Urwatul Wutsqo: Jurnal Studi Kependidikan dan Keislaman

Integrative Study between Data Analysis and Shura Principles in Islamic Education Institutions

Nurhana Fakhriyah Imtinan, Abdurrozaq Abdurrozaq, Muhammad Thohir, Sahudi Sahudi — Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to examine the integration of data-driven approaches with the principle of shura in Islamic education management using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) based on the PRISMA 2020 protocol. A total of 27 selected articles from reputable databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and SINTA (2020–2025) were analyzed. The findings indicate a significant shift from administrative digitalization toward advanced data analytics and intelligent algorithms in decision-making processes. However, the dominance of technological approaches risks neglecting ethical, spiritual, and value-based dimensions inherent in Islamic education. Therefore, this study emphasizes the integration of Islamic epistemology, including bayani, burhani, and irfani, in decision-making. The concept of shura acts as a collective validation mechanism for data analysis results, ensuring that decisions are not purely algorithmic. This study proposes the Data-Driven Shura (DDS) model as an integrative framework combining data analytics with Islamic values to support holistic decision-making. The contribution lies in bridging modern technology with Islamic ethical principles in educational management.

The Influence of School Culture on the Academic Achievement of Students

Riska Ayu Lestari, Irawan Hadi Patanggu, Masmur M. — Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to examine the influence of school culture on students’ academic achievement in madrasahs. According to various sources, students’ academic achievement in Indonesia remains relatively low, as evidenced by various national and international educational assessment results. One factor suspected of influencing academic achievement is school culture. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the influence of school culture on the academic achievement of students at State Madrasah Tsanawiyah 3 in Palu City. This study employs a quantitative approach. The research sample consists of 40 students selected through purposive sampling. Data collection for this study involved distributing a Likert-scale questionnaire on the school culture variable and using report card grades as an indicator of students’ academic achievement for the academic performance variable of ninth-grade students. Validity was tested using item-total correlation, and reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26 via simple linear regression. The results indicate that school culture has a positive but insignificant influence of 5.7% on students’ academic achievement. These findings suggest that school culture has a positive but insignificant influence on student achievement in madrasahs.

The Role of Customary Leaders in Preserving the Nogigi Tradition in the Kaili Rai Traditional Marriage Ceremony

Andi Talha, Nuraedah Nuraedah, Hasan Hasan, Juraid Juraid — Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the role of traditional leaders in preserving the Nogigi tradition within the Kaili Rai traditional wedding ceremony in Tanjung Padang Village, Sirenja District, Donggala Regency. Nogigi is an essential stage containing philosophical, religious, and social values, and is understood as a symbol of self-purification before entering married life. Amid modernization, the continuity of this tradition is closely linked to the role of traditional leaders as guardians of local cultural values. This research applies a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving traditional leaders and community members directly engaged in the practice of Nogigi. The findings indicate that traditional leaders serve as mediators, protectors of tradition, guides of the customary procession, and transmitters of cultural values to the younger generation. Although certain adjustments have occurred in terms of timing, ceremonial equipment, and youth participation due to social change, the core philosophical meaning of Nogigi remains intact. Thus, the sustainability of the Nogigi tradition is maintained through the active involvement of traditional leaders, supported by the community and local government

The Influence of Learning Facilities and Infrastructure on Students' Learning Motivation

Nurul Rahma, Askar Askar, Masmur M — Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of learning facilities and infrastructure on students' learning motivation. This study was conducted at SD Islam Terpadu Persis, Palu City. The approach used in this study was quantitative research with an associative design. In this study, the data collection methods used were questionnaires, observation, and documentation. The research sample consisted of 48 students selected through stratified random sampling techniques. The results of the hypothesis test showed that the significance value <0.05 H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted. Based on the hypothesis test, it can be concluded that there is an influence between learning facilities and infrastructure on students' learning motivation. Hypothesis proof was carried out using a T-test. This is shown in the t-table value, t count = 5.420 > t table = 2.012 so it can be said to be significant. Furthermore, the results of the determination coefficient test = 0.390 indicate that learning facilities and infrastructure contribute 39% to students' learning motivation, while the remaining 61% is influenced by other factors. The conclusion of this study states that there is a significant relationship between the influence of learning facilities and infrastructure on students' learning motivation at Persis Integrated Islamic Elementary School, Palu City

The Influence of Principals' Leadership on Teacher Performance

Sumiati Sumiati, Irawan Hadi Patanggu, Masmur M — Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines the dynamics of principal leadership and its relationship with teacher performance within the framework of educational management at the elementary school level. The focus of the study is how principal leadership practices shape the quality of teacher performance at SDN 15 Rio Pakava and SDN 8 Rio Pakava, Donggala Regency. This study employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design. Data were collected through questionnaires, structured observations, and documentation involving all 22 teachers as research respondents. Hypothesis testing was conducted using simple linear regression analysis. The results showed that principal leadership had a positive and significant effect on teacher performance, with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05 and a regression coefficient of 0.806. The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.869 indicates that principal leadership contributed 86.9% to the variation in teacher performance. This study emphasizes the importance of strengthening principal leadership as a strategy to improve the quality of basic education and teacher performance.

