1. 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

2. 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.

3. (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

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

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

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

7. 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.

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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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?

13. 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.

14. 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)

15. 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.

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

17. 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.

18. 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

19. Where to find us By
By appointment:
Rectorat Building lvl 3 ex. Rector meeting room
By website: