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UNAIR NEWS – Research and publication hold an important role as a bridge connecting research results with impactful implementation for the community. To support this, Directorate of Research and Innovation (DRI) along with Institute of Journal Development, Publication, and Intellectual Property Rights (LPJPHKI) ������ (UNAIR) continue to coordinate in optimizing research and publication ecosystem to produce quality and useful research.

In his remarks, Head of LPJPHKI UNAIR, Prof Ferry Efendi SKepNs MSc PhD emphasized UNAIR commitment to continue expanding international research networks through various strategic collaborations. He encouraged lecturers and researchers to utilize every available cooperation opportunity. This aims to develop, strengthen, and consolidate research networks at both national and international levels. “Strengthening research network becomes an important step in improving research quality. At same time, expanding academic impact produced by researchers,” Prof. Efendi expressed during the Research and Publication Day Seminar on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Sriwijaya Hall, ASEEC Tower, Dharmawangsa – B Campus UNAIR.

Service transformation based on Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In addition to strengthening collaboration, Prof. Efendi also expresses that DRI is currently undergoing AI-based service transformation. One innovation in the development stage is smart editing service which will later be socialized to the UNAIR academic community. He hoped AI-based service can increase productivity of lecturers and researchers in carrying out academic activities. “We believe that we must be adaptive to technological developments. The presence of technology is not to replace human roles, but to help accelerate productivity as lecturers and researchers,” Prof Efendi explained.

Furthermore, he hoped activity presenting Prof Julia Lohmann can serve as a learning tool for participants to strengthen their capacity as lecturers and researchers. “Hopefully knowledge and experience during activity can provide real benefits, both for individual and institutional development. In addition, contributing to increasing the reputation and impact of UNAIR research at national and international levels.

Strategic gap

In line with Prof Efendi, Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Community Development, Prof Dr Muhammad Miftahussurur dr MKes SpPD KGEH PhD FINASIM highlighted strategies to break through publication in reputable international journals. He mentioned one main key to publication success is the ability of researchers to find strategic gap. This refers to research aspects that have not received adequate attention from existing literature. “Finding strategic gap is very crucial because this will increase the probability of our research in providing significant contributions and being accepted in Q1 journals,” he emphasized.

In addition to topic determination, scientific journal writing strategy that is structured is also important. According to him, writing order can start from Methods and Research Results sections first, then continue with other sections, and end with formulating Title. He emphasized that title formulation holds an important role for high global visibility. “Make a title that is accurate, unambiguous, and as short as possible. Short and interesting titles are proven to tend to be cited more,” he advised.

Author: Putri Andini

Editor: Ragil Kukuh Imanto