“Alhamdulillah, kami sampaikan bahwa International Journal of Advances in Intelligent Informatics (IJAIN) telah mencapai prestasi besar lainnya. Capain membanggakan kali ini adalah perolehan akreditasi A https://ristekdikti.go.id/ oleh Menteri Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi Republik Indonesia, melalui Surat Keputusan No. 48a / E / KPT / 2017, 30 Oktober 2017 di usianya yang belum genap 3 tahun (pertama terbit Maret 2015-red).  Perolehan ini rasanya tidak mungkin, tanpa partisipasi dari banyak pihak, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD), para editor, reviewer, dan kerja sama para penulis untuk menyajikan paper-paper IJAIN yang berkualitas di http://ijain.org,” ungkap Andri Pranolo, inisiator dan managing editor IJAIN, saat disambangi reporter fakultas di tengah-tengah kesibukannya.

IJAIN yang diterbitkan oleh salah satu Perguruan Tinggi Muhammadiyah adalah peer review open access journal, yang fokus pada minat kecerdasan buatan dalam bidang informatika yang mencakup 4 bidang penelitian utama seperti Machine Learning dan Soft Computing, Data Mining & Big Data Analytics, Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition, dan Automated Reasoning. IJAIN hanya menerima makalah dalam bahasa Inggris sejak awal diterbitkan pada Maret 2015 serta melakukan peer-reviewed dan editing yang cukup ketat sebelum makalah tersebut diterbitkan.

Sebelum memperoleh akreditasi, capaian sebelumnya, IJAIN juga telah deindex atau dapat diakses di pengindeks internasional seperti EBSCOhost, Microsoft Academic Search, Directory of Open Access Journal (DOAJ), ASEAN Citation Index (ACI), Worldcat, serta pengindeks nasional seperti Indonesian Publication Index (IPI), Indonesian Scientific Journal Database (ISJD), dan Indonesia One Search.

“Semoga semakin banyak yang mengindeks, maka diseminasi makalah yang diterbitkan di IJAIN akan lebih bermanfaat dan diakses lebih luas, karena target kami ke depan adalah IJAIN dapat terindeks oleh pengindeks bereputasi internasional lainnya seperti SCOPUS dan Web of Science,” ungkap Andri Pranolo, S.Kom., M.Cs. (Chief IJAIN).

Selain itu, ketika akses ke DOAJ, IJAIN adalah jurnal pertama dan satu-satunya jurnal di Indonesia yang mendapatkan green tick dan DOAJ seal. Dengan demikian, sesuai peraturan yang ada, IJAIN dapat dikategorikan sebagai Jurnal Internasional Bereputasi, apabila digunakan untuk kenaikan pangkat, mailto:ijain@uad.ac.id memungkinkan perolahan poin maksimal 40 angka kredit bagi dosen yang mengurus kenaikan jabatan akademik.

Minat publikasi di IJAIN? Akses web ijain.org dan email ijain@uad.ac.id.

Hari Hariadi, S.P., M.Sc., a lecturer of Food Technology study program of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) Yogyakarta is trusted to be the Chairman of International Junior Chamber (JCI) Indonesia of Yogyakarta region for 2018. The handover of the position was held at Fave Hotel on Thursday (21/12/2017).

In this event, there was also a seminar entitled "The Role of Young Generation in Welcoming Golden Indonesia 2045" with Prof. Dr. Sri Adiningsih, M.Sc., Ph.D., the Chairman of the President Advisory Council of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) as the speaker.

JCI is a federation of young professionals and entrepreneurs aged between 18-40 years. This international youth association has over 400,000 thousand additional members per year, spreading across 127 countries and territories. Joko Widodo, the President of RI was also once registered as the member of JCI.

The event was attended by leaders and representatives of university students from Yogyakarta, the Mayor and Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X who was represented by Edi Wahyudi from DIY Youth and Sports Association.

In the opening speech by Sultan, it was explained that youth must contribute to the progress of the nation and make Indonesia a more powerful country, because, in its history, youth always occupied a strategic role in Indonesia.

As the bearer of the country, youth must take part in both national and international events, especially in cultural advancement and economic independence. The young generation must be self-reliant, innovative, creative, and initiative to help strengthen the Indonesian economy to face of global market challenges.

 Meanwhile, Hari, after being inaugurated, expected JCI to synergize with all elements of the society to realize Indonesia golden generation 2045. "I have been a member of JCI for about 10 years. I have learned many things, especially on how to build relationships with the global community. The Indonesian International Youth Association of Yogyakarta must continue to move. It is time to strengthen sociopreneurs to build the environment and the surrounding society," he said. (ard)

Jabal Rahmah, a book containing notes and events about literary encounter at IKIP Muhammadiyah-Ahmad Dahlan University (UAD) Yogyakarta, has been officially launched. The launch of this book is a form of appreciation and reminiscence to Drs. Jabrohim, M.M., as a lecturer of Indonesian Language and Literature Education (PBSI) study program and Head of Community Service Organization (LPM) UAD who officially retired as a civil servant in 2017.

