Journal of Educational Management Research
SINTA 4 Journal of Educational Management Research is an international peer-reviewed journal which publishes original and significant contributions to educational management, administration, and leadership, in its broadest sense, from all over the world. This includes primary research projects in schools and further vocational and higher education institutions. This journal encourages contributions that respond to important issues in management education. Contributions may be either conceptual or empirical and are welcomed from any topic area and country so long as they primarily focus on management or organization in education. Although our core areas of interest are organizational behaviour and management in education, we are also interested in leadership, public relation, human resource management, social issues in management, financial management, organizational development, critical management studies, etc. Authors are strongly encouraged to have their work reviewed and evaluated by their colleagues prior to submission for formal editorial review. Journal of Educational Management Research has been accredited Sinta 4 by the Minister of Research and Technology/Head of National Agency for Research and Innovation as an academic journal, No. 0173/C3/DT.05.00/2025 Journal of Educational Management Research is published by Al-Qalam Institute, Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia with E-ISSN : 2963-8992 P-ISSN : 2962-9195
Integrating Educational Management Functions to Strengthen Link and Match Learning in Vocational Education
This study aims to analyze the implementation of educational management functions in strengthening the link and match approach between vocational education and the needs of business and industry. A qualitative library research method was employed using data collected from scholarly journal articles, books, government policy documents, regulations on vocational education, and other relevant studies. Data were gathered through documentation and literature review and analyzed using content analysis, including data reduction, data presentation, interpretation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the successful implementation of the link and match approach depends on the effective application of educational management functions. Planning is reflected in curriculum alignment with industry needs; organizing is realized through strengthening partnerships with business and industry; implementation is carried out through practice-based learning and the involvement of industry practitioners; while controlling is conducted through learning evaluation, tracer studies, and industry feedback. The study implies that strengthening educational management practices can improve the relevance of vocational education, enhance graduate competencies, and reduce the gap between educational outcomes and labor market demands.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ihsan Mustofa, Muhammad Idris, Subandi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Researcher Reflexivity in the Post-Positivism Paradigm: A Systematic Literature Review
Researcher reflexivity has become an important principle within the post-positivist paradigm because it enhances transparency, integrity, and the quality of scientific inquiry. This study aims to analyze and synthesize the development of research on researcher reflexivity within the post-positivist paradigm, focusing on its conceptual development, implementation practices, contributions to research quality, and challenges in its application. This study employed a qualitative research design using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method based on the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Relevant literature published between 2022 and 2026 was identified, selected, and analyzed through a thematic synthesis approach to explore patterns and emerging themes related to researcher reflexivity. The findings indicate that reflexivity has developed beyond a personal reflective process into a methodological strategy that strengthens research trustworthiness through credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability. The study implies that integrating reflexivity practices systematically can support more transparent, accountable, and rigorous research processes. Furthermore, this synthesis provides a conceptual foundation for researchers and scholars to develop improved methodological frameworks that recognize the researcher’s role in knowledge construction.
Copyright (c) 2026 Disa Sri Ilma, Andri Ani Suryawijaya, Yulius Efendi, Wahyu Arohman Hidyataullah, Riska Meisyi Putri, Anggia Pratiwi, Elfa Eriyani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Implementation of the KMI Curriculum in Shaping Tahfidz Students' Habitus: Insights from a Qualitative Study
This study aims to examine how the Kulliyatul Mu'allimin Al-Islamiyah (KMI) curriculum shapes the habitus of Tahfidz students within an integrated Islamic boarding school education system. A qualitative case study approach was employed to explore the curriculum implementation in its natural context. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with school leaders, curriculum coordinators, teachers, and students, as well as document analysis. The data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model and interpreted through Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of habitus, field, and capital. The findings indicate that the KMI curriculum fosters students’ habitus through three interconnected mechanisms: the development of discipline through structured daily routines and worship practices, the cultivation of academic-Tahfidz competence through the integration of Qur’anic memorization and multilingual learning, and the strengthening of independence and leadership through student organizational activities. Furthermore, the curriculum facilitates the transformation of spiritual capital into symbolic and social capital, reinforcing sustainable character formation. These findings imply that an integrated curriculum grounded in continuous habituation can serve as an effective model for cultivating students’ religious character, leadership capacity, and holistic educational development in Islamic boarding school settings.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ayatullah Khumaini Barnabas, Suripto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Aligning Vocational Curriculum with Industry Needs: A Case Study of Electrical Power Installation Engineering Education
This study examined the implementation and industry alignment of the Electrical Power Installation Engineering curriculum and its translation into competencies. Vocational education must respond to technological change, workplace standards, and demands for technical and transversal skills. However, curriculum relevance is often constrained by outdated equipment, uneven teacher competence, and limited industry engagement. This qualitative study used an embedded single-case design. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis, then examined using reflexive thematic analysis and triangulation. Findings showed that curriculum implementation followed a cycle of planning, synchronization, implementation, evaluation, and improvement. Industry partners contributed to competency identification, placements, internships, Teaching Factory activities, safety procedures, and assessment. Teaching Factory strengthened links between theory and authentic work practices. Supporting factors included competent teachers, school support, partnerships, and facilities. Key barriers were limited industry-standard equipment, uneven technological competence, unfavourable student-to-equipment ratios, and restricted partnerships. Curriculum implementation improved technical skills, discipline, teamwork, communication, safety awareness, adaptability, and job readiness. These findings imply that vocational curriculum reform must integrate curriculum, infrastructure, teachers, and industry collaboration. They provide a practical framework for evidence-based curriculum improvement.