The Model of Hāmil al-Qur’ān Development in Pesantren: The Integration of Lafẓan, Ma’nan, and ‘Amalan

Daud Daud, Asriana Kibtiyah, Silmi Adawiya — Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyse the role of Madrasatul Qur’an Islamic Boarding School Tebuireng, Jombang, in shaping hāmil al-Qur’ān individuals through three main dimensions: lafẓan (memorisation), ma’nan (understanding), and ‘amalan (practice). This research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation and analysed using Miles and Huberman's interactive model, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was ensured through source and method triangulation. The findings reveal that the pesantren plays a significant role in developing hāmil al-Qur’ān students in an integrative manner. The lafẓan dimension is implemented through structured tahfiz learning based on talaqqi, memorisation, submission, and repetition (muroja’ah), with an emphasis on accurate recitation according to tajwid rules. The ma’nan dimension is developed through tafsir studies, ulūmul Qur’an, and Arabic language reinforcement, enabling students to understand Qur’anic meanings contextually. Meanwhile, the ‘amalan dimension is internalised through habituation of worship, role modeling, and pesantren culture, which shape Qur’anic character. The novelty of this study lies in the construction of an integrative hāmil al-Qur’ān development model that connects memorisation, understanding, and practice within a holistic and sustainable educational system.

Implementation of the Literacy Journal Program in Strengthening Students’ Reading Interest

Teguh Wibowo, Mahariah Mahariah — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyse the implementation of the Literacy Journal programme in strengthening students’ reading interest at SMP Islam Plus Al-Ikhlas Taqwa Medan. This research employed a qualitative method with a case study approach. The data sources consisted of the principal, vice principal, and students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, while data validity was ensured through triangulation techniques. The findings reveal that the Literacy Journal programme was designed as a routine literacy habituation activity requiring students to read books daily and record the results of their reading in a literacy journal. The programme is supported by weekly literacy activities known as Kamis Literasi, where students present and reflect on the books they have read. The study shows that the programme contributes positively to strengthening students’ reading interest, improving communication skills, expanding vocabulary mastery, and fostering critical thinking abilities. In addition, the integration of English writing within the literacy journal reflects efforts to develop global literacy competencies among students. However, several challenges were identified, including limited library facilities, students’ dishonesty in filling out journals, and insufficient parental involvement. Therefore, collaboration between schools and families is essential to support the sustainability and effectiveness of literacy programs in developing students’ reading culture and educational quality

Optimization of Digital Media in Islamic Religious Education Learning to Enhance Joyful Learning

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines the optimization of digital media in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) to enhance joyful learning at SMK YPM Bojonegoro. The main problem addressed in this research is the low level of student engagement due to teacher-centered learning practices. This study aims to analyze the role of digital media integration in creating an interactive, meaningful, and enjoyable learning environment. This issue is important given the growing need for innovative learning strategies that align with advances in educational technology. This research employs a qualitative case study design, using observation, interviews, and documentation as data collection techniques. The findings reveal that the use of digital media such as multimedia, interactive platforms, and audiovisual content is able to create a more enjoyable, engaging, and active classroom atmosphere. It also helps students better understand the material, provides more varied learning experiences, improves teacher–student relationships, encourages active participation, and enhances students’ understanding of PAI content. This study contributes to the development of innovative, technology-based teaching strategies in Islamic education. In conclusion, optimising digital media is essential for transforming learning into a more engaging, student-centred process and for improving both cognitive and affective learning outcomes.

The Principal's Role as a Supervisor in Improving Teacher Professionalism

Okky Fadila, Retoliah Retoliah, Darmawansyah Darmawansyah — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study looks at how the principal at Persis Integrated Islamic Elementary School in Palu City may improve teacher professionalism as a supervisor. Direct observation and in-depth interviews with the principal and a number of instructors were used to gather data using a descriptive qualitative technique. The findings show that the principal's supervisory job is fulfilled through four primary responsibilities: coordinator, consultant, group leader, and evaluator. These duties are carried out through three primary phases: planning, implementation, and assessment. In their capacity as coordinator, the principal works with the vice principal to create a curriculum supervision program at the start of the semester based on an examination of the needs of the teachers and the academic schedule of the school. As a consultant, the principal offers specific advice based on each teacher's requirements and issues in a focused way. In their capacity as group leaders, the principal facilitates a teacher forum where educators can reflect together and share their experiences. The principal evaluates educational resources in an impartial and helpful manner in their capacity as an evaluator. Harmonious communication, clear schedules, teacher forums, specialised direction, and teacher gratitude are all supporting variables for supervision. Limited facilities, some teachers' unfavourable opinions on supervision, and the principal's time constraints from hectic administrative duties are also impediments

