Author Guidelines

The Journal of Community Empowerment for Multidisciplinary (JCEMTY) is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes scholarly contributions on educational, promotive, preventive, and community empowerment initiatives across disciplines and sectors, particularly those addressing community needs and development. JCEMTY welcomes manuscripts that demonstrate a clear connection between community needs, evidence-informed interventions, meaningful community participation, measurable outcomes, and sustainable benefits. JCEMTY aims to advance knowledge, strengthen community capacity, and promote evidence-informed practices in community development and empowerment. The journal welcomes scholarly contributions that address community needs through relevant interventions, meaningful community participation, measurable outcomes, and sustainable benefits. JCEMTY is published biannually, with issues released in May and November.

The Journal of Community Empowerment for Multidisciplinary (JCEMTY) is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to disseminating scholarly work on community engagement, community service, empowerment, and sustainable community development. The journal welcomes original research articles and review articles that integrate knowledge, methods, and perspectives from diverse academic disciplines to address community needs and societal challenges. JCEMTY promotes interdisciplinary and multisectoral approaches that connect academic knowledge with practical interventions, community participation, capacity building, innovation, and sustainable development. The journal encourages contributions from researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and community development professionals across disciplines.

JCEMTY welcomes manuscripts that demonstrate a clear connection between an identified community need and a relevant scholarly or practical contribution. Submissions may report community service programs, educational initiatives, applied research, community-based interventions, program evaluations, technological innovations, or interdisciplinary development initiatives. Manuscripts should provide a clear description of the problem addressed, the rationale and methods of the intervention or study, the involvement of relevant stakeholders, the evaluation procedures, and the outcomes or contributions. The journal values methodological transparency, evidence-informed practice, meaningful community participation, innovation, and the potential for sustainability, replication, or wider application.

 

TYPES OF MANUSCRIPTS

JCEMTY accepts the following manuscript categories, subject to the journal's approved section policies.

Original Community Engagement Articles

These articles report the design, implementation, and evaluation of community service, community engagement, education, empowerment, or development programs. Authors should explain the problem addressed, the needs assessment, the intervention rationale, the implementation stages, the evaluation methods, the outcomes, and the implications for the community.

Community Empowerment and Development Articles

These articles report participatory community development, capacity-building initiatives, community-based innovations, institutional strengthening, or multisectoral empowerment programs. The manuscript should demonstrate the involvement of relevant community stakeholders and explain the extent to which the intervention strengthens community capacity, ownership, or sustainability.

Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement Articles

These articles evaluate the implementation, effectiveness, feasibility, acceptability, or sustainability of community-based programs. Authors should specify the evaluation design, indicators, data sources, analysis procedures, and limitations. Claims of effectiveness must be supported by appropriate evidence.

Systematic Reviews Relevant to Community Engagement

Systematic reviews addressing community interventions, empowerment strategies, implementation approaches, or community development may be considered when they are relevant to the journal's scope. Systematic reviews must follow an appropriate reporting guideline, such as PRISMA, and provide a reproducible search and selection process.

 

SUBMISSION FILES

The manuscript should be submitted in separate files:

1. Title Page and Author Statement

The title page must be submitted as a separate file. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all author information is accurate and that all co-authors approve the submission. Click here to see the title page and author(s) statement template.

2. Main Manuscript File

The main manuscript must include the title, abstract, keywords, main text, acknowledgments where appropriate, the journal's required declarations, and references. To support an unbiased review process, author names, affiliations, email addresses, and other identifying information should be removed from the main manuscript when the journal uses double-anonymous peer review. Click here to see the main text article template.

3. Supplementary Files

Additional files may include intervention manuals, evaluation instruments, supplementary tables, program materials, reporting checklists, or other materials necessary to assess the work. Authors must ensure that supplementary files do not disclose confidential personal information.

 

MAIN MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE

Title / Judul

Write a concise, informative title in English, using Arial 14 pt, sentence case, and justified alignment, with no more than 16 words, clearly reflecting the intervention, target community, and main focus without specifying a location or making unsupported claims.

Tulis judul yang ringkas dan informatif dalam bahasa Indonesia, menggunakan font Arial 14 pt, sentence case, dan rata kiri-kanan (justified), maksimal 16 kata, yang secara jelas menggambarkan intervensi, sasaran masyarakat, dan fokus utama tanpa mencantumkan nama tempat atau membuat klaim yang tidak didukung bukti.

Author Names And Institutional / Penulis dan Institusi

Authors' names must be written in full, in the correct order, and without academic or professional titles. Each author's institutional affiliation must be stated clearly and completely, including the department, faculty or school, university or institution, and country. Each author must provide an active ORCID iD linked to their ORCID profile through a hyperlink. The corresponding author must be clearly identified, and a valid email address must be provided for editorial correspondence.

Nama penulis harus ditulis secara lengkap, sesuai urutan kepengarangan, dan tanpa mencantumkan gelar akademik maupun gelar profesional. Afiliasi institusi setiap penulis harus dicantumkan secara jelas dan lengkap, meliputi departemen atau program studi, fakultas atau sekolah, universitas atau institusi, serta negara. Setiap penulis wajib mencantumkan ORCID iD aktif yang ditautkan melalui tautan hiperteks ke profil ORCID masing-masing. Penulis korespondensi (corresponding author) harus ditandai secara jelas dan mencantumkan alamat email aktif yang dapat digunakan untuk komunikasi dengan editor selama proses editorial dan publikasi.

Abstract / Abstrak

The abstract must consist of a single paragraph of 150–200 words and summarize the following elements. Background: The community problem and its significance. Objective: The specific aim of the program or study. Methods: The study or program design, target population, setting, intervention procedures, and evaluation methods, as applicable. Results: The main quantitative or qualitative findings, including relevant statistical results when available. Conclusion: The principal findings, contribution, and practical implications for community engagement, empowerment, or development. The abstract must report actual findings rather than merely describe the activities conducted. When pre- and post-intervention measurements are available, authors should accurately report the observed changes and relevant statistical results. Do not include citations, undefined abbreviations, or claims that are not supported by the reported findings. Provide three to five relevant keywords in alphabetical order at the end of the abstract, using MeSH terms for health-related topics whenever appropriate.

Abstrak harus ditulis dalam satu paragraf sepanjang 150–200 kata yang mencakup Latar Belakang: permasalahan masyarakat dan urgensinya; Tujuan: sasaran spesifik program atau penelitian; Metode: desain program atau penelitian, populasi sasaran, lokasi, prosedur intervensi, dan metode evaluasi yang relevan; Hasil: temuan utama secara kuantitatif atau kualitatif, termasuk hasil statistik jika tersedia; serta Kesimpulan: temuan utama, kontribusi, dan implikasi praktis bagi keterlibatan, pemberdayaan, atau pengembangan masyarakat. Abstrak harus menyajikan hasil aktual, bukan sekadar mendeskripsikan kegiatan yang dilakukan; jika tersedia pengukuran sebelum dan sesudah intervensi, perubahan yang diamati serta hasil statistik yang relevan harus dilaporkan secara akurat. Hindari sitasi, singkatan yang belum dijelaskan, dan klaim yang tidak didukung oleh hasil penelitian atau kegiatan. Cantumkan 3 hingga 5 kata kunci yang relevan, diurutkan secara alfabetis pada akhir abstrak, dengan menggunakan istilah MeSH untuk topik kesehatan jika sesuai.

Introduction / Pendahuluan

Authors may choose to submit their manuscripts in either English or Indonesian. The selected language must be used consistently throughout the manuscript.

The introduction should establish the rationale for the community service or empowerment program by presenting a concise, evidence-based description of the community problem, its significance, and the need for intervention. Authors should identify the underlying causes, review relevant prior work, explain gaps in existing approaches, justify the proposed intervention, and state specific, measurable objectives and expected outcomes.

The introduction should prioritize relevant local, national, and/or global data, findings from community needs assessments, and recent scientific literature. Authors should clearly describe the target community and its context, including relevant characteristics, challenges, needs, and stakeholders. Avoid lengthy general background information, unnecessary theoretical explanations, and literature reviews that do not directly support the program rationale. End the section with a clear statement of the program objectives and expected contribution.

The main text should contain 4,000–6,000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, references, tables, and figure captions. Manuscripts must use Arial 11 pt (regular), 1.5-line spacing, and a 1 cm first-line paragraph indentation. The manuscript should be no longer than 15 pages. All in-text citations and references must follow APA 7th edition style. Authors are encouraged to use reference-management software such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero to ensure accuracy and consistency. Authors should define abbreviations at first mention and use them consistently throughout the manuscript. 

