Double-Blind Review
Case Study / Action Research 4,500 – 6,500 words 150 – 200 words 20 references Double-Blind Review
Submissions Not Accepted Kanayagan: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Seni does not accept opinion essays, popular newspaper articles, non-systematic or narrative book reviews, incomplete project proposals, or manuscripts that fall entirely outside our stated focus on community service in arts, design, education, and technology.