Copyright (c) 2026 Lukman Hakim, Dinar Ayu Tasya’, Asep Kurniawan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Implementation of Discovery Learning Method in Islamic Religious Education Learning: A Qualitative Study in Madrasah
This study aims to analyze the implementation of Discovery Learning in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning and examine its contribution to improving student engagement, understanding, and character development. This research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, while data analysis involved data condensation, data display, and conclusion verification. The findings reveal that Discovery Learning was implemented through systematic stages, including stimulation, problem identification, data collection, data processing, verification, and generalization. The implementation encouraged students to actively participate, develop independent learning skills, improve conceptual understanding, and strengthen Islamic character values such as responsibility, cooperation, confidence, and discipline. The study also identifies several challenges, including limited learning time, differences in student abilities, and the need for continuous teacher development. The implication of this research highlights that Discovery Learning can serve as an effective alternative strategy for creating meaningful, student-centered, and contextual PAI learning. This study contributes to strengthening innovative practices in Islamic education by demonstrating the integration of cognitive development, active learning experiences, and character formation.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dewi Anisatur Rohmah, Aminatus Zahroh https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Autocratic Leadership, Organizational Culture, and Employee Turnover Intention: Evidence from the Textile Manufacturing Industry
This study examines the partial and simultaneous effects of autocratic leadership and organizational culture on employee turnover intention. A quantitative descriptive-verificative approach was employed using a survey method. Data were collected from 100 permanent employees selected through simple random sampling from a population of 133 employees. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was used, and the data were analyzed using validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression, t-tests, and an F-test. The results indicate that autocratic leadership has a positive and significant effect on turnover intention (B = 0.185; t = 3.028; p = 0.003). Organizational culture also has a positive and significant effect on turnover intention (B = 0.211; t = 3.150; p = 0.002). Both variables simultaneously have a significant effect on turnover intention (F = 17.415; p < 0.001) and explain 26.4% of its variance. These findings suggest that organizations should promote participative leadership, strengthen supervisor–employee communication, and foster a supportive organizational culture through fair rewards, career development opportunities, and collaborative work practices to reduce employees’ intention to leave.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ryan Andriana Putra, Yenny Maya Dora https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
An Integrative Management Model for Islamic Boarding Schools: Enhancing Religious Education through Systemic Governance
This study aims to analyze pesantren management practices in developing Islamic Religious Education (PAI) and to formulate an integrative management model that enhances the effectiveness and sustainability of PAI implementation in Islamic boarding schools. This research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis. The collected data were analyzed using an interactive analysis model consisting of data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings indicate that effective pesantren management is developed through the integration of planning, organizing, implementation, and supervision, supported by curriculum integration, teacher development, student character formation, religious habituation, and educational activities. PAI implementation extends beyond classroom instruction by facilitating the internalization of Islamic values, including faith, worship, morality, discipline, responsibility, and leadership. This study proposes an Integrative Management Model for Islamic Boarding Schools in the Development of Islamic Religious Education, which provides a conceptual and practical framework for strengthening pesantren governance and improving the quality of Islamic Religious Education.
Copyright (c) 2026 Maisah, Fadlilah, Zulfa Rahmat Hidayati, Muhammad Zaki Rahman https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Building an Exemplary School Brand: Strategic Approaches to Enhancing Student Recruitment
This study aims to analyze strategies for building a school brand image to attract prospective students in the context of Islamic secondary education. A qualitative case study approach was employed to gain an in-depth understanding of institutional branding practices. Data were collected through observations, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña. The analysis was guided by Keller’s Brand Image theory, encompassing the dimensions of strength, favorability, and uniqueness of brand associations. The findings indicate that a positive brand image is developed through consistent academic and non-academic achievements, distinctive religious and character-building programs, qualified teachers, effective use of social media, and support from alumni and the surrounding community. Nevertheless, the institution continues to face challenges, including intense competition among schools, limited effectiveness of digital promotional strategies, insufficient alumni engagement, and persistent public perceptions regarding madrasah education. These findings imply that strengthening strategic branding, expanding digital communication, and fostering sustainable stakeholder collaboration are essential for enhancing institutional competitiveness and increasing prospective students’ enrollment interest in an increasingly competitive educational environment.
Copyright (c) 2026 Riska Meisyi Putri, Wahyu Arohman H., Nursalimah, Dismawati, Sugimin, Mardalena, Anggia Pratiwi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Pedagogical Strategies of Islamic Religious Education Teachers in Developing Students' Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
This study aims to examine the instructional strategies employed by Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers to develop Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors influencing their implementation. A qualitative case study was conducted at Madrasah. Data were collected through non-participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, and were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña. The findings reveal six key instructional strategies: active learning, higher-order questioning, contextual learning, interactive discussion, diverse learning resources, and HOTS-based assessment. The implementation of these strategies was supported by teachers' pedagogical competence, adequate instructional resources, and a conducive learning environment, while limited instructional time, heterogeneous student readiness, and conventional teaching practices emerged as major constraints. The study concludes that the successful development of HOTS requires an integrated instructional approach combining planning, implementation, classroom interaction, and authentic assessment. This research contributes a comprehensive pedagogical framework for HOTS-oriented Islamic Religious Education and provides practical recommendations for teachers, school leaders, and policymakers to strengthen instructional quality.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ulul Azmi Al ghozi, Kustiana Arisanti, Ummi Lailia Maghfiroh https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Internalization of Moral Values through Hidden Curriculum in Character Building of Students
This study aims to examine the strategic implementation of hidden curriculum in internalizing moral (akhlak) values and fostering students’ character development at MTs Miftahul Jannah. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach using observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis involving the principal, Islamic Religious Education teachers, homeroom teachers, and students selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña’s interactive model consisting of data condensation, data display, and verification, while credibility was ensured through triangulation of sources and techniques. The findings show that hidden curriculum is implemented through three main forms: teacher role modeling, religious habituation, and school discipline culture. The internalization process occurs through value transformation, transaction, and transinternalization, which strengthen students’ religious commitment, social behavior, discipline, and responsibility. The study concludes that hidden curriculum effectively transforms moral values into daily practices. The implication emphasizes the need to strengthen school culture, teacher exemplarity, and collaboration among stakeholders to develop sustainable Islamic character education in educational institutions.