Penulis dapat memilih untuk mengirimkan naskah dalam bahasa Inggris atau bahasa Indonesia. Bahasa yang dipilih harus digunakan secara konsisten di seluruh bagian naskah.

Pendahuluan harus menjelaskan dasar pemikiran program pengabdian atau pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui uraian ringkas dan berbasis bukti mengenai permasalahan masyarakat, tingkat kepentingannya, serta kebutuhan akan intervensi. Penulis harus mengidentifikasi penyebab mendasar masalah, mengulas upaya sebelumnya, menjelaskan kesenjangan dalam pendekatan yang telah dilakukan, memberikan alasan pemilihan intervensi, serta merumuskan tujuan yang spesifik dan terukur beserta hasil yang diharapkan.

Pendahuluan harus mengutamakan data lokal, nasional, dan/atau global yang relevan, hasil analisis kebutuhan masyarakat, serta literatur ilmiah terkini. Penulis harus menjelaskan masyarakat sasaran dan konteksnya, termasuk karakteristik, tantangan, kebutuhan, serta pemangku kepentingan yang relevan. Hindari latar belakang yang terlalu panjang, penjelasan teoretis yang tidak relevan, serta tinjauan pustaka yang tidak mendukung dasar pelaksanaan program. Akhiri bagian ini dengan pernyataan yang jelas mengenai tujuan program serta kontribusi yang diharapkan.

Isi utama naskah harus terdiri atas 4.000–6.000 kata, tidak termasuk halaman judul, abstrak, daftar pustaka, tabel, dan keterangan gambar. Naskah harus menggunakan font Arial 11 pt (reguler), spasi 1,5, dan indentasi baris pertama pada setiap paragraf sebesar 1 cm. Panjang naskah maksimal 15 halaman. Seluruh sitasi dalam teks dan daftar pustaka harus mengikuti gaya APA edisi ke-7. Penulis dianjurkan menggunakan perangkat lunak manajemen referensi seperti Mendeley, EndNote, atau Zotero untuk memastikan akurasi dan konsistensi sitasi. Penulis harus menjelaskan singkatan pada penyebutan pertama dan menggunakannya secara konsisten. 

Implementation Methods / Metode Pelaksanaan

The Methods section must describe the program systematically and in sufficient detail to support evaluation and replication. No use of subheadings to organize the following components:

1. Program Design and Approach

Describe the program design, community empowerment approach, and rationale for selecting the intervention. Approaches may include participatory action, community-based education, capacity building, mentoring, service delivery, technology implementation, or program evaluation.

2. Setting and Implementation Period

Specify the location, the setting's characteristics, and the implementation period, including relevant contextual information.

3. Target Population and Community Partners

Describe the target population, participant characteristics, recruitment or selection methods, inclusion criteria where applicable, and the roles of community partners. Report the number of intended beneficiaries, enrolled participants, actual attendees, and participants included in the evaluation, as relevant.

4. Needs Assessment and Problem Identification

Explain how community needs and priority problems were identified through methods such as interviews, focus group discussions, observations, surveys, document reviews, or community consultations. Describe community participation in determining priorities and designing the intervention.

5. Intervention Procedures

Present the implementation process in chronological order, covering preparation, intervention delivery, and evaluation. Describe the intervention components, objectives, materials, duration, frequency, facilitator responsibilities, community engagement strategies, monitoring procedures, and any adaptations made. If the program is based on or adapted from a published method, cite the original source and explain the modifications. A framework or flowchart is encouraged to illustrate the implementation stages and intervention pathway. Tables and figures may be used when they improve clarity and avoid unnecessary repetition of the text.

6. Evaluation and Data Collection

Specify the indicators used to assess implementation and outcomes, data sources, instruments, measurement procedures, and assessment timing. Where applicable, report evidence of instrument validity and reliability and explain how pre-intervention and post-intervention measurements were conducted. For qualitative evaluations, describe the data collection procedures and how the findings were derived. Community service activities are encouraged to incorporate systematic data collection and clear indicators of success. Where sampling is applicable, describe the sampling method and sample size.

7. Data Analysis

Explain the methods used to analyze quantitative and qualitative data. Specify the descriptive statistics, inferential tests, or qualitative analysis procedures applied, as appropriate. Report relevant effect estimates and measures of uncertainty where applicable. Participation and satisfaction data alone should not be interpreted as evidence of causal effectiveness.

