Focus and Scope

Jurnal Pengembangan Potensi Laboratorium is a scientific publication medium published by Politeknik Negeri Jember that focuses on the development, innovation, and management of laboratories supporting education, research, and testing activities. The journal provides a platform for Educational Laboratory Personnel (Pranata Laboratorium Pendidikan/PLP), lecturers, researchers, academics, practitioners, and laboratory technicians to disseminate scientific works related to laboratory technology, laboratory management systems, laboratory-based innovation, and laboratory-supported learning activities.

The journal publishes original research articles, technical reports, case studies, surveys, methodological developments, and applied innovations related to laboratory practices in educational, research, and testing laboratories.

The scope of publications includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Laboratory Technology and Instrumentation

This scope includes the development, modification, and optimization of laboratory instruments, equipment, and experimental devices that support laboratory activities in education, research, and testing.

Topics include:

  • Design and development of laboratory instruments and experimental apparatus

  • Development of appropriate technology for laboratory applications

  • Modification and improvement of laboratory equipment performance

  • Instrument calibration, maintenance, and operational reliability

  • Automation and integration of laboratory instruments

  • Development of prototype laboratory equipment and experimental systems

  • Innovation in laboratory measurement systems

2. Laboratory Methods and Analytical Development

This area focuses on the development and improvement of laboratory analytical methods and experimental procedures used in laboratory testing and experimentation.

Topics include:

  • Development of new laboratory analytical methods

  • Modification and optimization of existing laboratory methods

  • Method validation and verification

  • Improvement of analytical performance (accuracy, precision, sensitivity, repeatability)

  • Development of laboratory testing procedures and protocols

  • Development of environmentally friendly laboratory methods

  • Method efficiency and cost-effectiveness in laboratory analysis

3. Reference Materials and Laboratory Standardization

This scope covers the development and application of reference materials and laboratory standardization systems to support measurement reliability and quality assurance.

Topics include:

  • Development of certified reference materials (CRM)

  • Development of in-house reference materials (IRM)

  • Development of proficiency testing materials (PUP) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043

  • Standardization of laboratory procedures

  • Measurement traceability and metrology in laboratories

  • Quality control materials for laboratory testing

4. Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance Systems

This section includes studies related to laboratory governance, management systems, and quality assurance to improve laboratory performance and compliance with standards.

Topics include:

  • Implementation of laboratory quality management systems

  • Laboratory accreditation preparation and management

  • Application of international standards such as ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, and other relevant laboratory standards

  • Laboratory documentation and quality control systems

  • Internal audit and laboratory quality evaluation

  • Laboratory resource management and operational efficiency

5. Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management in Laboratories

This scope includes the development of safety management systems and environmental practices in laboratory environments.

Topics include:

  • Laboratory occupational health and safety (OHS) management

  • Risk assessment and hazard identification in laboratory activities

  • Chemical safety and biosafety management

  • Laboratory safety culture and safety training systems

  • Laboratory waste management systems

  • Implementation of 3R principles (reduce, reuse, recycle) in laboratory waste handling

  • Development of green laboratory and environmentally sustainable laboratory practices

6. Laboratory Digitalization and Information Systems

This section focuses on the integration of digital technologies to support laboratory management, monitoring, and data processing.

Topics include:

  • Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

  • Digital laboratory data management and documentation

  • Laboratory automation systems

  • Digital monitoring of laboratory instruments and testing processes

  • Integration of digital technologies in laboratory workflows

  • Data management and traceability in laboratory operations

7. Innovation in Laboratory-Based Education

This scope includes innovations related to laboratory-based learning systems that support educational activities.

Topics include:

  • Development of laboratory-based learning models

  • Innovation in practicum design and laboratory learning systems

  • Development of practicum modules and laboratory teaching materials

  • Laboratory learning media and educational laboratory tools

  • Management of educational laboratories for learning activities

  • Integration of laboratory activities with research and community service