Training on Academic Writing for Internationally Indexed Journals at UIN Gusdur Pekalongan, Indonesia

Abstract

Scientific publication in internationally indexed journals has become an important indicator of academic performance for lecturers and students. However, many academics still face difficulties in understanding manuscript structure, selecting appropriate journals, and navigating the submission process. This community service program aimed to improve academic writing skills for publication in internationally indexed journals among lecturers and students at UIN Gusdur Pekalongan. The activity was implemented through an interactive training workshop involving lectures, discussions, and practical guidance on manuscript preparation and journal submission strategies. A total of 70 participants attended the program. The results indicate that participants gained better understanding of scientific writing standards, journal selection strategies, and publication procedures in reputable international journals. Participants also demonstrated increased motivation to produce and submit scholarly manuscripts. This training contributes to strengthening academic publication capacity and supports institutional efforts to improve international scientific visibility.