Copyright (c) 2026 Yogi Teguh Wahyudi, Nur Fatimah, Ummi Lailia Maghfiroh https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Digital Teaching Readiness among Islamic Education Students: The Role of Competence, Self-Regulation, and Media Use
This study aims to examine the influence of digital competence and learning regulation on digital teaching readiness through digital media utilization among preservice teachers in an Islamic teacher education program. A quantitative explanatory design was employed, involving 50 undergraduate students selected through a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected using closed-ended Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed with Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate that digital competence and learning regulation positively and significantly influence digital media utilization. Digital competence also has a positive and significant direct effect on digital teaching readiness, whereas learning regulation does not show a significant direct effect. Furthermore, digital media utilization significantly enhances digital teaching readiness but does not significantly mediate the relationships between digital competence, learning regulation, and digital teaching readiness. The structural model explains 26.6% of the variance in digital media utilization and 43.2% of the variance in digital teaching readiness. These findings imply that teacher education programs should prioritize strengthening students’ digital competence and expanding meaningful digital media utilization to better prepare future teachers for effective digital teaching in contemporary educational environments.
Copyright (c) 2026 Melly Nuryani, Taufik Hidayat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Environmental, Social, and Governance Performance and Stock Investment Risk: The Distinct Role of the Environmental Dimension
This study aims to examine the effect of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance on stock investment risk and to investigate the moderating role of market capitalization in the relationship between ESG performance and stock investment risk. Panel data regression analysis was employed using the Common Effect Model (CEM), Fixed Effect Model (FEM), and Random Effect Model (REM). Model selection was conducted through the Chow, Hausman, and Lagrange Multiplier tests, with the Random Effect Model identified as the most appropriate estimation model. The findings reveal that overall ESG performance has no significant effect on stock investment risk. Likewise, the interaction between ESG performance and market capitalization does not significantly moderate the relationship. Further analysis of ESG dimensions shows that the Environmental dimension has a negative and statistically significant effect on stock investment risk at the 10% significance level, while the Social and Governance dimensions do not exhibit significant effects. These findings imply that aggregate ESG performance has not yet become a strong determinant of stock investment risk, although environmental performance may contribute to reducing investment risk. The results provide insights for investors and corporate managers regarding the importance of strengthening environmental practices as part of long-term risk management strategies.
Copyright (c) 2026 Gilberth Haris Aditya Parhusip, Wendy, Anwar Azazi, M. Ridwan Ristyawan, Uray Ndaru Mustika https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Constructing Character: The Implementation of Constructivist Learning in Islamic Moral Education
This study aimed to examine how constructivist learning was planned, implemented, and evaluated in Akidah Akhlak instruction and how it contributed to students’ character formation. Moral education remains dominated by memorization, creating a gap between religious knowledge and conduct. Constructivist pedagogy offers contextual, dialogic, and reflective learning for developing moral reasoning and value internalization. A qualitative single-case study was conducted at Madrasah in east Java. Data were collected through nonparticipant observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, then analyzed using condensation, display, and verification. Findings showed that moral dilemmas activated prior knowledge and increased participation. Collaborative discussion enabled students to compare perspectives and justify moral choices. Teacher scaffolding deepened reasoning, although direct explanation occasionally reappeared. Reflection connected classroom concepts with personal commitments, but its depth varied. Institutional policies and learning documents supported value-oriented instruction. However, uneven planning, broad assessment indicators, limited professional development, and partial coordination constrained consistency. Theoretically, the study advances an integrated model linking experience, dialogue, scaffolding, reflection, and institutional support. Practically, it highlights the need for structured facilitation, authentic assessment, and cross-context reinforcement to sustain character development.
Copyright (c) 2026 Afida Fitrotul Mu'afah, Moh. Irmawan Jauhari, Ahmad Khoirul Mustamir, Fadhil Akbar, Aji Wahyudin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Determinants and Challenges of SAK EMKM Implementation in MSME Financial Reporting: A Systematic Literature Review
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in supporting economic development; however, the effectiveness of their financial governance remains a major concern, particularly regarding the implementation of the Financial Accounting Standards for Micro, Small, and Medium Entities (SAK EMKM). This study aims to examine the implementation of SAK EMKM among MSMEs, identify the main challenges affecting its adoption, and formulate strategies to strengthen financial reporting practices. This study employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach by analyzing relevant scientific articles related to SAK EMKM implementation and the factors influencing its adoption. The findings reveal that although MSMEs have increasingly recognized the importance of financial record-keeping, the implementation of SAK EMKM remains limited because many businesses still rely on simple bookkeeping practices. The main challenges include inadequate accounting literacy, limited human resource competence, insufficient training and mentoring, low utilization of information technology, and weak institutional support. This study implies that improving SAK EMKM implementation requires integrated strategies involving accounting education, continuous assistance, digital financial management adoption, and stronger collaboration among stakeholders to enhance the quality of MSME financial reporting and business sustainability.
