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Understanding the Roles of First Author and Corresponding Author in Journal Publication

In journal publication, the first author and corresponding author are often considered to have the same role. However, they have different responsibilities. The first author generally has a major contribution to the research and preparation of the article. Meanwhile, the corresponding author serves as the main point of contact between the author team and the […]

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Stable Content Coverage doesn’t Guarantee a Scopus Journal Is Safe

Does stable content coverage mean that a Scopus journal is guaranteed to be safe from being discontinued? Not necessarily. Many people assume that journals with a consistent number of published articles and no sudden publication spikes are relatively safe from discontinuation. However, stable content coverage is not the only factor that determines whether a journal

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Systematic Review vs. Literature Review: What’s the Difference?

Systematic reviews and literature reviews both discuss previous research, but they use different approaches. A literature review is a review of the literature used to describe, compare, and build an understanding from various sources related to a particular topic. Meanwhile, a systematic review uses a more structured process of searching, selecting, and synthesizing evidence based

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Don’t Get the Structure Wrong! Article Writing Formats by Type

The structure of a scientific article is not always the same. Original research articles generally use IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion), while review articles, systematic reviews, case reports, and editorials may follow different structures. Therefore, understanding the article type, writing purpose, format, and journal requirements is important before you start writing. What Are the

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How to Create References Correctly Using Mendeley

Creating a reference list is often one of the most time-consuming parts of writing a research paper. However, once you know how to use Mendeley correctly, managing citations becomes much faster, more organized, and fully aligned with your target journal’s citation style. Mendeley is a reference management tool that helps researchers organize literature, insert citations,

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Understanding a Safe Similarity Index and How to Reduce It

Have you ever received a high Similarity Index after checking your manuscript with Turnitin? It can be worrying, especially since many researchers immediately associate a high similarity score with plagiarism. In reality, the Similarity Index simply measures how much text in your document matches content already available in the Turnitin database. A high score may

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How to Write a Cover Letter for an International Journal

You’ve revised your manuscript multiple times. Your citations are properly formatted, your methodology is solid, and your paper is ready to go. Yet it still receives a desk rejection. Frustrating, isn’t it? The problem may not be your manuscript at all. It could be your cover letter. Many authors submit a generic template with only

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Ethical Strategies for Using AI in Research

AI in research is becoming increasingly common, especially among students, lecturers, and researchers aiming for faster publication. Many now use Artificial Intelligence tools for brainstorming, literature summarizing, reference searching, and even assisting in academic writing. AI in research also helps generate research outlines, structure arguments, and refine academic tone. However, despite these advantages, an important

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Tips for Writing Scientific Articles that Meet KUM Targets

Writing a scientific article isn’t just about fulfilling an academic obligation, but also a strategy for achieving the KUM (General Review and Evaluation) targets required for promotion to a functional lecturer position. Many lecturers already have ideas or research findings, but struggle to package them into a coherent, publication-worthy article. The good news is, this

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The Role of the Decision Letter in Scientific Article Publication

In the scientific article publication process, many authors focus on the writing and submission stages, but often underestimate the importance of subsequent editorial communication. One crucial element in this process is the decision letter. In this decision letter, the journal editor formally communicates the direction and fate of an article, determining whether they accept it,

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