About the Journal

Jurnal Pemberdayaan Umat (JPU) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that provides a platform for the publication of research and reports on community service and empowerment activities. The journal focuses on publishing high-quality articles that contribute to the improvement of social welfare in Indonesian society. By offering a space for scholars, practitioners, and community service actors to share their work, JPU seeks to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in order to promote sustainable development and social empowerment across various sectors.

JPU accepts and publishes manuscripts that cover community service initiatives in a wide range of fields and disciplines, including education, healthcare, economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and social justice. The journal encourages both theoretical and practical research, focusing on real-world applications that address pressing issues in local communities and contribute to their overall well-being. The goal is to highlight innovative models, strategies, and outcomes that positively impact social welfare and lead to long-term improvements for underserved populations.

Through its commitment to academic integrity and rigorous peer review, JPU strives to provide high-impact articles that are both scientifically grounded and practically relevant. The journal serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and community development practitioners, aiming to bridge the gap between academic research and community action. JPU is dedicated to advancing social welfare and empowerment, contributing to the creation of a more just and prosperous society in Indonesia.

Journal Information

  • ISSN (Electronic): 2828-6782

  • Publication Frequency: Biannual (2 issues per year)

  • Issue Schedule: February and August

  • Mode of Publication: Online

  • Language of Publication: English

  • Submission Email: admin@penerbitgoodwood.com

  • Keywords: Community Service, Social Welfare, Community Empowerment, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Economic Empowerment, Social Impact

Publication Frequency

Jurnal Pemberdayaan Umat (JPU) is published biannual, with two regular issues released annually in February and August.

Language Policy

JPU requires that all manuscripts be written in English. Authors are encouraged to use clear, concise, and academically appropriate language, with proper grammar and spelling to ensure clarity and international readability.

Types of Published Articles

JPU publishes peer-reviewed scholarly manuscripts that contribute significantly to the literature and professional practice in community service, social welfare, and empowerment initiatives across various sectors in Indonesian society. The journal accepts the following types of submissions:

1. Research Articles

Research articles present original theoretical or empirical studies demonstrating methodological rigor, analytical depth, and clear contributions to academic literature and/or professional practice. Submissions employing quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, or replication approaches are welcomed.

2. Review Articles

Review articles provide a systematic and critical synthesis of existing literature on topics relevant to the journal’s scope. These articles should identify conceptual, methodological, or empirical gaps and offer clear directions for future research.

All published articles must comply with ethical research and publication standards and are subject to a double-blind peer-review process.

Publisher

JPU is published by Penerbit Goodwood, an Indonesian academic publisher committed to disseminating high-quality and impactful scholarly research to the global academic community.

Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using professional plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and compliance with academic integrity standards. The software that can be use for screening plagiarism is