Author Guidelines

1. General Information

BIM PANGURIPAN: Journal on Society, Civilization, & Human Empowerment is a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the dissemination of community service and community engagement activities that apply science, technology, arts, innovation, and local wisdom to address real-world community problems.

The journal welcomes manuscripts that demonstrate meaningful contributions to community empowerment, capacity building, technology transfer, sustainable livelihoods, social welfare, environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, and the advancement of civilization.

Manuscripts submitted to BIM Panguripan must be original, have not been previously published, and must not be simultaneously under consideration by another journal. All manuscripts are subject to editorial screening and peer review.

2. Types of Articles

BIM Panguripan accepts the following types of manuscripts:

2.1 Community Service Articles

Reports of community service programs conducted through universities, institutions, organizations, or collaborative teams. Articles should describe the community problem, intervention, implementation process, outcomes, and impact.

2.2 Community Empowerment Articles

Articles presenting participatory programs designed to improve community knowledge, skills, capacity, independence, productivity, or welfare.

2.3 Technology and Innovation Implementation Articles

Articles describing the application, transfer, adaptation, or implementation of science, technology, digital systems, appropriate technology, or innovation to address community needs.

2.4 Community-Based Development Articles

Articles describing collaborative development programs involving communities, government, industry, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, or other stakeholders.

2.5 Review and Conceptual Articles

Critical reviews or conceptual articles discussing models, approaches, strategies, or emerging issues in community service, community empowerment, social innovation, sustainable development, or related fields.

3. Language

Manuscripts should be written in clear and formal academic English.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the grammatical accuracy, clarity, consistency, and readability of the manuscript before submission.

4. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should follow the structure provided in the official BIM Panguripan article template.

4.1 Title

The title should:

  • Be clear, concise, informative, and representative of the community service activity.

  • Contain no more than 15 words.

  • Avoid unnecessary abbreviations and formulas.

  • Avoid including the year and specific location in the title unless essential.

The template specifies that the title should be clear, brief, informative, and no longer than 15 words.

4.2 Authors and Affiliations

The manuscript should include:

  • Full name of each author without academic titles.

  • Institutional affiliation.

  • Country.

  • Corresponding author's email address.

  • ORCID, when available.

The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial office throughout the submission and publication process.

4.3 Abstract

The abstract should be written in one paragraph and contain approximately 150–250 words.

For community service articles, the abstract should briefly describe:

  1. Community problem or needs;

  2. Objectives of the program;

  3. Community or target beneficiaries;

  4. Methods and implementation approach;

  5. Main activities or interventions;

  6. Results and measurable outcomes;

  7. Conclusions and implications for the community.

The abstract should not contain citations, unnecessary abbreviations, tables, figures, or references. The official template specifies a single-paragraph abstract of approximately 150–250 words.

4.4 Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords that represent the main topics of the article.

Keywords should describe the community, intervention, technology or approach, and principal development issue addressed.

4.5 Introduction

The Introduction should establish the context and rationale of the community service activity.

It should include:

  • Background and description of the community problem;

  • Characteristics and needs of the target community;

  • Relevant social, technological, economic, environmental, educational, or cultural context;

  • Previous approaches or related community service activities;

  • Identified gap or unmet community need;

  • Rationale for selecting the proposed intervention;

  • Objectives of the community service program;

  • Expected contribution and benefits to the community.

The introduction should clearly establish why the program is necessary and how it addresses a specific community need. This follows the template's requirement that the opening section establish context, identify the problem or gap, review relevant literature, and state the objectives and contribution.

4.6 Method

The Method section should explain how the community service program was designed and implemented in sufficient detail to allow the approach to be understood and replicated.

It should include, where applicable:

  • Location and characteristics of the community;

  • Target participants or beneficiaries;

  • Community needs assessment;

  • Program design;

  • Participatory approach;

  • Activities and stages of implementation;

  • Training, mentoring, or technology-transfer methods;

  • Tools, materials, technologies, or instruments used;

  • Roles of the community and implementation team;

  • Methods for monitoring and evaluation;

  • Indicators of success;

  • Data collection and analysis procedures.

