In this policy
01 Journal purpose
LaKaspia: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat publishes scholarly work within the purpose and subject coverage described below. This scope guides submissions, reviewer selection and editorial decisions; it does not guarantee acceptance of a manuscript that merely mentions a listed topic.
02 Journal summary
LaKaspia: Journal of Community Service is a multidisciplinary scientific journal published by the Aceh Institute for Social and Political Studies (LaKaspia). LaKaspia is an institution engaged in publications and research related to socio-political, conflict, and peace issues. This institution was first formed on December 10, 1999, and then renewed on October 4, 2022 (AHU-0010506.AH.01.07.TAHUN 2022). LaKaspia: Journal of Community Service publishes an article about some general problems resulting from research and community services that are implemented by scholars, researchers, lecturers, and others. The purpose of this journal publication is to disseminate conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the field of service to the community. This journal publishes twice a year, from January to June and July to December.
03 Suitable contributions
Submissions should make a clear, original and ethically conducted contribution relevant to the stated scope. Authors should explain the research question, context, method, evidence, limitations and significance in a form appropriate to the discipline.
04 Out-of-scope and unsuitable work
The journal may decline work outside its scope, duplicate or simultaneous submissions, content without a defensible scholarly method, and material that does not meet ethical or reporting requirements. A desk decision should be based on stated editorial criteria, not payment or personal relationships.
05 Audience and article preparation
The intended audience includes researchers, educators, practitioners and readers working in the journal’s fields. Authors should consult the current author guidelines for accepted article types, structure, language, references and file requirements before submission.
06 Editorial interpretation
The editor interprets scope consistently and may seek specialist advice for interdisciplinary work. Material changes to the scope should be dated, communicated clearly and applied prospectively. Questions may be sent through the official editorial contact before submission.
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