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5. Transmitting Knowledges: Institutions, Objects and Practices
Over the past decade, Indonesia has witnessed dynamic changes in its academic landscape, particularly in the realm of scientific publication regulations. This research examines the transformative journey of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Republic of Indonesia, from 2014 to 2023, as it aimed to align with global academic standards and propel its universities towards world-class status. The initial regulatory framework, Regulation No. 92 of 2014, introduced stringent publication requirements for academics, necessitating publication in Scopus-indexed journals as a prerequisite for attaining the title of Professor. Notably, the most recent regulation, Permendikbud-Ristek No. 53 of 2023, eliminated the requirement for academic journal publications for S2 and S3 student graduations. This research employs content analysis to scrutinize the evolving regulations issued by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Higher Education, Research, and Technology and the ensuing debates among Indonesian academicians regarding these regulations. It highlights the ongoing uncertainty among policymakers regarding the most suitable measures to enhance the academic climate and elevate the global rankings of Indonesian universities. World-renowned ranking systems such as THE and QS place a strong emphasis on scientific publication and scholarly citation, creating an inherent challenge. Despite the Ministry's endeavors to accommodate academic community concerns during regulatory revisions, they continue to face criticism from scholars who contend that the old norms of academic publication remain relevant and should persist. This research provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamic changes in Indonesia's academic regulations and the challenges encountered in striving for world-class university status.
Anggun Gunawan
State Polytechnic of Media Kreatif Jakarta, Indonesia