Journal of Education and Teaching Learning
Journal Title Journal Abbreviation Frequency Publication Language Online ISSN Print ISSN doi prefix Editor-in-Chief Publisher Country : Journal of Education and Teaching Learning : J. Educ. Teach. Learn. : Biannually : English : 2986-3015 : 2986-3791 : 10.59211/mjpjetl : Moh Jenli Abbas, S.Pd.,M.Pd : PT Media Jurnal Dan Pendidikan : Indonesia Journal of Education and Teaching Learning: is an open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by PT Media Jurnal dan Pendidikan. MJPJETL aims to promote excellence through dissemination of high-quality research findings, specialist knowledge, and discussion of professional issues that reflect the diversity of this field. The journal publishes a broad range of papers from all branches of education and individual or group learning relating to education, including but not limited to curriculum, elementary and secondary education, higher and adult education, teacher education, the education of special groups, gender and education, applied linguistics or language education, educational and information technology, educational theory, research and methodologies. This journal is published Biannually in online versions. All articles and issues are available for free download online.
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The Relationship Between Risk Parception and Self-Efficacy Toward Personal Protective Equipment Complaince Among Vocational Students
Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among vocational high school students in Machining Engineering remains a serious problem due to the high rate of workplace accidents in workshops. This study aims to examine the relationship between risk perception and self-efficacy toward PPE use compliance in vocational high school students of Machining Engineering. This study employed a quantitative correlational approach with a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 95 students from grades X and XI taken using purposive sampling technique from a total population of 120 students. The research instruments were three four-point Likert scale questionnaires that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis used descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation test, and multiple linear regression with SPSS version 26. The results showed that risk perception had a positive and significant relationship with PPE compliance (r = 0.578, p < 0.01), self-efficacy also had a positive and significant relationship with PPE compliance (r = 0.645, p < 0.01), and together both variables contributed 54.3% (R² = 0.543, p < 0.001) to PPE compliance. The conclusion of this study is that the higher the students' risk perception and self-efficacy, the higher their compliance in using PPE during workshop practice. Recommendations are addressed to teachers and workshop instructors to integrate hazard simulations and repeated PPE use exercises into learning.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muhammad Faiz Mubarok FAIZ, Danang Yugo Pratomo, Marsono https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Development of Swansoft-Based CNC Milling Simulation Module for Vocational Students
The limited availability of actual CNC machines and high safety risks pose major obstacles to CNC programming education in vocational high schools. This study was conducted with the aim of developing a valid, practical, and effective Swansoft-based CNC Milling Simulation Learning Module to enhance the understanding of vocational high school students, particularly at SMK Negeri 1 Tuban. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) model using the Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate (4D) framework. The test subjects were 33 students from class XI TP-3 at SMK Negeri 1 Tuban. Research instruments included validation sheets for media, language, and content experts; a comprehension test questionnaire; an implementation observation sheet; as well as pre-test and post-test questions. Validation results showed a percentage of 89.71% from media experts, 87.50% from language experts, and 86.46% from content experts, all categorized as "Very Good." The student comprehension test achieved a percentage of 87.47% in the "Very Good" category, and the implementation observation indicated that 94% of students were able to follow all practical steps well. The effectiveness test results showed a significant increase in the average score from 68.2 to 90.8, with an average N-Gain of 0.71 in the "High" category. The Swansoft-Based CNC Milling Simulation Learning Module was declared valid, practical, and effective for use as a self-directed learning medium for vocational high school students.
Copyright (c) 2026 Mella Karisma Fauzianti, Saifuddin Karim, Marsono https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Bullying in Educational Settings:A Literature Review of Factors Influencing Bullying Behavior
Bullying has become a critical issue, particularly in educational settings. Cases of bullying occur not only at a single educational level but across elementary, middle, and high schools. Every year, the number of bullying cases continues to rise. It is important to study the factors that cause bullying as a basis for prevention efforts in schools. This article reviews 15 studies on the factors that cause bullying. The method used is a literature review, which involves analyzing 15 research articles according to predetermined criteria. Based on the analysis of these studies, it was found that there are five factors contributing to bullying. These factors are the individual, family, peers, social environment, and digital media. These findings confirm that the factors leading a person to engage in bullying do not exist in isolation but are interconnected with other factors. Collaboration among the entire school community and parents is essential in efforts to prevent bullying in schools.
Copyright (c) 2026 Maharani Lilhawaditsi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Developing Instructional English Materials Integrating Inquiry-Based Learning and HOTS: A Systematic Review
This study is aimed to determine whether integrating Inquiry-based learning and HOTS can enhance students learning achievements, and what instructional strategies are most effective in promoting inquiry-based learning and fostering Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in English education. There are ten articles to be reviewed chosen from 300 database. The search of database up to the articles selection was done using PRISMA. The result of the studies show that mostly, by integrating inquiry-based learning and HOTS in English Instructional materials, effectively improved students' creative and critical thinking skills, which in turn helped them learn English better. The students enjoy the English materials based on HOTS. Concerning Research Question 2, a multitude of efficient pedagogical approaches are distinguished to foster inquiry-based learning and HOTS within the realm of English education. Successful approaches are emphasized, including Socratic questioning, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Project-Based Learning (PBL), collaborative learning, inquiry-based writing, the use of authentic materials, and concept mapping.
