About the Journal

Mashlahah: Journal of Community Service (MJPM) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes articles on community service activities, community empowerment programs, the application of science and technology, and social innovations that provide meaningful benefits to society. The name Mashlahah originates from the Arabic word (مصلحة), meaning benefit, goodness, and public welfare, reflecting the journal’s commitment to promoting community service initiatives that address social challenges, improve community well-being, and support sustainable development through knowledge-based approaches.

Focus and Scope

Mashlahah: Journal of Community Service focuses on the dissemination of community service activities across various academic disciplines. The journal welcomes manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Community empowerment;
  • Community education and training;
  • Human resource development;
  • Economic empowerment and MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) development;
  • Social entrepreneurship;
  • Appropriate technology implementation;
  • Digital transformation in communities;
  • Public health initiatives;
  • Environmental conservation and sustainable development;
  • Rural and village development;
  • Community institutional strengthening;
  • Social innovation and local potential-based community development.

The journal welcomes articles that demonstrate practical impact, innovative solutions, and meaningful contributions to community development and social welfare.

Open Access Policy

Mashlahah: Journal of Community Service is committed to the Open Access publishing model, providing free and unrestricted access to all published articles. Readers are permitted to read, download, distribute, and use published works for educational, research, and community development purposes.

This policy aims to enhance the dissemination of community service outcomes, strengthen collaboration among academics and practitioners, and increase the contribution of higher education institutions to sustainable community development.

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation.

Each manuscript is assessed based on:

  • Originality and relevance of the community service program;
  • Clarity of implementation methods;
  • Community impact and benefits;
  • Quality of analysis and discussion;
  • Relevance to the journal's focus and scope.

Copyright and Licensing

The copyright of published articles remains with the authors. Authors grant the journal the right to publish, reproduce, and distribute their work in electronic and other media formats in accordance with the journal's licensing policy.

Published articles may be reused and shared provided that appropriate attribution is given to the original authors and the journal.

Publication Ethics

Mashlahah: Journal of Community Service is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity throughout the publication process. The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, and any other forms of publication misconduct.

The journal adheres to nationally and internationally recognized publication ethics standards to ensure the quality, credibility, and integrity of all published works.

Sponsorship and Funding Disclosure

The journal is managed independently. Authors are required to disclose any funding sources, institutional support, or potential conflicts of interest related to their community service activities and submitted manuscripts.

Digital Archiving

To ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of published articles, Mashlahah: Journal of Community Service supports digital archiving systems in accordance with electronic journal publishing standards, including preservation services such as LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) where available.

Privacy Statement

Names, email addresses, and other personal information entered into the journal management system will be used solely for journal administration, editorial processes, publication communication, and other services directly related to scholarly publishing. Such information will not be used for any other purpose or disclosed to third parties without the users' consent.

Mashlahah: Journal of Community Service is committed to becoming a credible, high-quality scholarly publication that contributes to the advancement of knowledge through innovative, collaborative, and sustainable community service initiatives.