Focus and Scope

IKHTIAR: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat publishes the results of community service activities conducted by researchers, academics, and practitioners from various disciplines. The journal's primary focus is on the application of science and technology to improve the quality of life, welfare, and independence of communities.

The journal's scope includes, but is not limited to:

Mentoring and Training
Training and mentoring programs to improve community knowledge, skills, and capacity in various fields, such as technology, management, entrepreneurship, education, and health.

Application of Appropriate Technology
Innovation and implementation of simple, effective, and environmentally friendly technology to solve real-world problems faced by communities.

Participatory Action Research (PAR)
Research-based community service activities that involve active community participation in the planning, implementation, and evaluation processes to ensure solutions meet local needs.

Community Economic Empowerment
Programs aimed at improving economic welfare through the development of small and medium enterprises, strengthening local product marketing, entrepreneurship training, and creative economic innovation.

Social, Arts, and Cultural Activities
Initiatives that support the preservation of local arts and culture, strengthening social identity, and increasing community social cohesion.