Journal Management Workshop at UII: Enhancing the Quality of Scientific Publications

The Indonesian Islamic University (UII) is committed to continuously improving the quality of scientific publications through the implementation of appropriate journal management standards. To support better journal management, the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DPPM) UII held a workshop titled “Workshop on Journal Management for Journal Managers at UII” on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in the Datar Meeting Room of the Prof. Dr. Sardjito Building, UII.

Ir. Eko Siswoyo, S.T., M.Sc.ES., Ph.D., the director of DPPM UII, expressed in his opening speech the hope that this workshop would provide participants with a better understanding and skills to improve journal management quality in accordance with national and international accreditation standards. This initiative aims to assist journal managers in maintaining the quality of scientific content, management aspects, data security, editorial management, and the technical skills required for scientific publication management.

During the workshop, participants received materials related to the management of scientific journals, technical skills in editorial management, and strategies for improving journal quality presented by the Head of the UII Journal House Team, Yuli Andriansyah, S.E., M.S.I. There were also materials on data security management presented by Ari Sujarwo, S.Kom., M.I.T. (Hons), Head of the Operations Division of UII’s Information System Agency.

In his presentation, Yuli Andriansyah emphasized the importance of collaboration among key roles, ranging from Editor-in-Chief to Language Editor. Several UII journals have also subscribed to specialized tools such as Scopus and ChatGPT to support editorial performance. This reflects UII’s commitment to producing high-quality publications.

According to Yuli Andriansyah, to obtain Scopus indexing, journals must meet several criteria, including peer-reviewed content, regular publication, and the presence of a publication ethics statement. Another distinctive feature is that the title and abstract of the articles must be presented in English. The journal Millah: Journal of Religious Studies is an example that has met these criteria. With the implementation of a strict peer-review process and support from the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, Millah is committed to enhancing academic publication quality.

Meanwhile, Ari Sujarwo elaborated on specific journal services available at journal.uii.ac.id, the use of the Open Journal System (OJS) version 3, Cyber Security Maturity (CSM) information security standards from BSSN, as well as UII’s firewall and WAF from CloudFlare. Ari also highlighted three main elements in information security management for journals: confidentiality, where information should only be accessible to relevant parties (authors, reviewers, editors); integrity, emphasizing the validity of data sources and/or information; and availability, which is closely related to the ease of accessing papers/journals and the website.

In conclusion, the standardization of journal management not only brings UII closer to Scopus indexing but also supports international recognition of its academic contributions.

DPPM UII aims that after participating in the workshop, journal managers will understand the standards for managing scientific journals, apply data security management, formulate targeted quality strategies, and be able to identify and resolve operational obstacles in journal management.

With this initiative, UII hopes to maintain and enhance the position of the journals managed within the campus, thereby contributing more significantly to the development of science and technology in Indonesia.

NATIONAL SEMINAR DPPM UII: DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

KALIURANG (DPPM UII). Indonesia still faces significant challenges in waste management, particularly because most of its management systems still rely on open landfills (TPA). These landfills are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, especially methane, which has a global warming impact 28 times stronger than carbon dioxide. At the National Seminar organized by the Research and Community Service Directorate (DPPM) of the Islamic University of Indonesia (UII) on October 16, 2024, at the K.H.A. Wahid Hasyim Building, Dr. Novrizal Taher, the Director of Waste Management from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), stated that to address this issue, Indonesia has established a National Strategy Policy (Jakstranas) targeting a 30% reduction in waste and 70% waste management by 2025. However, 2023 data shows that waste reduction has only reached 13.67%, while waste management stands at 48.12%, which is still far from the expected targets.

