Semarang, October 4, 2025 — Challenges in composing globally reputable articles were the central issue addressed at the Academic Manuscript Workshop, organized by the Public Sector Collaboration Academic Expertise Cluster of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Diponegoro (FISIP Undip). This event was designed to enhance students’ academic capacity, equipping them to write scientific articles worthy of publication in internationally reputable journals.

The workshop, titled “Training on Scientific Article Writing Techniques,” featured two distinguished speakers: Dr. Lanita Winata, MBA, BCom., ACC (Hons), CPAA, a management expert from Griffith University, and Dr. Phil. Arif Budy Pratama, Ph.D, an academic in politics and public policy from Tidar University. Both shared strategic insights and practical experiences in preparing manuscripts that meet global publication standards.

The event was opened by Prof. Dr. Hardi Warsono, MT, Chair of the Public Sector Collaboration Academic Expertise Cluster at FISIP Undip. In his opening remarks, he expressed his hope that, “Through this workshop, students will not only be able to compose publishable manuscripts but also enhance their competitiveness in global academic writing.”

In her presentation, Dr. Lanita Winata emphasized the importance of strategies for improving manuscript quality, both in terms of substantive consistency and the use of theory as an analytical tool for the issues raised. She noted, “This initiative is highly meaningful, particularly for fostering the will to write.”

Meanwhile, Dr. Phil. Arif Budy Pratama, Ph.D, highlighted the methodological aspects of research and the critical need for a systematic logical structure to ensure articles are accepted by internationally renowned journals. He shared, “I am delighted to be back here; aside from my capacity as an alumnus, I can also contribute to the institution that once educated me through this article writing training. Writing requires time, and even more so for world-renowned publications; therefore, we must cultivate a writing culture, and this event is essential for that purpose.”

The committee chairman, Irfan Murtadho Yusuf, S.A.P., MPM, stated that this activity served as an applicable learning platform. He affirmed, “We are cultivating a writing culture to enhance critical thinking and competitiveness.”

The workshop was attended by 22 participants, comprising undergraduate (S1), master’s (S2), and doctoral (S3) students. Participants described the event as highly beneficial and inspirational. One attendee remarked, “It is very meaningful, as we find it easier to write now that we have been taught effective writing techniques.”

Through this academic forum, FISIP Undip hopes the workshop will serve as a stepping stone for students and lecturers to improve the quality of their scientific work towards globally reputable publications.

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