Transformative Kiai Leadership and the Formation of Entrepreneurial Culture in Pesantren

Bambang Wiratmuko, Ahmad Tanzeh, Nur Efendi, Liatul Rohmah — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines the leadership of kiai in shaping the entrepreneurial culture of santri at Qur’any Islamic Boarding School in Blitar and Fathul Ulum Islamic Boarding School in Jombang. The research was motivated by the growing need for Islamic educational institutions to strengthen students’ economic independence while maintaining spiritual and moral values. This study employed a qualitative approach with a multi-site design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation studies involving kiai, pesantren administrators, teachers, and santri. Data analysis was conducted through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing using single-site and cross-site analysis techniques. The findings reveal that kiai leadership plays a transformative role in fostering an entrepreneurial culture through exemplary leadership, internalisation of spiritual values, participatory engagement, and collective habituation. Entrepreneurial activities in both pesantrens were integrated with Islamic values such as sincerity, discipline, responsibility, and social empowerment. The kiai functioned not only as a religious leader but also as an agent of socio-economic transformation, encouraging santri to develop independence and productive skills. This study contributes to the development of Islamic educational leadership theory by proposing a spiritually based transformational leadership perspective within pesantren entrepreneurship education. The findings also demonstrate that pesantren can function as institutions of community empowerment capable of integrating spirituality, character education, and economic productivity within a holistic Islamic educational framework

Internalization of Religious Tolerance Values through Islamic Religious Education in Multicultural Schools

Indra Wijaya, Fathul Jannah — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the internalization of religious tolerance values in Islamic Religious Education at SMP Negeri 8 Samarinda and SMP Negeri 1 Bontang. The research employed a qualitative multisite approach involving observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation techniques. The participants included Islamic Religious Education teachers, school principals, vice principals, and students from diverse religious backgrounds. Data were analyzed using interactive analysis techniques through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the internalization of tolerance values was implemented through contextual learning, teacher exemplification, habituation activities, multicultural interaction, and inclusive school culture. Islamic Religious Education teachers integrated values of justice, empathy, equality, and peaceful coexistence into classroom instruction and daily social interaction. Teachers also functioned as moral role models who demonstrated inclusive attitudes toward students from diverse religious backgrounds. Habituation programs such as collaborative extracurricular activities, social service, and school cultural programs strengthened students’ awareness of diversity and social harmony. Supporting factors included teachers’ commitment, positive school culture, and multicultural interaction among students, while inhibiting factors involved social media influence, exclusive family environments, and limited instructional time. The study concludes that tolerance education becomes more effective when cognitive understanding, social interaction, and moral exemplification are integrated simultaneously within educational practices. Therefore, schools play strategic roles in strengthening multicultural harmony and preventing intolerance among students in pluralistic societies

The Historical Development of Madrasah Aliyah Alkhairaat Parigi and Its Contribution to Islamic Education in Central Sulawesi

Nuriyati Nuriyati, Minarni Nongtji, Hasan Hasan, Haliadi Haliadi — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

: This study examines the historical establishment and development of Madrasah Aliyah Alkhairaat Parigi from 1990 to 2025 within the socio-religious context of Islamic education in Central Sulawesi. The research was motivated by the important role of Alkhairaat institutions in expanding Islamic education in Eastern Indonesia and the limited scholarly attention given to the local history of Madrasah Aliyah Alkhairaat Parigi. This study employed a qualitative historical research approach using heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with founders, school leaders, and historical actors, as well as field observations and institutional documentation. The findings reveal that the establishment of Madrasah Aliyah Alkhairaat Parigi in 1990 was driven by the urgent educational needs of the Muslim community in Parigi Moutong Regency and supported by collective participation from religious leaders and local society. The madrasah developed gradually despite limited facilities and financial resources during its early years. Over time, the institution became an important center for Islamic education, moral formation, and community empowerment. The study also demonstrates that the madrasah played a significant role in preserving Alkhairaat educational traditions, strengthening Islamic identity, and improving educational access in Central Sulawesi. This research contributes to the historiography of Islamic education by highlighting the importance of local Islamic institutions in educational and socio-cultural transformation within Indonesian Muslim society

Integrating Pesantren Values into Islamic Religious Education for Character Strengthening

Ahmad Wifaqi Shiddiqi, Asriana Kibtiyah — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines pesantren-based Islamic Religious Education learning strategies in strengthening students’ character at MTs Madrasatul Qur’an Tebuireng Jombang. The study aims to analyze the implementation of pesantren-based learning, identify supporting and inhibiting factors, and examine its contribution to students’ moral and spiritual development. This research employed a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation involving school principals, Islamic Religious Education teachers, pesantren supervisors, and students. Data analysis followed the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that character strengthening is implemented through the integration of religious learning, worship habituation, Qur’anic recitation, congregational prayers, moral discipline, and teacher exemplification within students’ daily activities. The pesantren environment functions as a moral ecosystem that continuously reinforces Islamic values through collective educational culture. Supporting factors include strong religious traditions, teacher commitment, parental support, and structured pesantren regulations, while inhibiting factors involve students’ adaptation difficulties, diverse family backgrounds, and the influence of digital culture. The study concludes that pesantren-based learning strategies effectively strengthen students’ discipline, responsibility, honesty, independence, and spiritual awareness. This research contributes theoretically to Islamic education discourse by emphasizing the importance of integrating religious values, educational culture, and moral habituation within contemporary character education.

Chinese Migration and Multicultural Transformation in Sirenja District, Central Sulawesi (1950–2000)

Revy Mariska, Lukman Nadjamuddin, Minarni Nongtji — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the existence, socio-economic roles, and migration factors of the Chinese ethnic community in Sirenja District, Donggala Regency, during the period 1950–2000. The research employed a qualitative approach using historical research methods, including heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and archival and local historical documentation. The findings reveal that the Chinese community played a significant role in local economic development through trading activities, goods distribution, and commercial relations with coastal communities. Social interaction between Chinese Indonesians and residents was relatively harmonious, supported by economic cooperation, social communication, and cultural adaptation. However, the Chinese community also maintained internal solidarity and kinship networks as part of their socio-economic survival strategy. The study further found that the migration of Chinese Indonesians from Sirenja during the late 1990s and early 2000s was influenced by declining local economic activity, changes in regional trade structures, and broader national socio-political conditions during the Reformasi era. This migration contributed to weakening commercial activity and reducing multicultural interaction within the district. This research contributes to the development of local historical studies, ethnic migration research, and discussions on multicultural societies in Indonesia, particularly concerning Chinese communities in the coastal areas of Central Sulawesi

The Influence of Madrasah Head Supervision on Teacher Performance

Hikma Hikma, Sagaf S. Pettalongi, Masmur M. — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The goal of this study was to ascertain how the madrasah principal's supervision affected the performance of the teachers at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 3 Palu City. The methodology utilised in this investigation was quantitative. The study population consisted of forty instructors from Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 3 Palu City. Because saturated sampling was the sampling approach employed, the entire population served as the research sample. In order to gather data for this study, questionnaires were distributed. Data analysis and instrument testing were conducted using SPSS Statistics software. Data analysis techniques included descriptive analysis, inferential statistical analysis (normality and linearity tests), simple linear regression testing, hypothesis testing, and determination coefficient testing. The study's findings demonstrated that the madrasah principal's oversight had a major impact on teachers' performance. This was demonstrated by the R Square value of 0.340, which showed that the madrasah principal's supervision had an impact on 34% of teacher performance, while other factors not covered in this study had an impact on the remaining 66%. These results demonstrate that teacher performance at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 3 Kota Palu is greatly enhanced by the principal's supervision.

Teachers’ Role in Guiding Students’ Digital Literacy on Social Media Use

Atha Nadia, Khusnul Isma Nuriza — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The use of social media among elementary school students is no longer limited to communication, but has also become part of their daily entertainment and interaction. This study discusses how teachers at SDIT Nurul Hikmah Sidoarjo guide students in understanding digital literacy, especially in relation to TikTok, WhatsApp, and Roblox as a digital gaming platform with social interaction features. The research used a descriptive qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and documentation. The participants were 60 students from grade II and grade VI, along with four teachers who were actively involved in classroom learning and school digital activities. Field data showed that all students were familiar with the three platforms. In grade II, 17 students already used their own mobile phones, while in grade VI the number reached 23 students. Most students accessed digital media after school, during free time, or on holidays. Teacher guidance was carried out through classroom reminders, discussion of digital ethics, Islamic values, technology-based projects, and communication with parents. Several problems also appeared, such as reduced concentration, imitation of TikTok expressions, frequent talks about online games, and limited social interaction among some students. These findings show that digital literacy in elementary school needs continuous guidance from both teachers and parents.

The Influence of the Principal's Transactional Leadership Style on Student Learning Motivation

Fika Fika, Wiwin Mistiani, Masmur M. — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this study was to investigate and find out the impact of the principal's transactional leadership style on the learning motivation of scale participants at SDN 2 Tilung, Parigi Moutong Regency. Although learning motivation is a major factor influencing student learning motivation, transactional leadership emphasizes the reciprocal interaction between leaders and subordinates through incentive and monitoring systems. Surveys were used in the quantitative methodology of this study to collect data. Forty-five students of SDN 2 Tilung, Parigi Moutong Regency, became a sample. Data analysis, including descriptive analysis, classical assembly testing, and hypothesis testing, was performed using SPSS software version 26. The researchers used a t-test to determine whether principals' transactional leadership had an effect on students' learning motivation. The results showed a significance value of 0.001, which < 0.05. By obtaining the consistency of variable Y of 15.710 and the regression coefficient of X of 0.523, this study also used a linear regression analysis test to determine the extent to which the principal's transactional leadership had a positive relationship with student learning motivation. The results showed that students' enthusiasm for learning was positively and significantly influenced by the principal's transactional leadership by 21.6%. These results show that students' enthusiasm for learning is positively and significantly influenced by the principal's transactional leadership

School Service Management Policy in Improving Parents’ Understanding of Program Indonesia Pintar (PIP) Fund Utilization

Muhammad Ghaffar Rasyad — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines school service management policies in improving parents’ understanding regarding the utilization of Program Indonesia Pintar (PIP) funds at MTsN 1 Kota Cirebon. The research aims to analyze the implementation of school management services, identify parents’ understanding of educational assistance utilization, and explore supporting and inhibiting factors affecting policy implementation. This study employed a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation involving the principal, teachers, administrative staff, and parents of PIP recipients. Data validity was ensured through source, technique, and time triangulation, while analysis followed the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña involving data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that school management services were implemented through socialization programs, administrative assistance, transparent communication, and monitoring of educational fund utilization. These strategies significantly contributed to improving parents’ understanding regarding the proper use of PIP funds for educational purposes. However, parents’ understanding remained influenced by educational background, economic conditions, access to information, and educational awareness. The study further indicates that integrating Islamic values such as amanah, honesty, responsibility, and justice strengthened educational service effectiveness and community trust. Therefore, effective school service management is essential for ensuring the successful implementation of educational assistance policies and strengthening parental participation in supporting children’s education

The Influence of Student Management on Student Discipline

Sumaiya G.R. Dg. Mabone, Rustina Rustina, Masmur M. — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to examine the influence of student management on student discipline at SD Inpres Masigi, Parigi Moutong Regency. The research employed a quantitative approach with an ex-post facto survey design. The population consisted of 75 students from grades IV, V, and VI, and all members of the population were selected as research samples using a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires, observation, and documentation. The research instruments were tested for validity and reliability before being administered. Data analysis techniques included descriptive statistics, normality tests, linearity tests, simple linear regression, and coefficient of determination analysis using IBM SPSS. The findings revealed that student management was categorized as moderate, with 68% of respondents falling into the medium category, while student discipline was also in the moderate category, with 56% of respondents categorized as medium. The normality and linearity tests indicated that the data met the statistical assumptions required for regression analysis. The results of the simple linear regression test showed a significant positive effect of student management on student discipline, with the regression equation Y = 8.909 + 0.653X. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R²) was 0.441, indicating that student management contributed 44.1% to student discipline, while the remaining 55.9% was influenced by other factors outside the study. These findings emphasize the importance of structured and effective student management practices in fostering student discipline and creating a conducive learning environment

The Influence of School Principals' Leadership on Teacher Job Satisfaction

Nur Purnama Sari, Sagaf S. Pettalaongi, Masmur M — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the influence of principal leadership on teacher job satisfaction at MTs Negeri 3, Donggala. The research employed a quantitative approach with a causal associative design. The population consisted of 27 teachers, all of whom were selected as research participants using a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, and documentation. Instrument validity and reliability were tested before conducting statistical analysis using SPSS 26. The analysis included descriptive statistics, normality tests, linearity tests, simple linear regression, t-tests, and coefficient of determination tests. The results revealed that principal leadership had a positive and significant effect on teacher job satisfaction, indicated by a significance value of 0.010 (<0.05) and a regression coefficient of 0.605. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R²) was 0.239, showing that principal leadership contributed 23.9% to teacher job satisfaction, while the remaining 76.1% was influenced by other factors not examined in this study. These findings indicate that effective leadership practices, including communication, motivation, supervision, and interpersonal support, play an important role in enhancing teachers’ job satisfaction. However, teacher job satisfaction is also affected by broader organizational factors such as work environment, professional development opportunities, welfare, organizational culture, and institutional support. Therefore, improving teacher job satisfaction requires a comprehensive approach that integrates leadership development with organizational improvement strategies within the madrasah context

Livelihood Transformation of Rice Farmers Amid Gold Mining Expansion: Labor Reallocation and Agricultural Sustainability in Kayuboko Village, Indonesia

Nur Avia, Lukman Najamuddin , Charles Kapil, Nuraedah Nuraedah — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Gold mining activities often generate significant socio-economic transformations within agrarian communities. This study aims to analyze changes in community livelihoods, the impact of gold mining productivity on the sustainability of rice farming, changes in farmers’ income before and after entering the mining sector, and the broader social impacts of mining activities in Kayuboko Village, West Parigi District, Parigi Moutong Regency, Central Sulawesi. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed using observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation as data collection techniques. Research informants consisted of village officials, rice farmers, and mine workers selected purposively. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the livelihood transformation of rice farmers did not occur through a complete occupational shift but rather through an adaptive strategy involving the allocation of household time and labor between farming and mining activities. The decline in rice-field management was driven more by labor reallocation and shifting household priorities than by direct physical land degradation. Mining activities increased household income and created new economic opportunities; however, these gains were highly fluctuating and posed long-term sustainability risks. Furthermore, younger generations demonstrated a declining interest in agriculture, indicating a potential farmer succession crisis in the future. The study highlights that mining can undermine agricultural sustainability not only through ecological degradation but also through socio-economic mechanisms, including competition for household labor allocation and the erosion of social capital based on mutual cooperation

Visual Dramaturgy and the Construction of Digital Dakwah Aesthetics on Instagram: A Study of @ppsunandrajat

Ainur Rofiq, Rifaldi Abrorul Umam, Azkiyah Ramadhani — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

: This study aims to analyze the construction of digital dakwah aesthetics through visual dramaturgy and symbolic communication in the Instagram content of @ppsunandrajat, the official account of Pondok Pesantren Sunan Drajat (PPSD) Lamongan. The study employed a qualitative approach to digital content analysis, integrating Erving Goffman’s dramaturgical perspective and Roland Barthes’ semiotic framework. Data were collected through systematic observation of Instagram content published between 2024 and 2026, visual documentation, and in-depth interviews with three key informants involved in content production and management. The findings reveal that Instagram functions not only as an information-sharing platform but also as a strategic medium for constructing institutional identity and for digital dakwah communication. Visual representations of religious authority figures, mosque architecture, institutional color palettes, and student activities are deliberately organized to create a coherent image of a pesantren that is both religiously authentic and technologically adaptive. Through dramaturgical analysis, the account operates as a digital front stage where impression management is carefully maintained. Meanwhile, semiotic analysis demonstrates that visual elements communicate denotative, connotative, and mythological meanings associated with spiritual authority, educational excellence, and institutional legitimacy. This study contributes theoretically to the development of digital dakwah studies by highlighting the significance of visual communication in shaping religious identity within contemporary social media environments. Practically, the findings provide insights for Islamic educational institutions in developing effective, audience-oriented, and visually persuasive digital dakwah strategies

The Compilation of Islamic Law in Indonesia: A Critical Analysis of Its Legal Position, Substantive Limitations, and Reform Prospects

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The Compilation of Islamic Law (Kompilasi Hukum Islam/KHI) is one of the most significant instruments in the development of Islamic law in Indonesia, particularly in the areas of marriage, inheritance, and waqf. Although it has served as the primary legal guideline for Religious Courts since its promulgation through Presidential Instruction No. 1 of 1991, the KHI continues to generate debates regarding its formal legitimacy, substantive provisions, and relevance to contemporary social developments. This study aims to critically examine the strengths, weaknesses, and reform directions of the KHI within the framework of Indonesia’s national legal system. The research employs a library research method with a descriptive-analytical approach. Data sources consist of primary legal materials, including the KHI and related regulations, as well as secondary materials such as books, journal articles, and previous scholarly studies. Data were analyzed through a normative assessment of the KHI’s legal position, functions, implementation, and challenges in Islamic family law practice. The findings indicate that the principal strength of the KHI lies in its ability to promote legal uniformity, simplify diverse fiqh opinions into operational legal provisions, and strengthen legal certainty within Religious Courts. However, the KHI also faces formal and substantive limitations, including its relatively weak legal status and its insufficient responsiveness to issues of gender justice, child protection, legal pluralism, and contemporary family dynamics. Therefore, KHI reform should be conducted through a participatory and maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah-based approach that emphasizes substantive justice and social responsiveness

Deep Learning Approach In PAI Learning In An Effort To Transform The Understanding Of The Alpha Generation

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The low level of students’ understanding in Islamic religious education has often been attributed to the influence of digital technology; however, this study reveals that the primary issue lies in the inadequacy of pedagogical approaches employed in the learning process. This study aims to analyse the role of the deep learning approach as a transformative pedagogical framework in enhancing conceptual understanding and the internalisation of religious values among Generation Alpha learners. The significance of this research is grounded in the mismatch between conventional teacher-centred learning and the characteristics of Generation Alpha, who require interactive, reflective, and contextual learning experiences. This research adopts a qualitative approach, using a library research method to analyse relevant scholarly sources. It assumes that meaningful, mindful, and student-centred learning can foster deeper understanding. The findings indicate that the deep learning approach effectively transforms learning from memorisation into meaningful understanding through reflective activities, active participation, and contextual engagement. This study contributes by positioning deep learning as a comprehensive pedagogical paradigm in Islamic religious education. Therefore, transforming instructional design is essential to improving students’ understanding in the digital era.

