About the Journal

Kreativitas Pada Pengabdian Masyarakat (KREPA)

Kreativitas Pada Pengabdian Masyarakat (KREPA) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to publishing high-quality scholarly articles on community service, community engagement, community empowerment, and the application of science, technology, arts, and innovation to address real-world societal challenges. The journal provides a platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, professionals, government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and community organizations to disseminate innovative and impactful community service initiatives that contribute to sustainable community development. The journal description reflects widely adopted best practices for community service journals, including an emphasis on community empowerment, measurable impact, innovation, and sustainable development.

KREPA emphasizes the dissemination of community service programs that demonstrate innovation, measurable outcomes, community participation, and sustainable impact. The journal encourages the integration of research findings into practical community interventions that improve quality of life, strengthen local capacity, and support evidence-based solutions for societal development.

The journal welcomes original manuscripts reporting the implementation and evaluation of community service activities across diverse disciplines, including education, public health, engineering, agriculture, environmental sustainability, digital transformation, economics, entrepreneurship, social sciences, law, public administration, tourism, and other interdisciplinary fields related to community development and empowerment. Particular attention is given to manuscripts that demonstrate collaboration between universities, government, industry, and communities, while promoting innovation and contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

KREPA publishes articles that present:

Community service and community empowerment programs.
Technology transfer and innovation for society.
Capacity building and community training initiatives.
Community-based participatory research and action research.
Best practices in community engagement.
Sustainable community development models.
Service-learning and university-community partnership programs.
Social innovation and creative community development.

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment followed by a Double-Blind Peer Review process conducted by independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript's subject area. Every manuscript is evaluated for originality, scientific merit, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, practical contribution, and measurable community impact before publication.

KREPA is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics by adhering to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices. The journal promotes transparency, academic integrity, responsible research conduct, and ethical scholarly publishing throughout every stage of the editorial and publication process.

As an Open Access Journal, KREPA provides immediate and unrestricted access to all published articles to facilitate the global exchange of knowledge and encourage the wider dissemination of innovative community service practices. Published articles are intended to serve as valuable references for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, educators, and community organizations seeking evidence-based solutions to contemporary social challenges.