Introducing ASEAN Journal of Science and Engineering: A Bibliometric Analysis Study

Abstract

This study aims to analyze bibliographic data from publications in the ASEAN Journal of Science and Engineering (AJSE) between 2021 and 2023. This research is conducted to verify the impact of AJSE on local research and find out whether this journal has been successful in its quest for internationalization. The method used in this research is bibliometric analysis using Publish or Perish, VOSviewer, and R Studio. The Google Scholar and Scopus database is used to get article data. Publish or Perish is used for article data collection, VOSviewer is used for data mapping, and R Studio is used to analyze publication progress. Based on the research results, journal editors with a homogeneous scope can increase the value of publications. In addition, it was identified that AJSE could become a medium for cooperation with international countries outside of Asian countries, confirmed by many authors from more than 24 countries in 5 continents involved. This research is expected to be a reference for researchers who would publish their articles in journals, and it is also hoped that this research can provide motivation and increase the enthusiasm of local (Indonesian), regional (ASEAN), as well as international researchers to conduct research, especially in the field of science and engineering. Indeed, these science and engineering results can support current issues in the sustainable development goals (SDGs).