Copyright (c) 2026 Lesly Narwasti Ndun, Farida Daniel https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Influence of Servant Leadership and Teachers' Pedagogical Competence on Primary School Quality Mediated by Work Motivation
Tujuan: Studi ini disusun untuk menguji secara empiris bagaimana gaya kepemimpinan kepala sekolah yang berorientasi pada pelayanan (servant leadership) serta kompetensi pedagogik yang dimiliki guru berkontribusi terhadap pencapaian mutu sekolah dasar, dengan motivasi kerja guru diposisikan sebagai variabel yang memediasi hubungan antar-konstruk tersebut. Metodologi Penelitian: Penelitian menggunakan desain survei eksplanatori kuantitatif dengan melibatkan 157 guru sebagai unit analisis, yang tersebar pada 21 sekolah dasar negeri di wilayah Kota Serang, Provinsi Banten. Data primer dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner terstruktur berskala Likert lima poin, kemudian diolah menggunakan pendekatan Structural Equation Modeling berbasis Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) dengan bantuan perangkat lunak SmartPLS versi 4. Hasil: Keseluruhan hipotesis yang diajukan terbukti signifikan secara statistik. Servant leadership memberikan pengaruh langsung terhadap motivasi kerja guru (β = 0,515; p = 0,000) maupun terhadap mutu sekolah (β = 0,286; p = 0,000). Kompetensi pedagogik turut memengaruhi motivasi kerja (β = 0,429; p = 0,000) dan mutu sekolah (β = 0,180; p = 0,008). Di antara ketiga prediktor, motivasi kerja guru tampil sebagai penentu paling kuat terhadap mutu sekolah (β = 0,482; p = 0,000). Secara keseluruhan, model yang diajukan mampu menerangkan 73,6% variasi pada mutu sekolah. Simpulan: Upaya meningkatkan mutu sekolah dasar tidak dapat dilakukan secara parsial, melainkan memerlukan sinergi antara penguatan kepemimpinan yang melayani, pengembangan kompetensi mengajar guru, dan penguatan motivasi kerja sebagai satu kesatuan strategi. Keterbatasan: Cakupan penelitian ini masih terbatas pada satu kecamatan di Kota Serang, menggunakan rancangan cross-sectional, serta mengandalkan persepsi guru sebagai satu-satunya sumber penilaian mutu sekolah. Kontribusi: Riset ini menyumbangkan bukti empiris bahwa motivasi kerja guru berfungsi sebagai jalur penting yang menjembatani kualitas kepemimpinan dan kompetensi pedagogik dengan capaian mutu sekolah, sekaligus memberikan bahan pertimbangan bagi pemangku kebijakan pendidikan dalam merancang program pembinaan sekolah
Copyright (c) 2026 Vina Sudistiana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Influence of Digital Guest Interaction and Human Interaction on Guest Experience at Aston Nagoya City Hotel
This study examined the effects of digital guest interaction and human interaction on guest experience at Aston Nagoya City Hotel, Batam. A quantitative method with a causal-associative approach was applied. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire distributed to 178 guests using purposive sampling, of which 177 responses met the criteria for analysis. Multiple linear regression was used to test the hypotheses with the help of SPSS 25.00. The results showed that digital guest interaction had a positive and significant effect on guest experience (t = 5.538; Sig. = 0.000), while human interaction also had a positive and significant effect (t = 8.943; Sig. = 0.000). Simultaneously, both variables significantly influenced guest experience (F = 184.616; Sig. = 0.000), with an adjusted R square of 0.676, indicating that 67.6% of the variance in guest experience was explained by the two variables. Human interaction demonstrated a relatively stronger influence than digital guest interaction. These findings suggest that hotels should maintain reliable digital services while continuously strengthening personal interaction between staff and guests to create a more meaningful guest experience.
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Interactive Flat Panel Service Readiness in Coastal Primary Schools Based on Teachers’ Experiences
This study was conducted to evaluate the service quality of Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) by examining the gap between teachers’ expectations and perceptions in coastal primary schools in Gorontalo City. A quantitative descriptive-evaluative approach was employed using the SERVQUAL framework, which covered tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. The respondents comprised 90 teachers from nine coastal primary schools in Dumbo Raya and Hulonthalangi Districts. Data were collected using 10 paired expectation–perception statements rated on a five-point Likert scale and four open-ended questions. The instrument demonstrated adequate validity and high reliability, with Cronbach’s Alpha coefficients of 0.956 for the expectation scale and 0.879 for the perception scale. The results showed a mean expectation score of 4.70 and a mean perception score of 4.35, producing an overall SERVQUAL gap of −0.35. The largest gap occurred in assurance (−0.71), particularly in IFP training and the competence of support personnel, followed by responsiveness (−0.47). Open-ended responses also identified internet connectivity, hands-on training, and technical assistance as major needs. These findings indicated that IFP improvement should move beyond device provision toward stronger service readiness, teacher competence, technical support, and sustainable enabling infrastructure.
Educational Administration and Management
Copyright (c) 2026 Darmawan Thalib https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Role of Patient Satisfaction in Mediating the Effects of Service Quality and Brand Image on Hospital Selection Decisions
Hospital selection has become an increasingly important issue as patients consider both healthcare quality and institutional reputation before choosing healthcare providers. This study aimed to examine the effects of service quality and brand image on hospital selection decisions, with patient satisfaction serving as a mediating variable. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed using data collected from 259 patients who had received outpatient or inpatient services at a Type B regional public hospital in Indonesia. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4. The measurement model demonstrated satisfactory indicator reliability, convergent validity, discriminant validity, and construct reliability. The structural model also showed strong explanatory power. The results indicated that service quality and brand image significantly improved patient satisfaction. Brand image and patient satisfaction significantly influenced hospital selection decisions, whereas the direct effect of service quality on hospital selection decision was not significant. Furthermore, patient satisfaction significantly mediated the relationships between service quality and hospital selection decision as well as between brand image and hospital selection decision. These findings suggested that patient satisfaction represented the primary mechanism through which healthcare quality and institutional reputation influenced patients' hospital selection decisions. The study provides empirical evidence supporting the integration of service quality, brand image, and patient satisfaction in explaining hospital selection decisions within regional public hospitals.
Copyright (c) 2026 Zia Ade Achmad https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
NEW SOCIAL RELATIONS AT THE SCHOOL DINING TABLE: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY ON THE FREE NUTRITIOUS MEAL PROGRAM AND STUDENT SOCIAL INTERACTION DYNAMICS AT SMP
This study aims to explore and analyze in depth the formation of new social relations and the dynamics of interaction among students through the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal Program at SMP Muhammadiyah Limbung. This policy not only impacts the fulfillment of students' nutritional needs and physical health, but also functions as a new social space (commensality policy) that alters the landscape of daily interaction within the school environment. This study utilized a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach. Data were collected through participant observation during lunch hours, in-depth interviews with students, teachers, and program managers, as well as documentation. The data were sociologically analyzed using domain, taxonomic, and cultural theme analysis techniques to map the shift in emerging social relation patterns. The results indicate that the school dining table transforms into a fluid and inclusive arena of social negotiation. First, the Free Nutritious Meal Program successfully diminishes socioeconomic divides (social stratification) among students due to the uniformity of consumption. Second, interactions at the dining table trigger the birth of "new social relations," characterized by the strengthening of organic solidarity, the growth of a sharing culture, and a decrease in the intensity of bullying due to increased informal communication among previously exclusive peer groups or cliques. Third, Islamic and Muhammadiyah values (such as dining etiquette and togetherness) are naturally internalized through this new habituation. This study concludes that school communal dining programs are not merely tools for nutritional fulfillment, but a strategic cultural space that is effective in building social cohesion and an inclusive character among students in faith-based educational institutions
Copyright (c) 2026 Kurniawan Arisyandi, Abdul Malik Iskandar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Effect of Geometry Flashcard Learning Media on Elementary School Students’ Ability to Understand Basic Concepts of Solid Figures
This study aims to examine the effect of geometry flashcard learning media on elementary school students' understanding of basic three-dimensional geometry concepts at MIS Nurul Aflah. The study employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental method with a Pretest–Posttest Control Group Design. The sample consisted of 30 third-grade students, divided into 15 students in the experimental group and 15 students in the control group, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included five essay test items that met the validity and reliability requirements, supported by observation sheets and documentation. The findings revealed that the experimental group's mean pretest score increased from 57.33 to 84.27 on the posttest, while the control group's mean score improved from 56.67 to 71.20. The normality test yielded significance values of 0.200, and 0.176, while the homogeneity test produced a significance value of 0.482, indicating that the data were normally distributed and homogeneous. Furthermore, the Independent Samples t-test resulted in a significance value of 0.001 (<0.05), indicating that the use of geometry flashcard learning media had a significant positive effect on students' understanding of basic three-dimensional geometry concepts..
Copyright (c) 2026 Haddadul Ilmi Harahap, Rora Rizky Wandini https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Artificial Intelligence-Based Science Literacy Assessment Integrated with Papuan Ethnochemistry: Content Validity and Readability on Stoichiometry
Penelitian ini mengembangkan serta menguji validitas isi dan keterbacaan instrumen Scientific Literacy Assessment (SLA) terintegrasi etnokimia berbasis sistem Artificial Intelligence (AI) pada materi stoikiometri kelas XI. Penelitian menggunakan metode Research and Development yang diadaptasi dari model ADDIE, dibatasi sampai tahap Development (Analysis, Design, Development), dan dilaksanakan di SMA YPPK Taruna Dharma, Jayapura. Analisis kebutuhan yang melibatkan guru kimia menunjukkan bahwa asesmen selama ini masih berorientasi pada penguasaan konsep dan perhitungan rutin, belum mengukur literasi sains, dan belum mengintegrasikan budaya lokal. Sebanyak 15 butir soal uraian dikembangkan dengan menyisipkan konteks etnokimia Papua, seperti pengolahan sagu, pembakaran kayu tradisional, pengasapan ikan, dan pemanfaatan kapur sirih, yang masing-masing dilengkapi rubrik penskoran dan struktur umpan balik berbasis AI. Validitas isi yang dinilai oleh 10 validator (tujuh dosen pendidikan kimia dan tiga guru kimia) menggunakan indeks Aiken's V menunjukkan seluruh butir valid, dengan nilai berkisar 0,85 hingga 0,97 (rerata 0,91). Uji coba terbatas terhadap 15 siswa kelas XI menunjukkan keterbacaan yang baik serta respons positif terhadap penskoran dan umpan balik langsung dari sistem AI, meskipun sebagian siswa masih kesulitan mengubah informasi naratif menjadi langkah kuantitatif. Instrumen ini berpotensi menjadi alternatif asesmen yang valid dan kontekstual, namun memerlukan pengujian empiris skala luas
Copyright (c) 2026 Cartika Candra Ledoh https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Effect of the Inside Outside Circle (Io) Model Assisted by Short Video Microlearning on the Motivation of Indonesian Language Learning of Grade IV Students at SDN 1 Sri Kencono Central Lampung
This research is motivated by the low motivation to learn Indonesian language of fourth grade students at SDN 1 Sri Kencono, Central Lampung, which is shown through the lack of enthusiasm, activeness, and courage to ask questions during the lesson. The formulation of the problem in this study is whether there is an influence of the Inside Outside Circle (IOC) learning model assisted by short video Microlearning on the motivation to learn Indonesian language of fourth grade students. The aim of the research is to determine the influence of the Inside Outside Circle (IOC) learning model assisted by short video Microlearning on the motivation to learn Indonesian language of fourth grade students at SDN 1 Sri Kencono, Central Lampung. This research uses a quantitative approach with a Quasi Experiment type and a pretest-posttest control group design. Data were collected through a learning motivation questionnaire, then analyzed using validity tests, reliability tests, normality tests, homogeneity tests, and hypothesis tests with paired t-tests. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the Inside Outside Circle (IOC) model assisted by short video microlearning has a positive influence on students' learning motivation, marked by increased activity, attention, and learning participation during learning. Thus, it can be concluded that the Inside Outside Circle (IOC) model assisted by short video microlearning is effective in increasing the motivation to learn Indonesian in fourth grade students.
