Authors are required to follow these guidelines carefully and prepare their manuscripts using the official Tepak Sirih: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Madani template. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's requirements may be returned for correction before entering the review process.

Download the journal template. Use the revised 2026 template supplied by the editorial office if the download has not yet been updated.

General Requirements

1. Manuscripts must be prepared using the official Tepak Sirih revised 2026 template, retaining its page layout, typography, and manuscript sections.
2. The manuscript and title are written in Bahasa Indonesia. Provide abstracts and keywords in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
3. The title must be concise, informative, and contain no more than 12 words. Use Cambria, 16 pt, bold, centered.
4. Each abstract must be written as a single paragraph of no more than 150 words, using Cambria, 10 pt, italic. Present the problem, the reason for undertaking the community service activity, the methods, the principal results, and a brief conclusion.
5. Provide 3–6 keywords for each language version, separated by commas.
6. Use APA author–date citation style. Include at least 10 references; primary journal articles must account for at least 80% of the reference list. Prioritize literature published within the last 5–10 years and include at least one relevant article published in Tepak Sirih, as required by the template.
7. Use A4 paper in a single-column layout, with a 35 mm top margin and 25.4 mm left, right, and bottom margins. The main text uses Cambria, 11 pt, single spacing, justified alignment.
8. Keep author names and affiliations in the designated author information area. The manuscript body, including photographs and illustrations, must not reveal the authors' personal identities or affiliations. The template permits acknowledgements where needed.

Manuscript Structure

1. Title — written in Bahasa Indonesia, limited to 12 words, and accurately representing the community service activity and its focus.
2. Authors and Affiliations — provide full author names without academic titles, institutional affiliations, and email addresses. Use superscript numbers to associate authors with their affiliations and an asterisk to identify the corresponding author, following the template.
3. Abstrak and Abstract — provide Bahasa Indonesia and English versions, each in a single paragraph of no more than 150 words. Explain the problem, the importance of the activity, the implementation methods, the main findings, and the significance of the outcomes.
4. Kata Kunci and Keywords — provide 3–6 relevant terms for each abstract, separated by commas.
5. Introduction (Pendahuluan) — describe the background, clearly formulated problems, objectives, and supporting literature. Present a quantitative profile of the target community, including relevant physical, social, economic, or environmental conditions and local potential. Discuss previous efforts and explain how the activity applies findings from the authors' research or other relevant research.
6. Implementation Methods (Metode Pelaksanaan) — explain clearly and concisely how the activity was conducted to achieve its objectives. Describe the instruments and evaluation procedures used to assess the outcomes. Identify the indicators of success, including relevant changes in attitudes, sociocultural conditions, or the economic circumstances of the target community.
7. Results and Discussion (Hasil dan Pembahasan) — explain the implementation, evidence of achievement, and added value for individuals, communities, or institutions. Discuss the indicators and benchmarks used to evaluate success, the strengths and limitations of the outputs, implementation difficulties, and opportunities for further development. Support the discussion with relevant tables, graphs, photographs, or product documentation.
8. Conclusion (Kesimpulan) — state the principal outcomes clearly, identify strengths and limitations, and explain opportunities for further development.
9. Acknowledgements (Optional) — acknowledge financial support and other relevant assistance, following the acknowledgement section in the template.
10. References (Daftar Referensi) — list all cited sources using APA author–date style. Every in-text citation must have a matching reference entry, and every reference entry must be cited in the manuscript.

Formatting and Template Specifications

• Template and font: use the official Tepak Sirih revised 2026 template and Cambria throughout the manuscript. The main text is 11 pt, single-spaced, and justified. Preserve paragraph indentation and spacing as provided in the template.
• Paper and margins: A4, approximately 210 × 297 mm, in portrait orientation and a single column. Use a 35 mm top margin and 25.4 mm margins on the other three sides.
• Title: Cambria, 16 pt, bold, centered, with a maximum of 12 words in Bahasa Indonesia.
• Section headings: Cambria, 12 pt, bold. Follow the unnumbered main headings shown in the template. The Tables and Figures subheading uses Cambria, 11 pt, bold.
• Abstracts: Cambria, 10 pt, italic, justified, and a maximum of 150 words per language. Abstract headings use Cambria, 10 pt, bold.
• Keywords: Cambria, 10 pt, with bold labels and italic keyword terms; provide 3–6 terms separated by commas.
• Tables: place tables within the manuscript near the relevant discussion. Number them consecutively in order of appearance. Place the table number and title above the table, centered, using Cambria, 11 pt, bold. Table content uses Cambria, 11 pt. Follow the template's horizontal rules without vertical borders.
• Figures: use clear, high-quality figures that directly support the discussion. Number them consecutively and place captions below the figures, centered, using Cambria, 11 pt, bold. Ensure that graphs and illustrations remain understandable in black-and-white reproduction.
• Anonymous presentation: photographs, illustrations, and the main manuscript text must not display the authors' identities or affiliations.
• References: use Cambria, 11 pt, and retain the hanging indentation shown in the template. Cite sources in the text by the author's surname and year of publication. Do not use footnotes as a substitute for in-text citations.

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