Jakarta, July 1, 2026, the Doctoral Program in Management Science again added a qualified doctoral graduate through the Open Doctoral Promotion Defense held on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) at 8:00 a.m. WIB. On this occasion, Mudakir successfully defended his dissertation, which raised strategic issues regarding higher education policy in Indonesia’s maritime sector.

The dissertation entitled “Implementation of Higher Education Policies of Other Ministries (PTKL) on the Performance and Job Satisfaction of Lecturers in the Indonesian Maritime Sector” is a research study in the concentration of Public Policy (KP). This study examines how the implementation of PTKL policies affects the performance and job satisfaction levels of lecturers in maritime sector universities, which have a crucial role in producing superior human resources in the maritime field.

The doctoral promotion hearing was led by Prof. Dr. Yolanda Masnita Siagian, MM, CIRR, CMA, CPM as Chief Examiner and Dr. Husna Leila Yusran, MM, CMA, CPMA as Secretary. The promoter team consisted of Prof. Dr. Eleonora Sofilda, M.Si as Promoter and Dr. Syofriza Syofyan, ME as Co-Promoter. Meanwhile, the examiner team consisted of Dr. Nirdukita Ratnawati, ME, Dr. Nuraini Chaniago, and Dr. Ali Sundja as External Examiners. The hearing was documented by Dr. Mona as the notary.

Through this research, Mudakir offers an academic perspective on the importance of implementing effective higher education policies to improve the quality of lecturer performance while creating greater job satisfaction. The findings of this research are expected to serve as a reference for the Ministry, higher education administrators, and policymakers in formulating higher education development strategies, particularly for institutions under ministries other than the Ministry of Education.

In addition to contributing to the development of management science and public policy, the results of this research are also expected to encourage improved governance of maritime sector higher education so that it becomes more adaptive to global challenges, industrial needs, and the development of Indonesia’s maritime economy.

Mudakir’s success in earning a Doctorate in Management Science demonstrates the academics’ commitment to producing research that not only has scientific value but also provides solutions to various strategic issues in higher education. It is hoped that the results of this dissertation can serve as a reference for developing policies oriented towards improving the quality of lecturers, education quality, and the competitiveness of maritime sector universities in Indonesia.