Copyright (c) 2026 Rosita, Nurul Hidayah, Yudesta Erfayliana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
TikTok as Learning Media: Challenges and Opportunities in Vocational Education
Short-video platforms have become an important part of young people's media consumption, raising interest in their potential as learning tools. This study explores the challenges and opportunities of using TikTok as a learning medium at SMK Yuppentek 2, a vocational high school in Tangerang, Indonesia, using a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with ten informants, supported by observation and documentation, and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model with source and method triangulation. The findings show that students mainly perceive TikTok as an entertainment platform. The main challenges include algorithm-driven distractions, limited depth of short-form content, unequal internet access, and the lack of systematic classroom integration. Despite these limitations, TikTok supports vocational skill demonstrations, self-directed learning, creativity, digital literacy, and school promotion. Viewed through the distinction between gratifications sought and gratifications obtained, the findings indicate that TikTok's educational value depends on its ability to meet students' learning motivations and expectations. Therefore, TikTok has the potential to serve as a complementary learning medium in vocational education when supported by appropriate instructional strategies.
Copyright (c) 2026 Alamsyah Riky Wardana, Feri Johansah, Arrum Dara Efda https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
BUSINESS STRATEGY FORMULATION FOR SALES RECOVERY FOLLOWING A DECLINE
This study aims to analyze the influence of marketing strategy, product innovation, and operational efficiency on sales performance, with market conditions serving as a mediating variable at PT Inti Prima Rasa. The study is motivated by the company's sales performance decline in 2024, which was influenced by changing market conditions, increasing competition, and operational challenges within the bakery and pastry ingredients industry serving the HoReCa segment. This research employs a quantitative explanatory approach using a survey method. The respondents consist of managers and supervisors of PT Inti Prima Rasa. Data will be collected through questionnaires using a Likert scale and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 4.0. The research model examines the direct effects of marketing strategy, product innovation, and operational efficiency on sales performance, as well as the mediating role of market conditions. This study adopts Dynamic Capability Theory as its grand theory, emphasizing the importance of organizational capabilities in sensing, seizing, and transforming resources to respond effectively to environmental changes. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of strategic management literature and provide practical recommendations for PT Inti Prima Rasa in formulating sustainable sales recovery strategies and enhancing long-term competitiveness.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dimas Surya Bhaskara https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Effect of Psychological Well-Being on Job Satisfaction Mediated by Work Engagement and Moderated by Perceived Organizational Support
This study aims to investigate the role of job engagement as an intervening variable and perceived organizational support as a moderating variable in the relationship between psychological well-being and job satisfaction of hospital employees. Using the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model and Social Exchange Theory (SET) framework, this cross-sectional quantitative study sampled 124 employees of Lavalette Hospital in Malang City through a proportional stratified random sampling technique. Questionnaire data collection was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Empirical findings indicate that psychological well-being acts as a distal personal resource that requires job engagement as the primary conduit for job satisfaction, thus confirming the existence of a full mediation mechanism. Meanwhile, perceived organizational support acts as a job resource that has a significant direct impact on job satisfaction, but is not proven to strengthen or weaken the influence of psychological well-being on job satisfaction. The implications of this study recommend that managerial interventions be focused simultaneously but separately, namely through work role enrichment to boost work performance and providing flexible organizational support to create employee resilience and job satisfaction.
Copyright (c) 2026 Didik Hariyono https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
THE ROLE OF HISTORY TEACHERS IN SHAPING DIFFERENCES IN STUDENTS' LEARNING INTEREST AT SMA NEGERI 1 PALASA
This research is motivated by the differences in students' learning interest in history learning, which potentially affect the effectiveness of the learning process, thereby requiring teachers to perform their roles optimally. This study aims to describe the role of history teachers in addressing the differences in learning interest among Grade X students at SMA Negeri 1 Palasa. The conceptual framework refers to Sardiman's theory of teacher roles, which includes the roles of informant, organizer, motivator, director, initiator, transmitter, facilitator, mediator, and evaluator, as well as the theory of learning interest based on indicators of students' feelings of pleasure, involvement, interest, and attention. This study utilized a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation, with informants consisting of one history teacher and nine students selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the teacher had performed various roles optimally through the use of varied learning methods and media, classroom management, motivation provision, and continuous evaluation, thereby successfully increasing students' attention, involvement, and interest in history learning. Thus, the role of the history teacher contributes significantly to accommodating differences in students' learning interest and creating a more effective learning experience.
Copyright (c) 2026 Yuli, Lukman, Ika Nur Jayanti, Hasan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Behavioral Counseling To Reduce Smartphone Addiction In Childern
Uncontrolled gadget use in children can lead to addiction, characterized by difficulty limiting screen time and impaired learning or social activities. This study analyzes the implementation of behavioral counseling in reducing gadget addiction through a narrative literature review. Findings indicate that gadget addiction is a learned behavior maintained by pleasurable reinforcement. Behavioral counseling reduces this behavior by identifying antecedent-behavior-consequence patterns, monitoring usage, establishing behavioral contracts, applying positive reinforcement, controlling stimuli, and developing alternative activities. Intervention effectiveness is strengthened when parents and teachers consistently enforce rules and model healthy technology use. Ultimately, behavioral counseling aims to establish controlled, functional, and developmentally appropriate digital habits.