8. Ethical Considerations

Describe how informed consent, confidentiality, privacy, and participant welfare were addressed. Provide ethics committee approval or exemption details when applicable and accurately report the status granted by the authorized institution. Explain how ethical requirements were met in accordance with applicable institutional and national regulations. 

Bagian Metode harus menjelaskan pelaksanaan program secara sistematis dan terperinci agar dapat dievaluasi dan direplikasi. Tidak menggunakan subjudul untuk menguraikan komponen-komponen berikut:

1. Desain dan Pendekatan Program

Jelaskan desain program, pendekatan pemberdayaan masyarakat, serta alasan pemilihan intervensi tersebut. Pendekatan dapat berupa aksi partisipatif, edukasi berbasis masyarakat, peningkatan kapasitas, pendampingan, pelayanan, penerapan teknologi, atau evaluasi program.

2. Lokasi dan Periode Pelaksanaan

Cantumkan lokasi, karakteristik lingkungan pelaksanaan, dan periode kegiatan, termasuk informasi kontekstual yang relevan.

3. Populasi Sasaran dan Mitra Masyarakat

Jelaskan populasi sasaran, karakteristik peserta, metode perekrutan atau pemilihan, kriteria inklusi jika relevan, serta peran mitra masyarakat. Laporkan jumlah penerima manfaat yang ditargetkan, peserta yang terdaftar, peserta yang hadir, dan peserta yang mengikuti evaluasi sesuai kebutuhan.

4. Analisis Kebutuhan dan Identifikasi Masalah

Jelaskan proses identifikasi kebutuhan dan penentuan prioritas masalah melalui wawancara, diskusi kelompok terarah, observasi, survei, telaah dokumen, atau konsultasi masyarakat. Uraikan keterlibatan masyarakat dalam menentukan prioritas dan merancang intervensi.

5. Prosedur Pelaksanaan Intervensi

Jelaskan tahapan pelaksanaan secara kronologis, mulai dari persiapan, pelaksanaan intervensi, hingga evaluasi. Uraikan komponen dan tujuan intervensi, bahan atau media yang digunakan, durasi, frekuensi, tanggung jawab pelaksana, strategi pelibatan masyarakat, prosedur pemantauan, serta penyesuaian yang dilakukan. Jika program mengacu atau mengadaptasi metode yang telah dipublikasikan, cantumkan sumber asli dan jelaskan perubahan yang dilakukan. Kerangka konseptual atau diagram alir dianjurkan untuk menggambarkan tahapan pelaksanaan dan alur intervensi. Tabel dan gambar dapat digunakan untuk memperjelas metode tanpa mengulang informasi yang sama dalam teks.

6. Evaluasi dan Pengumpulan Data

Jelaskan indikator keberhasilan dan hasil program, sumber data, instrumen, prosedur pengukuran, serta waktu pengumpulan data. Jika relevan, cantumkan bukti validitas dan reliabilitas instrumen serta prosedur pengukuran sebelum dan sesudah intervensi. Untuk evaluasi kualitatif, jelaskan proses pengumpulan data serta cara memperoleh temuan. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dianjurkan menggunakan pengumpulan data yang sistematis serta indikator keberhasilan yang jelas. Jika menggunakan sampling, jelaskan metode pengambilan sampel dan jumlah sampel.

7. Analisis Data

Jelaskan metode analisis data kuantitatif dan kualitatif yang digunakan. Cantumkan statistik deskriptif, uji inferensial, atau prosedur analisis kualitatif sesuai kebutuhan. Laporkan estimasi efek dan ukuran ketidakpastian jika relevan. Data partisipasi dan kepuasan saja tidak boleh ditafsirkan sebagai bukti efektivitas kausal.

8. Pertimbangan Etik

Jelaskan penerapan persetujuan setelah penjelasan, kerahasiaan, privasi, dan perlindungan peserta. Cantumkan informasi persetujuan atau pembebasan etik jika berlaku, sesuai status yang benar-benar diberikan oleh lembaga berwenang. Pastikan seluruh persyaratan etik dipenuhi sesuai dengan ketentuan institusi dan peraturan nasional yang berlaku. 

