Rengganis Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat accepts original scholarly articles reporting the implementation, outcomes, and impact of community service activities in the fields of mathematics education, mathematics, and their applications.

The journal is committed to disseminating scholarly contributions that address community needs, promote the application of scientific knowledge, improve community knowledge and skills, and support sustainable community development.

Community Service Articles

Community Service Articles report original community engagement, empowerment, training, mentoring, educational interventions, technology implementation, or other community-oriented activities that apply scientific knowledge and expertise to address identified community problems.

Submitted manuscripts should clearly demonstrate:

1. Background and Community Needs: Identification of the problems, needs, or challenges faced by the target community and the rationale for implementing the activities.
2. Objectives: Clear and measurable objectives aligned with the identified community needs.
3. Implementation Methods: A systematic explanation of the approaches, procedures, stages, and strategies employed in conducting the community service activities.
4. Results and Impact: Evidence-based descriptions of the outcomes, achievements, benefits, or changes resulting from the activities.
5. Discussion and Evaluation: Critical analysis of the outcomes, supported by relevant evidence, theoretical perspectives, and previous studies.
6. Conclusions and Recommendations: A summary of the principal outcomes, implications, and recommendations for future community service activities.

All manuscripts must be original, have not been previously published in any language, and must not be under consideration for publication in another journal or publication outlet.

Rengganis Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat accepts manuscripts reporting community service activities in mathematics education, mathematics, and their applications.
Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal's online submission system: https://mathjournal.unram.ac.id/index.php/Rengganis/index

All authors must be registered and accurately listed in the "Authors" section of the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform during the manuscript submission process.
Manuscripts must be written in Indonesian and prepared according to the official Journal Template.

The structure of a community service article generally follows the format of a scientific article and must include the following components:

1. Title
2. Author Information (Names, Affiliations, and Corresponding Author's Email)
3. Abstract and Keywords (Indonesian and English)
4. How to Cite
5. Introduction
6. Methods
7. Results and Discussion
8. Conclusion
9. Acknowledgments (optional)
10. Recommendations
11. References

C. Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

1. Title

The title must be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the manuscript.
The title must be written in Century Schoolbook, 16 pt, bold, and must not exceed 14 words.

2. Author Names

All contributing authors must be listed in the manuscript. Author names should be written consistently with the information entered into the OJS submission system.
The corresponding author must be identified by an asterisk (*) following the affiliation number.

Example:
Baidowi¹, Hapipi², Ratih Ayu Apsari³*

3. Institutional Affiliations

Each author's institutional affiliation must be indicated using the corresponding superscript number and written in italics.
Example:

¹˒² Mathematics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Mataram, Indonesia
³ Mathematics Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Singaraja, Indonesia

4. Corresponding Author's Email

The email address of the corresponding author must be provided and marked with an asterisk (*).
Example:
*Corresponding Author's Email: baidowi@gmail.com
The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial team throughout the submission, review, and publication processes.

5. Abstract

The abstract must be written in both Indonesian and English.
The abstract heading must use Century Schoolbook, 10 pt, while the abstract text must use Century Schoolbook, 9 pt, with single-line spacing.
The abstract should briefly and clearly present:

1. The main problem or community need addressed by the activity.
2. The objectives of the community service activity.
3. The methods or approaches used to address the problem.
4. The principal results or outcomes of the activity.
5. The main conclusions.

Each abstract must be written as a single paragraph in a single-column format.
Citations and references should not be included in the abstract.

6. Keywords

Keywords must consist of at least two relevant, specific, and representative words or phrases that accurately describe the main content of the article.
Keywords must be separated by commas (,).

7. How to Cite

Authors should follow the citation format provided in the journal template.
Example:

Baidowi., Hapipi., & Apsari, R. A. (2020). Article title written in 16 pt bold with a maximum of 14 words. Rengganis, Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, vol(no), xx–yy. https://doi.org/xxxuyxxxxxxx/rengganis.vxxiyy

D. Manuscript Structure

1. INTRODUCTION

The Introduction must provide a clear and comprehensive background of the community service activity, including the context, identified problems, community needs, and rationale for implementing the program.

The Introduction should include:

1. General Background: An explanation of the context and relevance of the community service activity.
2. Community Problems and Needs: Identification of specific problems, challenges, or needs experienced by the target community.
3. State of the Art and Novelty: A discussion of relevant literature, previous studies, or similar community service activities to demonstrate the significance, originality, or innovative aspects of the proposed intervention.
4. Proposed Solutions: A description of the approaches or strategies proposed to address the identified problems.
5. Objectives: A clear statement of the objectives to be achieved through the community service activity.