One of the government’s focuses to achieve greenhouse gas emission reduction targets is through commitments under the Paris Agreement framework. Indonesia has prepared Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 31.9% to 43.2% by 2030. In this effort, the government encourages the implementation of Waste-to-Energy (WTE) technology and sustainable recycling systems as a key strategy. WTE technology, which has been applied in several major cities such as Surabaya and Solo, processes waste into a source of electrical energy. It is hoped that this step can significantly improve waste management and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Future waste management in Indonesia will focus on a circular economy approach, where waste is transformed into energy sources and industrial raw materials. In addition to WTE technology, recycling is also expected to be a more environmentally friendly long-term solution. The government is also working to strengthen regulations related to the utilization of green technology, especially in reducing plastic waste from the production phase to final disposal. Thus, these steps are expected to reduce environmental pollution and slow down climate change.

In addition to Dr. Novrizal Taher, the committee also invited Oki Muraza, Ph.D, as the Senior Vice President of Research & Technology Innovation at PT. Pertamina, represented by Ismal Gamar. In his presentation, Ismal Gamar conveyed Pertamina’s commitment to transitioning to more sustainable energy and achieving net zero emissions. Pertamina has established two main visions: optimizing existing businesses and developing low-carbon businesses. One of the efforts made is the utilization of gas for the petrochemical industry and the development of a biofuel ecosystem. Pertamina collaborates with Mulawarman University to utilize local crops, such as sorghum and cassava, in bioethanol production, achieving a purity of 99.7%. This technological collaboration also involves Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) to support the bioethanol purification process, which is tested on vehicles with a bioethanol blend of 20% to 100%.

In addition, Pertamina is also exploring renewable energy sources from vegetable oils of plants such as nyamplung and kepuh for renewable fuel. Pertamina continues to develop other alternative energies, such as wind, solar, and geothermal power. Digital transformation is also implemented to monitor and improve the company’s operational efficiency, in line with the commitment to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

With various technological innovations and collaborations with universities and research institutions, Pertamina hopes this bioenergy program will not only contribute to national energy resilience but also provide social and economic benefits to the community, especially local farmers involved in the development of bioenergy. Pertamina is optimistic that these steps will create a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for Indonesia.

The event was officially opened by the Director of DPPM UII, Ir. Eko Siswoyo, ST., M.Sc.Es., Ph.D, representing the Rector of UII, after the report was delivered by the head of the organizing committee, who is also the Head of the UII Research Center, Prof. Dr.rer.soc. Masduki, S.Ag., M.Si. It concluded with a question-and-answer session and paper presentations from the seminar participants. Both hoped that the seminar, held regularly every year, would not only be used for sharing knowledge but also for building networks or collaborations.

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Question and answer atmosphere at the National Seminar “Development of New and Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Environment” (Foto: Widodo)

DPPM UII Initiates Community Service Program for Indonesian Diaspora in Singapore

(Singapore, May 12) The Indonesian Islamic University (UII), as one of the leading private universities in Indonesia, reaffirms its commitment to continuously developing international networks and providing high-quality higher education services to Indonesian citizens through teaching, research, and community service.

In an effort to strengthen its presence on the international stage, UII has initiated a community service program for the Indonesian diaspora in Singapore by partnering with the Education and Cultural Attaché (Atdikbud) of the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore. The program includes a series of activities, such as limited discussions with Atdikbud KBRI Singapore, discussions with various Indonesian diaspora communities, creative non-fiction writing workshops, and field studies to the Indonesian diaspora community in Singapore. The Indonesian diaspora in Singapore currently numbers over 250,000 people with diverse professional backgrounds who are active in nation-building according to their respective fields of expertise.

Ir. Eko Siswoyo, S.T., M.Sc.ES., Ph.D, the Director of DPPM UII, stated in his speech that the cooperation aims broadly to establish academic collaboration between UII and the Indonesian diaspora as well as universities and academic communities in Singapore. Another goal is to develop short- and long-term programs to assist Indonesian citizens in Singapore and to enhance the public communication skills of the Indonesian diaspora in life skills development that can be supported by UII. One of the activities carried out is a creative non-fiction writing workshop led by Prof. Dr.rer.soc. Masduki, S.Ag., M.Si.

