About the Journal
KHIDMAT: Jurnal Penerapan Ilmu dan Pemberdayaan Berkelanjutan is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by PT.Afirda Center. The journal is published twice a year (August and December) and serves as an academic platform for the dissemination of research findings, community engagement activities, applied science and technology, and sustainable empowerment practices.
The journal is committed to promoting interdisciplinary knowledge that contributes to social transformation and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). KHIDMAT encourages the publication of evidence-based studies and practical innovations that address real community needs through participatory, collaborative, and inclusive approaches.
KHIDMAT welcomes contributions from academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, NGO professionals, community leaders, and graduate students. The journal particularly values manuscripts that demonstrate measurable social impact, community participation, local wisdom integration, and sustainable development outcomes.
The journal publishes various types of scholarly works, including original research articles, conceptual papers, case studies, systematic reviews, policy briefs, and field-based community service reports. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, relevance, and ethical integrity.
As an open-access journal, KHIDMAT provides immediate and unrestricted access to its published content to support the broad dissemination of knowledge and community empowerment practices. The journal does not charge submission fees or article processing charges (APCs), reflecting its commitment to equitable access to scientific publication.
Through the publication of high-quality scholarly works, KHIDMAT: Jurnal Penerapan Ilmu dan Pemberdayaan Berkelanjutan aspires to become a reputable forum for applied research, social innovation, and sustainable community development at national and international levels.