Focus and Scope

Journal of Community Service (ABDIMA) is a scientific, peer-reviewed journal published by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of Universitas Prima Nusantara Bukittinggi. The journal focuses on the dissemination of scholarly works derived from community service activities that apply science, technology, and innovation to address real problems in society.

The journal aims to promote sustainable community development through participatory, empowering, and evidence-based approaches. ABDIMA prioritizes articles that demonstrate measurable outcomes, community involvement, and practical solutions relevant to local, national, and global contexts.

Focus

The main focus of ABDIMA includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Application of science and technology for community empowerment
  2. Community-based health promotion and disease prevention
  3. Educational empowerment and literacy development
  4. Social, cultural, and economic community development
  5. Environmental sustainability and disaster risk reduction
  6. Strengthening local wisdom and community resilience
  7. Capacity building for community institutions and stakeholders

Scope

The scope of ABDIMA covers community service activities in the following fields:

  1. Health and Medical Sciences
    Community health promotion, preventive care, public health education, mental health, maternal and child health, nutrition, and non-communicable disease prevention.
  2. Education and Human Resource Development
    Educational innovation, teacher training, learning empowerment, digital literacy, and lifelong education programs.
  3. Social Sciences and Humanities
    Community empowerment, gender equality, social inclusion, cultural preservation, and social welfare programs.
  4. Science, Technology, and Innovation
    Appropriate technology transfer, digital transformation for communities, smart villages, and innovation-based empowerment.
  5. Economics and Entrepreneurship
    Community-based entrepreneurship, MSME development, creative economy, financial literacy, and cooperative empowerment.
  6. Environmental and Sustainable Development
    Environmental conservation, waste management, climate change adaptation, renewable energy, and sustainable community practices.
  7. Local Wisdom and Indigenous Knowledge
    Empowerment programs based on local culture, traditions, and indigenous knowledge to strengthen community identity and sustainability.