Copyright (c) 2026 Laila Maharani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Beyond Digital Access: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Digital Literacy Predict Vocational Students’ Academic Writing
This study examined the partial and simultaneous statistical effects of digital literacy and responsible generative artificial intelligence utilization on vocational students’ academic writing skills. A quantitative explanatory-correlational approach with a cross-sectional survey design was employed. The sample comprised 100 students from five vocational study programs selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were collected using two 10-item Likert questionnaires measuring digital literacy and generative artificial intelligence utilization, together with a source-based academic essay performance test assessed using an analytic rubric. Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression were applied. Digital literacy had a positive and significant statistical effect on academic writing skills (B = 6.413; β = 0.334; p < 0.001). Generative artificial intelligence utilization also had a positive and significant effect and provided a stronger relative contribution (B = 9.097; β = 0.494; p < 0.001). Simultaneously, both predictors produced F(2,97) = 42.013; p < 0.001 and explained 46.4% of the variance. These findings indicated that vocational students’ academic writing development required the integration of digital literacy and critical, ethical, and responsible artificial intelligence practices in writing instruction and institutional policy.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ria Ria Candra Dewi, Aziz Azindani, Lily Budinurani, Novita Wulandari https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
IMPROVING STUDENTS' LEARNING OUTCOMES IN CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION THROUGH SCRAMBLE MEDIA: Penelitian Tindakan Kelas pada Pembelajaran PKn Kelas IV
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik melalui penggunaan media pembelajaran Scramble pada mata pelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan (PKn) kelas IV SDN 01 Marisa Kabupaten Pohuwato. Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dengan model Kemmis dan McTaggart, yang terdiri atas empat tahap dalam setiap siklus, yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian adalah 24 peserta didik kelas IV. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan meliputi observasi, dokumentasi, dan tes hasil belajar, sedangkan analisis data dilakukan secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif menggunakan persentase ketuntasan belajar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada siklus I rata-rata nilai peserta didik mencapai 56,29 dengan persentase ketuntasan belajar sebesar 4,17%, sehingga belum memenuhi kriteria keberhasilan. Setelah dilakukan perbaikan pada siklus II, rata-rata nilai peserta didik meningkat menjadi 81,96 dengan persentase ketuntasan belajar mencapai 100%. Selain peningkatan hasil belajar, aktivitas, keaktifan, dan motivasi peserta didik dalam pembelajaran juga mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan media Scramble efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik pada pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan (PKn) di kelas IV SDN 01 Marisa Kabupaten Pohuwato.
Copyright (c) 2026 Tirtawati Pua, Ulan Bidi, Maryam H. Dumako https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Influence of Institutional Branding and Generation Z Lifestyle on the Decision to Choose a Private University: A Case Study of Generation Z in Greater Tangerang
Private universities face increasing challenges in attracting Generation Z students to pursue higher education. As individuals born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is characterized by digital literacy, critical thinking, and dynamic lifestyles. Consequently, their university selection decisions are influenced not only by academic quality but also by institutional image and the extent to which a university aligns with their lifestyle preferences. This study aims to examine the influence of institutional branding and Generation Z lifestyle on the decision to choose private universities in the Greater Tangerang area, including Tangerang City, Tangerang Regency, and South Tangerang City. A quantitative survey approach was employed involving 155 Generation Z respondents. The collected data were analyzed using multiple linear regression following validity, reliability, and classical assumption tests. The results indicate that institutional branding and Generation Z lifestyle simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on university selection decisions (F = 956.753; p < 0.001), with a coefficient of determination (R² = 0.926). Partially, institutional branding exerts a stronger influence (β = 0.589; p < 0.001) than Generation Z lifestyle (β = 0.382; p < 0.001). These findings suggest that a strong institutional reputation and image, supported by marketing strategies that align with Generation Z characteristics, are key factors in enhancing the attractiveness of private universities. The study provides practical implications for university administrators in developing more effective branding and educational marketing strategies to improve competitiveness in attracting prospective students.
Copyright (c) 2026 Leo Alexander Tambunan, Kevin Mulyono Sudrajat, Chronicha Gracea Tiophilus S, Martha Felista https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Effect of Readiness to Change and Work Engagement on High Performance Work System Through Learning Orientation
Public hospitals were required to improve organizational performance while adapting to continuous organizational transformation. In this context, implementing a High Performance Work System (HPWS) became essential for strengthening human resource management and service quality. This study aimed to examine the effects of Readiness to Change and Work Engagement on High Performance Work System by investigating the mediating role of Learning Orientation among employees of Madiun City Regional General Hospital. A quantitative explanatory design was employed using a survey of 152 employees selected through proportionate random sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed with Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS 4. The findings indicated that Readiness to Change, Work Engagement, and Learning Orientation positively and significantly affected High Performance Work System. In addition, Readiness to Change and Work Engagement significantly influenced Learning Orientation, which partially mediated their effects on High Performance Work System. These findings suggested that strengthening employees' readiness for change, work engagement, and learning orientation was essential for enhancing HPWS implementation and improving organizational performance in public hospitals.