The event was attended by various communities, such as the Indonesian Student Association in Singapore, the Indonesian Muslim Community in Singapore, the Open University Indonesian Student Association in Singapore, the Indonesian Women’s Empowerment and Equality Commissioner, the Indonesian Migrant Workers Commissioner, and the Indonesian School Association in Singapore.

I Gusti Agung Ketut Satrya Wibawa (Atdikbud KBRI Singapore) expressed appreciation and gratitude to UII for initiating the cooperation program. He hopes that the activities will continue, given the complexity of issues faced by Atdikbud KBRI in fostering various Indonesian diaspora communities in Singapore.

The overall activities received positive responses from the participants and are planned to be followed up with the creation of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for cooperation, the formation of a working group, and writing training in both online and offline media.

The Research Institute of UGJ Conducts a Comparative Study Visit to DPPM UII

To support and enhance the performance of its Research Institute, Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati (UGJ) Cirebon sent a delegation for a goodwill visit and comparative study to the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DPPM) at Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The delegation, led by Prof. Dr. Hj. Ida Rosnidah, S.E., M.M., Ak., CA., CRME., CIRR, Head of UGJ Research Institute, was warmly received by the Director of DPPM UII, Ir. Eko Siswoyo, S.T., M.Sc.ES., Ph.D, along with the DPPM UII staff.

During the visit, Eko Siswoyo provided an overview of the community service activities conducted through the KKN (Kuliah Kerja Nyata) scheme as well as the regular scheme.

Additionally, he discussed the research funding schemes through research grants organized by DPPM UII and the journal indexing efforts undertaken by DPPM UII. “For Scopus indexing initially, we needed funds to provide incentives for the writers (especially those from abroad). Once our journal is indexed by Scopus, they will naturally strive to submit their papers to our journal. So, to catch a big fish, we need to use big bait,” he explained.

Regarding SINTA 2 indexing, Eko Siswoyo mentioned that it can be pursued by accepting journal materials in English. Moreover, collaboration in journal management with the spirit of “Progress Together” can also be added. In the end, Eko Siswoyo expressed his hope for future collaboration in research and/or journal management with UGJ.

Before leaving DPPM, the delegation had the opportunity to observe the outputs of UII’s KKN, which they found very interesting.

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Festivity for the Elderly, Marks the Conclusion of Thematic Community Service Program (KKN) by UII-LLT

The Atmosphere of the Gebyar Lansia Activities Expo in Gedongkiwo Village (left) and the Gebyar Lansia Expo in Purbayan Village (right). (Photo: Widodo)

YOGYAKARTA CITY (UII News). The Gebyar Lansia event marked the culmination of the Thematic Community Service Program (KKN) by the Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) Integrated Elderly Services Program (LLT) in Yogyakarta City, specifically in Purbayan and Gedongkiwo villages. The Gebyar Lansia event in Purbayan Village was held at the Purbayan Sports Hall on 9 Sha’ban 1445 H / February 19, 2024, attended by elderly experts from the Yogyakarta City Bappeda, Kotagede District Chief, Purbayan Village Head, Purbayan Elderly Commission Chairman, the Head of the UII KKN Center, and UII KKN Field Supervising Lecturers in Purbayan.

Rahmanto, S.Fil., M.A., an elderly expert from the Yogyakarta City Bappeda, in his speech, expressed happiness about the KKN students’ concern for the elderly and hoped the program could continue sustainably. Meanwhile, Komaru Ma’arif, the Kotagede District Chief, mentioned other ongoing assistance provided by KKN students from other universities, such as maintaining cultural heritage objects or buildings and assisting with tourism potential in Purbayan. According to him, all of these are part of the Gandeng Gendong Yogyakarta City program, which involves universities as one of its components.

The Gebyar Lansia activities in Purbayan concluded with an expo showcasing KKN outputs, such as modules on Inheritance and Will Law, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Post Power Syndrome, Effective Communication with the Elderly, Hypertension and Stroke Education, Elderly Medication, Household Chemicals, Elderly Health and Nutrition, Elderly-Friendly Home Analysis, Physical & Social Activities for the Elderly, Purbayan LLT Analysis, Elderly Worship Guidebook, and the development of an Emergency Bracelet for elderly living alone, among various door prize raffles.

