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Sustainable Research and Community Engagement Model in Indonesian Public Universities: Legal and Policy Perspectives

Jurnal Pengabdian Hukum Indonesia (Indonesian Journal of Legal Community Engagement) JPHI · Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 113–150

DOI
10.15294/jphi.v9i1.35960
ISSN
2654-8313, 2654-8305
Published
2026-07-09
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0

Abstract

Universities must not stand alone and act as institutions that are not related to communities. Education should elevate scholars, not only in terms of thinking but also in terms of giving positive contribution to communities. In Indonesia, there are some types of status of universities, one of them is named public universities with legal entity (PTN-BH). This type of status is also mandated to provide contributions to communities that should be aligned with results of previous research conducted by universties’ scholars or vice versa. Nevertheless, regulations on how research and community engangement through such model may be realized remain limited. Thus, this work aims to establish a model for such research and community engangement by considering the existing policy and regulations. This research used quantitative approach. Data gathered through semi-structured interviews, documents analysis, and case studies from selected PTN-BH. Methods of analyzing data were thematically identified patterns, challenges, and best practices. The findings were: (1) it is essential for PTN-BH to establish robust policy and regulations, (2) constitute how to have sustainable engagement projects between PTN-BH with communities, and (3) determine sustainable mutual benefits. The model that is proposed has been developed through careful consideration of policy and laws that have been there as enabling factors not as barriers. Thus, the contibution of this study is the notion of the necessity of sustainable connection between PTN-BH with community that corresponds with the existing policy and regulations. This aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4: Quality Education.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • International University of Sarajevo
  • South Asian University
  • Yazd University
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Suwito Eko PramonoState University of Semarang1
Syaiful AminState University of Semarang1
Budi Argap SitungkirState University of Semarang1
Sang Ayu Putu RahayuState University of Semarang1
Ena KazićInternational University of Sarajevo1
Abdul HaseebSouth Asian University1
Valerio SebastianAffiliation unknown1
Seyedmohsen HekmatimoghadamYazd University1
Rahayu Fery AnitasariState University of Semarang1
Andry SetiawanState University of Semarang1
Windiahsari WindiahsariAffiliation unknown1
Duhita Driyah SupraptiState University of Semarang1
Isnani IsnaniState University of Semarang1
Anindya ArdiansariState University of Semarang1
Niken Diah ParamitaState University of Semarang1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/JPHI/oai, first harvested 5 Nov 2026, last seen 8 Nov 2026.
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