About the Journal

Arkara: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat is published three times a year-in March, July, and November. This journal is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publishing high-quality articles reporting the results of community service activities, community engagement programs, and the application of research findings for societal development. The journal serves as a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and community workers to disseminate innovative ideas, best practices, and sustainable solutions that contribute to improving community welfare and addressing social challenges.

The journal welcomes manuscripts that focus on, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  • Community health, nutrition, tropical disease prevention and control, and the utilization of traditional and herbal medicine.

  • Arts, literature, and cultural preservation, including programs that strengthen social cohesion and national integration.

  • Human resource development, educational improvement, skills enhancement, and the promotion of community competitiveness.

  • Community empowerment initiatives and poverty alleviation programs based on local resources and community potential.

  • Sustainable management and development of rural and coastal communities through the incorporation of local wisdom and indigenous knowledge.

  • Economic empowerment, entrepreneurship development, cooperatives, creative industries, and the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

  • The development and implementation of environmentally friendly and appropriate technologies that support sustainable community development.

The journal aims to facilitate knowledge exchange between academics and communities while promoting practical solutions that generate positive social, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts. Through the publication of community service outcomes, the journal seeks to support evidence-based practices and strengthen collaboration among universities, government institutions, industry, and society.