Results and Discussion / Hasil dan Pembahasan

The Results and Discussion section must present program outcomes and their interpretation in an integrated, logical, and evidence-based manner. Organize the section according to the program objectives and evaluation indicators, using appropriate subheadings where necessary.

1. Community Profile and Baseline Findings

Present the relevant characteristics of the target community and baseline findings needed to understand the identified problems and intervention.

2. Program Implementation and Participation

Describe the activities conducted, participant involvement, community partner contributions, implementation fidelity, and any deviations from the original plan.

3. Program Outcomes and Discussion

Present the findings for each evaluation indicator and immediately interpret their meaning in relation to the program objectives. Where applicable, report participant numbers, baseline and follow-up measurements, changes in outcomes, statistical results, qualitative findings, and evidence of adoption or continued practice. Clearly identify denominators, measurement periods, and units. Compare the findings with relevant previous studies and explain their significance, practical contributions, and implications for community development. Discuss the factors that may explain the observed outcomes, the relevance of the intervention to community needs, and the potential for replication, scalability, and sustainability were supported by evidence.

4. Implementation Challenges and Lessons Learned

Describe unexpected outcomes, barriers, implementation challenges, participant attrition, missing data, and adaptations where relevant. Discuss factors that contributed to or limited program achievements and identify lessons for future community engagement initiatives. Authors must ensure that interpretations are consistent with the evaluation design. Observed changes in an uncontrolled pretest–posttest evaluation, for example, should not automatically be attributed solely to the intervention. Claims about long-term impact, behavioral change, or sustainability must be supported by appropriate evidence.

5. Tables and Figures

Use tables, graphs, and figures selectively, with a recommended maximum of 3–5 items in total. Each item must contribute meaningful information and be introduced in the text before presentation. Avoid duplicating the same data in both narrative and visual formats. Tables: Use Arial 11 pt, 1-line spacing, concise titles above the table, and an open table format with horizontal lines only. Ensure that headings, values, units, and footnotes are clear and consistent. Figures and photographs: Provide relevant diagrams, graphs, or documentation of program implementation. Photographs must be relevant to the reported activities, have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi, and be submitted in JPEG (.jpg) format. Captions: Number tables and figures consecutively and provide clear, informative titles or captions. Interpretation: Explain the principal findings and their implications in the accompanying text rather than leaving readers to interpret tables or figures independently.

The section should conclude with a concise synthesis of the main outcomes, the program's contribution to addressing community needs, and the principal lessons for future implementation.

Bagian Hasil dan Pembahasan harus menyajikan capaian program beserta interpretasinya secara terpadu, logis, dan berbasis bukti. Susun bagian ini berdasarkan tujuan program dan indikator evaluasi, dengan menggunakan subjudul yang sesuai jika diperlukan.

1. Profil Masyarakat dan Temuan Awal

Sajikan karakteristik masyarakat sasaran dan temuan awal yang relevan untuk memahami permasalahan serta sebagai dasar pelaksanaan intervensi.

2. Pelaksanaan Program dan Partisipasi

Jelaskan kegiatan yang dilaksanakan, keterlibatan peserta, kontribusi mitra masyarakat, kesesuaian pelaksanaan dengan rencana, serta penyimpangan dari rencana awal jika ada.

3. Hasil Program dan Pembahasan

Sajikan hasil berdasarkan setiap indikator evaluasi dan langsung interpretasikan maknanya sesuai dengan tujuan program. Jika relevan, laporkan jumlah peserta, hasil pengukuran awal dan tindak lanjut, perubahan capaian, hasil statistik, temuan kualitatif, serta bukti penerapan atau keberlanjutan praktik. Cantumkan penyebut, periode pengukuran, dan satuan dengan jelas. Bandingkan temuan ini dengan penelitian terdahulu yang relevan, serta jelaskan signifikansinya, kontribusinya secara praktis, dan implikasinya bagi pengembangan masyarakat. Bahas faktor yang mungkin menjelaskan hasil, kesesuaian intervensi dengan kebutuhan masyarakat, serta potensi replikasi, perluasan, dan keberlanjutan jika didukung oleh bukti.

