Management of Research Collaboration in the Era Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33650/al-tanzim.v9i3.11319

Authors (s)


(1) * Jihan Abdullah   (Universitas Islam Negeri Datokarama Palu)  
        Indonesia
(2)  Nurdin Nurdin   (Universitas Islam Negeri Datokarama Palu)  
        Indonesia
(3)  Sri Dewi Lisnawati   (Universitas Islam Negeri Datokarama Palu)  
        Indonesia
(4)  Andi Marakarma   (Universitas Islam Negeri Datokarama Palu)  
        Indonesia
(5)  Gasim Yamani   (Universitas Islam Negeri Datokarama Palu)  
        Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


This study examines the management of research collaboration between lecturers and students within the context of implementing the Independent Learning and Independent Campus (MBKM) framework. This research employs a qualitative case study approach, collecting data through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and analysis of institutional documents. The results show that the university has implemented an institutional policy that requires collaboration between lecturers and students in every university-funded research cluster. The number of students involved is adjusted according to the amount of research funding, with measurable publication targets ranging from the Sinta journal to reputable international journals indexed in Scopus. The university also provides 36 journals and two proceedings as a means of scientific dissemination, supporting a culture of publication from an early age. In addition, students are actively involved in community service-based research relevant to their scientific fields, creating a contextual learning experience that strengthens both academic skills and social contributions. The implications of this study suggest that a collaborative approach between lecturers and students in research can enhance the quality of academic publications and enhance students' research skills. Through university support in providing journals and proceedings, as well as student involvement in community service-based research, contextual and socially beneficial learning is created.

Keywords

Institutional Policy, Collaboration, Scientific Publication, Academic Skills.



Full Text: PDF



References


Afandi, M. N., Tri Anomsari, E., Novira, A., & Sudartini, S. (2023). Collaborative Governance in a Mandated Setting: Shifting Collaboration in Stunting Interventions at Local Level. Development Studies Research, 10(1), 2212868. https://doi.org/10.1080/21665095.2023.2212868

Azman, N. A., Hamzah, M. I., & Abd Razak, K. (2025). Digital Integration in Primary School Islamic Education: Teachers’ Perspectives on Its Impact on Students’ Learning. Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction, 22(2), 21–41.

Brito, E., Neves, M. P., Gomes, N., & Lopes, N. (2025). Inclusion and Internationalization: Perception of Higher Education Students. Interchange, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10780-025-09544-3

Enworo, O. C. (2023). Application of Guba and Lincoln’s Parallel Criteria to Assess Trustworthiness of Qualitative Research on Indigenous Social Protection Systems. Qualitative Research Journal, 23(4), 372–384. https://doi.org/10.1108/QRJ-08-2022-0116

Eryilmaz, Ö. (2021). Are Dissertations Trustworthy Enough? The Case of Turkish Ph.D. Dissertations on Social Studies Education. Participatory Educational Research, 9(3), 344–361. https://doi.org/10.17275/per.22.70.9.3

Fathana, H., Herdianto, E. F., & Dewi, K. U. (2024). Academic Capitalism in Southeast Asia: Lessons From Islamic Universities in Indonesia. Journal of ASEAN Studies, 12(2), 263–282. https://doi.org/10.21512/jas.v12i2.11501

Foody, G. M. (2021). Impacts of Ignorance on the Accuracy of Image Classification and Thematic Mapping. Remote Sensing of Environment, 259, 112367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2021.112367

Fu, Y. C., Marques, M., Tseng, Y. H., Powell, J. J. W., & Baker, D. P. (2022). An Evolving International Research Collaboration Network: Spatial and Thematic Developments in Co-Authored Higher Education Research, 1998–2018. Scientometrics, 127(3), 1403–1429. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-021-04200-w

Heitzmann, N., Opitz, A., Stadler, M., Sommerhoff, D., Fink, M. C., Obersteiner, A., Schmidmaier, R., Neuhaus, B. J., Ufer, S., Seidel, T., Fischer, M. R., & Fischer, F. (2021). Cross-Disciplinary Research on Learning and Instruction – Coming to Terms. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 562658. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.562658

Hoai, N. T., Duy, L. V. Q., & Cassells, D. (2023). Internationalization as a Strategy to Enhance Higher Education Quality in Vietnam – Reflections From University Leaders. Learning Organization, 30(5), 554–570. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLO-12-2021-0151

Kwiek, M. (2021). What Large-Scale Publication and Citation Data Tell Us About International Research Collaboration in Europe: Changing National Patterns in Global Contexts. Studies in Higher Education, 46(12), 2629–2649. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2020.1749254

Liu, H., Kulturel-Konak, S., & Konak, A. (2021). Key Elements and Their Roles in Entrepreneurship Education Ecosystem: Comparative Review and Suggestions for Sustainability. Sustainability (Switzerland), 13(19), 10648. https://doi.org/10.3390/su131910648

Mansour, N. (2024). Students’ and Facilitators’ Experiences With Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Dialogic Discussions and E-Facilitation in Understanding the Nature of Science. Education and Information Technologies, 29(12), 15965–15997. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-024-12473-w

Mello, J. E., Manuj, I., & Flint, D. J. (2021). Leveraging Grounded Theory in Supply Chain Research: A Researcher and Reviewer Guide. International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management, 51(10), 1108–1129. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPDLM-12-2020-0439

Ou, G., Zhao, K., Zuo, R., & Wu, J. (2024). Effects of Research Funding on the Academic Impact and Societal Visibility of Scientific Research. Journal of Informetrics, 18(4), 101592. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2024.101592

Prasetia, I., Pasaribu, F., Nurmadiah, Arifin, M., Nasution, D. K., & Suprayetno, E. (2025). The Power of the Mobilizer Lecturer in the Independent Campus Program: An Exploration of Roles, Strategies, and Impact. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 24(6), 609–631. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.24.6.28

Priya, A. (2021). Case Study Methodology of Qualitative Research: Key Attributes and Navigating the Conundrums in Its Application. Sociological Bulletin, 70(1), 94–110. https://doi.org/10.1177/0038022920970318

Prosek, E. A., & Gibson, D. M. (2021). Promoting Rigorous Research by Examining Lived Experiences: A Review of Four Qualitative Traditions. Journal of Counseling and Development, 99(2), 167–177. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcad.12364

Rachman, A. A., Heryadi, R. D., Rachman, J. B., & Yani, Y. M. (2024). Challenges and Opportunities in Higher Education Diplomacy of World Class Universities in Indonesia: Analysing the Network Environment of Public Diplomacy. Cogent Social Sciences, 10(1), 2384537. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2024.2384537

Renjith, V., Yesodharan, R., Noronha, J., Ladd, E., & George, A. (2021). Qualitative Methods in Health Care Research. International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 12(1), 20. https://doi.org/10.4103/ijpvm.IJPVM_321_19

Rosser, A. (2023). Higher Education in Indonesia: The Political Economy of Institution-Level Governance. Journal of Contemporary Asia, 53(1), 53–78. https://doi.org/10.1080/00472336.2021.2010120

Rossoni, A. L., de Vasconcellos, E. P. G., & de Castilho Rossoni, R. L. (2024). Barriers and Facilitators of University-Industry Collaboration for Research, Development and Innovation: A Systematic Review. Management Review Quarterly, 74(3), 1841–1877. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11301-023-00349-1

Ruslan, I., & Irham, M. A. (2022). The Role of Cultural Literacy and Peace Education in Harmonization of Religious Communities. Journal of Social Studies Education Research, 13(3), 174–204.

Sasnal, M., Lorenz, K. A., McCaa, M., Wu, A., Morris, A. M., Schenker, Y., Shreve, S. T., & Giannitrapani, K. F. (2023). “It’s Not Us Versus Them”: Building Cross-Disciplinary Relationships in the Perioperative Period. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 65(4), 263–272. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2022.12.140

Scharp, K. M. (2021). Thematic Co-Occurrence Analysis: Advancing a Theory and Qualitative Method to Illuminate Ambivalent Experiences. Journal of Communication, 71(4), 545–571. https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqab015

Seim, J. (2024). Participant Observation, Observant Participation, and Hybrid Ethnography. Sociological Methods and Research, 53(1), 121–152. https://doi.org/10.1177/0049124120986209

Shen, J., & Chou, R. J. (2022). Rural Revitalization of Xiamei: The Development Experiences of Integrating Tea Tourism With Ancient Village Preservation. Journal of Rural Studies, 90, 42–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrurstud.2022.01.006

Tejedor, G., Sánchez-Carracedo, F., & Segalàs, J. (2024). Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education Institutions. World Sustainability Series, Part F2517(1), 45–60. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49853-4_4

Wahid, N., Warraich, N. F., & Tahira, M. (2022). Factors Influencing Scholarly Publication Productivity: A Systematic Review. Information Discovery and Delivery, 50(1), 22–33. https://doi.org/10.1108/IDD-04-2020-0036

Wawak, S., Teixeira Domingues, J. P., & Sampaio, P. (2024). Quality 4.0 in Higher Education: Reinventing Academic-Industry-Government Collaboration During Disruptive Times. TQM Journal, 36(6), 1569–1590. https://doi.org/10.1108/TQM-07-2023-0219

Wilczewska, M., & Nazarko, J. (2024). Developing Grounded Theory Systematic Approach for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Research. Journal of Business Logistics, 45(4), e12396. https://doi.org/10.1111/jbl.12396

Winoto, S. (2022). Improving Curriculum and Lecturers: Challenges to Quality Based-Technology. Journal of Social Studies Education Research, 13(2), 221–242.

Wong, B., Chiu, Y. L. T., Copsey-Blake, M., & Nikolopoulou, M. (2022). A Mapping of Graduate Attributes: What Can We Expect From UK University Students? Higher Education Research and Development, 41(4), 1340–1355. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2021.1882405

Yu, Z., Zhu, X., & Liu, X. (2022). Characterizing Metro Stations via Urban Function: Thematic Evidence From Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in Hong Kong. Journal of Transport Geography, 99, 103299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2022.103299


Dimensions, PlumX, and Google Scholar Metrics

10.33650/al-tanzim.v9i3.11319


Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.


Copyright (c) 2025 Jihan Abdullah, Nurdin Nurdin, Sri Dewi Lisnawati, Andi Marakarma, Gasim Yamani

Creative Commons License
 
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Al-Tanzim : Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam
Published by Lembaga Penerbitan, Penelitian, dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LP3M) of Nurul Jadid University, Paiton, Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia.