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UNVEILING THE PRACTICES OF RESEARCH PUBLICATION AMONG INDONESIAN ACADEMICS

Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Terapan Universitas Jambi · Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025) · pp. 485–494

DOI
10.22437/jiituj.v9i2.41838
ISSN
2580-2259, 2580-2240
Published
2025-04-10
Publisher
LPPM Universitas Jambi
Language
en
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Abstract

Research on poor-quality journals seems to be an inexhaustible study. The present study aims to understand the experiences of 3 Indonesian academics who published their scientific articles in disreputable journals. This phenomenology study was conducted within the framework of a qualitative approach. Data were collected by in-depth interviews academics. The study identified three key themes: Lack of Necessary Skills, Overestimation of Western Hegemony, and Acceptance of Fate. The findings indicated that some factors caused the academics to take shortcuts to get their articles published. The pressure to acquire the promotion to become a professor was the main factor influencing Indonesian academics to publish in these fast-turnaround journals. The findings highlight the need for academic institutions and policymakers to critically address the systemic pressures that drive scholars toward low-quality publishing outlets. Strengthening mentorship, providing training in academic writing, and reforming promotion policies to reward quality over quantity are essential to safeguard academic integrity. Furthermore, the study underscores the global implications of these issues, urging international academic bodies to collaborate in setting higher standards for research dissemination and evaluation practices.

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Deni HadianaNational Research and Innovation Agency2
I Wayan CitrawanAffiliation unknown2
I Wayan WidanaAffiliation unknown2
I Wayan SumandyaAffiliation unknown2
I Nengah Suka WidanaAffiliation unknown2
Hanief AriefAffiliation unknown2
Wayan MeterAffiliation unknown2
Fadlan MaalipUniversitas Jambi1
SofyanUniversitas Jambi1
Florante P IbarraAffiliation unknown1
Jade O HizonAffiliation unknown1
Nikki Y CruzAffiliation unknown1
Leila M. CollantesAffiliation unknown1
Joel M. TorresAffiliation unknown1
Adhayani LubisAffiliation unknown1
Ira Aini DaniaAffiliation unknown1
Dewi PangestutiAffiliation unknown1
Adi Raja Brando LubisAffiliation unknown1
Donalry Agus SaputraAffiliation unknown1
Stenly Hely SajowAffiliation unknown1
Minsih MinsihAffiliation unknown1
Imam MujahidAffiliation unknown1
Helzi HelziAffiliation unknown1
D Sarasvati DoraisamyAffiliation unknown1
Sufiyandi SufiyandiAffiliation unknown1
Emi EmiliaAffiliation unknown1
Ika Lestari DamayantiAffiliation unknown1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://online-journal.unja.ac.id/index.php/JIITUJ/oai, first harvested 5 Nov 2026, last seen 5 Nov 2026.
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