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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