Aims And Scope

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Pesisir & Kepulauan aims to disseminate original and high-quality community service outcomes conducted in coastal and island areas. This journal serves as a scientific forum for academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, students, and community facilitators to publish applied, participatory, and empowerment-based works that contribute to improving the welfare and sustainability of coastal and island communities.

The journal focuses on community engagement initiatives that integrate scientific knowledge, local wisdom, and collaborative approaches to address socio-economic, environmental, cultural, and governance challenges in coastal and archipelagic regions, particularly in Indonesia and other maritime regions.

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Pesisir & Kepulauan encourages interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches that strengthen community resilience, promote sustainable development, and support inclusive growth in coastal and island contexts.

Scope of the Journal

The journal accepts manuscripts reporting community service activities, applied research-based community programs, participatory action research, empowerment models, and policy implementation practices in coastal and island areas. The scope includes, but is not limited to:

1. Coastal and Marine Economic Empowerment
  • Strengthening MSMEs, fisheries-based enterprises, and marine product processing
  • Blue economy and sustainable coastal livelihoods
  • Financial literacy and economic inclusion for coastal communities
  • Social entrepreneurship in island regions

2. Marine and Coastal Environmental Sustainability

  • Coastal conservation and mangrove restoration programs
  • Climate change adaptation and disaster mitigation in coastal areas
  • Waste management and marine pollution control
  • Community-based environmental awareness initiatives

3. Education and Capacity Building

  • Literacy and educational access in remote islands
  • Digital transformation and technological assistance for coastal communities
  • Vocational training and skill development
  • Community learning centers and informal education initiatives

4. Public Health and Social Welfare

  • Health promotion and sanitation programs in coastal settlements
  • Nutrition and stunting prevention initiatives
  • Clean water and environmental health interventions
  • Psychosocial support in disaster-prone island communities

5. Social, Cultural, and Local Wisdom Development

  • Preservation of maritime culture and local traditions
  • Strengthening social cohesion and community participation
  • Gender empowerment in fishing communities
  • Revitalization of indigenous knowledge systems

6. Governance, Policy, and Institutional Strengthening

  • Village governance capacity in coastal regions
  • Policy implementation for island development
  • Community-based resource management
  • Institutional strengthening of coastal cooperatives and local organizations

7. Technology and Innovation for Coastal Communities

  • Appropriate technology for fisheries and marine processing
  • Renewable energy solutions for small islands
  • Digital marketing for coastal products
  • GIS and mapping applications for community planning

8. Interdisciplinary Community Engagement

  • Integrated programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues
  • Multi-stakeholder collaboration models
  • University-community-government partnerships
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation in coastal contexts

Publication Policy

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Pesisir & Kepulauan prioritizes manuscripts that:

  • Are based on structured community service programs
  • Demonstrate measurable impact and sustainability
  • Present innovative models or replicable frameworks
  • Provide reflective analysis and lessons learned
  • Integrate local context with broader development perspectives

The journal accepts articles written in Indonesian or English, with particular attention to coastal and island development contexts that offer local relevance and global significance.