Copyright (c) 2026 Riski Mukti Arum https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Effect of Principal Competence and Educational Facilities on Education Quality Mediated by Teacher Job Satisfaction in State Elementary Schools in Pandeglang Regency
This study aims to analyze the direct and indirect effects of principal managerial competence and educational facilities on the quality of education in public elementary schools (SDN) in Pandeglang Regency, with teacher job satisfaction serving as a mediating variable. Research Method: A quantitative approach with an explanatory survey design was employed in this research. Data were gathered from 125 teachers at A-accredited public elementary schools in Pandeglang Regency, Banten Province, using a closed-ended questionnaire with a 1–5 Likert scale that passed validity and reliability tests. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS software version 4, alongside Microsoft Excel for initial data processing. Results: All seven hypothesized paths were proven significant at <!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>p</m:r><m:r><0.001</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"/> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"/> </v:formulas> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"/> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"/> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:43pt; height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> . Principal managerial competence and educational facilities each had a strong effect on teacher job satisfaction (<!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>β</m:r><m:r>=0.658</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:43.5pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image003.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> and <!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>0.552</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:24pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> , respectively), while their direct effects on education quality were more moderate (<!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>β</m:r><m:r>=0.274</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:43.5pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image007.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> and <!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>0.258</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:24pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image009.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> ). Teacher job satisfaction positively affected education quality (<!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>β</m:r><m:r>=0.536</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:43.5pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image011.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> ) and was proven to partially mediate the effects of both exogenous variables (<!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>β</m:r><m:r>=0.352</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:43.5pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image013.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> and <!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>0.296</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:24pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image015.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> ). Overall, the model explained 90.1% of the variance in teacher job satisfaction and 88.3% of the variance in education quality. Conclusion: The quality of education in public elementary schools in Pandeglang Regency is influenced more indirectly through the enhancement of teacher job satisfaction than purely through structural-administrative measures. Therefore, quality improvement policies should be holistic, taking into account the psychological well-being of teachers. Limitations: This study is limited to teachers in A-accredited schools within a single regency using a cross-sectional design; thus, generalizations to other education levels or different regional contexts should be made with caution. Contribution: These findings enrich the literature on elementary education management by emphasizing teacher job satisfaction as a crucial bridge between managerial leadership, facility availability, and education quality. This study serves as a valuable reference for local education departments, school principals, and educational researchers.This study aims to analyze the direct and indirect effects of principal managerial competence and educational facilities on the quality of education in public elementary schools (SDN) in Pandeglang Regency, with teacher job satisfaction serving as a mediating variable. Research Method: A quantitative approach with an explanatory survey design was employed in this research. Data were gathered from 125 teachers at A-accredited public elementary schools in Pandeglang Regency, Banten Province, using a closed-ended questionnaire with a 1–5 Likert scale that passed validity and reliability tests. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS software version 4, alongside Microsoft Excel for initial data processing. Results: All seven hypothesized paths were proven significant at <!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>p</m:r><m:r><0.001</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"/> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"/> </v:formulas> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"/> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"/> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:43pt; height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> . Principal managerial competence and educational facilities each had a strong effect on teacher job satisfaction (<!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>β</m:r><m:r>=0.658</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:43.5pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image003.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> and <!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>0.552</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:24pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> , respectively), while their direct effects on education quality were more moderate (<!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>β</m:r><m:r>=0.274</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:43.5pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image007.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> and <!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>0.258</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:24pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image009.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> ). Teacher job satisfaction positively affected education quality (<!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>β</m:r><m:r>=0.536</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:43.5pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image011.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> ) and was proven to partially mediate the effects of both exogenous variables (<!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>β</m:r><m:r>=0.352</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:43.5pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image013.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> and <!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>0.296</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:24pt;height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image015.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> ). Overall, the model explained 90.1% of the variance in teacher job satisfaction and 88.3% of the variance in education quality. Conclusion: The quality of education in public elementary schools in Pandeglang Regency is influenced more indirectly through the enhancement of teacher job satisfaction than purely through structural-administrative measures. Therefore, quality improvement policies should be holistic, taking into account the psychological well-being of teachers. Limitations: This study is limited to teachers in A-accredited schools within a single regency using a cross-sectional design; thus, generalizations to other education levels or different regional contexts should be made with caution. Contribution: These findings enrich the literature on elementary education management by emphasizing teacher job satisfaction as a crucial bridge between managerial leadership, facility availability, and education quality. This study serves as a valuable reference for local education departments, school principals, and educational researchers.
Copyright (c) 2026 Minarti Agustina, Bambang Herawan Hayadi, Minhatul Ma’arif https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Influence of Management Information Systems and Organizational Support on Principal Competence Through Transparency as a Mediating Variable in Public Junior High Schools of Sub-District 6, Pandeglang Regency
The competence of school principals is a key determinant of the quality of school management, yet performance appraisal data from several public junior secondary schools in Pandeglang Regency still shows unsatisfactory results. This study aims to examine the effect of management information systems and organizational support on principal competence, both directly and through transparency as a mediating variable. A quantitative explanatory survey design was applied to 144 civil servant teachers from 24 public junior secondary schools in Sub Region 6 of Pandeglang Regency, selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed with Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling. The results show that management information systems and organizational support have a positive and significant effect on both transparency and principal competence. Transparency also has a positive and significant effect on principal competence and acts as a partial mediator on both tested paths. The research model explains 71.4 percent of the variance in principal competence. These findings confirm that strengthening school leadership competence becomes more optimal when the use of information systems and institutional support is accompanied by an open and accountable school management culture.
Copyright (c) 2026 Marpuah, B.Herawan Hayadi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Learning Satisfaction as a Mediator of the Influence of Teachers' Digital Competence and Blended Learning on Student Academic Achievement in Junior High Schools in Rangkasbitung District, Banten Province
This study aims to examine the direct and indirect effects of teachers' digital competence and blended learning on student academic achievement, mediated by learning satisfaction, in junior high schools within regions experiencing technological infrastructure disparities. Methodology: A quantitative associative approach with a cross-sectional design was employed. Participants comprised 143 teachers and 143 eighth-grade students from six public junior high schools in Rangkasbitung Sub-district, Lebak Regency, Banten Province, selected using proportionate stratified random sampling based on Slovin's formula. Data were gathered through a Likert-scale questionnaire triangulated with academic report card records, and subsequently analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS software version 3. Results: All eighty indicators were declared valid and reliable. Teachers' digital competence and blended learning both exerted significant positive effects on student learning satisfaction and academic achievement. Furthermore, learning satisfaction was proven to act as a partial mediator in both causal pathways. The structural model accounted for 66.8% of the variance in learning satisfaction and 71.2% of the variance in student academic achievement. Conclusion: Student academic achievement is determined more through the indirect enhancement of learning satisfaction than by the direct influence of teachers' digital competence or blended learning alone. Thus, learning satisfaction serves as a vital linking mechanism within the hybrid learning ecosystem at the junior high school level. Limitations: This study utilized a cross-sectional design, relied partially on self-reported data, and was restricted to six schools within a single sub-district; hence, generalizability to other contexts should be made with caution. Contribution: These findings provide valuable insights for local educational policymakers, school principals, and teachers in designing professional development and blended learning programs aimed at reinforcing student learning satisfaction. Additionally, it enriches the literature on digital education within the context of developing regions facing infrastructure constraints.