Meanwhile, the Gebyar Lansia in Gedongkiwo Village was held on 16 Sha’ban 1445 / February 26, 2024, at Joglo Bale Witana Gedongkiwo, attended by the Gedongkiwo Village Head, Gedongkiwo Elderly Commission Chairman, representatives from UII’s DPPM, and UII KKN Field Supervising Lecturers in Gedongkiwo.

Rina Budi Prastiwi, S.IP., M.Si., the Gedongkiwo Village Head, expressed hope for the program’s sustainability and that the efforts by UII KKN students would serve as a foundation for strengthening the LLT commission, developing LLT programs, and empowering the economy through the LLT scheme. She also requested UII KKN students to further promote the GoLanTang (Go Resilient Elderly) BKKBN application.

Unlike the expo in Purbayan Village, which featured more modules, the expo in Gedongkiwo Village showcased more products, such as peyek (crackers), herbal drinks, snacks, salted eggs, tempeh burgers, eco-enzyme soap, and many more.

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UII KKN Students Create GEULIS V2

Kern Cesarean Ahnaf with His Innovation Module GEULIS V2 (Photo: Widodo)

KOTAGEDE (UII News). A simple innovation to help minimize potential emergencies or send emergency notifications for the elderly (especially those living alone) to their family members (who may live separately or far away) has been successfully created by Kern Cesarean Ahnaf, a student from the Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Industrial Technology (FTI), Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII). This was achieved during the UII Thematic KKN program for Integrated Elderly Services (LLT), in collaboration with the Yogyakarta City Government, from 7 Rajab to 9 Sha’ban 1445 H (19 January to 19 February 2024).

Kern Cesarean Ahnaf, commonly known as Kern, was part of unit 1 for the KKN LLT in the Gedongan area, Purbayan Village, Kotagede District. The idea for the IoT (Internet of Things)-based assistive device in the form of a bracelet came from Kern’s observations at the beginning of the KKN LLT program. He noted that out of 177 elderly residents in Gedongan (Purbayan), 12 lived alone without family support.

According to Kern, this situation could potentially lead to serious emergency issues that go unnoticed.

“Starting from this problem, the use of IoT presents a promising solution. Each elderly person will be equipped with an IoT device in the form of a bracelet. When activated (i.e., the button is pressed), it will send an emergency notification via WhatsApp (WA),” he explained.

Besides notifications, Kern mentioned that several features could be added to the GEULIS bracelet, such as location detection, fall detection, a SIM card, a dedicated application, or a specially designed BOT for the GEULIS bracelet.

Although still simple, Kern hopes his innovation can be further refined and mass-produced to help elderly individuals living alone throughout Indonesia.

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UII Releases Participants of KKN Period 68

KALIURANG (UII News). “KKN is one of the forefronts of UII’s role in direct community engagement. We will often engage in discussions with the community. We start by trying to listen to what the community has to say. There is a Javanese proverb that says ‘Deso mowo coro,’ which means every village/location has customs and traditions that have been established universally and passed down through generations. Do not violate them. Because violating them may potentially lead to poor communication during KKN. Learn, observe, and respect the culture within the community. Hopefully, this will serve as preparation throughout the KKN period. Be cautious. Take care of yourselves. Take care of your group and also uphold the good name of UII.”

Thus were some of the important messages conveyed by the Vice Rector for Academic Development and Research of Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Prof. Jaka Nugraha, Dr., S.Si., M.Si., during his address at the Release of UII KKN Students for Period 68 of the Even Semester of the Academic Year 2023/2024 at the Prof. Abdul Kahar Muzakir Auditorium on Thursday, 6 Rajab 1445 H / January 18, 2024.

