Supporting Scholarly Publications, UIN Jakarta Opens Registration for National Reference Books

Rectorate Building, UIN Online News – To support the enhancement of the quality and quantity of academic publications, the Center for Research and Publishing (Puslitpen), under the Research and Community Service Institute (LP2M) of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, has officially opened registration for the publication of ISBN-bearing reference books or monographs through UIN Jakarta Press. This registration is open from May 10 to June 30, 2025, and is limited to 25 book titles.

Head of Puslitpen LP2M UIN Jakarta, Dr. Siti Ummi Masruroh, M.Sc., explained that this program is part of the university's strategy to strengthen an academic ecosystem based on quality scholarly publications. Through this program, lecturers and researchers are encouraged to develop their research findings and scientific studies into reference books or monographs that meet national publishing standards and are equipped with ISBNs.

“This is a golden opportunity for UIN Jakarta lecturers and researchers to publish their scientific works as standardized, ISBN-bearing reference books,” she explained.

The program is open to works from various fields of knowledge, including Islamic studies, social sciences and humanities, science and technology, health, and other interdisciplinary areas. This step also reflects UIN Jakarta's commitment to building an inclusive, transdisciplinary, and productive scientific ecosystem within the campus environment.

Registration is conducted online through the Academic Information System for Book Publishing (SIAPP) application, which can be accessed via the official website: https://siapp.uinjkt.ac.id. Prospective publishers are required to complete all data fields and upload manuscripts according to the established regulations.

This program not only expands opportunities for academics to publish their scholarly works but also strengthens the campus's academic culture, which is oriented towards disseminating knowledge to the wider public through official publishing channels.

“Our spirit is to encourage lecturers and researchers to not only stop at journal publications but also to develop their scholarly works into books that have a wider reach and real impact,” added Dr. Siti Ummi.

UIN Jakarta Press is known to have a track record of publishing various standardized and nationally recognized academic works. Through the opening of this program, UIN Jakarta hopes to continue strengthening its role as a credible, useful, and impactful center for knowledge production and dissemination, contributing to the progress of society and the nation.

(Aida Adha S./Zaenal M./Noeni Indah S./Foto: PIH)