1. General Requirements

SIGMA ABDIMAS: Jurnal Sinergi Inovasi dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat invites authors to submit original scholarly articles reporting community service activities, community empowerment initiatives, the application of appropriate technology, innovation implementation, and sustainable community development. Manuscripts must present a clear description of the community's or partner's problems, the solutions implemented, the methods used, the results achieved, and the impact and sustainability of the activities. Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original, have not been previously published, and are not being considered for publication by another journal. All manuscripts must be prepared using the official journal template and comply with the following guidelines.

2. Manuscript Format

Authors must observe the following formatting requirements:
1. Language: Manuscripts should be written in proper academic Indonesian, following the journal template. The title and abstract must be provided in both Indonesian and English.
2. Title: The title must contain no more than 20 words. The English title should be written in Cambria, 14 pt, bold, with 1.5-line spacing. The Indonesian title must follow the same formatting requirements.
3. Author names: List all authors' full names without academic titles.
4. Affiliations: Provide each author's study program, faculty, and institutional affiliation. Use superscript numbering to connect authors with their respective affiliations.
5. Corresponding author: Identify one corresponding author and provide an active email address.
6. Abstract: Provide abstracts in both English and Indonesian, each containing a maximum of 250 words.
7. Keywords: Provide a maximum of five keywords, separated by semicolons (;).
8. Main text: Use Cambria, 10 pt, with 1.15-line spacing, following the official journal template.
9. References: Use APA 7th edition referencing style.
Authors should maintain consistent formatting throughout the manuscript and ensure that all required sections are included.

3. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should follow the structure provided in the official SIGMA ABDIMAS template.

3.1. Title and Author Information

The title must accurately reflect the main activity, innovation, intervention, or community empowerment program reported in the article. It should be concise, specific, informative, and limited to 20 words. Below the title, provide the authors' names, affiliations, and the corresponding author's email address.

3.2. Abstract

The abstract must summarize the manuscript and contain the following elements: Brief background and context of the community service activity.
1. The main problem addressed.
2. The objectives of the activity.
3. The methods and implementation approach.
4. A summary of the principal results and achievements.
Each abstract must not exceed 250 words and should be written in a clear, concise, and informative manner.
Provide up to five keywords in each language, separated by semicolons.

3.3. Introduction

The introduction should explain the background and rationale for conducting the community service activity. It should include:
1. The current situation and characteristics of the community partner.
2. The specific problems and needs identified.
3. The causes and consequences of those problems.
4. The proposed solutions and their relevance to the partner's needs.
5. Relevant supporting evidence and previous studies or community service activities.
6. The objectives and expected achievements of the program.
Authors should support their discussion with relevant empirical data, initial observations, interviews, official reports, or credible scientific references. Recent scholarly publications, particularly those published within the last ten years, are encouraged.
The introduction should be written in coherent paragraphs without subheadings, numbered lists, or bullet points.

3.4. Implementation Methods

This section must describe the procedures and approaches used to carry out the community service activity in sufficient detail. Authors should explain:
1. The location and time of implementation.
2. The profile and characteristics of the target community or partner.
3. The number of participants and relevant stakeholders.
4. The approaches used, such as training, mentoring, counseling, participatory empowerment, institutional strengthening, or appropriate technology implementation.
5. The stages of implementation, from preparation and needs identification to implementation, mentoring, evaluation, and follow-up.
6. The data collection techniques and evaluation instruments used.
7. The success indicators and methods used to measure achievement.
8. The sustainability strategy and planned follow-up activities.
The methods must describe activities that were actually implemented, rather than merely proposed procedures.
Tables, flowcharts, and diagrams may be included to clarify the implementation process when necessary.

