ACSCiting 2026 Successfully Convenes Global Minds for Social Innovation and Digital Equity

Salatiga, May 23, 2026 — Universitas Pertiba has successfully hosted the highly anticipated main event of The 3rd Annual Competition on Scientific Writing (ACSCiting 2026). In organizing this prestigious international academic platform, Universitas Pertiba was proudly supported by the Meira Visi Persada (MVP) Foundation in partnership with PT Sinergi Ilmiah Indonesia (SILINDO), who collaboratively facilitated and ensured the smooth execution of the program.

Held virtually on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the event served as a dynamic academic gathering for students, scholars, and practitioners from across the globe. Carrying the grand theme, “Multidisciplinary Approach for Social Innovation, Equity, and Digital Society,” this year’s competition highlighted the critical need to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape through inclusive, innovative, and sustainable solutions.

The program officially began with an Opening Speech from Dr. (c) Meida Rachmawati, S.E., M.M., M.H., Ph.D., Chairperson of the Meira Visi Persada Foundation, who emphasized the significance of empowering young minds through cross-border academic networks. This was immediately followed by a formal opening address from Dr. Suhardi, S.E., M.Sc., Ak., CA., Rector of Universitas Pertiba, officially welcoming the distinguished participants and finalists to the competition.

To provide attendees with profound global insights, the event featured an International Seminar with renowned experts from diverse backgrounds:

• Dr. (c) Ojak Situmeang, S.H., M.H., C.L.A., CTLC, CMLC, C.Med (Managing Partner of OS LAW Partnership, Justitia Training Center, Indonesia)

• Ana Aniza Karunia, S.Tr.Sos., M.H. (Universitas Boyolali, Indonesia)

• Dr. Nor Erlissa Abd Aziz, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Universiti Teknologi MARA Kelantan, Malaysia)

• Dr. Tapas Pal (Raiganj University, India)

The highlight of ACSCiting 2026 was the highly competitive Final Round, where the Top 10 finalists took the virtual stage to present their groundbreaking research. Upholding rigorous academic standards, the committee implemented strict presentation rules. Each team was required to deliver their presentation professionally within a 7-minute time limit, immediately followed by a 3-minute critical Question and Answer session. To ensure efficiency, strict point deductions were applied for teams exceeding their allocated time.

The finalists’ research and presentations were evaluated by a distinguished panel of expert judges, bringing diverse industry and academic expertise to the competition:

1. Ratih Kumala Dewi, S.SiT., MMRS., M.Kes. — Lecturer and Expert at PT SILINDO Indonesia, specializing in healthcare management, hospital administration, and public health development.

2. Dr. Hidayati, S.T., S.H., M.T., M.H. — Lecturer at Universitas Borobudur and Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia, a legal scholar specializing in civil engineering, law, human rights, and environmental governance.

3. Siti Nurhalimah, S.H., M.H. — Lecturer at Universitas Pamulang and Director of Legal Research and Development at Juris Polis Institute, specializing in corporate law, public policy, and inclusive legal development.

The implementation of ACSCiting 2026 ran exceptionally well, drawing immense positive feedback. Universitas Pertiba, alongside the MVP Foundation and SILINDO, hopes that this annual competition will continue to be a catalyst for impactful scientific contributions toward a better and more equitable digital society.

🏆 The Winners of ACSCiting 2026:

• 1st Place Winner: Viola Wangsa Yudianto – QRIS as a Digital Financial Infrastructure: Multidimensional Analysis of Adoption and Financial Inclusion in Indonesian MSMEs

• 2nd Place Winner: Rizky Pratama Azari, Salwa Zahratun Nisa, Irfan Saputra – Regulatory Limbo and Political Signaling in Digital
  Governance: Lessons from Indonesia and the United Kingdom

• 3rd Place Winner: Lisa Mahmud Masulin, Annasya Syiffa Syahida, Nabilah Mumtaz,
  Eleonora Nabillah Putri, Susi Rohani –D’arisun AR: Integrating Sundanese Ethnomathematics and
  Augmented Reality to Enhance Elementary Students’
  Understanding of Number Patterns

• 4th Place Winner: Lisa Indahsari, Vebri Wulandari, Syafri Hariansyah – Reconstruction of Rights Based AI Governance: Right to
  Explanation Against Algorithmic Discrimination in ASEAN
• 5th Place Winner: Dimas Ridho Aldiansyah, Aidil Adhan – Analysis of the Role of Internet of Things in Supporting Social
  Innovation and Digital Equity: A Multidisciplinary Approach in
  Digital Society