BANDUNG, UNIKOM – To support the improvement of human resource quality in higher education, Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), through the Directorate of Journals and Scientific Publications and the Directorate of International Programs, collaborated with the Higher Education Service Institution (LLDIKTI) Region IV, West Java and Banten, to organize the Scientific Article Coaching: “Facilitating the Publication of Scientific Works for Lecturers in LLDIKTI Region IV, West Java and Banten, Batch 2” on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in the VVIP Room, 16th Floor, UNIKOM Smart Building. The event aimed to strengthen the research culture and enhance the quality of lecturers’ scientific publications.
As the host of the Batch 2 Scientific Article Coaching, UNIKOM welcomed 55 lecturers from various universities under LLDIKTI Region IV, West Java and Banten. The activity also reflected the strong synergy between LLDIKTI Region IV and higher education institutions in enhancing lecturers’ competencies, particularly in research and scientific publication, as part of the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. Also in attendance were Prof. Dr. Lia Warlina, M.Si., Ir. (Dean of the Faculty of Design at UNIKOM), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Poni Sukaesih Kurniati, S.IP., M.Si. (Director of Journals and Scientific Publications), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bobi Kurniawan S., S.T., M.Kom. (Director of AP2SC), and Dr. Senny Luckyardi, S.P., M.M. (Director of International Programs).
In her welcoming remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Poni Sukaesih Kurniati, S.IP., M.Si., expressed her appreciation to the lecturers who attended from various regions within LLDIKTI Region IV, including Cirebon, Tangerang, Bekasi, and other areas in West Java and Banten. She stated that the participants’ enthusiasm reflected their strong commitment to improving the quality of research and scientific publications. “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all lecturers from LLDIKTI Region IV. Welcome to UNIKOM. We greatly appreciate the presence of lecturers from various regions across West Java and Banten. Your participation inspires us to continue working together to improve the quality of scientific publications in higher education,” she said.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Poni also conveyed her appreciation to the Rector of UNIKOM, Prof. 3 Prof. HC Dr. Ir. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., for his full support in organizing the program, which enabled UNIKOM to be entrusted as the host of the Batch 2 Scientific Article Coaching. Furthermore, she explained that the activity was part of the GRADASI (Gotong Royong Akademisi Bersinergi dan Berinovasi) LLDIKTI Region IV Program, Mutual Cooperation of Academics Synergizing and Innovating, which aims to enhance lecturers’ capacity and competence in implementing the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, particularly in research and scientific publication. “Alhamdulillah, through this Batch 2 Scientific Article Coaching, UNIKOM has been entrusted to serve as the host institution, with the participation of 55 lecturers from various universities under LLDIKTI Region IV,” she explained.
Meanwhile, Idik Nursidik, S.T., M.Kom., Young Expert Computer Technician at LLDIKTI Region IV, West Java and Banten, representing the Head of LLDIKTI Region IV, Dr. Lukman, S.T., M.Hum., stated, “This activity represents the collaboration between LLDIKTI Region IV and Universitas Komputer Indonesia. We are working together with several leading universities in West Java and Banten, and UNIKOM is one of our strategic partners in facilitating the publication of lecturers’ scientific papers. I would also like to convey greetings and apologies from the Head of LLDIKTI Region IV, who was unable to attend in person.”
According to Idik, scientific publication is no longer merely an obligation under the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, but has become a key indicator of lecturers’ quality, institutional reputation, and the contribution of academics to the advancement of science and the resolution of societal challenges. “We understand that producing articles worthy of publication in reputable national and international journals is not an easy task. Therefore, LLDIKTI Region IV continues to provide various facilitation programs that go beyond seminars and lectures by offering direct mentoring through coaching clinics and scientific article coaching. We hope that every participant will not only gain new knowledge but also produce tangible outputs in the form of publication-ready scientific articles,” he concluded.
As part of its efforts to enhance lecturers’ competencies in scientific publication, the coaching program featured four distinguished speakers who are experienced academics and practitioners in scientific publishing. The first session was delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Poni Sukaesih Kurniati, S.IP., M.Si., on “Strategies for Selecting Reputable National and International Journals.” The session discussed strategies for selecting journals that align with research topics, identifying the characteristics of reputable journals, and avoiding predatory journals.
The second session was presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bobi Kurniawan S., S.T., M.Kom., on “Smart and Safe Paraphrasing Strategies to Avoid AI Detection Issues.” Participants gained insights into the ethical use of artificial intelligence in scientific writing, effective paraphrasing techniques, and strategies for maintaining manuscript originality while meeting academic integrity standards.
The third session was delivered by Prof. Dr. Lia Warlina, M.Si., Ir., who discussed lecturers’ responsibilities, academic career development, the importance of scientific publications in supporting academic promotions, and strategies for writing scientific articles that align with career advancement. Through this session, participants gained a deeper understanding of the relationship between publication productivity and the enhancement of lecturers’ academic quality and professionalism.
The final session was presented by Dr. Senny Luckyardi, S.P., M.M., on paper writing procedures and publication strategies for Scopus-indexed journals. Participants received practical guidance on structuring scientific articles according to international standards, selecting appropriate Scopus-indexed journals, understanding the submission process, and increasing the manuscript acceptance in reputable international journals.
In addition to attending the presentations, all participants took part in two intensive coaching clinic sessions led by the speakers and mentoring team. During these sessions, lecturers had the opportunity to receive direct consultation on the scientific articles they were preparing, including content refinement, writing techniques, and manuscript preparation for publication in reputable national and international journals.
Through the collaboration between LLDIKTI Region IV West Java and Banten, the Directorate of Journals and Scientific Publications of UNIKOM, and the Directorate of International Programs of UNIKOM, this initiative is expected to further strengthen the research and scientific publication ecosystem within higher education. This synergy represents a strategic effort to improve the quality of lecturers’ research outputs, expand publications in reputable national and international journals, and enhance the global competitiveness of Indonesian universities. In line with its vision as a Digital Entrepreneurial University, UNIKOM remains committed to building strategic collaborations with various stakeholders to foster a sustainable culture of research, innovation, and scientific publication. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