3.5. Results, Discussion, and Impact

This section presents the implementation results, analysis of achievements, and changes experienced by the community or partner. Authors should describe:
1. The activities conducted and the participation of community partners.
2. The outputs produced, including products, technologies, training materials, or improved management systems.
3. Quantitative and qualitative results, where available.
4. Changes in knowledge, skills, productivity, product quality, financial management, marketing, or institutional capacity.
5. The interpretation of results in relation to the initial problems and program objectives.
6. Factors supporting success, implementation challenges, and strategies used to address them.
7. The benefits and impacts of the program.
8. Limitations of the activity and opportunities for future development.
9. The sustainability of the implemented solutions.
Authors are encouraged to provide measurable evidence, such as participant numbers, pre-test and post-test results, production capacity, revenue changes, or the adoption rate of the implemented solutions.
Tables, charts, photographs, and product documentation may be included to support the findings. Each visual element must have an appropriate number, title, caption, and source where applicable, and must be discussed in the main text.
Claims regarding increased income, productivity, independence, or community welfare must be supported by adequate evidence. Authors should distinguish between direct outputs, immediate outcomes, and longer-term impacts that have not yet been fully measured.

3.6. Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the principal achievements of the community service activity and directly address the objectives and problems described in the introduction. It should highlight:
1. The extent to which the objectives were achieved.
2. The solutions implemented and their principal benefits.
3. The measurable outcomes, where available.
4. Practical implications for the community or partner.
5. Relevant recommendations or follow-up actions for sustaining the benefits.
The conclusion should be concise and written in coherent paragraphs. It must not introduce new findings, repeat the entire discussion, or make claims unsupported by the results.

3.7. Acknowledgments (Optional)

Authors may acknowledge institutions, funding agencies, community partners, local governments, or other parties that made a direct contribution to the activity. Acknowledgments should be brief, professional, and accurate. If the activity received funding, authors should provide the relevant funding institution and grant information, where applicable. This section may be omitted if no specific acknowledgment is necessary.

3.8. References

All references must follow the APA 7th edition style. Authors must ensure that:
1. Every source cited in the manuscript appears in the reference list.
2. Every reference in the list is cited in the manuscript.
3. Bibliographic information is complete and accurate.
4. DOIs are included whenever available.
5. Credible and relevant scholarly sources are prioritized, particularly peer-reviewed journal articles and primary sources.
6. Recent publications are prioritized, especially those published within the last ten years, while foundational references may be used when necessary.
7. Reference management software, such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote, is used to manage citations and generate the reference list
The reference list should be generated and maintained using reference management software to ensure consistency.

4. Tables, Figures, and Photographs

Tables, figures, charts, flowcharts, and photographs may be included to clarify the implementation process and demonstrate the results and impacts of the activity. Authors must ensure that:
1. Every table and figure is numbered consecutively.
2. Each table and figure has a clear and informative title or caption.
3. All visual elements are referred to and explained in the manuscript.
4. Images and photographs are relevant, legible, and of sufficient quality.
5. Sources are acknowledged whenever external materials are used.
6. Documentation respects the privacy and consent of individuals depicted, where applicable.
7. Visual materials should support the discussion rather than replace the written explanation.

5. Citation and Academic Writing

Authors must use clear, objective, concise, and formal academic language. The manuscript should be logically organized, free from unnecessary repetition, and supported by verifiable information. All ideas, data, quotations, and findings obtained from other sources must be properly cited. Authors are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all citations and references. The use of reference management software is strongly recommended to maintain consistency with APA 7th edition.

6. Publication Ethics and Originality

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions represent original scholarly work and comply with accepted publication ethics. Manuscripts must not contain plagiarism, fabricated data, falsified results, or misleading claims. All contributions from other researchers and relevant sources must be properly acknowledged. Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal. Any potential conflict of interest and relevant funding support should be disclosed where applicable. All submitted manuscripts are subject to editorial screening and the journal's peer-review procedures.

7. Submission Procedure

Authors should submit their manuscripts through the official SIGMA ABDIMAS journal website. Before submission, authors should:
1. Register or log in to the journal's online submission system.
2. Prepare the manuscript using the official SIGMA ABDIMAS template.
3. Verify that all required sections are complete.
4. Check the title, abstracts, keywords, author information, citations, and references.
5. Ensure that the manuscript complies with the journal's formatting and publication ethics requirements.
6. Upload the manuscript and complete the required submission information through the online system.

Journal website:
https://bintangilmukreatif.id/index.php/SIGMAABDIMAS/en/index

Registration:
https://bintangilmukreatif.id/index.php/SIGMAABDIMAS/en/user/register

Authors are encouraged to review the journal's current announcements and submission policies before submitting their manuscripts.