The Relationship Between the Intensity of Muraja'ah and the Effectiveness of Time Management with the Evaluation of Al-Qur'an Memorization of Students

Nurhadani Nasution, Nurmawati Nurmawati, Harun Al Rasyid — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to determine the relationship between the intensity of muraja‟ah and time management effectiveness with the evaluation of Qur‟anic memorization among female students at the Tahfizh Ulumul Qur’an Islamic Boarding School in Medan. This is a field study employing a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 100 female students from the Madrasah Aliyah program at the Tahfizh Ulumul Qur’ an Islamic Boarding School in Medan. Data collection techniques included questionnaires, documentation, and interviews. Data analysis techniques utilized linear and multiple regression. The results of this study indicate that the intensity of muroja‟ah has a significant relationship with the evaluation of Quran memorization among students at the Tahfizh Ulumul Qur’an Islamic Boarding School in Medan. This is indicated by a calculated r value greater than the critical r value (0.457 > 0.195), a p-value of 0.000 < 0.005, and a contribution of 20.9%. The effectiveness of time management has a significant relationship with the evaluation of students' Quran memorization at the Tahfizh Ulumul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School in Medan. This is indicated by a calculated r value greater than the critical r value (0.498 > 0.195), and a p-value of 0.000 < 0.005, with a contribution of 24.8%. There is a significant relationship between the intensity of muraja‟ah and the effectiveness of time management, simultaneously with the evaluation of Quran memorization among students at the Tahfizh Ulumul Qur'an Islamic Boarding School in Medan. This is indicated by the calculated F-value being greater than the critical F-value (26.581 > 3.09), and the significance value of 0.000 < 0.005, with a contribution of 35.4%.

Legal Implications of the Sale of Inherited Land Without the Consent of All Heirs from the Perspective of Islamic Law and Positive Law

Ayu Permata Sukma, Artiyanto Artiyanto, Susi Kusmawaningsih, Dicky Andrian — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The research examines the legal implications of the sale of inherited land conducted without the consent of all heirs, viewed from the perspectives of Islamic law and positive law in Indonesia. The issue arises from the frequent occurrence of unilateral transactions over jointly owned inheritance property, which often leads to disputes due to a lack of legal awareness and improper understanding of the status of undivided inheritance. This research is positioned as a normative-empirical legal study, aiming to analyze both legal norms and their implementation in society. The discussion is carried out through a comparative approach between Islamic law, which emphasizes principles of justice, maslahah, and mutual consent (ridha), and positive law, particularly the Civil Code and agrarian regulations, which require agreement among co-owners for valid legal transactions. The findings indicate that, under Islamic law, such transactions are considered fasid (defective) and potentially invalid due to the absence of full authority and consent, while under positive law, they may be declared null and void or voidable, and can give rise to civil liability, including compensation claims. Both legal systems fundamentally uphold the principle of joint ownership and the necessity of collective approval, thereby highlighting the importance of legal certainty and protection for all heirs. This study also underscores the need for greater legal awareness and stricter supervision in land transactions involving inherited property

Muslim Family Strategic Management: Analysing the Balance Between Academic Achievement and Moral Values in the Digital Age

Reni Supriani, Jasiah Jasiah, Ajahari Ajahari — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze in depth the implementation of strategic management in character education within Muslim families in Pangkalan Bun, Central Kalimantan. Using a qualitative case study research design, this study involved 13 parents of students at SIT (SDIT & SMPIT) as purposively selected key informants. Primary data were collected through structured interview techniques that explored parental vision, time organization, and supervisory functions at home. The data were then systematically analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. The findings reveal that although parents place adab (Islamic manners and ethics) as the highest emotional and spiritual priority, in daily managerial practices their attention remains dominated by academic orientations that are technical and quantitative in nature. Furthermore, digital technology or gadgets were identified as the main disruptive variable as well as a competitor to parental authority, capable of distorting children’s moral values through the “hidden curriculum” embedded in social media. This study recommends the need for recalibrating family management functions by adopting the POAC framework (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling), which positions adab as the primary foundation and core value prior to intellectual achievement

The Accuracy of “Nahwu AI” in Arabic Syntactic Analysis (Tarkib): An Evaluative Study Based on Ibn Malik’s Perspective