Copyright (c) 2026 Lazarus Suyatno Vianney, Debi Dince Yoweni, Cliford Racelino Ratulangi, Matilda Serfi Desta, Raymond Piring https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Managing an Integrated Curriculum to Foster Students' Entrepreneurial Mindset: A Qualitative Study
This study aims to examine and describe the management of an integrated curriculum combining the national and local curricula in fostering students’ entrepreneurial mindset, as well as to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors affecting its implementation. This study employed a qualitative field research design. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews, documentation, and questionnaires involving school leaders, teachers, administrators, and students. Data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, while data credibility was ensured through source triangulation. The findings reveal that the integrated curriculum management was implemented through the POAC management functions (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, and Controlling) by integrating the national curriculum, religious education, and local wisdom. The curriculum was delivered through contextual learning, project-based activities, entrepreneurship practices, and the utilization of local environmental resources. Students demonstrated positive responses toward entrepreneurship programs, particularly in creativity, practical experience, entrepreneurial interest, discipline, teamwork, and future orientation. The study implies that integrated curriculum management provides an effective strategy for developing students’ entrepreneurial character, life skills, and independence. Schools are encouraged to strengthen teacher capacity and diversify entrepreneurship programs to better accommodate students’ interests and talents.
Copyright (c) 2026 Aziz Rofi’i, Ali Rohmat, Dahlia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Work Environment and Work Stress: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction in a State-Owned Pharmaceutical Company
This study examined whether the work environment influences work stress directly and indirectly through job satisfaction at PT Bio Farma (Persero). Rising stress scores and concentration problems indicated psychosocial risks within this pharmaceutical setting. Identifying manageable organizational determinants is essential for employee well-being and operational reliability. A cross-sectional explanatory design involved 170 employees selected through stratified sampling across seven directorates. Data were collected using Likert questionnaires and analyzed with PLS-SEM in SmartPLS 4.0. Employees reported a high work environment score (3.61), high job satisfaction (3.55), and moderate work stress (2.62). The measurement model demonstrated reliability and convergent and discriminant validity. The work environment negatively influenced work stress (β = −0.334, p < .001). It positively influenced job satisfaction (β = 0.482, p < .001). Job satisfaction negatively influenced work stress (β = −0.394, p < .001). Job satisfaction partially mediated the work environment–stress relationship through an indirect effect (β = −0.190, p < .001). The findings support a resource-based explanation of stress in pharmaceutical operations. Management should improve lighting, grievance mechanisms, career development, promotion transparency, rest quality, and support for concentration.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nadiya Yusriyyah, Rina Novianty https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Transforming Arabic Language Learning Through Digital Pedagogy: Integrating Web-Based Media in the Society 5.0 Era
This study aims to analyze the digital pedagogical strategies employed by Arabic language teachers in integrating web-based media to support learning in the Society 5.0 era. A qualitative library research approach was adopted by reviewing relevant scientific journal articles, books, and scholarly documents. The collected data were analyzed using content analysis to identify key patterns and strategies in digital pedagogy for Arabic language learning. The findings reveal three major strategies: (1) the implementation of Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom models to promote flexible and student-centered learning; (2) the integration of interactive web-based media, such as Kahoot, Quizizz, Wordwall, and online language learning platforms, to enhance learner engagement and participation; and (3) the application of digital assessments that emphasize Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). These strategies contribute to improving learning effectiveness, increasing student motivation, and fostering digital competencies alongside Arabic language proficiency. The study implies that strengthening teachers' digital literacy and expanding technological infrastructure are essential to achieving effective and sustainable Arabic language learning in the Society 5.0 era.
Copyright (c) 2026 Muhammad Lanri Siregar, Ahmad Masruri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Optimizing School-Based Management Effectiveness through the Integration of POACE and SWOT Analysis
This study aims to analyze the implementation of POACE (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling, and Evaluating) and SWOT analysis in improving the effectiveness of School-Based Management (SBM) at an Islamic vocational school. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed using observations, semi-structured interviews, documentation, and data triangulation to ensure the credibility of the findings. Data were analyzed through the interactive model of data condensation, data display, conclusion drawing, and verification. The findings reveal that the school has successfully established a strong Islamic culture, effective organizational governance, structured disciplinary practices, and integrated extracurricular and vocational programs that support institutional effectiveness. However, challenges remain in implementing data-driven planning, strengthening industry partnerships, enhancing teacher professional competence, expanding Teaching Factory programs, and developing performance-based evaluation systems. The study concludes that integrating POACE with SWOT provides a comprehensive strategic management framework that strengthens School-Based Management through systematic planning and continuous improvement. The findings offer both theoretical contributions to educational management literature and practical guidance for vocational schools seeking sustainable institutional quality improvement through evidence-based management.
