The feudal and ceremonial cultures are two toxic cultures that will confine the Indonesian academic world in backwardness. If both cultures are left to continue, Indonesia shall never expect to have Nobel laureates.

The practice of a joki in the academic world has become a lucrative business. The demand for joki services keep flowing. Service providers reap huge profits from the business.

A Kompas investigation has uncovered the existence of joki in the academic world. From administrative officials to prospective professors, all are allegedly involved in the scheme at both state and private universities.