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MEDAN – Yoel Edward Hasugian, a 2023 undergraduate student in the Law Study Program at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), has achieved an outstanding academic milestone by publishing eight scientific papers in various national journals.
This accomplishment reflects his commitment to fostering a culture of research and scientific publication throughout his academic journey.
The achievement also represents the implementation of The Era of Ultimate Excellence, through which USU continues to cultivate an academic ecosystem that encourages students to think critically, actively conduct research, and produce scholarly work that contributes to scientific advancement and community development.
Yoel, as he is commonly known, hails from Pakpak Bharat Regency. He admitted that he only began taking academic writing seriously during his third semester. Academic requirements that demanded extensive reading and scientific writing gradually transformed his perspective on research. Motivated by a strong sense of curiosity, he eventually embraced writing as an integral part of his learning process.
To date, Yoel has published eight scientific articles, six of which he authored independently, while the remaining two were collaborative studies in which he served as the first author.
His interest in public law has led him to explore various legal issues, including Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Law.
One of his most meaningful studies is titled "Eugen Ehrlich's Living Law in the Conflict Between the Toba Indigenous Community and PT Toba Pulp Lestari: A Socio-Legal Analysis." The research combines the philosophy of law—particularly Eugen Ehrlich's concept of living law—with the real-world conflict between indigenous communities and a corporation, integrating legal philosophy with a socio-legal approach that examines how law functions within society.
Among his eight publications, six were written solely by Yoel, while two were published with him as the lead author. These articles have appeared in journals ranging from SINTA 3-indexed publications to non-SINTA journals, demonstrating his consistency and dedication to legal research from an early stage of his academic career.
One of his most notable publications is titled "The Implications of Constitutional Court Decision No. 168/PUU-XXI/2023 on Sectoral Minimum Wages in North Sumatra," which was published in Neoclassical Legal Review, a SINTA 3-accredited journal published by the USU Faculty of Law.
For Yoel, this research was more than just an academic assignment. He explained that the study was inspired by his concern after witnessing firsthand the impact of the Constitutional Court's ruling on sectoral workers in his region. Through this publication, he demonstrated that even local labor issues deserve national scholarly attention and are capable of competing in respected academic journals.
<blockquote data-start="3859" data-end="4112">"I have always believed that law cannot be understood solely through legal texts and positivistic perspectives. It must also be examined through the way it is actually practiced, experienced, and accepted within society," he said during the interview.</blockquote>
According to Yoel, this perspective enriches legal scholarship by going beyond statutory analysis to examine the social factors that influence how laws are implemented in practice. This approach continues to motivate him to pursue further research in the field of law.
Throughout the publication process, Yoel admitted that he had experienced manuscript rejections and revision requests from editors and peer reviewers. However, rather than discouraging him, these experiences became valuable learning opportunities that strengthened both the quality of his research and his academic arguments.
<blockquote data-start="4711" data-end="4995">"Of course I was disappointed at first, especially after spending so much time conducting research and making revisions. But eventually I realized that rejection doesn't necessarily mean the paper is bad—it just wasn't the right fit for that journal," he joked during the interview.</blockquote>
The academic environment at the USU Faculty of Law has also encouraged students to develop critical thinking skills, conduct research, and express their ideas through scientific writing. Yoel acknowledged that he became serious about academic publishing thanks to the encouragement of the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Alumni, Dr. Agusmidah, S.H., M.Hum. Through her continuous support, she consistently motivated students to produce scientific articles as part of their academic development.
<blockquote data-start="5518" data-end="5783">"One of the people who inspired me the most to seriously pursue academic writing is Dr. Agusmidah, S.H., M.Hum. She was my lecturer for Labor Law and Research Methodology. I still remember how strongly she encouraged us to write scientific articles," he recalled.</blockquote>
Beyond achieving his personal goals, Yoel hopes to inspire fellow students to embrace research so that a stronger culture of writing and scientific publication can continue to flourish within the university.
<blockquote data-start="5994" data-end="6066" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">"People may pass away, but their ideas live on forever," he concluded.</blockquote>