Copyright (c) 2026 Siti Muzdalifah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Influence of Principal Leadership Style and Teacher Work Motivation on Teacher Performance Through Job Satisfaction: A Study in Public Junior High Schools of Serang Regency
Objective: This study aims to examine the effect of principal leadership style and teacher work motivation on teacher performance, with job satisfaction as a mediating variable, in public junior high schools in Serang Regency. Methodology: A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional survey design was employed. Data were collected via a 1-to-5 Likert scale questionnaire distributed to 122 teachers across six public junior high schools in Baros and Petir Sub-districts, selected using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The questionnaire was administered online through Google Forms and completed voluntarily by the participants. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS software version 4.0, which included evaluations of both the measurement and structural models using a 5,000-iteration bootstrapping procedure. Results: Principal leadership style and teacher work motivation both had a significant positive effect on teacher job satisfaction, with path coefficients of 0.715 and 0.450 (<!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>p</m:r><m:r><0.01</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"/> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"/> </v:formulas> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"/> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"/> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:37.5pt; height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> ), respectively. Job satisfaction was proven to be a significant mediator, showing indirect effects of 0.402 for leadership style and 0.254 for work motivation on teacher performance. Among the three predictors, job satisfaction exerted the largest direct effect on teacher performance, with a path coefficient of 0.563. The structural model accounted for 81.6% of the variance in job satisfaction and 90.2% of the variance in teacher performance. Conclusion: Teacher performance increases when principals lead adaptively, teacher work motivation is sustained, and the work environment fosters high job satisfaction. Job satisfaction serves as a vital bridge connecting leadership and motivation to daily teaching performance, highlighting the need to manage all three factors synchronously rather than in isolation. Limitations: Data were collected through self-reported measures at a single point in time, presenting potential common method bias. Additionally, discriminant validity tests indicated a high correlation between job satisfaction and teacher performance, suggesting that findings involving these two variables should be interpreted with caution. Finally, the geographic scope—limited to two sub-districts—restricts the generalizability of the findings to broader regions. Contribution: This study provides empirical evidence on the mediating role of job satisfaction in the relationship between leadership, motivation, and teacher performance in junior high schools. The findings offer practical insights for school principals, the Serang Regency Education Department, and educational researchers seeking to design targeted policies for school leadership development and teacher well-being programs.Objective: This study aims to examine the effect of principal leadership style and teacher work motivation on teacher performance, with job satisfaction as a mediating variable, in public junior high schools in Serang Regency. Methodology: A quantitative approach with a cross-sectional survey design was employed. Data were collected via a 1-to-5 Likert scale questionnaire distributed to 122 teachers across six public junior high schools in Baros and Petir Sub-districts, selected using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The questionnaire was administered online through Google Forms and completed voluntarily by the participants. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS software version 4.0, which included evaluations of both the measurement and structural models using a 5,000-iteration bootstrapping procedure. Results: Principal leadership style and teacher work motivation both had a significant positive effect on teacher job satisfaction, with path coefficients of 0.715 and 0.450 (<!-- [if gte msEquation 12]><m:oMath><m:r>p</m:r><m:r><0.01</m:r></m:oMath><![endif]--> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; position: relative; top: 4.0pt; mso-text-raise: -4.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><!-- [if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"/> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"/> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"/> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"/> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"/> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"/> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"/> </v:formulas> <v:path o:extrusionok="f" gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"/> <o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"/> </v:shapetype><v:shape id="_x0000_i1025" type="#_x0000_t75" style='width:37.5pt; height:13.5pt'> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:/Users/acer/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.png" o:title="" chromakey="white"/> </v:shape><![endif]--> ), respectively. Job satisfaction was proven to be a significant mediator, showing indirect effects of 0.402 for leadership style and 0.254 for work motivation on teacher performance. Among the three predictors, job satisfaction exerted the largest direct effect on teacher performance, with a path coefficient of 0.563. The structural model accounted for 81.6% of the variance in job satisfaction and 90.2% of the variance in teacher performance. Conclusion: Teacher performance increases when principals lead adaptively, teacher work motivation is sustained, and the work environment fosters high job satisfaction. Job satisfaction serves as a vital bridge connecting leadership and motivation to daily teaching performance, highlighting the need to manage all three factors synchronously rather than in isolation. Limitations: Data were collected through self-reported measures at a single point in time, presenting potential common method bias. Additionally, discriminant validity tests indicated a high correlation between job satisfaction and teacher performance, suggesting that findings involving these two variables should be interpreted with caution. Finally, the geographic scope—limited to two sub-districts—restricts the generalizability of the findings to broader regions. Contribution: This study provides empirical evidence on the mediating role of job satisfaction in the relationship between leadership, motivation, and teacher performance in junior high schools. The findings offer practical insights for school principals, the Serang Regency Education Department, and educational researchers seeking to design targeted policies for school leadership development and teacher well-being programs.
