UNAIR NEWS – Airlangga University (UNAIR) has once again scored a brilliant achievement. A total of 23 UNAIR scientific journals were successfully accredited and reaccredited at SINTA 1 to SINTA 5, as released by the Institute for Innovation, Journal Development, Publishing and Intellectual Property Rights (LIPJPHKI) on Friday (15/10/2024).
Journal reaccreditation and accreditation in SINTA (Science and Technology Index) is part of the quality assessment and recognition process for the quality of scientific journals in Indonesia, by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) through ARJUNA (National Journal Accreditation).
Key Strategy
Chair of LIPJPHKI UNAIR, Prof H Hery Purnobasuki Drs M Si PhD said that this achievement was the result of the commitment and hard work of the UNAIR academic community. He explained that the main strategy for success was the application of the “Super Team” concept and the preparation of a systematic journal development road map.
“This roadmap makes it easier for us to oversee improvements in the quality and status of journal indexes,” said Prof Hery in his statement on Friday (22/10/2024).
Each journal has a specific indexation target with assistance at the university level. According to him, having a clear roadmap will make it easier to achieve higher and better quality journal indexation.
Chair of LIPJPHKI UNAIR, Prof. Hery Purnobasuki Drs. M.Sc., PhD. (Photo: Special)
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This achievement has an impact on UNAIR’s performance in the field of research output on a national and international scale. “With the increasing quality of the journals that UNAIR manages, of course they will become a reference and destination for national and international researchers,” he added.
By increasing the quality of journals, UNAIR is expected to become a reference for researchers and contribute to Key Performance Indicator (IKU) 5. Namely, producing lecturer work that is beneficial to society.
“Work results can be in several categories and each has criteria. “For example, publishing scientific journals both national and international, publishing books such as monographs or references, and so on,” he explained.
Challenges and Solutions
Prof. Hery said that the main obstacle in managing journals is the limited number of quality manuscripts with high diversity. Therefore, Prof Hery said that to overcome this, UNAIR focuses on improving journal quality and indexation status as an attraction for reputable writers.
“Journal quality is one of the determinants of interest author to send paper-his. “So that each journal has a target, its index status can continue to increase,” said Prof Hery. He is optimistic that clear targets for each journal will strengthen UNAIR’s contribution to the academic world.
Author: Tsaqifa Farhana W
Editor: Khefti Al Mawalia
UNAIR’s Academic Coup: 23 Scientific Journals Accredited!
UNAIR NEWS – Hold onto your academic caps, folks! Airlangga University (that’s UNAIR to its mates) has just bagged a mighty achievement—23 of its scientific journals have strutted their stuff and earned shiny new accreditations! Just to be clear, we’re talking SINTA 1 to SINTA 5 levels here, as announced by the Institute for Innovation, Journal Development, Publishing, and Intellectual Property Rights (LIPJPHKI) on a lovely Friday the 15th of October, 2024. Who says Fridays are only for casual dressing?!
But before you break out the confetti, let’s get down to brass tacks. These fancy accreditations are part of the quality assessment rigmarole done by none other than the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology in Indonesia. Because who doesn’t want their academic journals to have a bit of flair on their CV? It’s like giving them a royal stamp of approval; “Yes, these journals are prominent and you can trust them… maybe even more than your local pizza joint!”
Key Strategy
Now, you might be wondering, how did UNAIR manage this incredible feat? Well, Prof H Hery Purnobasuki Drs. M. Si. PhD—let’s just call him Prof Hery because we’re not here for a tongue-twisting contest—explained that the success boiled down to the “Super Team” concept and a meticulously crafted journal development roadmap. Apparently, it’s less of a boring map and more like a treasure map but with less pirates and more professors. Arrr, matey!
According to Prof Hery, this roadmap is crucial for overseeing improvements in journal quality. It’s like giving an academic compass to a bunch of lost sailors. And hey, with clear directions, dreams of higher indexation are within reach! Who needs Google Maps when you have clear targets to guide you?
