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The Center for Research and Community Engagement Development (P4M), Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), organized a SINTA Data Update Workshop on Thursday, 19 June 2025, at the Konimex Room, Bachtiar Effendi Building, FEB UNS.

The session featured Sarjiyanto, S.E., MBA., Ph.D., CPDS., CSRS., representing the Institute for Research and Community Engagement (LPPM) UNS, as the main speaker. Also present was Mudzakir, who provided assistance with the SINTA verification process for UNS academic staff. In his presentation, Sarjiyanto emphasized the importance of regularly updating data on SINTA (Science and Technology Index) for both individual faculty members and institutions.

SINTA is an online platform managed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) of the Republic of Indonesia. It serves as a database for managing and presenting information on nationally accredited scientific journals. SINTA data is used for various purposes, including research and community engagement clustering, Lecturer Credit Score Assessment (PAK), Academic Integrity Dashboard (ANJANI), and institutional performance evaluations.

Sarjiyanto highlighted the need for faculty members to consistently update their SINTA accounts with publications, research activities, and other academic outputs. New lecturers, in particular, are expected to promptly create a SINTA account and actively engage in research and community engagement, which will form the foundation of their academic profiles. He also provided detailed instructions on how to update and synchronize publication data in the SINTA system, including managing author profiles, verifying publications, and entering various types of academic outputs.

Concluding his presentation, Sarjiyanto expressed his hope that the workshop and guidelines provided by the LPPM team would increase awareness among participants about the significance of using SINTA effectively to enhance both individual and institutional rankings and reputations at the national and international levels.

The second speaker, Mudzakir, delivered a practical session on the SINTA registration process, verification procedures, and available resources to help maintain accurate academic records. He elaborated on how to update and synchronize publication data in the SINTA system, covering the access and integration of various publication types (Scopus, Google Scholar, Garuda), and how to synchronize them within the platform. The presentation also included steps on adding books, claiming intellectual property rights (IPR), and uploading products or prototypes.

Mudzakir emphasized the importance of verifying data accuracy and avoiding duplicate entries. Additionally, the workshop provided guidance on configuring Google Scholar settings to prevent automatic updates and how to locate a Garuda ID for authors with indexed publications in the Garuda database.

The Center for Research and Community Engagement Development (P4M), Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), organized a Scientific Article Writing Workshop for SINTA-Accredited National Journals on Thursday, 19 June 2025, at Konimex Room, Bachtiar Effendi Building, FEB UNS.

Attended by more than 40 students and lecturers, the workshop featured Isna Putri Rahmawati, S.E., M.Sc., Ak., the Managing Editor of Jurnal Akuntansi dan Bisnis, faculty member at FEB UNS, and experienced advisor for students aiming to publish in SINTA-2 accredited journals.

In her opening remarks, Dila Maghrifani, S.E., B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., Head of P4M, emphasized that the workshop aimed to enhance participants’ skills and understanding in preparing high-quality scientific articles aligned with the standards of SINTA (Science and Technology Index) accreditation. The session was also designed to equip participants with effective publication strategies to increase the acceptance rate of their manuscripts in indexed journals.

“We are fortunate to welcome Mrs. Isna today, who consistently guides her students in publishing their undergraduate theses into academic journals. This not only benefits the students but also contributes to broader academic discourse. Every year, student publications are successfully produced under her mentorship. I encourage everyone to make the most of today’s session,” she noted.

In her presentation, Isna encouraged the mostly undergraduate student participants to pursue publication of their academic work in SINTA-accredited national journals. She highlighted the importance of such publications: for lecturers, it supports performance evaluation, academic promotion, and certification; for students, it enhances their academic profile, provides added value to their portfolio, and supports Study Program and university accreditation.

“Many undergraduate portfolios focus on internships. I strongly recommend making scientific publication part of your portfolio. When applying for jobs or civil service positions, candidates are often asked: ‘What have you created? What have you published?’ That is where your article can make a difference,” she emphasized.

Isna shared her experience of supervising five to eight students each year. Typically, two of the student’s articles will be successfully published in SINTA-2 journals, while the rest were published in SINTA-3, 4, or 5 journals. Her approach aims to ensure that students’ academic work does not remain idle in repositories or personal files but contributes to scholarly discussions.

She also explained that the latest accreditation guidelines have made publication more competitive. Journals now prioritize author diversity, topic relevance, adherence to author guidelines, and alignment with the journal’s scope. Moreover, titles must reflect the article’s key findings.

Isna offered specific tips for successful publication in SINTA journals: select up-to-date topics relevant to the journal’s scope; clearly highlight novelty in both the introduction and conclusion; use recent data, robust methods, and appropriate statistical analysis; strictly follow the journal’s formatting and author guidelines; and uphold academic integrity by avoiding plagiarism and refraining from the use of AI in writing.

The workshop is expected to encourage students and faculty to publish quality articles that contribute meaningfully to academic and professional communities.

