Author Guidelines

Manuscripts submitted to Nirantara: Journal of Research and Community Engagement will be considered for publication provided that they meet the following requirements:

1. Scope and Originality

  • The manuscript must be scientific, original, and relevant to community service and engagement studies.
  • It should be research-based or based on a comprehensive literature review, contributing to the development of community and societal studies.
  • The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication in any other journal.

2. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript must include:

  • Title
  • Author(s) name(s) (without academic titles)
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Email address
  • Orcid ID
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Main content (introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion)
  • Acknowledge
  • Competing interests
  • References

3. Title

  • The title should be clear, concise, and informative
  • Maximum 20 words

4. Abstract and Keywords

  • The abstract must be 150–350 words
  • Include 5–7 keywords

For research articles, the abstract should include:

  • Background
  • Purpose
  • Methodology
  • Result
  • Conclusion
  • Contribution

5. Manuscript Format

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .rtf)
  • Font: Cambria, 12 pt
  • Spacing: 1.15 lines
  • Paper size: A4
  • Length: approximately 6,000–10,000 words

6. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the online submission system as file attachments.
  • All submissions will undergo a peer-review and editorial process without altering the core substance of the manuscript.
  • Authors will be notified via email regarding the acceptance or rejection of their manuscript.

7. References and Citation Style

  • All references must follow the Chicago Style (Notes and Bibliography/References) format.
  • Citations should be presented using footnotes (body notes) and a complete bibliography/reference list at the end of the manuscript.
  • Authors are encouraged to use reference management tools (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero) to ensure consistency.

Reference Requirements:

  • References from Indonesian journals should preferably be taken from accredited journals ranked SINTA 1 and SINTA 2.
  • Authors are strongly encouraged to prioritize references from reputable international journals (e.g., indexed in Scopus or WoS).
  • The use of peer-reviewed journal articles and primary sources is highly recommended.

Example (Chicago Style):

A. Book
Footnote:
  1. Jane Smith, Understanding Literature (Boston: Academic Press, 2019), 120.
References:
Smith, Jane. 2019. Understanding Literature. Boston: Academic Press.
B. Journal
Footnote:
  1. Chekwume Okolie, “Public Management Innovation in Improving the Quality of Public Services: A Systematic Literature Review 2015–2025,” Public Management and Accounting Review, 7(1), (2026): 9.
References:
Okolie, C. Public Management Innovation in Improving the Quality of Public Services: A Systematic Literature Review 2015–2025. Public Management and Accounting Review, 7(1), (2026): 1-11. https://doi.org/10.61656/pmar.v7i1.449.

Another example: Chicago Style bibliography format or references, and how to write it.