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This whole achievement translates to a serious boost for UNAIR on both the national and international research scape. It’s going to be tougher than a beef jerky chew for other universities to ignore UNAIR if it keeps this up! Like a good plot twist, increased journal quality is set to make UNAIR the go-to place for researchers everywhere—think of it as the Starbucks of academic journals!
Prof Hery audaciously mentioned that increasing the quality of journals will help produce lecturer work that benefits society overall. So next time you read a scientific journal and think “Whoa, that was enlightening,” remember to thank UNAIR for raising the bar. They might just make the world a slightly smarter place… or at the very least, a bit more entertaining.
Challenges and Solutions
Now, no good story is complete without some villain, right? The main struggle for UNAIR is the insufficiency of quality manuscripts with a splash of diversity. It’s the classic ‘there are no good papers’ problem, which, if you’ve ever been in academia, you’ll know all too well. But fear not, Super Prof Hery is on the case! With his fantastical roadmap, he’s aiming to pull in reputable writers like bees to honey—because who wouldn’t want to work with a bunch of cool academics like these?
As Prof Hery says, sparkling journal quality is a major attraction point for authors eager to submit their masterpieces. The higher they climb the index ladder, the more enticing they become! It’s like promoting a nightclub: if your club’s got a top DJ, she’s gonna attract a crowd—and who doesn’t want an audience in academia?
So there you have it, folks: when you mix journal accreditation with powerful roadmaps and a sprinkle of good old academic grit, you’ve got yourself one successful university. Who knew science could be so much fun?
Author: Tsaqifa Farhana W
Editor: Khefti Al Mawalia
**Interview with Prof. H Hery Purnobasuki: UNAIR’s Journey to Journal Accreditation**
**Interviewer**: Thank you for joining us today, Prof. Hery. Congratulations on the recent success of UNAIR’s 23 scientific journals receiving SINTA accreditations! How does this achievement feel for you and the university?
**Prof. Hery**: Thank you! It truly is a proud moment for us at UNAIR. This achievement represents not just our hard work, but also the dedication of the entire academic community here. It’s rewarding to see our efforts recognized at such a high level.
**Interviewer**: Can you share the key strategies behind this accomplishment? How did the “Super Team” concept play a role?
**Prof. Hery**: Absolutely! The “Super Team” concept was pivotal in ensuring collaborative efforts across various departments. Each team member contributes their expertise, creating a dynamic environment where we can effectively enhance the quality of our journals. Additionally, we developed a structured roadmap for journal development that provides clear targets for improvement. This roadmap serves as our guiding tool, much like a treasure map guiding us towards academic excellence.
**Interviewer**: That sounds fascinating! Speaking of challenges, what were some obstacles you faced during this process, and how did you overcome them?
**Prof. Hery**: One major challenge was the limited number of quality manuscripts with high diversity. To tackle this, we focused on elevating our journal standards to attract more reputable authors. By improving the quality and visibility of our journals, we aim to entice authors to submit their best work, helping to build a robust body of research.
**Interviewer**: It seems like a comprehensive plan! How do you see this achievement impacting UNAIR’s reputation on a national and international scale?
**Prof. Hery**: This accreditation will significantly enhance our status in the academic world. As our journals become increasingly recognized, they will serve as references for researchers, both domestically and internationally. This not only improves our visibility but also contributes to our Key Performance Indicators, paving the way for more impactful research output that benefits society.
**Interviewer**: What are your hopes for the future of UNAIR’s journals?
**Prof. Hery**: My hope is that we maintain this momentum and continue to elevate the quality of our journals. Each journal will have specific indexation targets, and as we achieve these, we will strengthen UNAIR’s position in the academic field. Our goal is to contribute meaningfully to research and ultimately to society at large.
**Interviewer**: Wonderful insights, Prof. Hery. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and once again, congratulations on this significant achievement!
**Prof. Hery**: Thank you for having me! It’s an exciting time for UNAIR, and we look forward to what the future holds.