Focus and Scope

Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PAKAT) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Alfa Pustaka that publishes scholarly articles from various academic disciplines adapted into community service activities and applied research initiatives. This journal aims to serve as a platform for the dissemination of scientific findings and their application to real-world community issues.

The journal focuses on:
The implementation of scientific research results into community service practices
Development and application of appropriate technology
Community empowerment based on local potential
Downstreaming of research findings through community-based initiatives
Innovative models or methods to solve social, economic, educational, and environmental problems
Collaboration between academics, practitioners, and communities in developing applicable solutions

The scope of PAKAT includes, but is not limited to, the following fields:
Education and Community Literacy
Public Health and Nutrition
Social Sciences and Humanities
Engineering and Appropriate Technology
Creative Economy and Entrepreneurship
Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries
Environmental Management and Disaster Mitigation
Law, Politics, and Public Policy
Culture, Tourism, and Preservation of Local Heritage

PAKAT welcomes:
Community service articles based on applied quantitative or qualitative research
Scholarly review articles with innovative and contextual insights
Commentaries or critiques on current practices or policies related to community service

All submitted manuscripts must be original works, not previously published, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.