14 February 2022

The Institute for Community Service Research (LPPM) Mahkota Tricom Unggul University (MTU) held an Open Journal Systems (OJS) webinar with the theme “OJS Governance Strategy Towards Accredited Journals” which was attended by all MTU University lecturers, Thursday (10/2).

Managing editor of Jurnal LLDIKTI Region 1, Hengki Tamando Sihotang M.Kom, who was the sole resource person for the webinar, explained that to get journal accreditation, first understand the guidelines for scientific journal accreditation, editorial guidelines for managing scientific journals, and Permenristekdikti number 9 of 2018.

In managing journals, it is said that various obstacles often arise. This is due to the lack of knowledge about journal management (management, OJS, and other journals). The policy of the institution/organization where the journal is managed and run is less supportive. Do not or do not know how to register scientific journals to be accredited. The commitment of journal managers and publishers sometimes conflicts. Managers still lack the confidence to apply for accreditation.

To maintain accredited journals, it is necessary to regenerate and regenerate journal managers, so that the sustainability of the journal can survive. Maintain the quality of journals such as content and management. update technology to support the management process, especially in the field of information technology (IT). Maintain communication and harmonious relationships between journal managers, editors, reviewers and publishers as well as the institution that houses the journal.

The Head of LPPM MTU University, Nasib S.Pd, MM explained the purpose of this webinar was to strengthen MTU University's OJS, so that the published journals meet the requirements set by the Ministry of Research and Technology / National Research and Innovation Agency. ​

He said that one of the tasks of higher education is research. Every university must play an active role in disseminating ideas to the community.

“Managing a journal requires human resources and supporting facilities,” he said.

According to him, OJS has an important meaning for universities, both public and private. The existence of OJS provides opportunities for other universities to join in joint research both between universities, universities and companies and so on. Then the existence of OJS can be a means of supporting MBKM (Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka) through lecturer and student research.

The benefits obtained from this webinar activity are that the lecturers have additional knowledge in terms of publishing scientific articles. This activity is also useful, especially the LPPM department of Mahkota Tricom Unggul University in managing how existing scientific journals can be nationally accredited.

Source : https://medan.tribunnews.com/2022/02/14/universitas-mtu-gelar-webinar-ojs-