Copyright (c) 2026 Della Nurul Arsita, Muhammad Aditia Prasetyo, Siti Amelia Wati, Zaera Khuswatun Khasanah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Strengthening Islamic Education Quality: A Conceptual Analysis of Evaluation and Monitoring in Educational Planning
This study aims to analyze the role of evaluation and monitoring as strategic components in strengthening Islamic education quality through educational planning. This research employed a qualitative approach using library research methods by examining relevant academic literature, including journal articles and scholarly documents related to evaluation, monitoring, quality management, and Islamic education planning. The collected data were analyzed through data condensation, data display, verification, and conceptual synthesis to identify relationships among the main themes of the study. The findings reveal that evaluation and monitoring function as interconnected mechanisms that support continuous quality improvement in Islamic education. Evaluation provides evidence for assessing curriculum implementation, learning effectiveness, and institutional performance, while monitoring ensures consistency between educational planning, implementation, and improvement actions. The study also highlights that effective follow-up of evaluation and monitoring results is essential for developing sustainable quality assurance systems. This research contributes conceptually by integrating evaluation and monitoring into a comprehensive framework for Islamic education quality management. The implications of this study suggest that educational institutions should develop systematic, participatory, and continuous evaluation and monitoring strategies to enhance educational effectiveness and institutional quality.
Copyright (c) 2026 Melyna Wijaya Putri, Idham Kholid, Koderi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Determinants of Employee Performance in the Coffee Shop Industry: The Roles of Communication, Work Discipline, and Work Environment
This study aims to investigate the effects of communication, work discipline, and work environment on employee performance in the coffee shop industry. The research was conducted to provide empirical evidence regarding organizational factors that contribute to improving employee effectiveness in service-based businesses. A quantitative research approach with a survey method was employed. Data were collected from 136 coffee shop employees selected using purposive sampling. The collected data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 4 software to evaluate the relationships among the proposed variables. The results indicate that communication has a positive and significant effect on employee performance (β = 0.361, p = 0.001). Work discipline also has a positive and significant effect (β = 0.430, p < 0.001) and represents the strongest predictor among the examined factors. Additionally, the work environment positively influences employee performance (β = 0.140, p = 0.012). The research model explains 64.0% of the variance in employee performance (R² = 0.640). These findings imply that coffee shop managers should prioritize effective communication systems, strengthen employee discipline, and maintain supportive workplace conditions to enhance performance and organizational competitiveness.
Copyright (c) 2026 Arum Herwindasari, M. Farid Wajdi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Driving Customer Loyalty through the Service Marketing Mix (7P): The Mediating Role of Customer Satisfaction
This study aims to synthesize the existing literature on the role of the Service Marketing Mix (7P) in influencing customer satisfaction and customer loyalty within service industries. A qualitative research design employing a literature review approach was adopted to critically analyze and integrate findings from peer-reviewed journal articles, academic books, and other scholarly publications related to marketing management. The collected literature was systematically examined through data condensation, data display, and conclusion verification to identify conceptual patterns and relationships among the research variables. The findings indicate that all seven dimensions of the Service Marketing Mix—Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process, and Physical Evidence—contribute to customer satisfaction, although their relative influence varies across service contexts. Among these dimensions, People and Process consistently emerge as the most influential factors due to their direct impact on service delivery and customer experience. Furthermore, the review confirms that customer satisfaction functions as a key mediating mechanism linking the implementation of the Service Marketing Mix to customer loyalty. The study contributes to marketing literature by providing an integrated conceptual framework that enhances the theoretical understanding of service marketing and offers practical guidance for designing sustainable customer loyalty strategies.
Copyright (c) 2026 Raymond Piring, Cliford Racelino Ratulangi, Lazarus Vianney, Mandianus Buge, Yulianus Logo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Understanding Users' Decisions to Adopt Canva: The Roles of Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Behavioral Control, and Word of Mouth
This study aims to examine the influence of Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Behavioral Control, and Word of Mouth on the decision to use the Canva application. This research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. Data were collected from 133 Canva users selected through purposive sampling and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 3. The findings indicate that Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Behavioral Control, and Word of Mouth each have a positive and significant effect on the decision to use the Canva application. Among these variables, Word of Mouth demonstrates the strongest influence, indicating that user recommendations play a crucial role in encouraging application usage decisions. These findings imply that Canva should prioritize enhancing user experience by improving ease of use and strengthening users’ confidence in using the application while encouraging positive user recommendations to increase adoption and usage decisions. The study also contributes to the understanding of technology adoption by highlighting the importance of behavioral and social factors in influencing users’ decisions.