4. Tantangan Pelaksanaan dan Pembelajaran

Jelaskan hasil yang tidak terduga, hambatan, kendala pelaksanaan, kehilangan peserta, data yang tidak tersedia, serta penyesuaian program jika relevan. Uraikan faktor yang mendukung atau membatasi keberhasilan program dan pembelajaran dalam kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat selanjutnya. Interpretasi harus sesuai dengan desain evaluasi. Perubahan yang ditemukan melalui pengukuran sebelum dan sesudah intervensi tanpa kelompok pembanding, misalnya, tidak boleh langsung dianggap sepenuhnya disebabkan oleh intervensi. Klaim mengenai dampak jangka panjang, perubahan perilaku, atau keberlanjutan harus didukung oleh bukti yang memadai.

5. Tabel dan Gambar

Gunakan tabel, grafik, dan gambar secara selektif, dengan rekomendasi maksimal 3–5 item secara keseluruhan. Setiap item harus memberikan informasi yang bermakna dan diperkenalkan dalam teks sebelum ditampilkan. Hindari penyajian data yang sama secara berulang dalam narasi dan visual. Tabel: Gunakan font Arial 10 pt, spasi 1,5, judul singkat di atas tabel, dan format tabel terbuka dengan garis horizontal saja. Pastikan judul kolom, nilai, satuan, dan catatan kaki jelas serta konsisten. Gambar dan foto: Sajikan diagram, grafik, atau dokumentasi pelaksanaan program yang relevan. Foto harus berkaitan dengan kegiatan yang dilaporkan, memiliki resolusi minimal 300 dpi, dan diserahkan dalam format JPEG (.jpg). Keterangan: Berikan nomor tabel dan gambar secara berurutan serta judul atau keterangan yang jelas dan informatif. Interpretasi: Jelaskan temuan utama dan implikasinya dalam teks agar pembaca tidak perlu menafsirkan tabel atau gambar secara mandiri.

Akhiri bagian ini dengan sintesis singkat mengenai capaian utama, kontribusi program dalam mengatasi kebutuhan masyarakat, serta pembelajaran penting untuk pelaksanaan program selanjutnya.

Conclusion and Recommendation / Simpulan dan Saran

The conclusion must be written in one concise paragraph that directly addresses the program objectives and summarizes the main achievements and contributions. It should reflect the extent to which the intended outcomes were achieved without repeating the results, introducing new data, or making unsupported claims. No numbering or citations should be used. Where appropriate, include practical implications and concise recommendations to improve implementation, sustain benefits, or guide future programs and policy development.

Kesimpulan harus ditulis dalam satu paragraf yang ringkas dan secara langsung menjawab tujuan program serta merangkum capaian dan kontribusi utamanya. Kesimpulan harus mencerminkan tingkat ketercapaian hasil yang diharapkan tanpa mengulang hasil secara terperinci, menambahkan data baru, atau membuat klaim yang tidak didukung bukti. Bagian ini tidak menggunakan penomoran maupun sitasi. Jika relevan, sertakan implikasi praktis serta rekomendasi singkat untuk perbaikan pelaksanaan, keberlanjutan manfaat, pengembangan program selanjutnya, atau perumusan kebijakan.

Disclosure / Pernyataan Penulis

1. Acknowledgments

The acknowledgments section is optional. Authors may acknowledge community partners, institutions, facilitators, volunteers, and other contributors who supported the program but do not meet the criteria for authorship. Permission should be obtained from individuals named in this section when appropriate.

2. Funding Statement

Authors must disclose all sources of financial or material support for the program and manuscript. If no specific funding was received, please state.

3. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence or be perceived to influence the work. If no conflicts exist, please state.

4. Author Contributions

Authors must clearly describe each author's contribution to the work. The Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT) is recommended to identify roles such as conceptualization, methodology, investigation, data curation, formal analysis, writing, supervision, and project administration. All authors must meet applicable authorship criteria and approve the final manuscript.

5. Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of their manuscripts. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools must not be listed as authors. Authors must disclose the use of AI tools in manuscript preparation, data analysis, image generation, or other substantive work, in accordance with the journal's policy. All AI-generated or AI-assisted content must be critically reviewed and verified by the authors. Fabricated data, references, quotations, or research findings generated by AI tools must not be submitted.

1. Ucapan Terima Kasih

Bagian ini bersifat opsional. Penulis dapat menyampaikan apresiasi kepada mitra masyarakat, institusi, fasilitator, relawan, dan pihak lain yang mendukung program tetapi tidak memenuhi kriteria kepenulisan. Persetujuan perlu diperoleh dari individu yang disebutkan jika diperlukan.

