Indonesia is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries, and research documenting its species, ecosystems and conservation challenges is essential for understanding and protecting this natural heritage. Through its contribution to FAO AGRIS, Indo Global Mandiri University (UIGM) is helping make research from Indonesia more visible and discoverable to the global scientific community.

About the institution

The Indo Global Mandiri University (Universitas Indo Global Mandiri – UIGM) is a higher education institution in Palembang, Indonesia, established in 2008, through the merger of the College of Informatics and Computer Management and the Palembang College of Technology.

Since its establishment, UIGM has developed as a centre of excellence in technology, management and applied sciences, with a commitment to innovation, research and the advancement of knowledge.

Their research

Research contributed by UIGM to AGRIS shows a strong focus on biodiversity, ecology, species distribution and conservation, particularly in Indonesia and the wider region of Sumatra and Borneo.

Among the research topics represented in FAO AGRIS are biodiversity, endangered species, habitat, conservation, mangroves and species distribution. Recent records illustrate the breadth of this work, from documenting coastal fish and marine mammals to recording birds and terrestrial species.

For example, researchers have documented seven taxa of combtooth blennies across coastal habitats in Lampung Province, providing baseline information on their distribution in southern Sumatra. Other research records the occurrence of rorqual whales along the east coast of South Sumatra and mortality records of the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin in Sumatra and Java.

UIGM research also contributes new observations that expand knowledge of species distribution. Recent records include the first confirmed record of Zenarchopterus gilli in Lampung Province, observations of the white-bellied sea-eagle preying on a jellyfish, and new information on bird species across Indonesian islands.

Together, these studies demonstrate the importance of field-based research in documenting Indonesia’s biodiversity, particularly in coastal, mangrove, wetland and island ecosystems.

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Connecting research through FAO AGRIS

Through its Bio Palembanica repository, UIGM makes its research available as structured metadata through an OAI-PMH endpoint, allowing FAO AGRIS to harvest and index information about its publications. This connects research that is stored and managed within UIGM’s repository to a global agricultural and scientific information network, making it easier for researchers around the world to discover relevant work from Indonesia.

By connecting its repository to AGRIS, UIGM contributes to making its research more findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable in line with the principles of FAIR data. AGRIS provides an additional layer of global discoverability, helping research on Indonesia’s biodiversity, ecology and conservation reach researchers beyond its original repository and become part of a broader, interconnected body of scientific knowledge.

Recognized as an active FAO AGRIS member

UIGM has been recognized with the FAO AGRIS Seal of Recognition for being and active member of the FAO AGRIS Network and recently submitting metadata.

For Muhammad Iqbal, Editor-in-Chief of Bio Palembanica, the recognition reflects the university’s commitment to sharing scientific knowledge and strengthening the international visibility of Indonesian research.

“Receiving the FAO AGRIS Seal of Recognition is an important milestone for Universitas Indo Global Mandiri, reflecting our commitment to sharing scientific knowledge and strengthening the international visibility of Indonesian research. Through Bio Palembanica, we aim to make research on biology, biodiversity, ecology, and conservation more accessible and discoverable to researchers and readers worldwide. Our participation in FAO AGRIS helps connect research from Indonesia with the global scientific community and supports the broader exchange of knowledge for sustainable development”.

Through its contribution to FAO AGRIS, UIGM helps connect research from Indonesia with researchers and institutions around the world, strengthening the exchange of knowledge and fostering collaboration and solutions to the complex food, agriculture and sustainability challenges facing our societies.