The International Journals From Expectation, Common Problems, And Reasons to have International Journals The International Journals Acceleration Task Force Directorate of International Affairs University of Mulawarman

Why an International Journal article? It is not only a prerequisite to attach Dr. or PhD title to our name; It is an active contribution to advance human civilization; It is an accountability to our love ones; It is a scientific signature; It is an essential factor to get research fund.

(International) Journal article A scientific approach to solve defined and qualitative/quantified problem(s) or to convey a hypothesis. Types of articles: Literature review Survey Descriptive Method development Laboratory experiment

(International) Journal article components Hypothesis or specific issue The problem or aim Method or approach Sound data Comparison with others Conclusion Abstract

From bench to publication Scope or Topic Submission Rejected Data selection Addressing Reviewers Writing Final Correction In house review Published!

Technical Problems in Writing Not enough data to publish Flow and Coherency Reference to similar research Abstract & Conclusion Grammar and Choices of words

Non Technical Problems in Writing What journal to publish Cost and funding for publication In house reviewers/advisors Predatory/False publishers Duration from submission to publication/acceptance.

To Accelerate International Publication The International Journals Acceleration Task Force Directorate of International Affairs University of Mulawarman

International Publications: Enrichment Strategy Submit an article to an established international journal, overseas. Create an in house reviewing team Create reputable international journals Collaboration with other publishers by mean of International Seminars

Article submission Must be ready for publication Very minimal grammar mistakes Good logical and easy to follow Sound data Follow the targeted journal writing guideline Should be submitted within time frame Avoids grey category journal

How to make it ready for submission? Joins a journal writing workshop Asks experienced people Follows the previously published style

Journal Writing Workshop Q1: Is there any program related to journal writing workshop? Q1b: Is the output of workshop a ready to publish manuscript? Q2: Is there an integrated course program related to publishing a manuscript?

In house reviewing: Ask experienced people The best reviewers are the closest peers: Supervisors Research Group Colleague English speaking people (for grammar checking) The role: to produce better cohesion and coherency, to sharpen aim, to smoothen the flow, and to correct logical errors.

In house reviewing: A pantry for article assistance Learning from other university practices, i.e. IPB, Undip, etc. Universities have a special section that supports international journals to improve knowledge in how to publish an article (Workshops) to assist manuscript preparation (Assistance) to assist for language barrier (i.e. word choices, paraphrasing, etc)

Reputable International Journals Not containing very broad topics Indexed in major services: PubMed, Highwire, Scopus, Copernicus, DOAJ, etc Published impact factor Rejection and Retraction Policy Blind reviews Most importantly: everything has a beginning.

Collaboration with Others International Seminar with Call for Papers Invited Reviews and Reviewers Papers/Articles exchange Expertise Exchange

Our Offers Be in Editorial/Reviewer team or In house Review team Conduct Journal Preparation Program, three categories based on the readiness of manuscript: Workshop of manuscript preparation Group assistance for manuscript preparation Special Assistance for finding good journal to publish Annual International Conference with output of published papers.

How Unmul addresses the issues Establishing a task force with aims: Assisting S3 students and academic staffs in publishing international journal article Establishing online international journals with good reputation

Where to find us By email: ij@unmul.ac.id By appointment: Rectorat Building lvl 3 ex. Rector meeting room By website: http://ij.unmul.ac.id