Author Guidelines

Mitra Teras: Jurnal Terapan Pengabdian Masyarakat publishes peer-reviewed articles focused on research and community service activities that contribute to empowering communities and solving real-world problems through the application of science, technology, and the arts. The journal encourages submissions that combine scientific and practical approaches, focusing on the implementation of research findings to improve the quality of life and well-being of communities.

The Article Should Include the Following Sections:

1. Title
   The title of the article should be specific and concise, with a maximum length of 20 words. It should clearly reflect the core of the article.

2. Author’s Identity
   The full names of the authors (without academic titles), institutional addresses (including the name of the institution, full address, postal code, city, and country), and the email address of the corresponding author should be clearly and fully listed.
   The corresponding author will be responsible for communication with the editorial team.

3. Abstract
   The abstract should be written in one paragraph, consisting of 150-250 words. It should be written in a logical sequence starting with the background of the study, the objective of the study, the methods used, the results obtained, and the conclusions of the study.

4. Keywords
   Keywords must be included on the same page as the abstract, consisting of 3-5 keywords that genuinely reflect the main concepts of the article.

5. Introduction
   The introduction should provide an overview of the research field, explain the background and context of the study, and state the purpose of the research in the form of a hypothesis, research question, or problem. The introduction should also identify gaps in prior research and explain the methodology and approach used.

6. Methodology
   This section should discuss the research design, data collection techniques, data sources such as population and sample, and data analysis methods. It should be written in paragraphs rather than using bullet points.

7. Results
   The results section should present the data and information that was collected. The findings must be systematically supported by charts, tables, figures, or informative illustrations.

8. Discussion
   The discussion section should provide further explanations of the findings. Compare the findings with those of previous research without repeating the results.

9. Conclusion
   The conclusion should clearly state the results in relation to the research objectives, and may include suggestions for future research directions.

10. References
    All references should follow the APA style for citations and bibliography. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero for managing references. References should include at least 80% primary sources from the past 10 years.

Manuscript Template
Authors are encouraged to download the Manuscript Template to ensure that the manuscript adheres to the journal's formatting requirements.

Manuscript Assessment Process

Each manuscript will undergo a review process by at least two reviewers. The author is required to revise the manuscript according to the reviewers' comments and editor’s feedback. The editorial team will process the revised manuscript for publication.

Referencing Style

Mitra Teras: Jurnal Terapan Pengabdian Masyarakat follows the APA style for citations and references. Authors are expected to adhere to these guidelines when preparing their references.