The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, through its Publication Unit, recently held a capacity-building event titled “Workshop on Manuscript Conversion Strategies for Book Publication” on Friday, July 25, 2025. Conducted online via Zoom Meeting, the workshop was attended by lecturers, researchers, and postgraduate students actively engaged in academic writing within the Faculty of Psychology UGM.
The workshop featured Abdur Rahim, S.S., M.Pd., Head of Cooperation, Manuscript Acquisition, and Senior Editor at Intrans Publishing, as the main speaker and was hosted and moderated by Syahrul Fauzi, S.Pt., M.Pd. This activity was designed as part of the faculty’s ongoing efforts to disseminate scientific knowledge, aiming to ensure that academic papers and research manuscripts do not remain merely as academic documents, but are further developed into scientific books accessible to a broader academic and professional audience.
During his presentation, Abdur Rahim emphasized the importance of book publication as an effective means of disseminating scientific knowledge. He shared insights on the differences between academic manuscripts and scientific books, as well as practical strategies, techniques, and steps for converting manuscripts into publishable books. Participants were invited to understand the basic concepts and urgency of scientific book publication, while also discussing publishing opportunities and promotional strategies to help their works reach a wider audience.
The enthusiasm of the participants was evident during the interactive discussion and Q&A session. Lecturers and students actively raised questions about the challenges in the manuscript conversion process, opportunities for collaboration with publishers, and strategies for promoting scientific books in the digital era. This workshop is expected to equip participants with comprehensive understanding and practical skills in adapting research manuscripts into scientific books, while also opening up collaborative networks between participants and publishers or scientific publication managers.
Through this workshop, the Faculty of Psychology UGM hopes that more academic works from its academic community can be developed into books, making a tangible contribution to the advancement of scientific knowledge in Indonesia.
Writer: Raden Roro Anisa Anggi Dinda