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How to State Novelty and Knowledge Gaps
(Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, 2024-05-05) RIdwan Arifin
The webinar, moderated by Professor Saltanat Meiramova from A.K. Kussayinov Eurasian Humanities Institute and delivered by Ridwan Arifin from Universitas Negeri Semarang, focuses on effective research methodologies for identifying and stating research gaps and novelties. Ridwan Arifin, who is also the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Indonesian Legal Studies, shares his insights on systematic approaches to research, which are crucial for academic success in Scopus indexed journals. The session delves into strategies for defining research problems, framing research questions to address these gaps, and the importance of leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance research outputs. The discussion also highlights the dangers of predatory journals and offers guidance on choosing reputable journals for publishing research findings. Insights based on numbers: Ridwan Arifin emphasizes the systematic review process, detailing steps like literature review, critical appraisal, and documentation, which are fundamental in establishing the novelty of research. The discussion on research methodologies underscores the necessity of comparing current studies with prior findings, which can significantly impact the perceived novelty and relevance of the research. Presentation video: https://silkroadrn.org/resources-works/