Copyright (c) 2026 Athalia Farah Anggita Sriwidari, Restu Frida Utami, Suyoto, Dian Widyaningtyas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Strategic Human Resource Management in Education: An Integrative Framework for Sustainable Performance
This study aims to analyze how integrated human resource management contributes to sustainable educational performance through an input-process-output-outcome framework. Educational quality depends on institutions’ capacity to develop professional and committed personnel. However, HRM practices in education are often fragmented and administratively oriented. This research employed a qualitative approach using library research. Data from journals, books, proceedings, reports, and policy documents were collected through searching, screening, and organizing, then analyzed using content and thematic analysis. The findings show that human resource planning is the foundation for aligning institutional needs and competencies. Competency-based recruitment improves educator quality, organizational stability, and learning effectiveness. Continuous professional development strengthens pedagogical, technological, adaptive, and collaborative capacities. Objective performance appraisal supports accountability and targeted development. Motivation, rewards, and welfare sustain commitment, creativity, satisfaction, and professional stability. Integrated HRM practices generate improved learning quality, educator productivity, academic achievement, graduate competence, institutional reputation, competitiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction. The study contributes an integrative HRM-Educational Performance model that connects inputs, management processes, outputs, and long-term outcomes. Educational institutions should implement data-based, coordinated, and continuous HRM strategies to achieve sustainable quality improvement.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ine Ratu Fadilah Fadilah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Beyond Job Satisfaction: Examining the Effects of Transformational Leadership and Organizational Culture on Employee Performance in Public Healthcare
This study aims to examine the effects of transformational leadership and organizational culture on employee performance through the mediating role of job satisfaction among employees in the Supporting Healthcare Services Unit of RSUD Sleman. A quantitative explanatory research design was employed using a census sampling technique involving 47 employees, with 46 valid responses analyzed. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 4. The findings reveal that transformational leadership and organizational culture significantly improve job satisfaction. However, neither transformational leadership nor organizational culture has a significant direct effect on employee performance. Furthermore, job satisfaction does not significantly influence employee performance and fails to mediate the relationships between the independent variables and employee performance. These findings indicate that employee performance in supporting healthcare services is influenced by factors beyond leadership, organizational culture, and job satisfaction. The study extends Stewardship Theory and provides practical insights for strengthening competency development, performance evaluation systems, and organizational effectiveness in public hospitals.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nurul Fitri Nurmasita, Murtianingsih, Rifki Hanif https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Workload, Employee Engagement, and Turnover Intention Among Contract Workers in Seafood Processing Industry
This study aims to examine the effects of workload and employee engagement on turnover intention among contract employees and to explain their contribution to employees’ intention to leave the organization. A quantitative explanatory research design was employed using a survey approach. Data were collected through an online questionnaire from 100 respondents selected using simple random sampling. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS, including measurement model evaluation, structural model assessment, and bootstrapping for hypothesis testing. The results indicate that workload has a positive and significant effect on turnover intention, suggesting that excessive job demands increase employees’ intention to leave the organization. Unexpectedly, employee engagement also shows a positive and significant effect on turnover intention, indicating that among contract employees, high engagement may reflect commitment to work responsibilities rather than long-term organizational attachment. Furthermore, workload and employee engagement jointly explain a substantial proportion of the variance in turnover intention. These findings extend the application of the Job Demands–Resources perspective by demonstrating that employee engagement does not necessarily function as a retention mechanism under contractual employment conditions. Practically, organizations should balance workload while strengthening employment security and career development policies to reduce turnover intention.
Copyright (c) 2026 Riska Veronika, Farah Chalida Hanoum T, Shofif Sobaruddin Akbar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Beyond Cooperative Learning: Jigsaw as an Integrated Learning Management Strategy for Enhancing Learning Quality
This study aimed to analyze the implementation of the Jigsaw method as a learning management strategy and examine its contribution to improving learning quality among students in the Islamic Education Management Study Program at STIT Al Hikmah Benda Brebes. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, involving one lecturer and 18 students. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation during three learning meetings and analyzed using data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings revealed progressive improvements in learning quality across student activity, learning motivation, material understanding, and learning outcomes. Evaluation performance increased from 50.0% of students demonstrating responses in the first meeting to 77.8% in the second and 94.4% in the third. The study concludes that systematically managed Jigsaw learning strengthens participation, responsibility, collaboration, confidence, and material mastery. The implication is that Jigsaw can function beyond a cooperative technique as an integrated learning management strategy for promoting active, student-centered, and quality-oriented learning in Islamic higher education.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dewi Rokhmah, Moh. Fatir Ainunnajib, Kuswoyo Gumilang https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Navigating Customary Conflict: Adaptive Educational Governance for Sustainable Schooling
This study aims to examine the impacts of customary conflicts on school continuity and identify adaptive educational governance strategies that support educational sustainability in conflict-affected indigenous communities. A qualitative case study approach was employed using semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis involving school principals, teachers, customary leaders, parents, and education officials. The data were analyzed thematically to identify patterns of educational disruption and adaptive governance practices. The findings reveal that customary conflicts disrupt educational continuity through temporary school closures, reduced teacher and student attendance, interruptions to learning activities, and limited access to educational services. In response, schools implement adaptive governance strategies through collaboration with customary leaders, community engagement, flexible academic arrangements, and crisis-response mechanisms. These strategies demonstrate the importance of locally grounded governance in maintaining educational services during conflict. The study proposes an Adaptive Educational Governance Model Based on Local Wisdom that emphasizes collaboration among schools, communities, customary institutions, and government agencies. This model provides a framework for strengthening educational resilience, maintaining school continuity, and developing context-sensitive educational policies for indigenous and conflict-affected communities.
