The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for journal collaboration between the organizing committee of the Conference on Media, Communication, and Sociology (COMICOS) 2026, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University, and IKAT: The Indonesian Journal of Southeast Asian Studies took place on July 18, 2025, at the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies (CESASS), Universitas Gadjah Mada.
This agreement marks a joint commitment to academic publication, where selected conference papers from COMICOS 2026 will be reviewed and published by IKAT: The Indonesian Journal of Southeast Asian Studies. Dr. Dhyah Ayu Retno Widyastuti signed as chair of the COMICOS 2026 organizing committee, while Dr. phil. Vissia Ita Yulianto signed as editor in chief of IKAT: The Indonesian Journal of Southeast Asian Studies.
Through its initiatives, CESASS has demonstrated a strong and ongoing commitment to promoting global academic engagement and collaboration. The signing of this MoU is expected to serve as a concrete step in expanding academic partnerships and reflect a shared vision of fostering an inclusive, innovative, and impactful academic network that contributes to the regional development of Southeast Asia.
This collaboration aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Number 4 (Quality Education) and Number 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
More about IKAT: The Indonesian Journal of Southeast Asian Studies can be found at: https://jurnal.ugm.ac.id/ikat.
Writer: Jauza Rifa Abdurrafi