The Director of the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DPPM) of Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Eko Siswoyo, ST., M.Sc.ES., Ph.D., in his report, mentioned that for the UII KKN period 68, there were 998 participants spread across 119 units, with 16 units supporting the Integrated Elderly Services Program (LLT) of the Yogyakarta City Government, 5 units assisting in the development and/or internationalization of Kebonagung Tourism Village (Imogiri, Bantul), 7 units assisting in the development of Sendangsari Tourism Village (Kulonprogo), 2 units facilitating participants with special obstacles, and the remaining 89 units spread across various regions such as Bantul Regency, Gunungkidul Regency, Kulonprogo Regency, and Magelang Regency.

The send-off was also marked by the wearing of UII’s academic gown by one male and one female representative of the participants, done by Prof. Jaka Nugraha, Dr., S.Si., M.Si., witnessed by the Director of DPPM UII (Eko Siswoyo, ST., M.Sc.ES., Ph.D.) and the Head of the UII KKN Service Center (dr. Edi Fitriyanto, M.GIZI).

The event concluded with a joint prayer led by Drs. Aden Wijdan SZ., M.Si.

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UMI LPKM Benchmarking Visit to UII DPPM

Director of UII DPPM, Eko Siswoyo, ST., M.Sc.ES., Ph.D., Providing Information about UII DPPM and its Various Activities (Photo: Widodo)

KALIURANG (UII News). “The purpose of this benchmarking activity is to gain a better understanding of the implementation of MBKM, how community service is managed for both lecturers and students, how UII manages its KKN, and also to foster relationships.” This was stated by the Head of the Institute for Community Service (LPKM) of Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI) Makassar, Prof. Dr. H. Achmad Gani, SE., M.Si., during a visit to the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DPPM) of Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), on Thursday, 15 Jumadilakhir 1445 H / December 28, 2023 AD.

This desire was warmly welcomed by the Director of UII DPPM, Eko Siswoyo, ST., M.Sc.ES., Ph.D. He extensively discussed the implementation of MBKM, the research conducted by lecturers and lab assistants, the research proposal process, and the management of KKN. He mentioned that UII DPPM is currently the backbone in advancing research and the application of scientific knowledge in the academic environment, as well as promoting the application of this knowledge for the benefit of the wider community.

Raden Edi Fitriyanto, M.GIZI, the Head of the UII KKN Service Center, who was also present, warmly welcomed the guests and provided additional information regarding the implementation of UII’s KKN, both regular and thematic.

During the visit, representatives from UMI Makassar also provided an overview of their research management and KKN activities.

The discussion, which appeared warm and friendly, concluded with an exchange of souvenirs.

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UII DPPM Facilitates Workshop on UII Journal Indexing in SINTA

Figure 1. UII DPPM Facilitates Workshop on Indexing UII Journals in SINTA

The presence of a journal in a university is crucial for disseminating faculty works that benefit society and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Managing a journal is not easy, both in terms of obtaining quality manuscripts and maintaining regular publication schedules. At UII, there are currently about 34 journals (out of a total of 62 journals) that have not yet been indexed by the national journal quality monitoring and assessment agency “SINTA” under the auspices of the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education. Efforts in promotion, socialization, and more serious management are needed so that journals can obtain quality manuscripts in sufficient quantity to be indexed in SINTA, with the ultimate goal being citations that can benefit society.

This was stated by the Vice Rector of UII for Academic Development & Research, Prof. Dr. Jaka Nugraha, S.S., M.Si., and also the Director of the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DPPM) of UII, Eko Siswoyo, ST., M.Sc.ES., Ph.D., during their remarks at the Workshop on Indexing UII Journals in SINTA organized by UII DPPM. The workshop featured Yoga Dwi Arianda, ST (Coordinator of Intellectual Property and Scientific Publications, Directorate of Research, Technology, and Community Service, Directorate General of Higher Education) and Prof. Dr. Jaka Sriyana, SE., M.Si., Ph.D. (Head of the Graduate Program in Economics, UII) as speakers on Friday, September 29, 2023. The event was moderated by Yuli Andriansyah, S.E., M.Si. The workshop, held in the audiovisual room of the Moh. Hatta Building (UII Library), was attended by no fewer than 45 journal managers within the UII community.

