About the Journal

Jurnal Pengabdian Rekayasa dan Inovasi Sosial (Journal of Community Engagement in Engineering and Social Innovation) is an international, peer-reviewed, and open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, impactful work at the intersection of practical engineering and social transformation. Published by Politeknik Negeri Medan, the journal serves as a premier global forum for lecturers, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate the outcomes of community-based projects, technology downstreaming, and applied science implementations.

Mission and Core Values

Our core mission is to bridge the gap between advanced academic research and the tangible, evolving needs of society. We believe that sustainable development is achieved when technological engineering and social innovation operate hand in hand. By providing a platform for multidisciplinary dialogue, the journal fosters creative solutions that drive local economic growth, build community self-reliance, and enhance public welfare.

Academic Integrity and Review Policy

To maintain the highest standards of scholarly excellence, Jurnal Pengabdian Rekayasa dan Inovasi Sosial adheres to a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process. Every submitted manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening followed by an objective, independent evaluation by international experts in the respective fields. We strictly enforce ethical publishing practices, ensuring comprehensive plagiarism screening, transparent review workflows, and unbiased editorial decisions.

Publication Frequency and Open Access

Publication Frequency: 2 issues per year (Semi-annually).

Open Access Policy: In alignment with our commitment to global knowledge sharing, this is a fully open-access journal. All articles are immediately and permanently free for everyone to read, download, and share, maximizing the visibility and real-world citation impact of our authors' work.