Focus
LOSARI: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat publishes high-quality community service, community engagement, implementation, dissemination, and technology transfer articles that demonstrate the application of scientific knowledge, research findings, innovation, and empowerment models to address real-world community challenges. The journal prioritizes evidence-based community service manuscripts that present measurable impacts and sustainable outcomes through rigorous quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation methods.
The journal serves as a scholarly platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, extension workers, healthcare professionals, educators, and community facilitators to disseminate community service initiatives that transform scientific knowledge into practical solutions for societal challenges. LOSARI encourages contributions that bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world community needs while advancing sustainable development and community well-being.
LOSARI prioritizes manuscripts reporting research-to-community implementation, technology transfer, capacity-building interventions, community empowerment programs, dissemination of scientific knowledge, and innovative solutions that have been systematically evaluated and shown to generate meaningful and measurable benefits for communities.
What sets LOSARI apart: LOSARI is not a journal of activity documentation. We prioritize manuscripts that demonstrate how scientific knowledge, research findings, technologies, innovations, or empowerment models have been implemented in real community settings and evaluated through measurable indicators. Preferred submissions present evidence of community impact using structured evaluation methods such as pre-post assessments, surveys, performance indicators, adoption rates, productivity measurements, economic outcomes, behavioral changes, or qualitative impact analyses. Through this approach, LOSARI aims to become a leading platform for evidence-based community service scholarship that connects academic excellence with tangible societal impact.
Scope
The journal welcomes original community service articles, community engagement reports, implementation studies, technology transfer initiatives, dissemination of scientific knowledge, and evidence-based empowerment programs conducted through systematic and measurable approaches. Submissions must clearly describe the community problem being addressed, the intervention or solution implemented, the implementation process, the evaluation methods used, and the measurable outcomes achieved.
LOSARI does not prioritize descriptive activity reports that merely document events without adequate evaluation. Every submission should demonstrate how scientific knowledge, technology, innovation, or empowerment strategies contributed to measurable positive change, community capacity enhancement, technology adoption, behavioral improvement, economic development, or other sustainable impacts within the target community.
Preference is given to manuscripts that demonstrate the implementation or dissemination of research findings, scientific knowledge, technology, innovation, or empowerment models that generate measurable and sustainable impacts within communities.
The journal welcomes submissions within the following thematic areas:
1. Education and Community Learning
- Formal and non-formal education programs
- Basic and advanced literacy initiatives
- Lifelong learning and continuing education
- Vocational training and life skills development
- Community-based curriculum development
- Inclusive education for marginalized groups
2. Social Sciences and Humanities
- Social capital strengthening and community cohesion
- Cultural preservation and local wisdom
- Conflict resolution and community mediation
- Women empowerment and gender equality
- Child and youth protection programs
- Legal awareness and access to justice for communities
3. Community Health and Public Health
- Health promotion and disease prevention programs
- Nutrition and family food security
- Maternal and child health interventions
- Community mental health programs
- Sanitation and environmental health
- Communicable and non-communicable disease management
4. Human Resource Development and Capacity Building
- Skills training and competency enhancement
- Leadership and community management
- Entrepreneurship development and business mentoring
- Institutional strengthening of community organizations
- Coaching, mentoring, and community facilitation
5. Appropriate Technology and Technology Transfer
- Technology innovation for community needs
- Renewable energy and green technology adoption
- Food processing and agricultural post-harvest technology
- Low-cost construction and sanitation technology
- Technology adaptation and diffusion in community settings
6. Digital Literacy, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Technology for Society
- Digital literacy and cybersecurity awareness
- Technology and digital application training programs
- AI utilization for community productivity and empowerment
- Digital marketing and e-commerce for SMEs
- Village information systems and local e-government
- Digital inclusion for elderly and persons with disabilities
7. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Empowerment
- Product development and quality management
- Access to capital and inclusive finance
- Branding, packaging, and local product marketing
- Cooperatives and community business groups
- Supply chain development and community business networking
8. Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology
- Community-based waste management and recycling
- Natural resource conservation and biodiversity
- Organic and sustainable agriculture practices
- Community-based climate change mitigation
- Clean water management and sanitation
9. Community Economic Development
- Rural tourism and local creative economy
- Women's and youth economic empowerment
- Local potential development and regional flagship products
- Microfinance and community savings programs
- Village economic planning and indigenous community development
10. Food Security and Agricultural Innovation
- Food diversification and local nutrition improvement
- Urban farming and productive home gardens
- Community fishery and livestock development
- Post-harvest technology and agricultural product processing
- Local food systems and village food security
11. Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
- Empowerment of female-headed households
- Protection of vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities
- Active and productive aging programs
- Equal access to public services and social protection
- Anti-discrimination and social justice initiatives
12. Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Resilience
- Community-based disaster preparedness and mitigation
- Post-disaster recovery and community reconstruction
- Early warning systems and community evacuation preparedness
- Community resilience to climate change impacts
- Disaster-resilient village development programs
13. Sustainable Development and National Competitiveness
- Community-based SDGs implementation
- Village governance and community participation
- Social innovation and social entrepreneurship
- Community-responsive public policy
- Local institutional capacity development
Who should submit: we encourage contributions from lecturers, researchers, graduate students, NGO practitioners, healthcare workers, agricultural extension officers, and anyone engaged in structured, evidence-based community service programs. We especially welcome those developing replicable interventions, conducting impact evaluations, or documenting best practices in community engagement that advance sustainable community development.