The Islamic Economics and Finance Research Group (RG), Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), in collaboration with the Surakarta Regional Board of the Indonesian Sharia Economic Society (MES), and the Central Java Regional Board of the Indonesian Association of Islamic Economists (DPW IAEI), held a virtual session on Islamic Economics and Finance on Tuesday, 24 June 2024. The event was attended by members of the Regional Board and the Forum Alumni HMI Wati (PD Forhati) Solo Raya, Central Java, led by Coordinating Presidium Sri Murni Endarwati.

On this occasion, Falikhatun delivered a presentation on the importance of understanding khiyar, particularly in the context of online transactions. The concept of khiyar serves several purposes, including preventing losses, ensuring fairness, and building trust between buyers and sellers. She also emphasized that e-commerce transactions must comply with the Fatwa of the National Sharia Council of the Indonesian Ulema Council (DSN MUI) No. 146 of 2021 on online sales and purchases. The fatwa stipulates, among other things, that sellers must not engage in tadlis (misrepresentation), tanajusy (exaggerated product claims), or ghysysy (false testimonials).

Falikhatun elaborated, “Khiyar is the right of choice granted to either the buyer or the seller in a sale-purchase transaction (Murabahah) to proceed with or cancel the agreement. In Arabic, khiyar means ‘choice’ or ‘option.’ In the context of commerce, khiyar provides the transacting parties with the freedom to reconsider their decisions after the contract has been executed. Understanding khiyar must be widely promoted so that business actors can incorporate it as a marketing strategy to attract and retain customers.”

This activity aimed to encourage members of PD Forhati Solo Raya to gain a deeper understanding of the khiyar concept in both online and traditional business practices. In the long term, this discussion is expected to offer strategic insight to enhance sales performance, particularly in improving customer satisfaction through the implementation of khiyar as a form of post-sale service.

The Export-Import Laboratory of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), held a training session entitled “Export-Import Training: Export Preparation for Beginners” on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. The session took place at the Project-Based Learning (PBL) Laboratory Room of FEB UNS and was attended by 15 final-year students from the Study Programs of Development Economics, Management, and Accounting.

The training featured resource persons from BNI Xpora and Solo-based export-import practitioners from CV Ivan Sugih Arta. Key topics covered included Export Market Research & Commodity Identification, Export Pricing and Negotiation, Payment Methods and Market Requirements, Promotion, Distribution, and Export Financing.

Dr. Arif Rahman Hakim, S.E., M.Ec.Dev., Ph.D., Head of the Export-Import Laboratory, stated that the training was designed to prepare students for an official export-import certification. The certification will assess competence in areas such as export market research, pricing strategies, negotiation techniques, payment methods, and product classification using the Harmonized System (HS) Code.

“By mastering these topics, students are expected to conduct accurate market research, select secure payment methods, and understand the terms and conditions of Letters of Credit (L/C) to minimize risks in international transactions. Moreover, knowledge on trade contract drafting, export promotion, and choosing appropriate distribution channels is essential to ensure that products are accepted and competitive in target markets,” he explained to feb.uns.ac.id.

He further elaborated that the training was structured to provide both comprehensive understanding and practical insights, equipping students not only for the certification exam but also for real-world application in the export-import sector. The program is expected to enhance students’ knowledge and skills in international trade, enabling them to compete globally and pursue professional certification in export-import.

Academic Support Staff (Tendik) at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), participated in a Microsoft Office Training held at the FEB Computer Laboratory on Thursday, 5 June 2025. The training was attended by 20 participants, mostly from the academic administration, lecture services, and student affairs divisions. The one-day session was facilitated by Tri Haryatmo, M.Pd., from the Balai Besar Guru Penggerak (BBGP).

This training aimed to strengthen the staff’s digital proficiency, especially in improving service quality, work efficiency, and operational effectiveness. By mastering Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, the participants are expected to enhance their daily performance and support their career development, including potential certification. These digital competencies are considered essential to meet the demands of an increasingly digitized work environment.

Prof. Tri Mulyaningsih, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Academic and Research Affairs of FEB UNS, explained that the training is part of the faculty’s initiative to support staff capacity building.

“Prior to this training, we conducted a needs assessment for capacity building. We found that Microsoft Office proficiency is a fundamental need, particularly in academic administrative units. The aim is to ease the workload for our staff, enabling them to work more efficiently—such as producing well-formatted documents more quickly,” she said.

She emphasized that staff with strong Microsoft Office skills play a vital role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the faculty. The ability to manage data, compile reports, create presentations, and facilitate collaboration significantly boosts both the speed and quality of administrative work.

Prof. Tri also encouraged staff to provide feedback on areas they would like to explore further to improve their digital skills. She added that the Academic Division has planned additional training for Siakad Operators by inviting speakers from UNS ICT Center to discuss system operations, and from the Institute of Educational Quality Development and Assurance (LPPMP) to cover relevant regulations.