JPPM Holds National Call for Papers Seminar entitled The Role of Science and Technology for Transforming National Development

Serang - National Seminar on Multidisciplinary Research and Community Service (SNARMUDIKA) 2023, which was held on 24-25 November 2023, has successfully become an opportunity for lecturers, researchers and students to publish the results of research and community service. This event, which was initiated by the Banten Province Research and Community Service Network (JPPM), was conducted online via a teleconferencing application, thereby allowing wide participation from various regions in Indonesia.

SNARMUDIKA 2023 Theme and Goals

With the theme "The Role of Science and Technology for Transforming National Development," SNARMUDIKA 2023 aims to explore and promote the crucial role of science and technology in supporting sustainable national development. In this digital era, the role of technology is increasingly dominant in various aspects of life, from education, health, to the economy. This seminar aims to be a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas for academics, practitioners and students, in formulating innovative solutions based on science and technology to face national development challenges.

Chair of the Research and Community Service Network (JPPM) and Chair of INDOCEISS Banten Province, Tb Ai Munandar, in his opening remarks, emphasized the importance of collaboration between academics and practitioners to encourage innovation that can be applied directly in national development. "National development transformation does not only require the right policies, but also science and technology-based innovations that are able to answer challenges in the field," he said.

Intercollegiate Collaboration

SNARMUDIKA 2023 is not only a forum for scientific publications, but also a symbol of collaboration between educational institutions in Banten Province. This event involved a number of leading universities in this province, such as INDOCEISS Banten Province, Bhayangkara University Greater Jakarta, Serang Raya University, Central Mathla'ul Anwar University, STTIKOM Insan Unggul, and Muhammadiyah University Tangerang. This collaboration shows that universities in Banten have a strong commitment to contributing to national development through research and community service.

This collaboration is also expected to strengthen networks between researchers and expand opportunities for collaboration in the fields of research and community service. "Collaboration between universities is important to strengthen synergy and accelerate the implementation of research results in society," said Rina Oktaviyanthi, one of the keynote speakers from Serang Raya University.

Keynote Speakers and Topics Discussed

This seminar presents three keynote speakers who are experts in their fields, each of whom delivers material relevant to the big theme of SNARMUDIKA 2023.

1. Prof. Dr. Suyanto, S.T, M.Sc from Telkom University started the keynote session by presenting the topic "Machine Learning for National Development Solutions." In his presentation, Prof. Suyanto emphasized the importance of machine learning as a key technology that can be implemented in various sectors, including agriculture, health and transportation. He provides concrete examples of how machine learning can be used to increase efficiency and effectiveness in decision making, both in the public and private sectors.
2. Dr. Rina Oktaviyanthi, M.Pd. from Serang Raya University presented material entitled "Information Technology for Adaptive Learning and Empowering the Potential of the Independent Learning Curriculum." Dr. Rina explained how information technology can be integrated into the education system to support the implementation of the Independent Curriculum which is more flexible and adaptive to students' needs. He also discussed various challenges faced in implementing information technology in the education sector, as well as solutions to overcome these obstacles.
3. Dr. Anindita Septiarini, M.Cs. from Mulawarman University completed the keynote session with the topic "Artificial Intelligence Research to Support Sustainable Development in the Health Sector." Dr. Anindita explained how research in the field of artificial intelligence can make a significant contribution to overcoming health problems in Indonesia, especially in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. He also explained about various research projects being carried out at Mulawarman University which aim to support sustainable development in the health sector through the application of artificial intelligence.

Participant Participation and Future Expectations

SNARMUDIKA 2023 succeeded in attracting widespread attention with the participation of hundreds of lecturers, researchers and students from various regions. The papers presented in this seminar cover various scientific disciplines, showing how extensive the contribution of science and technology is to the transformation of national development.

In closing the seminar, Tb Ai Munandar expressed his hope that the research results presented would not only stop at the academic level, but could also be implemented in the field to answer the real challenges faced by society. He also expressed his thanks to all parties involved in organizing this seminar, especially university partners and all participants who have actively contributed.

SNARMUDIKA 2023 is expected to become an annual agenda that continues to develop, becoming a platform for academics and practitioners to share knowledge, and together encourage progress in national development through innovation and close collaboration.