Alignment with the All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) System
As an inherently multidisciplinary community engagement journal, LOSARI's scope spans multiple subject areas. The journal's thematic coverage is mapped to the following All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) subject areas:
| Field | Subject Area | Relevance to LOSARI | ASJC Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary | Multidisciplinary | Community service integrates science, technology, health, social sciences, and humanities within a single article or issue, making multidisciplinary classification the primary anchor of this journal. | 1000 |
| Social Sciences | Education | Literacy programs, non-formal education, vocational training, critical reading, instructional method development, and community-based learning initiatives. | 3304 |
| Social Sciences | Development | Rural and community economic development, ecotourism, SME empowerment, product branding, and sustainable livelihood programs. | 3303 |
| Health Sciences | Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health | Community health promotion, stunting and anemia prevention, maternal and child health, disease prevention programs, nutrition interventions, and environmental health initiatives. | 2739 |
| Social Sciences | Sociology and Political Science | Social cohesion, legal awareness, child marriage prevention, participatory governance, community mediation, disaster resilience, and social inclusion programs. | 3312 |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous) | Livestock training, agricultural post-harvest technology, feed production, urban farming, fishery and aquaculture development, and community food security programs. | 1101 |
| Business, Management and Accounting | Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management | Human resource development, skills training, leadership capacity building, community organizational strengthening, and institutional empowerment programs. | 1407 |
| Environmental Science | Environmental Science (miscellaneous) | Environmental sustainability, waste management, green technology adoption, community-based conservation, and climate change adaptation programs. | 2301 |
| Computer Science | Computer Science Applications | Digital literacy training, AI and technology applications for community empowerment, digital marketing for SMEs, and village information system development. | 1706 |
Note on multidisciplinary classification: as a community service journal, LOSARI articles may simultaneously span multiple ASJC subject areas depending on the specific topic and disciplinary approach of each submission. The classification above reflects the primary subject areas that best correspond to the journal's published content and thematic scope, and is intended to assist authors in assessing the fit of their work with this journal.
Alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
By promoting evidence-based approaches to community service and community engagement, LOSARI contributes to the achievement of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
| SDG | Goal | Relation to LOSARI |
|---|---|---|
| Goal 1 | No Poverty | Supports economic empowerment programs, community entrepreneurship, and capacity building for vulnerable populations. |
| Goal 2 | Zero Hunger | Promotes agricultural innovation, food diversification, and community-based food security initiatives. |
| Goal 3 | Good Health and Well-Being | Strengthens community health promotion, nutrition programs, and evidence-based public health interventions. |
| Goal 4 | Quality Education | Advances literacy programs, non-formal education, and improved access to quality learning for all community members. |
| Goal 5 | Gender Equality | Promotes women's empowerment, social inclusion, and the elimination of gender-based discrimination. |
| Goal 8 | Decent Work and Economic Growth | Encourages entrepreneurship, SME development, and sustainable productivity improvements within communities. |
| Goal 9 | Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | Supports technology transfer, appropriate technology innovation, and digital technology adoption for communities. |
| Goal 11 | Sustainable Cities and Communities | Advances participatory community governance, disaster resilience, and sustainable rural and urban development. |
| Goal 13 | Climate Action | Supports community-based climate change mitigation, disaster risk reduction, and local climate adaptation programs. |
| Goal 17 | Partnerships for the Goals | Encourages multi-stakeholder collaboration between universities, government, industry, and communities in service activities. |
Commitment to Evidence-Based Community Service
LOSARI: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat is committed to advancing evidence-based community service and community engagement practices. The journal promotes the implementation and dissemination of scientific knowledge, research findings, technologies, innovations, and empowerment models that address real community challenges and contribute to sustainable development.
LOSARI believes that impactful community service extends beyond activity implementation and documentation. Meaningful community engagement should be supported by systematic planning, measurable outcomes, rigorous evaluation, and sustainable benefits for society. Therefore, the journal encourages authors to demonstrate how their interventions create tangible improvements in knowledge, skills, productivity, health, economic conditions, environmental sustainability, institutional capacity, or social well-being.
Through this commitment, LOSARI seeks to become a trusted reference for scholars and practitioners who transform research and innovation into measurable community impact.
Collaboration and Impact
LOSARI serves as a bridge between academia, government, industry, non-governmental organizations, and communities in developing impactful and sustainable community engagement initiatives. The journal encourages cross-sector collaboration that facilitates the transfer of knowledge, technology, innovation, and best practices to society.
By maintaining rigorous peer-review standards, promoting evidence-based approaches, and emphasizing measurable community outcomes, LOSARI aims to become a leading international reference in community service scholarship, implementation science, technology transfer, and community empowerment practices.
