Jakarta, 9 October 2025 — Prof. Dr. Tuti Bahfiarti, S.Sos., M.Si., senior lecturer and lead researcher at the Media and Communication Thematic Research Group (TRG), Universitas Hasanuddin, was invited as a speaker at an academic program hosted by Universitas Mercubuana. She delivered a lecture titled “Writing with Integrity: Ethical Codes and Publication Strategies for Reputable Journals.”
Held on Thursday, 9 October 2025, from 10.00 to 12.00 WIB at the Doctoral Auditorium, 5th Floor, Universitas Mercubuana, the session was attended by lecturers from various faculties. The event was designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of scientific integrity standards and ethical practices essential for high-quality academic writing and publication.
In her presentation, Prof. Tuti emphasized that integrity is the foundation of the entire publication process—from idea development and research methodology to article preparation. She also highlighted crucial issues such as citation ethics, plagiarism, data transparency, and the responsibility of authors in maintaining the originality of their scholarly work.
Beyond ethical considerations, Prof. Tuti provided practical guidance on strategies to publish in reputable journals, including selecting appropriate journals, understanding scopes and templates, building strong research arguments, and aligning writing styles with international publication standards.
The session was highly interactive, with participants raising questions related to publication challenges, journal rejection processes, and the dynamics of collaborative writing. Prof. Tuti’s insights offered significant value for Mercubuana lecturers seeking to enhance the quality of their scholarly publications.
This event marks one of Prof. Tuti’s noteworthy contributions to strengthening research culture and academic integrity in Indonesian higher education institutions.
