Author: Ilham A. Ridlo

Science Narrator. Assistant Professor at Airlangga University, Indonesia. Currently, PhD researcher at IfKW LMU, Munich. His research bridges scientists, journalists & policymakers in understanding scientific uncertainties. #OpenScience #ScienceCommunication #PublicHealth #ScienceDiplomacy
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The Cost of Knowledge: Menentang Dominasi Bisnis Elsevier

Dalam beberapa tahun terakhir, komunitas akademik internasional secara signifikan meningkatkan advokasi kritis terhadap model bisnis yang digunakan oleh penerbit besar jurnal ilmiah, yang seringkali dinilai eksploitatif dan tidak transparan. Dua gerakan utama yang muncul dalam upaya memperjuangkan perubahan fundamental ini adalah The Cost of Knowledge dan 450 Movement. Gerakan The Cost of Knowledge pertama kali diperkenalkan pada tahun 2012 oleh matematikawan Inggris pemenang Medali Fields, … Continue reading The Cost of Knowledge: Menentang Dominasi Bisnis Elsevier

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Essays & Analysis

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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Stories & Features

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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