Journal of Indonesian Society Empowerment (JISE) welcomes high-quality scholarly submissions that contribute significantly to the theory, methodology, and practice of community empowerment, social innovation, sustainable development, and participatory action research. To accommodate diverse scientific contributions, JISE accepts four distinct categories of manuscripts. Authors must select the appropriate manuscript category during initial submission in the OJS portal and adhere strictly to the word count, structural, and citation guidelines specified for each type.

Original Research Articles present primary empirical data, novel theoretical insights, or innovative methodological approaches in community empowerment and social sciences.

• Scope: Empirical studies, participatory action research (PAR), field experiments, qualitative case studies, quantitative surveys, or mixed-methods research directly related to community development.
• Word Count: 4,000 to 7,000 words (including abstract, references, tables, and figure captions).
• Abstract: Structured abstract of 150 to 200 words (comprising Research Background/Objective, Method, Primary Findings, and Novelty/Practical Implication).
• Required Structure: Title Page, Abstract, Keywords (5–6 terms), Introduction, Research Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments (optional), Declarations (Funding, Conflicts of Interest, AI Disclosure, Author Credit, Data Availability), and References.
• Reference Minimum: Minimum of 20 to 30+ references, with at least 80% originating from primary, peer-reviewed scientific journal articles published within the last 10 years.

Review Articles provide a comprehensive, critical, and rigorous synthesis of existing literature on key themes, theoretical frameworks, policies, or methodologies in community empowerment and social transformation.

• Scope: Systematic Literature Reviews (SLR), Bibliometric Analyses, Meta-Analyses, or integrative theoretical syntheses. Purely opinion-based or unstructured narrative reviews are not accepted.
• Word Count: 4,000 to 6,000 words (including references).
• Abstract: 150 to 200 words outlining the review question, database search strategy/protocols, synthesis framework, key findings, and future research directions.
• Required Structure: Title Page, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Systematic Search Methodology (specifying PRISMA flow diagrams or screening criteria), Results & Thematic Synthesis, Critical Discussion & Future Agenda, Conclusion, Declarations, and References.
• Reference Minimum: Minimum of 30 to 50+ peer-reviewed journal references.

This specialized article category focuses on documenting, analyzing, and critically evaluating field interventions, community service initiatives (Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat), participatory workshops, and local capacity-building programs.

• Scope: Practical implementation of empowerment models, technology transfer to rural or vulnerable communities, local economic development programs, social entrepreneurship, and participatory action outcomes.
• Word Count: 3,000 to 5,000 words.
• Abstract: 150 to 200 words highlighting the community background, identified social problem, intervention method, tangible empowerment outcomes, and sustainability model.
• Required Structure: Title Page, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction (Community Context & Needs Assessment), Implementation & Empowerment Method, Outcomes & Impact Analysis, Lessons Learned & Sustainability, Conclusion, Declarations, and References.
• Reference Minimum: Minimum of 15 to 30+ references.

Short Communications present urgent preliminary research findings, critical methodological notes, or rapid policy evaluations requiring timely dissemination.

• Scope: High-impact preliminary findings, critical policy analyses on community welfare, or brief methodological innovations in field research.
• Word Count: 2,500 to 4,000 words.
• Abstract: Unstructured abstract of 100 to 150 words summarizing the core finding or policy recommendation.
• Required Structure: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Method/Policy Context, Results/Analysis, Discussion & Actionable Recommendations, Conclusion, Declarations, and References.
• Reference Minimum: Minimum of 15 references.