About the Journal

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Pesisir & Kepulauan is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes high-quality community service articles, program reports, applied case studies, and empowerment models focusing on coastal and island communities. The journal aims to disseminate impactful and sustainable community engagement initiatives that address socio-economic, environmental, cultural, health, educational, and governance challenges in coastal and archipelagic regions.

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Pesisir & Kepulauan serves as a scientific platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, students, and community facilitators to share innovative solutions and best practices derived from structured community service programs, particularly in Indonesia as a maritime nation and other coastal regions globally.

The journal promotes interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches that integrate knowledge, local wisdom, and participatory methods to strengthen community resilience and sustainable development in coastal and island areas.

Scope of Publication

The journal welcomes manuscripts related to community service and empowerment programs in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Coastal & Marine Economic Empowerment : (Fisheries-based MSMEs, blue economy initiatives, social entrepreneurship, financial literacy, marine product innovation)

Environmental Sustainability: (Mangrove conservation, climate adaptation, disaster mitigation, waste management, marine ecosystem protection)

Education & Capacity Building: (Digital literacy, vocational training, remote island education access, technology transfer)

Public Health & Social Welfare: (Sanitation programs, nutrition and stunting prevention, clean water initiatives, community health promotion)

Social, Cultural & Local Wisdom Development: (Maritime culture preservation, gender empowerment, community participation, indigenous knowledge systems)

Governance & Institutional Strengthening: (Village governance capacity, cooperative development, policy implementation in island regions)

Technology & Innovation for Coastal Communities: (Appropriate technology, renewable energy solutions for small islands, digital marketing, GIS-based planning)

Key Features of the Journal

Coastal & Island Focus: Dedicated to community service initiatives in coastal and archipelagic contexts.

Open Access: All published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide to ensure broad dissemination and community impact.

Rigorous Peer Review: All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by experts in relevant fields.

Applied & Impact-Oriented: Emphasizes measurable outcomes, sustainability, and replicable community empowerment models.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Encourages cross-sector and multi-stakeholder engagement, including university–community–government partnerships.

Ethical Standards: Adheres to strict publication ethics, anti-plagiarism policies, and internationally recognized guidelines (e.g., COPE principles).

Mission

To advance sustainable development and community empowerment in coastal and island regions by providing a scholarly platform for sharing innovative, participatory, and impactful community service practices.

Frequency of Publication

Biannually (published twice a year).

Indexing & Archiving

The journal is indexed and abstracted in relevant national and international databases (e.g., Google Scholar, Crossref, GARUDA, and other indexing platforms) and ensures long-term digital preservation and accessibility through reliable archiving systems.