Copyright (c) 2026 Gabriela Karen Tuuk , Cliford Racelino Ratulangi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Design and Models of Natural Materials as Realistic Educational Toys (APE-R) for Early Childhood Education in School environments
This study aims to examine the design characteristics of Realistic Educational Play Tools (APE-R) based on natural materials and to synthesize their implications for early childhood development. The study focuses on how authentic natural materials can be transformed into meaningful, contextual, and developmentally appropriate play-based learning resources. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted by analyzing relevant scientific articles published between 2021 and 2026. Literature was identified through systematic searches of Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar using keywords related to natural materials, educational play tools, play-based learning, nature-based learning, and early childhood education. The selected studies were analyzed through qualitative thematic synthesis involving data condensation, thematic categorization, data display, and verification. The synthesis identifies five core characteristics of APE-R: authenticity, flexibility, multisensory engagement, contextuality, and sustainability. The model supports multiple developmental domains, including cognitive, language, fine- and gross-motor, social-emotional, creative, sensory, early science, early numeracy, ecological awareness, and approaches to learning. The study contributes a conceptual framework positioning APE-R as a holistic pedagogical model that integrates natural materials, open-ended play, contextual learning, teacher facilitation, and developmental objectives. The framework provides a foundation for future empirical validation and practical development of nature-based educational play resources.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ahmadin, Agus Salam, Tasrif, Umar, Mei Indra Jayanti https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Building Customer Loyalty in Digital Commerce: The Roles of Electronic Trust, E-CRM, and Customer Satisfaction
This study aims to analyze the effects of electronic trust and Electronic Customer Relationship Management (E-CRM) on customer loyalty through customer satisfaction among Generation Z Shopee users. This study employed a quantitative approach with a causal associative survey design. Data were collected through an online questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale from 217 Generation Z respondents who had made purchases on Shopee within the previous six months. The respondents were selected using non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4. The results indicate that electronic trust and E-CRM have positive and significant effects on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Customer satisfaction also has a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty. Furthermore, customer satisfaction significantly mediates the effects of electronic trust and E-CRM on customer loyalty. These findings imply that strengthening transaction security, improving digital service quality, and implementing effective customer relationship management can enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty among Generation Z users. The findings provide practical insights for e-commerce platforms in developing strategies to build trust, strengthen customer relationships, and foster long-term customer loyalty.
Copyright (c) 2026 Gregoria Cici Anjarwati, Ramadania, Bintoro Bagus Purmono, Juniwati, Harry Setiawan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Market Reaction to Rights Issue Announcement: An Event Study on Conventional Banks in Indonesia
This study aims to examine market reactions to rights issue announcements among conventional banking companies by assessing changes in abnormal returns, trading volume activity, and stock return volatility before and after the announcements. A quantitative event study design was employed using secondary data from 26 conventional banking issuers that announced rights issues during 2020–2024. An 11-trading-day event window, covering five days before and five days after the announcement date, was applied. Market reactions were measured using abnormal return, trading volume activity, and stock return volatility. Because the data did not satisfy the normality assumption, the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test was used to examine differences between the pre- and post-announcement periods. The findings indicate significant differences in abnormal return, trading volume activity, and stock return volatility following rights issue announcements. The results demonstrate that rights issue information generates measurable changes in investor responses, reflected in changes in returns, trading intensity, and stock price fluctuations. The findings provide practical insights for investors in evaluating rights issue announcements as relevant information for investment decisions. The study also contributes to the literature by integrating return, trading activity, and volatility indicators within an event-study framework.
Copyright (c) 2026 Risa Ramadhianti, Helma Malini, Wenny Pebrianti, Wendy, Anggraini Syahputri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Reorienting Islamic Jurisprudence Curriculum in Pesantrens for Generation Z: A Systematic Literature Review
This study aims to analyze the reorientation of the pesantren fiqh curriculum to address contemporary religious issues encountered by Generation Z while maintaining the foundations of classical Islamic jurisprudence. A qualitative approach with a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) design was employed. Relevant literature published primarily from 2019–2026 was identified, examined, compared, and synthesized using thematic analysis through data condensation, data display, and data verification. The findings indicate that the reorientation of fiqh education requires integration of classical fiqh, usul al-fiqh, qawāʿid fiqhiyyah, and maqāṣid al-sharīʿah with contemporary religious issues, digital religious literacy, and contextual learning. The study identifies digital transactions, social-media ethics, fragmented religious information, changing religious authority, religious polarization, technological development, and identity formation as important areas for curriculum contextualization. The study proposes a conceptual framework that positions classical fiqh as the foundation, Islamic legal methodology as the analytical framework, Generation Z issues as the contextual basis, and contextual learning as the curricular orientation. This framework can support pesantren in developing fiqh education that is more analytical, relevant, digitally aware, and responsive while preserving its Islamic scholarly tradition.
Copyright (c) 2026 Machmudi Mukson, Imam Subhi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Trainer Competence as a Key Driver of Member Performance in Digital Live-Streaming Work
This study aims to analyze the effects of training and trainer competence on member performance. A quantitative approach using a survey method was employed. The population consisted of 57 members, all of whom were selected as the sample using a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression with IBM SPSS Statistics version 27. The results indicate that training has no significant effect on member performance, as shown by a t-value of 0.766, lower than the t-table value of 2.005, with a significance level of 0.448 (>0.05). In contrast, trainer competence has a positive and significant effect, with a t-value of 3.889 and a significance level of 0.001 (<0.05). Simultaneously, training and trainer competence significantly affect member performance, with an F-value of 27.323 and significance <0.001. Trainer competence has the stronger influence. The Adjusted R-square of 0.534 indicates that 53.4% of the variance in member performance is explained by the two variables. These findings imply that improving trainer competence should be prioritized to enhance member performance.
