Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has secured the first place in the Science and Technology Index (SINTA) in Indonesia, with a 3-Year SINTA Score of 1,540,122 and an Overall SINTA Score of 4,161,699.
This achievement marks UGM’s commitment to advancing research and innovation while strengthening its academic reputation at the national and international levels.
Science and Technology Index (SINTA) is a platform designed to facilitate access to various publications, research results, books, and intellectual property (IP) data.
It also provides research and publication performance metrics that are beneficial for institutions, researchers, and journals.
Overall, SINTA plays a vital role in improving the quality of research in Indonesia and fostering collaboration between institutions.
With the development of new features, such as faculty or school identification based on authorship, SINTA has become a more comprehensive tool for evaluating the performance of researchers at both university and faculty levels.
UGM’s Director of Research, Professor Mirwan Ushada, stated that this achievement is the result of strong synergy between the directorate, faculty, and the entire academic community at UGM.
“We routinely provide outreach to SINTA verifiers at faculties/schools as well as to lecturers and researchers, encouraging them to continually update their SINTA data,” he told reporters on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at the UGM campus.
In addition, UGM’s Directorate of Research offers various strategic programs aimed at improving research quality.
These include scientific writing training, providing incentives for publications in reputable journals, and support services such as publication clinics, language editing, plagiarism checks, international collaboration, research facilities, support for international conferences, and research collaboration centers.
“With these strategies, we at the Directorate of Research strive to create a conducive environment for high-quality research and scientific publications,” he added.
Looking ahead, UGM aims to increase international research collaborations and encourage more publications in high-impact journals.
The Directorate of Research is committed to expanding support programs, such as publication clinics and research training, and facilitating more collaborative research between universities.
“International collaboration is one of the main focuses of improving the quality and impact of publications. We will also strengthen the role of research in community service,” Professor Ushada explained.
Additionally, UGM is focusing on the development of intellectual property (IP) and empowering communities through research outcomes.
By combining quality research with the application of scientific knowledge, UGM hopes to significantly impact national development.
With well-planned strategies and focused implementation, UGM is optimistic about maintaining this achievement and continuing to improve its performance.
The director believes that UGM can continue to lead at the national and international levels through collaboration, innovation, and integrated support.
This achievement also highlights UGM’s potential to have a greater impact on the advancement of science and the welfare of society.
UGM’s success in securing the top position in SINTA is clear evidence that hard work, synergy, and innovation are key to achieving outstanding results in the face of increasing global competition.
With its continuously strengthened strategic approach, UGM is ready to take further steps to make a tangible contribution to the advancement of science and society.
Author: Lintang Andwyna Nurseisa Azrien
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Lintang Andwyna Nurseisa Azrien