Where applicable, authors should also describe ethical considerations, permissions, institutional support, or other relevant requirements.

The official template emphasizes sufficient methodological detail, including data sources, procedures, instruments, tools, analytical techniques, software, and ethical considerations where applicable.

4.7 Results and Discussion

The Results and Discussion section should present the implementation outcomes and critically discuss their significance.

Authors should report, where applicable:

  • Implementation of the community service activities;

  • Community participation;

  • Changes in knowledge, skills, attitudes, or behavior;

  • Technology adoption or utilization;

  • Improvements in productivity, income, services, or community capacity;

  • Outputs produced by the program;

  • Measurable outcomes and impact;

  • Community responses and feedback;

  • Challenges encountered during implementation;

  • Solutions or adaptations developed during the program;

  • Sustainability and potential for replication.

Results should be supported by appropriate quantitative or qualitative evidence.

The discussion should connect the outcomes with relevant literature, explain the significance of the intervention, and identify implications for community development.

The journal encourages authors to distinguish clearly between outputs (what the program produced), outcomes (what changed as a result), and impact (broader or longer-term effects).

The template requires results to be presented systematically and discussed in relation to relevant theories or previous studies, including critical consideration of unexpected results and limitations.

4.8 Tables and Figures

Tables, figures, photographs, diagrams, charts, and other visual materials may be used to document program implementation and outcomes.

Each table and figure should:

  • Be numbered consecutively;

  • Have a concise and informative title or caption;

  • Be referred to in the manuscript text;

  • Be clear and readable;

  • Provide a source when the material is adapted or reproduced from another source;

  • Present evidence relevant to the community service activity.

Examples of tables and figures are included in the official journal template.

Photographs documenting community activities should clearly illustrate the activity, participants, technology, products, or outcomes and should be used with appropriate consent where required.

4.9 Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the principal achievements of the community service program and its contribution to the target community.

It should address:

  • Achievement of the stated objectives;

  • Main outcomes and benefits;

  • Contribution to community empowerment;

  • Sustainability or continuation of the program;

  • Limitations, when relevant;

  • Recommendations for future community service activities.

The conclusion should be concise and should not simply repeat the Results and Discussion. The official template emphasizes alignment between the conclusion and the objectives stated in the Introduction.

4.10 Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements are optional.

Authors may acknowledge:

  • Funding institutions;

  • Universities or research institutions;

  • Government agencies;

  • Community organizations;

  • Community leaders and participants;

  • Industry or private-sector partners;

  • Individuals who contributed substantially but do not qualify for authorship.

Funding information and grant numbers may be stated when applicable.

4.11 References

All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list, and all references listed must be cited in the manuscript.

References must follow the IEEE citation and reference style.

Authors are encouraged to use current and relevant scholarly sources, particularly peer-reviewed journal articles, books, official reports, and credible institutional sources relevant to the community service activity.

The official BIM Panguripan template specifies IEEE formatting and recommends reference-management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

5. Formatting Guidelines

Manuscripts should be prepared using the official BIM Panguripan manuscript template.

General formatting requirements include:

  • Paper size: A4

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

  • Use the official BIM Panguripan template for manuscript preparation.

  • Use consistent formatting for headings, paragraphs, tables, figures, and references.

  • Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially.

  • All tables and figures must be cited in the manuscript.

Authors should follow the formatting, typography, page layout, and section organization provided in the official template rather than creating an independent manuscript layout.

6. Citation and Reference Style

BIM Panguripan uses the IEEE reference style.

In-text citations should be numbered consecutively according to their first appearance in the manuscript, for example:

Community-based digital literacy can improve access to information and community participation [1], [2].

References should contain complete bibliographic information, including author names, article title, publication title, volume, issue, pages, year, and DOI or URL when available.

The accuracy and completeness of references and their correspondence with in-text citations are the responsibility of the authors.

7. Community Service Ethics

Authors must ensure that community service activities are conducted responsibly and ethically.

Authors should:

  • Obtain appropriate permission from relevant institutions or community authorities when necessary;

  • Respect the dignity, rights, privacy, culture, and beliefs of community participants;

  • Obtain informed consent when personal information, interviews, photographs, or identifiable participant data are presented;

  • Avoid discriminatory, exploitative, or harmful practices;

  • Report program outcomes honestly and transparently;

  • Properly acknowledge community partners and contributors;

  • Disclose conflicts of interest;

  • Properly cite all sources and avoid plagiarism.

Where ethical approval or institutional permission is applicable, the relevant information should be reported in the manuscript.

8. Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must be original and must not have been published previously or be under consideration by another journal.

Authors must properly acknowledge all sources of ideas, data, images, methods, and other intellectual contributions.

Plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication, falsification, inappropriate authorship, and other forms of publication misconduct are not acceptable.

The editorial team may use plagiarism or similarity-detection software as part of the editorial screening process.

9. Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, implementation, analysis, documentation, or writing of the community service activity.

All listed authors should:

  • Make a meaningful contribution to the manuscript;

  • Participate in drafting or critically revising the manuscript;

  • Approve the final version;

  • Accept responsibility for the integrity of the work.

Changes to the author list after submission should be justified and require approval from all affected authors and the editorial office.

10. Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts are subject to editorial screening and peer review.

The editorial team evaluates manuscripts based on:

  • Relevance to the journal's scope;

  • Originality and significance of the community service activity;

  • Clarity of the community problem;

  • Appropriateness of the intervention and methodology;

  • Level of community participation;

  • Evidence of outcomes and impact;

  • Sustainability and potential for replication;

  • Quality of discussion;

  • Academic writing and presentation;

  • Ethical compliance.

Editorial decisions may include:

  • Accept;

  • Minor revision;

  • Major revision;

  • Reject.

11. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the BIM Panguripan Online Journal System (OJS).

Authors should ensure that:

  1. The manuscript follows the official template;

  2. All authors are correctly listed in the submission metadata;

  3. Author affiliations and email addresses are complete;

  4. The abstract and keywords are entered correctly;

  5. References and citations are complete and consistent;

  6. Required declarations are provided;

  7. The submitted manuscript is not simultaneously submitted elsewhere.

The journal's official OJS platform is available through the BIM Panguripan journal website.

12. Open Access

BIM Panguripan Journal supports open access dissemination of scholarly knowledge to facilitate broad access to community service knowledge, innovation, and practical solutions.

Published articles are intended to support the exchange of knowledge among academics, practitioners, communities, government institutions, organizations, and other stakeholders.

13. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain appropriate rights to their scholarly work while granting the journal the necessary rights to publish and disseminate the article according to the journal's applicable publication and licensing policies.

The manuscript template indicates that published articles are distributed under a Creative Commons CC BY license.

Authors should ensure that any third-party material included in the manuscript is used with appropriate permission or under a compatible license.

14. Author Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should verify the following:

  •  The manuscript concerns community service, community engagement, or community empowerment.

  •  The manuscript fits the scope of BIM Panguripan.

  •  The manuscript follows the official journal template.

  •  The title contains no more than 12 words.

  •  The abstract contains approximately 150–250 words.

  •  The manuscript clearly identifies the community problem or need.

  •  The target community and beneficiaries are clearly described.

  •  The intervention or community service method is clearly explained.

  •  Community participation is adequately described.

  •  Program outputs and outcomes are supported by evidence.

  •  Results are discussed in relation to relevant literature.

  •  Tables and figures are numbered and referenced in the text.

  •  Ethical considerations and permissions are addressed where applicable.

  •  All sources are cited using IEEE style.

  •  All cited references appear in the reference list.

  •  The manuscript is original and is not under consideration elsewhere.

  •  All authors have approved the final manuscript.