Copyright (c) 2026 Riska Nuraini, Mariana Puspa Dewi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Educational Leadership and Teacher Performance: Exploring the Impact of Instructional Management, Exemplary Conduct, and Staff Empowerment
This study aims to identify the level of madrasah principal leadership, determine the level of teacher performance, and examine the influence of principal leadership on teacher performance. A quantitative approach with a descriptive-associative design was employed. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 49 teachers using a saturated sampling technique. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, validity and reliability testing, normality testing, simple linear regression, t-test hypothesis testing, and coefficient of determination analysis. The findings indicate that madrasah principal leadership was categorized as high, with a mean score of 3.77, while teacher performance was also categorized as high, with a mean score of 4.00. Simple linear regression showed a positive and statistically significant influence of principal leadership on teacher performance (B = 0.532, t = 6.479, p < 0.001). The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.472) indicates that principal leadership explained 47.2% of the variance in teacher performance, while 52.8% was attributable to other factors. These findings imply that strengthening principal leadership, particularly through responsibility, exemplary conduct, and staff empowerment, can serve as an important pathway for improving teacher performance and supporting educational quality.
Copyright (c) 2026 Lokhananta Mutiara Rizqia, Wahyu Hidayat, Nandang Abdurohim https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion for MSME Financial Behavior: The Strategic Role of E-Wallet Adoption
This study aims to examine the effects of financial literacy and financial inclusion on e-wallet use and their implications for MSME financial behavior, while assessing the strategic role of e-wallet adoption in translating financial capabilities into financial practices. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted with 210 MSME respondents selected using stratified proportional random sampling. Primary data were collected through a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS. All proposed hypotheses were supported. Financial literacy (β = 0.462; t = 9.582; p < 0.001) and financial inclusion (β = 0.429; t = 8.527; p < 0.001) positively and significantly influenced e-wallet use. E-wallet use had the strongest effect on MSME financial behavior (β = 0.599; t = 12.871; p < 0.001). Financial literacy (β = 0.141) and financial inclusion (β = 0.246) also significantly affected financial behavior. The findings highlight e-wallet adoption as a strategic mechanism for translating financial capabilities into better MSME financial behavior. Therefore, financial literacy initiatives should be integrated with practical digital financial technology adoption to strengthen MSME financial management.
Copyright (c) 2026 Uni Fardila, Bintoro Bagus Purmono, Anggraini Syahputri, M. Ridwan Ristyawan, Uray Ndaru Mustika https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
The Role of Store Atmosphere and Price Discount in Driving Repurchase Intention: The Mediating Effect of Customer Satisfaction
This study aims to examine the effects of store atmosphere and price discount on repurchase intention, both directly and indirectly through customer satisfaction as a mediating variable. This research employed a quantitative approach by collecting data through questionnaires from 150 respondents. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to test the proposed relationships among variables. The results indicate that store atmosphere and price discount have significant effects on repurchase intention. Furthermore, customer satisfaction plays a significant mediating role in strengthening the relationship between store atmosphere, price discount, and repurchase intention. The findings highlight that an attractive shopping environment and competitive pricing strategies are essential factors in enhancing customer satisfaction and encouraging repeat purchases. This study implies that retailers should prioritize improvements in store atmosphere and value-based promotional strategies to build long-term customer loyalty and increase repurchase intention.
Copyright (c) 2026 Elika Rani, Wenny Pebrianti, Harry Setiawan, Bintoro Bagus Purmono, Ahmadi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Unveiling Gen-Z Investment Intention: An Integrated TPB and Social Cognitive Theory Approach with Financial Literacy Moderation
This study examines the determinants of Gen-Z investment intention by integrating financial capacity, risk perception, self-efficacy, and peer influence, while investigating the moderating role of financial literacy. It also highlights the educational management dimension by considering how financial education and learning management can support informed investment decision-making among young adults. Method: A quantitative expl anatory design was employed using survey data from 404 Gen-Z respondents aged 20–29 years. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), including outer-model, inner-model, moderating-effect, and Multi-Group Analysis (MGA) procedures. Results: Financial capacity, risk perception, self-efficacy, and peer influence significantly influence investment intention. The model explains 78.1% of the variance in investment intention. Financial literacy significantly strengthens the relationship between financial capacity and investment intention but does not significantly moderate the relationships involving risk perception, self-efficacy, and peer influence. Implications: The findings suggest that financial education should be managed beyond knowledge transmission by integrating financial capability, cognitive confidence, risk awareness, and social learning. Educational management can therefore play a strategic role in developing more objective, adaptive, and responsible investment decision-making among Gen-Z.
Copyright (c) 2026 Tri Nanda Anugrah Hutasoit, Wendy, Anggraini Syahputri, Mustaruddin, Helma Malini https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
Digital Consumption and Generation Z: The Roles of Digital Payment, Social Media, Financial Literacy, and Self-Control
This study aims to examine the effects of digital payment, social media, and financial literacy on the excessive purchasing behavior of Generation Z, as well as to investigate self-control as a moderating variable. This study employed a quantitative approach using a questionnaire distributed to Generation Z respondents. Respondents were selected using purposive sampling with a non-probability sampling technique. A total of 212 respondents were determined using the Slovin formula. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS. The findings indicate that digital payment, social media, and financial literacy significantly affect consumptive behavior. Self-control does not moderate the effects of digital payment and social media on consumptive behavior. However, self-control significantly moderates the relationship between financial literacy and consumptive behavior. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening financial literacy and self-control among Generation Z to encourage more responsible purchasing behavior and reduce excessive consumption in the digital era.
Copyright (c) 2026 Velisia, Ramadania, Uray Ndaru Mustika, M. Ridwan Ristyawan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0