MEDAN – Yoel Edward Hasugian, a 2023 undergraduate student in the Law Study Program at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), has achieved an outstanding academic milestone by publishing eight scientific papers in various national journals.
This accomplishment reflects his commitment to fostering a culture of research and scientific publication throughout his academic journey.
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From a Class Assignment to Eight Scientific Publications: USU Law Student Achieves Remarkable Academic Milestone

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<div class="qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot"><div class="" data-turn-id-container="request-6a506d1c-7a80-83ec-9258-3e6057ad59e1-0" data-is-intersecting="true"><section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-6a506d1c-7a80-83ec-9258-3e6057ad59e1-0" data-turn-id-container="request-6a506d1c-7a80-83ec-9258-3e6057ad59e1-0" data-testid="conversation-turn-104" data-turn="assistant"><div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"><div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn" data-conversation-screenshot-content=""><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"><div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="3c6ebe58-d966-4b99-9ac5-fdfd46e54988" dir="auto" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-5" data-turn-start-message="true" tabindex="0"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"><div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling">MEDAN – The Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), through the Master of Management Alumni Association (IKA MM USU), held its 6th General Assembly at the Royal Sumatera Club House on Saturday (July 25, 2026). The event served as a forum to evaluate the organization's performance and elect the leadership board for the upcoming term.&nbsp;During the assembly, Dr. Tarman Hartono, S.E., M.M. was unanimously re-elected as Chairman of IKA MM USU for the next term.Representing the USU Rector, the Vice Rector for Planning, Infrastructure, and Business, Dr. Muhammad Anggia Muchtar, S.T., M.M.IT., emphasized the strategic role of alumni in supporting the university's development.<blockquote data-start="1475" data-end="1850">"Alumni play an important role in strengthening collaborative networks, supporting curriculum development, creating internship and career opportunities for students, and providing valuable input for the advancement of the university. The synergy between alumni and USU must continue to be strengthened to realize USU's vision of becoming a world-class university," he said.</blockquote>&nbsp;The Head of the Master of Management Study Program at the USU Graduate School, Prof. Dr. Ir. Meilita Tryana Sembiring, S.T., M.T., IPU., stated that the partnership between the Master of Management Study Program and IKA MM USU has been well established through various collaborative initiatives.<blockquote data-start="2153" data-end="2353">"We hope that this long-standing partnership will continue to grow stronger, supporting the advancement of both the Master of Management Study Program and IKA MM USU in the years to come," she said.</blockquote>&nbsp;Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Muhammad Zaini, S.H., M.M., expressed his appreciation to all alumni and invited guests for contributing to the success of the 6th General Assembly.<blockquote data-start="2547" data-end="2796">"We hope this assembly serves not only as an organizational agenda but also as a momentum to strengthen friendship, reinforce alumni solidarity, and establish a leadership team capable of bringing IKA MM USU to even greater achievements," he said.</blockquote>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the re-elected Chairman of IKA MM USU, Dr. Tarman Hartono, S.E., M.M., noted that the organization will face increasingly significant challenges as higher education and the professional world continue to evolve.<blockquote data-start="3026" data-end="3243">"Alumni must be able to adapt to these changes while continuing to serve as strategic partners of the study program, particularly in bridging the needs of industry practitioners and the academic community," he said.</blockquote>&nbsp;Also attending the event was the Regent of South Tapanuli and a USU Master of Management alumnus, H. Gus Irawan Pasaribu, S.E., Ak., M.M., CA. He commended the achievements made by IKA MM USU over the years.<blockquote data-start="3458" data-end="3634">"I hope IKA MM USU continues to grow through cross-generational collaboration so that it can make even greater contributions to its alumni, alma mater, and society," he said.</blockquote>&nbsp;Through the 6th General Assembly, IKA MM USU is expected to further strengthen organizational solidarity, enhance collaboration between alumni and the Universitas Sumatera Utara, and implement programs that provide tangible benefits for alumni, students, and the university.</div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div>

MEDAN – The Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), through the Master of Management Alumni Association (IKA MM USU), held its 6th General Assembly at the Royal Sumatera Club House on Saturday (July 25, 2026). The event served as a forum to evaluate the organization's performance and elect the leadership board for the upcoming term.&nbsp;During the assembly,

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