Summary of "Peran Penting SINTA Dalam Ekosistem Riset Nasional"

Summary of “Peran Penting SINTA Dalam Ekosistem Riset Nasional”

This video presents a detailed discussion about SINTA (Science and Technology Index), an official Indonesian government platform managed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemdikti Saintech). The platform plays a pivotal role in mapping, measuring, and enhancing the quality of research in Indonesia across lecturers, researchers, and national journals.

The conversation is between the host, Ms. Ajeng, and Mr. Luthfi Ilham Ramdani, a young expert policy analyst and head of the community service team at the Directorate General of Research and Development.

Main Ideas and Concepts

What is SINTA?

Launched in January 2017 as a comprehensive research performance measurement platform.
Maps and measures research publications, intellectual property, community service, and research funding.
Includes rankings for accredited journals from SINTA 1 (highest) to SINTA 6.
Integrates data from various national and international databases, including:
- Scopus ID (international journals)
- Garuda (national e-journal database)
- Google Scholar ID
- National Library ISBN (books)
- DJKI (Intellectual Property Directorate for patents, copyrights, etc.)
- Bima (research and community service funding platform)
- EE Sinta (for internal university-funded research)

Stakeholders Involved

Ministry of Education and Culture, Science and Technology (central government)
LPPM verifiers at universities (verify and validate data)
Regional coordinators (LDT 1 to LDT 17)
Lecturers and researchers (input and update their research data)

Benefits of SINTA

Facilitates collaboration by identifying experts in specific fields.
Supports academic promotion and credit score assessments.
Determines university clustering for research funding and collaboration.
Enhances journal reputation and quality through accreditation and indexing.
Provides transparency and a centralized portfolio (CV) for lecturers and researchers.
Encourages research that has societal impact.

SINTA and Journal Accreditation

13,500 journals accredited under SINTA rankings.
Accreditation managed through ARJUNA (National Scientific Journal Accreditation).
Higher-ranked journals attract better-quality submissions and international indexing.
Continuous monitoring and evaluation of journals to maintain quality.

Features of SINTA 3.0

Dashboard for authors to track achievements (research, publications, intellectual property).
Matrix scoring system based on publication type, authorship role, and intellectual property weight.
Enables comparison and identification of potential collaborators.

Challenges Faced

Data synchronization is limited (lecturers can update only once a week; more updates require verifier assistance).
Some lecturers delay updating data, affecting eligibility for funding and recognition.
Managing issues of plagiarism, predatory journals, and academic integrity.
Ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for remote or disadvantaged regions (3T areas: Terdepan, Terluar, Tertinggal – Frontier, Outer, Disadvantaged).

Handling Academic Integrity

Regulated by Ministry Regulation No. 39 of 2021.
Integration plans with academic integrity platforms (Anjani) and plagiarism detection (ARJUNA).
Workshops on scientific writing and academic ethics are conducted.

Support for 3T Regions

Special workshops and technical guidance on research literacy, scientific writing, and journal management.
Use of technology (e.g., Zoom) to improve accessibility.
Affirmative action policies to support research funding applications from these regions.

Strategies for Improving SINTA

Simplifying user interface for easier use.
Embedding SINTA scores as requirements in research and community service grant proposals.
Using SINTA as a transparent portfolio for administrative selection and collaboration.
Providing training and mentoring for researchers and journal managers to improve rankings and quality.

Tips for Young Researchers

Regularly update SINTA profile data.
Be consistent in research and publication efforts.
Maintain academic integrity.
Be brave and proactive in submitting research proposals and publishing.
Focus on research that addresses current national issues and has societal impact.
Utilize affirmative actions available for researchers in disadvantaged areas.

Overall Message

SINTA is more than a numerical index; it is a comprehensive tool to enhance research quality, journal credibility, and institutional reputation. Strong and transparent research profiles contribute to Indonesia’s goal of becoming a nation of science and innovation. Young and remote-area researchers should feel empowered to compete and contribute meaningfully to the national research ecosystem.

Detailed Methodology / Instructions Highlighted

Using SINTA Effectively

Create and maintain a complete, valid, and active profile.
Synchronize data regularly from integrated databases (Scopus, Garuda, Google Scholar, etc.).
Engage with university verifiers to ensure data accuracy.
Participate in workshops for scientific writing, research proposal preparation, and journal management.
Monitor SINTA dashboard to track progress and identify collaboration opportunities.
Aim for research outputs that have societal relevance and impact.
For journal managers: follow accreditation guidelines and strive for higher rankings and international indexing.
For lecturers: use SINTA scores to support academic promotions and funding applications.

Maintaining Academic Integrity

Adhere to Ministry regulations on plagiarism and scientific misconduct.
Use planned integrated platforms for plagiarism checking.
Attend academic integrity workshops and apply ethical writing practices.

Supporting 3T Regions

Conduct targeted training and mentoring.
Use digital tools to overcome geographical barriers.
Leverage affirmative action policies for funding and research support.

Speakers / Sources Featured

Ms. Ajeng – Host of the Dikti Saintech Menyapa podcast.
Mr. Luthfi Ilham Ramdani – Young expert policy analyst, head of the community service team, Directorate General of Research and Development, Ministry of Education and Culture, Science and Technology (Kemdikti Saintech).

This summary captures the core messages, operational details of SINTA, its benefits, challenges, and strategic directions for improving Indonesia’s research ecosystem, with an emphasis on inclusivity and academic integrity.