A hierarchical scholar expertise information system based on publication profiles and research records: a case in Universitas Diponegoro

Abstract

One factor that boosts the reputation of higher education institutions (HEIs) in gaining competitive advantage is the research productivity of their scholars, including at Diponegoro University (Undip). However, existing studies focus on metrics and their measurement but lack discussion of systems for leveraging these metrics to promote these scholars’ expertise. This study proposes a scholars’ expertise information system at Undip based on their publications and research track records to bridge information between the campus and outside parties, namely industry, government, and society. It provides expertise searching and browsing facilities in Dewey’s hierarchy of subjects and the institutional structure hierarchy. Scholar publications and research data are retrieved using the science and technology index application program interface (SINTA API). The collected data included lecturer profiles, study programs, SINTA subjects, articles, research, community service, intellectual property rights (IPR), and books. It has been fully deployed and adopted online, presenting the expertise of Undip scholars based on their publications and research records. The finding shows that all pages perform well, with an average GTmetrix B grade and a performance score of 91%, a structure score of 88%, and a 1.8s loading time. With all the functionalities and performances of the system, this study contributes to developing an information system model to promote the expertise of university scholars, primarily based on their publications and research.