The objectives must be explicitly stated at the end of the Introduction.
Relevant literature should be integrated into the discussion rather than presented as a separate literature review section resembling a research report.
The Introduction should demonstrate the relevance of the community service activity and its potential contribution to addressing community needs.
The main body of the manuscript must be written in Century Schoolbook, 11 pt, with 1.15-line spacing.
The Abstract and References must use Century Schoolbook, 10 pt, with single-line spacing, except for the abstract text, which must use 9 pt as specified above.

2. METHODS

The Methods section must provide a systematic and detailed explanation of how the community service activities were designed, organized, implemented, and evaluated.
The description should be sufficiently clear to enable readers to understand and, where appropriate, replicate or adapt the activities in similar contexts.
This section should include the following components:

1. Activity Design: The approach or model used in implementing the community service program.
2. Target Participants: A description of the target community, participants, beneficiaries, or partner institutions involved in the activities.
3. Location and Duration: Information about where and when the activities were conducted.
4. Implementation Procedures: A systematic description of the stages of implementation, including preparation, execution, and evaluation.
5. Instruments and Data Collection: The instruments or techniques used to collect information, assess participant responses, or evaluate program outcomes.
6. Data Analysis: The procedures used to analyze the collected data and evaluate the achievement of the activity objectives.

The methods may involve training, workshops, mentoring, counseling, community empowerment, participatory approaches, technology transfer, educational interventions, or other appropriate strategies. When specialized equipment, materials, or technologies are used, their specifications and functions should be described. For activities incorporating qualitative or quantitative research approaches, authors should explain the relevant research procedures, participants, data collection techniques, analysis methods, and validation procedures, where applicable.

Figures, diagrams, or flowcharts may be included to clarify the implementation process. Figure captions must be presented separately from the images. Authors are encouraged to organize this section clearly and avoid unnecessary subdivisions.

3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The Results and Discussion section must present the outcomes of the community service activities and provide a critical interpretation of their significance. The results should be presented systematically and supported by relevant evidence, such as observation data, assessment results, participant responses, questionnaires, interviews, documentation, or other appropriate evaluation instruments.

This section should explain:

1. Implementation Results: The activities conducted and the extent to which the planned program was implemented.
2. Achievement of Objectives: The extent to which the activities addressed the identified problems and achieved the stated objectives.
3. Community Benefits and Impact: Changes, improvements, or benefits experienced by the target participants or community.
4. Scientific Discussion: An interpretation of the outcomes based on relevant theories, empirical evidence, or previous studies.
5. Supporting and Limiting Factors: Factors influencing the success of the program and challenges encountered during implementation.

The discussion should not merely describe the activities or present collected data. Instead, it should explain the meaning and significance of the findings.
Authors should address relevant questions, such as:

• What were the main outcomes of the community service activities?
• To what extent were the objectives achieved?
• What factors contributed to the observed outcomes?
• How did the activities benefit the target community?
• How do the findings relate to relevant theories or previous community service initiatives?

Whenever possible, the results should be compared with those of previous studies or community service activities addressing similar problems. The findings must be supported by sufficient evidence and should demonstrate a clear relationship with the objectives stated in the Introduction. Tables, figures, charts, and photographs may be used to present relevant information, provided that they contribute meaningfully to the explanation and interpretation of the results.

4. CONCLUSION

The Conclusion must provide a concise and comprehensive summary of the main outcomes of the community service activities. It should explicitly address the objectives stated in the Introduction and highlight the most significant findings, achievements, or benefits of the program. The Conclusion should not merely repeat the Results and Discussion section. Instead, it should emphasize the essential outcomes and their relevance to the identified community problems.

5. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The Acknowledgments section may be included to recognize individuals, organizations, or institutions that have contributed to or supported the community service activities. Acknowledgments may be addressed to funding agencies, sponsors, community partners, assistants, and other parties who have provided meaningful support. This section is optional. Acknowledgments should be written briefly, clearly, and professionally, without excessive or exaggerated expressions of appreciation.

6. RECOMMENDATIONS

The Recommendations section should provide constructive suggestions for the development, continuation, or improvement of future community service activities. Recommendations may include:

1. Follow-up activities or programs that could be implemented.
2. Strategies to improve the effectiveness of similar activities.
3. Opportunities to expand or replicate the program in other communities.
4. Potential collaborations with relevant institutions or stakeholders.
5. Measures to address limitations, obstacles, or challenges encountered during implementation.

Recommendations must be based on the results and findings of the community service activities and should support the sustainability and potential impact of future programs.

7. REFERENCES

References must follow the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th edition citation style. All references must be arranged alphabetically by the authors' surnames. The reference list must be written in Century Schoolbook, 10 pt, with single-line spacing. At least 80% of the references must be journal articles published within the last 10 years. Each manuscript must include a minimum of 15 references. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency in citation and reference formatting.

Recommended reference management applications include:

• EndNote
• Mendeley
• Zotero
• Microsoft Word References Manager
• Other appropriate reference management tools

Examples of reference formatting used in Rengganis Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat are provided in the official journal template.