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The Influence of Managerial Support and ICT Facility Availability on Learning Effectiveness Through Teachers' Digital Competence in Public Senior High Schools in Pandeglang Regency
Purpose: This study aims to examine the effect of managerial support and the availability of information and communication technology (ICT) facilities on learning effectiveness, both directly and through teacher digital competence as a mediating variable, among teachers at State Senior High Schools (SMA Negeri) in Pandeglang Regency, Banten Province. Research Methodology: This research used a quantitative correlational design. Data were collected from 161 permanent teachers across five State Senior High Schools in Pandeglang Regency, selected through proportionate stratified random sampling from a population of 269 teachers. A structured questionnaire using a five point Likert scale was distributed to measure managerial support, ICT facility availability, teacher digital competence, and learning effectiveness. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) through bootstrap resampling of 5,000 iterations. Results: The findings show that managerial support and ICT facility availability each have a positive and significant effect on learning effectiveness and on teacher digital competence. Teacher digital competence also has a positive and significant effect on learning effectiveness and partially mediates the relationship between the two exogenous variables and learning effectiveness. The structural model explains 69.1 percent of the variance in teacher digital competence and 73.4 percent of the variance in learning effectiveness, with a good model fit (SRMR = 0.036). Conclusions: Managerial support and ICT facilities jointly strengthen learning effectiveness, and this influence is reinforced when it passes through improvements in teacher digital competence, which functions as the central bridge connecting institutional support and technological resources with classroom quality. Limitations: This study used a cross-sectional design with self-reported data from a sample limited to five public schools in one regency, so the findings cannot yet be generalized broadly to other regions or school types. Contribution: This study offers practical input for school principals and education policy makers in Pandeglang Regency and similar regions in designing managerial support strategies and ICT facility investments that are directed at strengthening teacher digital competence as a key lever for improving learning effectiveness..
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The Influence of Principal's Authentic Leadership and Organizational Communication on Teacher Performance Through Job Satisfaction Among Vocational High School Teachers in Serang Regency
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis pengaruh kepemimpinan autentik kepala sekolah dan komunikasi organisasi terhadap kinerja guru melalui kepuasan kerja sebagai variabel mediasi di SMK Negeri Kabupaten Serang. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain survey kepada 172 guru dari enam sekolah menengah kejuruan negeri. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner elektronik dengan skala Likert dan Gutman. Analisis data menggunakan Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) melalui software SmartPLS versi 4.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komunikasi organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja dengan koefisien jalur 0,660 (p<0,001) dan terhadap kinerja guru dengan koefisien jalur 0,378 (p<0,05). Kepuasan kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja guru dengan koefisien jalur 0,384 (p<0,001). Secara tidak langsung, komunikasi organisasi berpengaruh terhadap kinerja guru melalui kepuasan kerja dengan koefisien jalur 0,253 (p<0,001). Namun kepemimpinan autentik tidak menunjukkan pengaruh signifikan terhadap kedua variabel tersebut. Model penelitian mampu menjelaskan 66,5 persen variasi kinerja guru. Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa dalam konteks SMK Negeri Kabupaten Serang, komunikasi organisasi dan kepuasan kerja merupakan faktor penentu utama peningkatan kinerja guru.
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Integrating GeoGebra with Interactive Flat Panels: The Mediating Role of Student Engagement in Spatial Geometry Learning Outcomes
Solid geometry learning in elementary schools remains challenging because its abstract nature makes three-dimensional objects difficult to visualize. This study examined the effect of GeoGebra-Interactive Flat Panel (GeoGebra-IFP) integration on solid geometry learning outcomes, with Student Engagement as a mediating variable. A quantitative one-group pretest-posttest design involved 41 fifth-grade students. Data were collected through a UTAUT2-based GeoGebra-IFP integration questionnaire, a Student Engagement questionnaire covering behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and agentic engagement, a learning achievement test, and classroom implementation observation sheets. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, assumption tests, and path-analysis-based mediation with bootstrapping. The results showed that GeoGebra-IFP integration positively affected learning outcomes and Student Engagement. Student Engagement also positively affected learning outcomes and significantly mediated the relationship between GeoGebra-IFP integration and solid geometry learning outcomes. These findings indicate that interactive learning technology improves achievement both directly and indirectly by strengthening students’ engagement during instruction. Therefore, GeoGebra-IFP can be considered an innovative instructional medium for improving the quality of solid geometry learning in elementary schools.
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Hybrid-Immersive Learning Media: Validity, Practicality, and Effectiveness of an Audio-Comic Video Integrated with Marker-Based Augmented Reality
The Human Excretory System is an abstract, microscopic topic that often causes student misconceptions. This R&D study, using the ADDIE model, developed an Audio-Comic Video integrated with Marker-Based Augmented Reality (AR), using Assemblr 3D assets to interactively visualize excretory organs. The subjects were eleventh-grade students at SMAS Muhammadiyah Jayapura. Validation results showed the medium was very valid according to the material expert (92.22%) and valid according to the media expert (81.25%). Practicality tests with students (93.57%) and teachers (88.57%) fell into the very practical category. The effectiveness test on 35 students showed scores increasing from 50.02 (pretest) to 84.07 (posttest), with an N-Gain of 0.626 (medium category) and a significant difference (Sig. 2-tailed = 0.000). The medium proved feasible and effective as an alternative biology learning medium accommodating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles.
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Exploring the Potential of Local Cuisine as a Cultural Tourism Attraction in Sawahlunto City
This study aimed to identify and analyze the potential of local cuisine as a cultural tourism attraction in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra. A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed to obtain an in-depth understanding of the contribution of traditional culinary products to tourism development. Data were collected through field observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving tourists, culinary business owners, local communities, and representatives from the Sawahlunto Tourism Office. The data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana, consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed that four traditional culinary products, namely Kerupuk Kubang, Lamang Tungkek, Dendeng Batokok, and Ale-ale Apam, possess distinctive ingredients, traditional preparation methods, and cultural values that enhance their attractiveness as tourism assets. These culinary products enrich visitors' experiences, strengthen the cultural identity of Sawahlunto, and contribute to destination competitiveness. However, their tourism potential has not been fully optimized due to limited promotion and stakeholder collaboration. Strengthening partnerships among government institutions, local communities, and culinary entrepreneurs, supported by digital marketing strategies, is essential for promoting sustainable culinary tourism while preserving local cultural heritage.
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