The commitment of the UGM Library and Archives in realizing quality education (SDG 4) and building strong global partnerships (SDG 17) was once again demonstrated through the implementation of the "How to Publish Journal Article with Sage" Workshop held on Thursday (8/5). This workshop was organized in a hybrid format, with an in-person session held at the Computer Laboratory, Building L1, 5th Floor, UGM Library and Archives, and an online session via Zoom meeting. This event provided a strategic learning space for the academic community to explore strategies for publishing in reputable international journals.
The event was warmly hosted by Aprilia Mardiastuti, S.IP., MA, a librarian at UGM, who kept the event running smoothly and energetically from start to finish. The discussion was moderated by Mutiara Choiriyah, Library Sales Executive for Sage Publishing covering Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. With her expertise and experience in academic publishing, Mutiara was able to elicit a wide range of questions from participants and facilitate in-depth dialogue between the audience and the speaker.
The event was officially opened by Arif Surachman, S.I.P., MBA., Head of UGM Library and Archives. In his opening remarks, he emphasized that academic literacy and the ability to write scientific articles are integral to the quality of higher education.
"UGM Library and Archives strives to be more than just an information provider-we aim to serve as a strategic part-
ner in developing the academic capacity of the UGM community. Through events like this, we hope to provide access to high-quality resources," Arif explained.
Echoing this sentiment, Eva Silvia, Account Manager of iGroup Asia Pacific and Sage’s official representative in Indonesia, expressed her appreciation for the synergy between UGM and Sage in expanding access to global knowledge.
"We are very pleased to support UGM in equipping its academics to successfully publish in international journals. We hope this event sparks renewed enthusiasm and strengthens publication competencies," she stated.
The workshop featured keynote speaker Dr. Lim Khee Hiang, Senior Manager: Partner Success & Customer Relations – APAC at the global academic publisher Sage. Speaking to an audience of lecturers, students, and researchers from various disciplines, Dr. Lim guided participants through the world of international scientific publishing—from how to identify the right journal to leveraging technologies like ChatGPT to enhance research and writing effectiveness.
Throughout the session, participants were highly enthusiastic in discussing the challenges of publication and the ethics of scientific writing. Dr. Lim responded to each question with clear and practical explanations. His presentation enriched the participants’ understanding of current trends in academic publishing, including the use of technology in the academic writing process.
This event is part of UGM Library and Archives’ efforts to support a culture of scientific publishing and increase the visibility of UGM research on the international stage. The workshop successfully motivated and equipped researchers, lecturers, and students to be more prepared to publish in indexed and reputable journals. UGM Library and Archives is committed to continuing to organize similar events in the future as part of the transformation of services focused on capacity development and global networking.
Contributor: Wasilatul Baroroh