About the Journal

Journal Title : Bhakti Nusantara : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Initials : Bhakti Nusantara
ISSN : XXXX-XXXX (Online) | XXXX-XXXX (Print)
Editor in Chief : Kiki Septaria []
DOI Prefix : xx.xxxxx by
Publisher : CV. Rapakat
Frequency : June and Desember

Bhakti Nusantara: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (abbreviated as Bhakti Nusantara) is a national, peer-reviewed journal published by CV  Rapakat since 2025, with E-ISSN: XXXX-XXXX and P-ISSN: XXXX-XXXX.

Bhakti Nusantara: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the dissemination of research, practices, and innovations related to community service and engagement. It serves as a platform for scholars, practitioners, and organizations to share knowledge and experiences that contribute to the betterment of society, particularly in Indonesia, while also addressing global community development issues. The journal’s primary focus is on the intersection of academia and community service, aiming to bridge theoretical research with real-world impact. 

Focus: revolves around the exploration of community service and engagement, emphasizing the connection between academic research and practical community impact. The journal publishes studies on community empowerment, social innovation, volunteering, health, education, environmental sustainability, and cultural inclusivity. It aims to address critical issues such as socio-economic development, health promotion, social justice, and sustainable practices, with a particular focus on Indonesia, while also embracing global perspectives on community development.
(Fokus dari Bhakti Nusantara: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat berpusat pada eksplorasi pengabdian kepada masyarakat dan keterlibatannya, dengan menekankan hubungan antara penelitian akademis dan dampak praktis bagi masyarakat. Jurnal ini menerbitkan studi-studi tentang pemberdayaan masyarakat, inovasi sosial, kegiatan relawan, kesehatan, pendidikan, keberlanjutan lingkungan, dan inklusivitas sosial. Jurnal ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi isu-isu penting seperti pembangunan sosial-ekonomi, promosi kesehatan, keadilan sosial, dan praktik berkelanjutan, dengan fokus khusus pada Indonesia, sekaligus menerima perspektif global tentang pembangunan masyarakat.) 

Scope
: Encompasses empirical research, case studies, policy analyses, and practical applications related to community service. It includes contributions on community-driven projects, capacity-building initiatives, and the role of advocacy in shaping policies for marginalized communities. The journal invites articles that offer innovative solutions to community challenges, share best practices, and provide valuable insights into the intersection of theory and practice in the field of community service. Through these contributions, Bhakti Nusantara seeks to foster sustainable development and positive social change.
(Lingkup jurnal ini mencakup penelitian empiris, studi kasus, analisis kebijakan, dan aplikasi praktis yang terkait dengan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Jurnal ini meliputi kontribusi tentang proyek yang digerakkan oleh masyarakat, inisiatif pembangunan kapasitas, dan peran advokasi dalam membentuk kebijakan untuk komunitas yang terpinggirkan. Jurnal ini mengundang artikel yang menawarkan solusi inovatif untuk tantangan masyarakat, berbagi praktik terbaik, dan memberikan wawasan berharga tentang persimpangan antara teori dan praktik dalam bidang pengabdian masyarakat. Melalui kontribusi-kontribusi ini, Bhakti Nusantara berupaya untuk mendorong pembangunan berkelanjutan dan perubahan sosial yang positif.)

Before submission.
Please ensure that your paper is prepared according to the Bhakti Nusantara paper Template, has been thoroughly proofread and polished, and adheres to the author guidelines.

Authors who wish to submit their manuscript to this journal must adhere to the writing guidelines. Manuscripts that do not comply with the guidelines or are written in an incorrect format will BE REJECTED at the initial stage by the editors before further review. The editors will only accept manuscripts that meet the prescribed format.

Information.
We recommend that authors screen their manuscript's similarity index before submitting to our journal to ensure the article is original. Every manuscript submitted to the Bhakti Nusantara is checked using Turnitin, a plagiarism detection software. If the manuscript shows a similarity index higher than 25%, the manuscript will be returned to the author for revision.

Reminder for all authors: You are expected to submit papers that:

  1. Are original and have not been submitted to any other publication.
  2. Include at least 10 references, with 80% from scientific journals.
  3. Cite references published within the last 5 years.
  4. Follow the template specified by the Bhakti Nusantara
  5. Use a reference manager (e.g., Mendeley or others) when managing the references.