2. Pendanaan

Penulis harus mengungkapkan seluruh sumber dukungan finansial atau material untuk program dan naskah. Jika tidak ada pendanaan khusus, tetap tuliskan.

3. Konflik Kepentingan

Penulis harus mengungkapkan hubungan finansial, profesional, institusional, atau personal yang dapat memengaruhi atau dipersepsikan memengaruhi pelaksanaan maupun pelaporan kegiatan. Jika tidak terdapat konflik kepentingan, tetap tuliskan.

4. Kontribusi Penulis

Penulis harus menjelaskan kontribusi masing-masing secara transparan. Penggunaan Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT) dianjurkan untuk mengidentifikasi peran, seperti konseptualisasi, metodologi, investigasi, pengelolaan data, analisis formal, penulisan, supervisi, dan administrasi proyek. Seluruh penulis harus memenuhi kriteria kepenulisan yang berlaku dan menyetujui naskah akhir.

5. Penggunaan Kecerdasan Buatan

Penulis bertanggung jawab atas akurasi, orisinalitas, integritas, dan kepatuhan etik naskah. Perangkat kecerdasan buatan (artificial intelligence atau AI) tidak boleh dicantumkan sebagai penulis. Penulis harus mengungkapkan penggunaan AI dalam penyusunan naskah, analisis data, pembuatan gambar, atau pekerjaan substantif lainnya sesuai dengan kebijakan jurnal. Seluruh konten yang dihasilkan atau dibantu oleh AI harus ditinjau secara kritis dan diverifikasi oleh penulis. Data, referensi, kutipan, atau temuan penelitian yang direkayasa menggunakan AI tidak boleh diserahkan untuk publikasi.

References / Referensi

Authors must ensure that all references are relevant, credible, accurate, and up to date. JCEMTY requires the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th edition, citation and referencing style. Every source cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list, and every entry in the reference list must be cited in the text. Authors are responsible for verifying the relevance, accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all references before submission. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned to authors for correction before proceeding to peer review. Authors must comply with the following requirements:

1. Number of references: A full-length article should include approximately 25–35 relevant references, unless the manuscript type or subject warrants a different number.
2. Recency of references: At least 80% of references must have been published within the five years preceding manuscript submission. Older sources may be included when necessary to support foundational theories, seminal concepts, validated instruments, methodological principles, or relevant legal and policy frameworks.
3. Source quality: At least 80% of references should be scholarly journal articles, preferably from peer-reviewed journals. Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and other authoritative scholarly publications are encouraged where relevant. Books, reports, official documents, and other sources should be used selectively and must not exceed 20% of the reference list.
4. DOI and bibliographic accuracy: Include a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) in URL format (https://doi.org/xxxxx) whenever available. Authors must verify all bibliographic information, including author names, publication years, article titles, journal titles, volume and issue numbers, page ranges or article numbers, and DOI links.
5. Citation consistency: All in-text citations and reference-list entries must correspond accurately and comply with APA 7th edition requirements.
6. Citation diversity: Authors should ensure a balanced and appropriate use of sources. Multiple works by the same author may be cited when relevant; however, excessive reliance on publications by the same author should be avoided to promote diversity of perspectives and minimize potential citation bias.
7. Reference management: Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference-management software such as Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, or equivalent tools to improve the accuracy and consistency of citations and references.
8. Formatting: The reference list must use Arial 11-point font and 1.5 line spacing, consistent with the manuscript formatting requirements.

Penulis wajib memastikan bahwa seluruh referensi yang digunakan relevan, kredibel, akurat, dan mutakhir. JCEMTY menerapkan gaya sitasi dan penulisan referensi American Psychological Association (APA) edisi ke-7. Setiap sumber yang disitasi dalam naskah harus tercantum dalam daftar referensi, dan setiap entri dalam daftar referensi harus disitasi dalam teks. Penulis bertanggung jawab untuk memeriksa relevansi, akurasi, kelengkapan, dan konsistensi seluruh referensi sebelum mengirimkan naskah. Naskah yang belum memenuhi ketentuan tersebut dapat dikembalikan kepada penulis untuk diperbaiki sebelum dilanjutkan ke proses telaah mitra bestari (peer review). Penulis wajib memenuhi ketentuan berikut:

1. Jumlah referensi: Artikel lengkap (full-length article) dianjurkan memuat sekitar 25–35 referensi yang relevan, kecuali jika jenis atau topik naskah memerlukan jumlah yang berbeda.
2. Kemutakhiran referensi: Minimal 80% referensi harus diterbitkan dalam 5 tahun terakhir sebelum naskah disubmit. Referensi yang lebih lama dapat digunakan apabila diperlukan untuk mendukung teori fundamental, konsep seminal, instrumen yang tervalidasi, prinsip metodologis, atau kerangka hukum dan kebijakan yang relevan.
3. Kualitas sumber: Minimal 80% referensi harus berasal dari artikel jurnal ilmiah, terutama jurnal yang menerapkan proses telaah sejawat (peer review). Artikel tinjauan sistematis, meta-analisis, dan publikasi ilmiah otoritatif lainnya dianjurkan sesuai dengan relevansinya. Buku, laporan, dokumen resmi, dan sumber lainnya harus digunakan secara selektif dan tidak boleh melebihi 20% dari total referensi.
4. DOI dan akurasi bibliografi: Cantumkan Digital Object Identifier (DOI) dalam format URL (https://doi.org/xxxxx) apabila tersedia. Penulis wajib memeriksa seluruh informasi bibliografi, termasuk nama penulis, tahun terbit, judul artikel, nama jurnal, volume dan nomor terbitan, rentang halaman atau nomor artikel, serta tautan DOI.
5. Konsistensi sitasi: Seluruh sitasi dalam teks harus sesuai dengan entri dalam daftar pustaka dan mengikuti ketentuan APA edisi ke-7.
6. Keberagaman sitasi: Penulis diharapkan menggunakan sumber secara seimbang dan proporsional. Beberapa karya dari penulis yang sama dapat disitasi apabila relevan, tetapi ketergantungan berlebihan pada publikasi satu penulis harus dihindari untuk menjaga keberagaman perspektif dan meminimalkan potensi bias sitasi.
7. Pengelolaan referensi: Penulis sangat dianjurkan menggunakan perangkat lunak pengelola referensi, seperti Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, atau perangkat sejenis, untuk meningkatkan akurasi dan konsistensi sitasi serta penulisan referensi.
8. Format penulisan: Daftar referensi harus menggunakan jenis huruf Arial ukuran 11 pt dengan spasi 1,5, sesuai dengan ketentuan format naskah.

Corrections and Retractions

If authors discover a material error after submission or publication, they must promptly inform the editorial office. The journal will address corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions in accordance with its publication ethics policies.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must verify that:

1. The manuscript falls within JCEMTY's scope and is an accepted article category.
2. The manuscript has not been published previously or submitted simultaneously elsewhere.
3. The title page and main manuscript are prepared as separate files when required.
4. The manuscript follows the official template and formatting requirements.
5. The abstract accurately summarizes the objective, methods, results, and conclusion.
6. The introduction establishes a clear community problem, evidence gap, and objective.
7. The methods describe the intervention and evaluation procedures in sufficient detail.
8. The results report actual outcomes and relevant implementation findings.
9. The discussion interprets the findings, compares them with previous evidence, and addresses limitations and implications.
10. The conclusion states the principal contribution rather than merely repeating activities.
11. Ethical approval, exemption, consent, funding, conflict of interest, and author contributions are reported as applicable.
12. Tables, figures, and photographs are necessary, readable, correctly numbered, and appropriately cited.
13. All references are accurate, consistent with APA 7th edition, and linked to their in-text citations.
14. Required reporting checklists and supplementary files are included where applicable.
15. All authors have reviewed and approved the submitted version.

Editorial Screening and Peer Review

All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine their relevance to the journal's scope, originality, completeness, methodological transparency, ethical compliance, and adherence to the author guidelines. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are processed in accordance with the journal's published peer-review policy. Editorial decisions may include acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. Authors must respond to reviewer comments systematically and provide a clear explanation of changes made. Any disagreement with a reviewer should be addressed professionally and supported by appropriate evidence. Acceptance is based on the manuscript's scholarly quality, relevance, methodological rigor, ethical integrity, and contribution to community engagement and empowerment.

Final Responsibility

Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the manuscript, the integrity of the reported data, the validity of the references, the appropriate interpretation of findings, and compliance with all applicable ethical and publication requirements. Submission to JCEMTY indicates that the authors have read and agree to follow the journal's current policies and author guidelines.