Author Guidelines

Thank you for considering DEVOZIONE for submitting your research on community engagement and multidisciplinary community service projects. Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that you follow these author guidelines to ensure a smooth and efficient review process:

  1. Manuscript Preparation:
    • Manuscripts should be written in English and submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
    • Use Times New Roman font, size 12, and double-spacing throughout the manuscript.
    • Include page numbers and line numbers for ease of review.
  2. Title Page:
    • The title page should contain the title of the manuscript, names of all authors, their affiliations, and email addresses.
    • Clearly indicate the corresponding author with an asterisk and provide their full contact information.
  3. Abstract:
    • Provide an abstract of no more than 250 words summarizing the objectives, methods, main results, and conclusions of the study.
    • Include 3 to 5 keywords that accurately represent the content of the manuscript.
  4. Introduction:
    • Clearly state the objectives of the community service project or research.
    • Provide a brief review of the relevant literature and the significance of the work.
  5. Methods:
    • Describe the study design, data collection methods, and any statistical analyses used in the project.
    • Ensure that the methodology is presented in sufficient detail to allow reproducibility.
  6. Results:
    • Present the findings of the community service project or research clearly and concisely.
    • Use tables, figures, and graphs to support the results when necessary.
  7. Discussion:
    • Interpret the results and discuss their implications in the context of the broader community development or service objectives.
    • Compare the findings with relevant literature and previous studies.
  8. Conclusion:
    • Summarize the main outcomes and contributions of the study.
    • Clearly state the practical implications and potential recommendations for future initiatives.
  9. References:
    • Follow the VANCOUVER citation style for in-text citations and the reference list.
    • Ensure that all cited references are listed in the reference section, and vice versa.
  10. Ethical Considerations:
    • Authors must adhere to ethical standards in their research, including proper acknowledgment of sources, no plagiarism, and obtaining necessary permissions for any copyrighted materials.
  11. Submission Process:
    • Submit your manuscript online through the DEVOZIONE submission portal.
    • The manuscript will undergo a peer-review process, and authors will be notified of the decision in a timely manner.
  12. Publication Charges:
    • DEVOZIONE does not charge any submission or publication fees.

For any further inquiries or clarifications, please contact the editorial office at lppm@umus.ac.id.