Author Guidelines

Authors who wish to submit manuscripts to KJCDT: Kepanjen Journal of Community Development & Transformation are required to follow the guidelines below to ensure consistency, quality, and integrity in the publication process.

Manuscript Preparation

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal or publication.
  • Manuscripts should be written in clear and academic English.
  • The manuscript should be prepared using Microsoft Word format.
  • The recommended manuscript length is between 3,000–7,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.
  • Authors must ensure that the manuscript follows the journal template and formatting requirements.

Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be organized in the following order:

  1. Title
  2. Author(s) Name and Affiliation
  3. Abstract
  4. Keywords
  5. Introduction
  6. Situation Analysis and Problem Identification
  7. Methods of Community Service Implementation
  8. Results and Discussion
  9. Conclusion
  10. Acknowledgments (optional)
  11. References

Title

  • The title should be concise, informative, and reflect the content of the manuscript.
  • Avoid abbreviations and unnecessary words.
  • The title should clearly indicate the focus of the community service activity.

Author Information

  • Include the full name of each author.
  • Provide institutional affiliation, city, and country.
  • Include the corresponding author’s email address.

Abstract and Keywords

  • The abstract should be written in English.
  • The abstract should briefly describe the background, objectives, methods, results, and impacts of the community service activity.
  • The abstract should contain 150–250 words.
  • Provide 3–5 keywords relevant to the manuscript.

References

  • References should be relevant, current, and derived primarily from scholarly sources.
  • Authors are encouraged to cite recent journal articles published within the last ten years.
  • All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
  • References should follow the APA (American Psychological Association) Style.

Tables and Figures

  • Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively.
  • Each table and figure should include a clear title and source where applicable.
  • Authors must ensure that all tables and figures are cited within the manuscript.

Citation and Reference Management

  • Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.
  • Citations and references must be formatted consistently according to APA Style.

Ethical Considerations

Authors must ensure that:

  • The manuscript is free from plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and other forms of academic misconduct.
  • All sources are appropriately cited and acknowledged.
  • Any potential conflicts of interest are disclosed.
  • Community service activities are conducted responsibly and respect the rights, values, and interests of the participating communities.

Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.
  • Authors should complete all required metadata during the submission process.
  • Incomplete submissions may be returned for correction before entering the review process.

Review Process

  • All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening.
  • Manuscripts that meet the journal requirements will proceed to the peer-review process.
  • Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ and editors’ comments.
  • The final decision regarding publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

Copyright

  • Authors retain responsibility for the content of their published work.
  • By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that they have the legal right to publish all materials included in the manuscript and that the work does not violate any copyright or intellectual property rights.

Final Note

Authors are encouraged to carefully review their manuscripts for language quality, formatting accuracy, completeness of references, and compliance with these guidelines before submission. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal requirements may be returned for revision prior to peer review.