Improving the quality and impact of scientific publications has become a strategic priority for the academic community. As a concrete form of support for this agenda, the UGM Library and Archives in collaboration with Springer Nature held a workshop titled "Guide for Academic: from Research to Publication" on Monday, June 30, 2025. The event took place at the Auditorium of the Tahir Foundation Building, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing (FKKMK) UGM, and was attended both onsite and online by students, lecturers, education staff, and researchers from various faculties across UGM.
The workshop featured Xian Toh, Account Development Manager at Springer Nature, as the keynote speaker, and Handoko Bagaskara, Licensing Manager at Springer Nature, as the moderator. The program was designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the academic publishing process, from pre-writing strategies to enhancing post-publication visibility.
"Writing a scientific article is not just about content, it’s also about strategy and positioning. Understanding your target journal, editorial tone, and the publication cycle significantly increases your chances of acceptance", said Xian Toh during the presentation.
The session covered essential topics, including how to select the right journal, structure manuscripts according to international editorial standards, navigate the peer review process professionally, and manage the impact of publications through indexing platforms and dissemination channels. The workshop drew enthusiastic participation, evident from the high level of engagement both in-person and via the online webinar.
This initiative not only strengthens the academic capacity of UGM’s academic community but also reflects the university’s concrete support for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, by promoting scientific literacy, academic integrity, and inclusive, globally competitive publication skills. Additionally, the strategic collaboration between UGM and Springer Nature exemplifies the implementation of SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, by fostering access to knowledge and a sustainable research ecosystem.
In today’s globalized academic landscape, mastering the publication process is no longer merely a technical skill, it is a crucial academic asset for actively contributing to the advancement of global knowledge.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh