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Subject area mapping of Indonesian journals from GARUDA (Garba Rujukan Digital) and SINTA (Science Technology Index) databases: a descriptive study: Eko Didik Widianto, Hadiyanto, Teddy Mantoro, Arseto Satriyo Nugroho; Sci Ed. 2025;12(2):175-182. Published online August 7, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.6087/kcse.382

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Studies examining the subject coverage of journals within databases are crucial for scholars and researchers seeking appropriate venues for their articles. This study investigates the characteristics of Indonesian journals by subject area, as listed in GARUDA (Garba Rujukan Digital) and SINTA (Science Technology Index), the leading Indonesian journal databases, thereby addressing the need for mapping journal subject areas within a specific national context.
Methods
We employed web mining techniques to collect records from 26,726 journals listed in GARUDA and 13,522 accredited journals from SINTA. Four aspects were analyzed: the breadth of subjects covered by each journal, the number of journals in each subject area, relationships among covered subjects, and the top publisher with the largest number of journals.
Results
Most subject area information was available on both databases. Our analysis revealed that journals in GARUDA exhibited a broader range and coverage of subject areas than those in SINTA, with a median of two subjects per journal in GARUDA versus one in SINTA. Indonesian single-subject journals were predominantly focused on “education,” “social,” and “economy,” while multiarea journals most frequently combined subsets such as {“science,” “engineering”}, {“education,” “social”}, and {“education,” “social,” “humanities”}. Universitas Negeri Semarang, a higher education institution, emerged as a leading publisher with a diverse portfolio of journals across subject areas.
Conclusion
This study presents a subject area map of Indonesian journals and underscores the critical role of higher education institutions in publishing across all subject areas. The findings illustrate the diversity and interrelationships among journal subject areas, providing a foundation for future research on their influence on journal impact, author diversity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Case Study

The promotion of university journals published by Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia, from 2018 to 2024: a descriptive study: Eko Didik Widianto, Hadiyanto, Teddy Mantoro, Raka Sindu Wardoyo; Sci Ed. 2025;12(1):43-49. Published online February 5, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.6087/kcse.353

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This study explores the promotion of university journals published by Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Indonesia, between 2018 and 2024. UNDIP managed 178 active journals spanning various subjects across 13 faculties. The analysis focused on four key indicators: the number of journals accredited by the Akreditasi Jurnal Nasional (ARJUNA), the accreditation grade in the Science and Technology Index (SINTA) database, the number of journals indexed in Scopus, and the number of abstract views and article downloads. Data collection involved searching literature databases, including SINTA and Scopus, and tracking hits and downloads on the web server. The findings indicate that the number of active journals increased from 136 in 2018 to 178 in 2024, with an average annual growth of 7 journals. The mentoring programs at UNDIP led to significant achievements in key performance indicators, with 106.5% of journals becoming accredited and 112.2% being indexed in Scopus. The annual growth rates for accredited and Scopus-indexed journals were 9.33 and 0.83, respectively. Additionally, the cumulative number of abstract views and article downloads increased by 47.14 million annually, attracting visitors from a broad range of countries. The mentoring programs and robust infrastructure at UNDIP have likely played crucial roles in enhancing the promotion and performance of the university’s journals, which are vital for journal promotion and the achievement of key performance indicators.

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