Author Guidelines

1. Manuscript Preparation

Formatting

Manuscripts must be submitted online in MS-Word format using English. All pages should be 1.15 spaced, Cambria font size 10.5 (including references) with 2.75 cm margins on all sides. The required word count for the document is 5000 - 8000 words, excluding references.

The submitted manuscript should encompass two documents:
Title Page: Title, Author Name, ORCID iDs from each author, Author Affiliation, Abstract and Keywords, Acknowledgments (optional), Author Contributions, Conflicts of Interest. Please use this title page template

Blind Manuscript: Title, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Method, Result, Discussion, and References.

Please use this blind manuscript template

The title page and blind manuscript template can be accessed by clicking the “Article Template” Menu in the sidebar.

Manuscript Detail
The author should write the manuscript with the following template arrangement:

Title
The article title normally has maximum of 15 words. The title should be concise and informative.

Abstract
Summarize the purpose, method, main results, and significance of the activity in 150–250 words.

Introduction
Explain the background and rationale for the activity. Include the community issues being addressed, relevant literature or policy context, and the significance of the program. Clearly state the objectives.

Method
Describe the process of conducting the community service

Results
Present the main findings, outputs, and immediate outcomes of the activity. Highlight what was achieved, the benefits for the community, and how objectives were met.

Discussion
Discuss the significance of the results. Emphasize how the activity can be replicated, adapted, or scaled in other contexts. Relate findings to existing studies, best practices, or community development frameworks.

Acknowledgement (optional)
This section is used to express gratitude to certain parties or institutions, through supporting grants or cooperation.

References
List all references cited in the manuscript using APA style (latest edition). Ensure accuracy and consistency.

All article references must be included DOI using the following style:
Barney, J. (1991) Firm resources and sustained competitive advantage. Journal of Management, 17(1), 99–120. https://doi.org/10.1177/014920639101700108.
Jones, P., Jones, A., Williams-Burnett, N., & Ratten, V. (2017). Let’s get physical: Stories of entrepreneurial activity from sports coaches/instructors. The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 18(4), 219-230. https://doi.org/10.1177/1465750317741878.
Mabillard, A. (2011, December 29). Upcoming performances. Shakespeare online. Retrieved June 19, 2022, from http://www.shakespeare-online.com/.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2003). Research methods for business students. Pearson.
World Health Organization. (2012). Data and statistics. http://apps.who.int/research/en/.

Tables and Figures
For tables, they are sequentially numbered with the table title and number above the table. Tables should be numbered consecutively in the text, with a note inserted to indicate placement. Tables should be centered in the column or on the page. The table should be borders at the bottom, top, and inside horizontal. The table caption should be centered at the top of the table.

The author can add relevant figures or graphs supporting your studies. The figure/graphs caption should be centered at the bottom of the figure/graph. The figure/graph should be clear, in professional quality, with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi, and saved as JPG to avoid miss layout. Each should have a caption, and the lettering should be legible after size reduction. Figure/Graph must also be submitted in separate files on the OJS system with high resolution

Footnotes
Footnotes should not be used except for additional information. Endnotes should be kept to a minimum and indicated by superscript Arabic numbers in the text. They should be double-spaced and not include displayed formulae or tables.

Appendix (if any)
Include supplementary materials such as questionnaires, training modules, photos, or additional data that support the paper but are not essential to the main text.

2. Manuscript Submission

Community Service Insight (CSI)  is hosted on the OJS system, a web-based online submission and peer review system driven by Public Knowledge Project. Log in and submit your manuscript here: https://journals.researchsynergypress.com/index.php/csi/about/submissions

Before you log in, please check again whether you have previously registered on the domain https://journals.researchsynergypress.com/. If so, your account has been registered, and you can continue submitting using a registered account.

ORCID iDs
The inclusion of ORCID iDs is currently part of the submission in this journal as a form of commitment to the realization of ethical, fair, and transparent publications. ORCID has a unique and persistent digital identifier to distinguish authors even though they have the same name. This is an attempt to automatically link the authors with their work to be better recognized. Ensure all authors are linked to an ORCID iD via the OJS system. The ORCID iDs will be entered into the system repository and included in the published manuscript metadata. Thus, readers will easily access your ORCID iDs profile link and become a promotional medium in introducing your activities and other works.

If you do not already have an ORCID iD, you can register here: https://orcid.org/register and learn more about ORCID here: https://orcid.org/

Information Required for Submission
Please ensure the author and affiliation details in the metadata through the OJS system are the same as the manuscripts title page. For a peer-reviewed manuscript, the instructions for ensuring a double-blind/ double anonymous peer review must be followed. Please do not put the author(s) name and institution(s) into the manuscript. Any inquiries should be directed to csi@researchsynergypress.com

Permissions
Contributors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any material in which they do not own the copyright, to be used in both print and electronic media, and for ensuring that appropriate acknowledgment is included in their manuscript. The journal accepts a manuscript on the understanding that its content is original and has not been accepted for publication or review elsewhere. Once accepted for publication, the copyright resides with the author. Authors are also responsible for online acknowledgement of the statement of ethical contributions to Community Service Insight (CSI).

Statement on the Use of AI in Manuscript Preparation
Authors are required to provide a transparent disclosure of any utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or technologies in the preparation, writing, or data analysis of their manuscripts. This disclosure must be explicitly included in the Acknowledgement section of the manuscript.

Failure to disclose the use of AI, if subsequently identified post-publication, absolves the journal of any responsibility for the associated ethical implications. Under such circumstances, the journal reserves the right to undertake corrective measures, including, but not limited to, the retraction of the published article.

Authors are strongly encouraged to comply with this policy to ensure the integrity, accountability, and transparency of scholarly publications.