Meanwhile, Yoga Dwi Arianda, ST, began his presentation by presenting data on the development of reputable international publications and citations, the profile of UII publications in internationally indexed journals, and the development of accredited journals in Indonesia. He emphasized fundamental requirements in the process of submitting scientific journal accreditation applications, such as administrative requirements, recent changes in requirements, password and account activity as an editor, evaluation criteria and weight, journal management, common mistakes made during the submission of scientific journal accreditation, and journal management strategies.

Figure 2. UII DPPM Facilitates Workshop on Indexing UII Journals in SINTA

On the other hand, Prof. Jaka Sriyana in the second session primarily discussed the roadmap for the development of scientific journals, from non-accredited scientific journals to reputable international journals (Scopus/WoS). According to him, the essence of journal management towards journal reputation lies in publishing management and article substance.

“Good scientific journal management consists of two things: how to conduct editorial governance according to publishing standards and maintaining the quality of substantive, stylistic, and formatting editing,” he said, adding that e-journal management regulates the treatment of a manuscript from acceptance to publication, as well as the quality of stylistic and formatting editing that reflects the content.

Like Yoga Dwi Arianda, he also discussed the elements of assessment for scientific journal accreditation.

Workshop participants appeared quite enthusiastic, posing many questions to the speakers. (WHP)

DPPM UII Promotes the Spirit of International Publications Among Lecturers

Scientific publications are one of the academic traditions within the university environment that must be continuously preserved. In addition to advancing the related disciplines through published research, the quantity and quality of scientific publications also serve as benchmarks for the quality of a higher education institution.

The Islamic University of Indonesia (UII), as a research-based campus, also strives to encourage the interest and enthusiasm of researchers and lecturers in publishing their research. This was reflected in the Workshop and International Reputable Journal Writing Clinic held at The Jayakarta Hotel, Yogyakarta on Thursday-Friday (June 8-9).

The event, organized by the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DPPM) UII, involved several figures in the research world, such as Prof. Thomas Boving, MS., Ph.D., from The University of Rhode Island as the keynote speaker, Prof. Drs. Agus Widarjono, M.A., Ph.D., Prof. Dr. Is Fatimah, S.Si., M.Si., and Dr.rer.soc. Masduki, S.Ag., M.Si., from UII’s internal researchers as reviewers.

Prof. Thomas Boving’s presentation opened the event with an explanation of the systematic writing of research for scientific publication purposes, the series of publication stages, and the types of research that can attract the interest of international researchers. The target platform for scientific publications from this activity is internationally reputable journals.

Meanwhile, Eko Siswoyo, ST., M.Sc.ES., Ph.D., as Director of DPPM UII, expressed his gratitude for the event. He stated that the number of publications at UII, especially from lecturers, is still relatively low and thus has great potential to be increased in both quantity and quality. This certainly requires good cooperation between research managers and researchers.

He also added that one of the goals of this activity is to optimize the grant funds from DPPM UII for research and publication purposes. Thus, research activities at UII can be carried out continuously with quality improvement as a priority.

“Things like novelty in research are one of the important aspects that need to be enhanced in research management within our campus,” said Eko Siswoyo in an interview with UII Public Relations during the event.

He mentioned that the novelty of the topic or research methods is an aspect that can make a research or scientific publication quickly noticed by reviewers and researchers worldwide. This also allows a study to contribute more significantly to the development of a particular discipline.

The high enthusiasm from lecturers and researchers was evident from the presence of participants from various faculties at UII. The participants who attended this event were those who had prepared or started their research previously and registered their research drafts to be reviewed and given feedback by the attending reviewers.

The event, held over two consecutive days, took an intensive clinic or incubation format so that researchers could write their research results more focused and optimally. (HM/ESP)

News Source: https://www.uii.ac.id/dppm-uii-gaungkan-semangat-publikasi-internasional-dosen