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.
The main focus of ABDIMA includes, but is not limited to:
The scope of ABDIMA covers community service activities in the following fields:
The journal applies a double-blind peer review process to all manuscripts submitted for publication. Every manuscript undergoes an evaluation by independent reviewers to assess its academic quality and suitability for publication. The peer review process involves two or more reviewers with relevant expertise who examine the manuscript objectively. This process is intended to ensure scholarly quality, uphold academic standards, and enhance the credibility of published articles. The peer review procedure generally follows several stages, as outlined below.
The author submits the manuscript to the journal through the available submission system. Submissions are primarily handled through an online platform supported by an Open Journal System. To accommodate authors when necessary, alternative submission methods may also be accepted during a transitional period.
The submitted manuscript is initially evaluated by an editor to determine its alignment with the journal’s aims and scope. The editor also reviews the manuscript’s structure and formatting to ensure compliance with the author guidelines. At this stage, the manuscript is screened for basic quality requirements, including clarity, coherence, and potential methodological concerns. A similarity check using plagiarism detection software is conducted before the manuscript proceeds to the review stage.
The Editor-in-Chief assesses whether the manuscript demonstrates sufficient originality, relevance, and scholarly contribution. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be declined at this stage without external review.
The handling editor identifies and invites reviewers based on their expertise, research interests, and the absence of conflicts of interest. The review process is conducted anonymously to ensure objectivity, meaning that reviewers do not know the authors’ identities and vice versa. Manuscripts are provided to reviewers without identifying information.
Invited reviewers evaluate the request based on their expertise, availability, and potential conflicts of interest, and then decide whether to accept or decline the invitation. When declining, reviewers may be invited to recommend alternative reviewers.
Reviewers examine the manuscript carefully, often through multiple readings. An initial reading helps form a general assessment, while subsequent readings allow reviewers to provide detailed and constructive feedback. Based on their evaluation, reviewers submit recommendations, which may include acceptance, rejection, or requests for revision, either minor or major.
The Editor-in-Chief and handling editor consider all reviewer reports before reaching a decision. If reviewer opinions differ substantially, an additional reviewer may be invited to provide further input.
The editorial decision, along with anonymized reviewer comments, is communicated to the author. Reviewers are also informed of the outcome of the review process.
Accepted manuscripts proceed to copy-editing and publication. Manuscripts requiring revision are returned to the authors with constructive feedback to guide improvements. Revised manuscripts must be resubmitted for further evaluation. Minor revisions may be assessed directly by the editor, while major revisions are typically reviewed again by the reviewers. Once finalized, accepted articles are published online and made freely accessible in downloadable format.
Publication Frequency
The Community Service Journal (ABDIMA) is committed to maintaining a consistent and transparent publication schedule to ensure academic reliability, editorial efficiency, and wider national and international visibility of community service outcomes.
ABDIMA is published biannually, with two issues released each year in February and August. The journal follows a structured editorial workflow that complies with established scholarly publishing standards, ensuring the quality and relevance of published community service articles.
The journal adopts a continuous submission system, allowing authors to submit manuscripts throughout the year. Submitted manuscripts are processed efficiently through editorial screening, peer review, revision, copyediting, and publication without waiting for a specific call-for-papers period.
To accelerate the dissemination of community service knowledge and best practices, ABDIMA may implement an online-first publication policy. Accepted articles that have completed peer review and editorial preparation may be published online ahead of the scheduled issue, while remaining part of the official volume and issue for indexing and archiving purposes.
Each volume aims to publish high-quality, peer-reviewed community service articles that demonstrate academic rigor, practical relevance, and measurable social impact. The editorial board ensures that the publication frequency remains stable, predictable, and sustainable, which is essential for good journal governance and indexing eligibility.
In line with international publication ethics, ABDIMA continuously monitors submission trends, reviewer availability, and editorial capacity. Should there be a significant increase in high-quality submissions, the journal may gradually expand the number of articles per issue while maintaining strict quality control and peer-review integrity. Any future changes to the publication frequency will be announced transparently through the journal's official website.
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
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