NERS NEWS — Surabaya — The Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga reaffirmed its commitment as a leading academic institution by warmly welcoming a benchmarking visit from the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of the YARSI Mataram Institute of Health Sciences (INKES YARSI Mataram) on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Held at the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, the program officially commenced with welcoming remarks from the leaders of both institutions, followed by the screening of the faculty profile video to strengthen institutional engagement. The visit was specifically designed to facilitate the exchange of knowledge on effective institutional research governance aligned with international standards.
The first day of the program focused on two key pillars of academic development: strategies for improving Scopus-indexed journal publications and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) management. The sessions were led by research experts from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Rista Fauziningtyas, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., Ph.D., and Dr. Praba Diyan Rachmawati, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep. They delivered comprehensive presentations covering high-quality manuscript preparation, intellectual property regulations in higher education, and best practices in organizing and managing university intellectual property centers, including submission procedures and organizational structures. The sessions were expected to provide the INKES YARSI Mataram delegation with a practical framework for strengthening their institutional research and innovation management.
This benchmarking initiative represents the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga‘s tangible contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The exchange of knowledge on scientific publication and intellectual property management directly supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) by promoting legally recognized research-based innovations. Furthermore, the ongoing collaboration between the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga and INKES YARSI Mataram embodies SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), highlighting the essential role of inter-institutional partnerships in advancing the quality of Indonesia’s academic and research ecosystem.
Writer: Ahmad Haryan Kencana
