1. Ownership

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (JPM) (E-ISSN: 2745-9535) is officially owned and published by Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Asia Malang, Indonesia. The journal operates under the academic umbrella of the institution, serving as a platform for disseminating high-quality community service and engagement research.

2. Management and Editorial Responsibility

The day-to-day management and academic direction of the journal are entrusted to the Editorial Board, led by the Editor-in-Chief. The Editorial Board is composed of recognized academics and practitioners with expertise in community service, social sciences, and related fields.

The Editorial Board is solely responsible for all editorial decisions, including the evaluation, selection, and scheduling of manuscripts for publication, based strictly on academic merit and the journal's scope.

3. Editorial Independence

The Publisher (Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Asia Malang) guarantees the complete editorial independence of the Journal. The Publisher shall not interfere with, influence, or override the decisions of the Editor-in-Chief or the Editorial Board regarding manuscript acceptance, rejection, or the content of published articles. This separation ensures that all publications are driven by scholarly rigor, ethical standards, and scientific integrity, free from commercial, political, or institutional bias.

4. Funding and Operational Support

The operational costs of the journal, including the maintenance of the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, DOI registration, and administrative support, are primarily funded through institutional support from Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Asia Malang. The journal also collects a nominal Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover specific publication costs, as detailed in the Author Fees policy, but this does not influence editorial decisions.

Contact for Governance Inquiries: Any questions regarding the governance, ownership, or management of Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat can be directed to the Editor-in-Chief via the official Contact Information page.