Author Guidelines
Authors intending to submit manuscripts to M-POWER: Scientific Journal of Development Extension and Community Development Management must adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth and fair review and publication process.
1. Manuscript Types
The journal accepts:
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Original Research Articles
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Conceptual or Theoretical Papers
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Case Studies
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Literature Reviews
2. Language
Manuscripts may be submitted in Bahasa Indonesia or English. All submissions must be written in clear, academic language.
3. Manuscript Format
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Length: 4,000–8,000 words (excluding references)
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File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
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Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing
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Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
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Page numbers must be included
4. Structure
Manuscripts should generally follow this structure:
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Title (concise and informative)
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Abstract (150–200 words, in English and Bahasa Indonesia)
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Keywords (3–5)
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Introduction
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Methodology
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Results and Discussion
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Conclusion
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References
5. References
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Use APA 7th Edition citation style
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Include only sources cited in the text
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Use reference management tools (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote)
6. Originality and Plagiarism
All manuscripts are screened with Turnitin. The overall similarity must not exceed 20%, with a maximum of 2% from any single source. Plagiarized manuscripts will be rejected.
7. Submission Process
Submit manuscripts via the journal's online submission system (insert link) or via email (insert email). Authors must also include:
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A cover letter
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A statement of originality
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Author biodata (name, affiliation, email, ORCID if available)
8. Review Process
M-POWER applies a double-blind peer review. Authors are expected to respond to reviewer comments and submit revisions promptly.
9. Publication Fees
Currently, there are no submission or article processing charges (APCs).
10. Ethical Considerations
Authors must comply with publication ethics, including proper citation, authorship integrity, and conflict of interest disclosure.
