Author: Ilham A. Ridlo

Ilham A Ridlo is an assistant professor and public health researcher who focuses on evidence utilization, evaluation, and science communication in the context of health and public policy through a journalistic approach. He regularly writes about science literacy, public health, and the importance of transparency in research practices through open science. #OpenScience #ScienceCommunication #PublicHealth #ScienceDiplomacy
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Langkah Mutlak: Menekan Penerbit Jurnal Ilmiah Komersial

Kabar cukup meyakinkan hari ini dari akun Instagram Kemendiktisaintek. Berita soal peluncuran program “One Nation One Subscription” (ONOS). Kabar ini sudah lama ditunggu oleh banyak pegiat akses terbuka di komunitas sains terbuka.  Secara singkat Rabu kemarin (12/3), melalui Kemdiktisaitek meluncurkan Program “One Nation One Subscription” (ONOS) untuk meningkatkan akses nasional terhadap publikasi ilmiah. Program ini bertujuan mengatasi kendala tingginya biaya langganan jurnal internasional yang selama … Continue reading Langkah Mutlak: Menekan Penerbit Jurnal Ilmiah Komersial

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Journal indexation: The misconception of guaranteed quality

Ilham Akhsanu Ridlo, Universitas Airlangga Higher education institutions and research institutes are no strangers to commercial scientific journal indexers such as Scopus and Web of Science (WoS). These platforms serve as primary benchmarks for academic success and research performance evaluation. Within the scientific community, indexers function as a credibility currency for research’s perceived prestige and reliability. This requirement has led to the misconception that indexation … Continue reading Journal indexation: The misconception of guaranteed quality

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Women’s Health in Indonesia: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

The health of Indonesia’s women is the backbone of the nation’s health. When women are healthy and empowered, children are healthier, families more prosperous, and societies stronger. International Women’s Day 2025 shines a spotlight on the health of Indonesian women, highlighting both remarkable progress and enduring challenges. Over the past decades, Indonesia has significantly reduced child mortality and expanded healthcare access, yet maternal deaths remain … Continue reading Women’s Health in Indonesia: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

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Jerman Bersiap untuk Pemilu Penting Besok Pagi: Masa Depan Politik yang Tak Pasti

From the Dining TableMunich, 22 Februari 2025 Jerman berada di titik kritis menjelang pemilu federal yang akan diadakan pada Minggu, 23 Februari 2025. Pemilu ini digelar lebih awal dari jadwal setelah pemerintahan koalisi Kanselir Olaf Scholz runtuh pada November 2024 akibat perbedaan kebijakan ekonomi dan krisis keuangan yang semakin dalam. Mengapa Pemilu Dipercepat? Pembubaran Bundestag (parlemen Jerman) terjadi setelah meningkatnya ketegangan di dalam koalisi yang … Continue reading Jerman Bersiap untuk Pemilu Penting Besok Pagi: Masa Depan Politik yang Tak Pasti

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