The launching ceremonies and literary gatherings to commemorate Jabrohim's retirement were held at the Tjokro Style Hotel on Monday (25/12/2017). Scholars and practitioners in the fields of art, literature, and culture presented at this event. The event was sponsored by the Forum of Literature Appreciation of PBSI UAD and the Society of Poetics Indonesia.

Prof. Suminto A. Sayuti, a prrofessor at one of top universities in Yogyakarta and Drs. Tirto Suwondo, the Head of Central Java Language Center were also present as the speakers. They and Jabrohim strived together to revive literature when UAD was still called IKIP Muhammadiyah.

"I still remember very well how UAD used to be a place where famous Indonesian literary figures, such as WS. Rendra, Sutardji Calzoum Bachri, Abdul Hadi WM, Emha Ainun Nadjib, and others gathered in Campus 2 UAD," Suminto explained when talking about UAD.

In line with Suminto, Tirto Suwondo who is an alumnus of UAD conveyed that with the spirit of Jabrohim at that time, almost all the great writers of Indonesia often held a gathering in the campus on Jln. Pramuka 42.

"In addition to being a meeting place, with his high spirit, Jabrohim can guide young UAD students into talented writers. His contribution in the fields of art and culture should be given appreciation," said Tirto

 Although Jabrohim has retired, he declared that he would continue to be active in the fields of art and culture, especially at LSBO PP Muhammadiyah. (ard)

Ahmad Dahlan Robotic Competition (ADRC) was held again at the end of 2017. The competition that has been routinely held for the last 6 years was joined by students from various parts of Indonesia. The main headline of this event was "Developing Potentials of Young Generation in the Field of Robotics".

Taking place in Basiyo Building of XT Square on Wednesday (27/12/2017), 122 teams took part in the event and were divided into 2 categories. The category of line follower robot was joined by 75 teams, while the sumo robot was joined by 47 teams. The participants of the event were students of elementary, junior, and senior high school who were willing to compete for trophies from the governor, mayor, and UAD.

Dr. Abdul Fadlil, M.T., Vice Rector III, in his speech at the opening ceremony said that ADRC could provide positive benefits for millennial generation. Representing Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD), he highly appreciated the organization of this robot contest.

"This event is a pride. Sustainability is very important. Thank you for the hard work and innovation of the committee and all those who have supported this event, especially all the participants. "

Each year, there is an increase in the number of the participants of the competition. ADRC becomes a place to share knowledge and experience related to robotics field. In the future, technology will be more advanced and sophisticated. Progress will only be realized if the younger generation is introduced with technology from an early age. The love for technology has to be increased steadily, complemented with new creations and innovations.

"Devices made with technological innovation will not prosper humanity if humans do not master the technology. Indonesia must be independent in technology. Hopefully, the participants can be the successor and role model who will become the future leader of the nation," said Fadlil.

Meanwhile, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Technology (FTI), Endah Sulistiawati, S.T., M.T., said that for the first time ADRC 2017 synergized with "Technology Days" which was a celebration for the anniversary of FTI. She was very supportive of this activity. She hoped the participants can show all their potentials in the competition by upholding the values ​​of sportsmanship. (ard)

               Analisa Widyaningrum, S.Psi., M.Psi., a psychologist, presented as a speaker in the Psychology Career Plan 2017 which was organized by Student Executive Board (BEM) of Faculty of Psychology, Ahmad Dahlan University (UAD). Located at the Campus 1 auditorium on Jalan Kapas, the workshop was entitled "Empowering Millennial Generation Potential and Preparing for Career". Held on Sunday, December 24^th, 2017, Analisa, the founder of Personality Development Center Analysis, shared the key to success as a psychologist, as well as a public figure.

               "I am very happy to be present among all my friends here. Thanks to UAD for giving me such a wonderful opportunity to be here, "said Analisa when she greeted hundreds of the workshop participants.

               She, who is practicing at Jogja International Hospital, is not only famous as a qualified practitioner, but also as a highly admired public figure. Many of the workshop participants claimed to be present because they idolize Analisa.

               On the occasion, Analisa shared the ups and downs of his career-building experience to the hidayah she got to wear hijab. "If God allows, if we have good intentions, everything will have its own way. Allah SWT replaces all the things I lost because I wear hijab with something better. Initially, I worked for a skin care company that required me not to wear hijab. After that, Allah SWT gave me an opportunity to work for an Islamic cosmetics brand," she said.

               Since the beginning of the workshop, Analisa did not hesitate to interact with the participants. She was not even shy to shake hands or hug the female participants who claimed to be her fans. She then made it as an example of personal branding.

               "In my opinion, good communication is the key to personal branding. Just imagine, if you idolize me and have followed my instagram account for a long time, but when we actually meet, I just do the greetings without sincerity, or even answer your questions in an unfriendly manner, how would you feel? You will lose your interest, right? Well, first of all, you have to build your character," she explained.

               Analisa also provided personal branding tips, namely passion, vision and mission. First, find out what passion is. According to her, human without passion is like breathing, but not living. The next one is vision. The participants had to have a vision.

               "In the past, when I was in college, I imagined what I would become ten years from now on. I imagine, if people are looking for a psychologist, they will look for Analisa. So, the next one is mission. Everything I do since I was in college is a set of small missions that will take me where I want," she concluded. (dev)