Walida Rohmah, Isna Finurika — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) for Arabic language learning have encouraged the development of automated syntactic analysis platforms, including Nahwu AI. However, the extent to which its analytical output conforms to the principles of classical Arabic grammar remains insufficiently evaluated. This study aims to assess the conformity of Nahwu AI’s syntactic analysis with the grammatical rules of Alfiyyah Ibn Malik and to identify the platform’s strengths and limitations. Employing a qualitative evaluative research design, the study adopted a critical-comparative analysis by comparing the output generated by Nahwu AI with the grammatical principles presented in Alfiyyah Ibn Malik and Syarh Ibn Aqil as normative references. The dataset comprised 30 Arabic sentences selected through purposive sampling and analyzed using the Nahwu AI platform. The findings indicate that 20 sentences (66.7%) were classified as accurate, 5 (16.7%) as moderately accurate, and 5 (16.7%) as inaccurate. The highest accuracy was achieved in tawabi’ and idhafah constructions (80%), followed by jumlah fi’liyyah and jumlah syarthiyyah (75%), whereas jumlah ismiyyah showed the lowest accuracy (37.5%). Most errors involved identifying verbal sentence structures, khabar muqaddam, syibh al-jumlah predicates, mudhaf–mudhaf ilaih relations, and isim syarth functions. These findings suggest that Nahwu AI effectively recognizes basic syntactic structures but remains limited in handling grammatically complex constructions requiring deeper linguistic reasoning. This study contributes a normative evaluation framework that bridges AI-based syntactic analysis with the principles of classical Nahwu, providing implications for the development of more linguistically reliable Arabic learning technologies.

Principals’ Strategies for Improving Students’ Motivation to Learn

Nur Zatni, Askar Askar, Darmawansyah Darmawansyah — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study is in the field of educational management and focuses on the role of school leadership in improving students’ motivation to learn. The purpose of this research is to describe the strategies implemented by the principal of SMA Negeri 1 Moutong in enhancing students’ motivation to learn, as well as to identify supporting and inhibiting factors in the implementation of these strategies. The selection of this topic is based on the importance of school leadership in creating an effective learning environment that can stimulate students’ enthusiasm and academic achievement. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving the principal, teachers, and students. This study hypothesizes that effective principal leadership strategies significantly increase students’ motivation to learn. The findings reveal that the principal applies several strategies, including providing direct motivation, supervising teaching and learning activities, encouraging innovative teaching methods, giving rewards to high-achieving students, and developing extracurricular activities in collaboration with parents. Supporting factors include teacher collaboration, parental involvement, and adequate school facilities, while inhibiting factors include low student awareness of the importance of education and uncontrolled social media use. The results of this study contribute to the development of educational leadership theory, particularly in strengthening the role of principals in motivating students. In conclusion, principal leadership strategies play a crucial role in enhancing students’ learning motivation and improving the overall quality of education in schools.

The Influence Of Academic Supervision And Organizational Culture On The Work Motivation Of Educators

Chelsi Hestivik, Syafaruddin Syafaruddin, Muhammad Fitriyadi — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Teacher work motivation plays a fundamental role in improving instructional quality and achieving educational objectives. Nevertheless, low teacher motivation remains evident despite the implementation of academic supervision and the establishment of supportive organizational cultures in schools. This study aimed to examine the effects of academic supervision and organizational culture on teachers' work motivation at public junior high schools in Siak Hulu District, Kampar Regency. A quantitative correlational research design was employed. The sample consisted of 88 teachers selected through probability sampling using the Slovin formula from a population of 113 teachers. Data were collected using validated and reliable five-point Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed through multiple linear regression using IBM SPSS version 26. The findings revealed that academic supervision had a positive and significant effect on teachers' work motivation (β = 0.412; t = 4.872; p < 0.001). Organizational culture also demonstrated a positive and significant influence on work motivation (β = 0.365; t = 3.965; p < 0.001). Simultaneously, both variables significantly affected teacher motivation (F = 38.721; p < 0.001) and explained 46.8% of the variance in work motivation (R² = 0.468). These findings indicate that collaborative academic supervision combined with a supportive organizational culture constitutes an effective managerial strategy for strengthening teachers' work motivation and enhancing the overall quality of educational services

From Jidāl to Digital Literacy: The Musa–Khidir Dialogue in QS. Al-Kahfi [18]: 60–82 as a Model for Addressing Misinformation and Hoaxes

Achmad Moehammad Fikrudh Dhuha, Moh. Akib, Mohamad Zaenal Arifin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines the jidāl method in the dialogue between Prophet Musa and Prophet Khidir in QS. Al-Kahfi [18]: 60–82 and its relevance to contemporary digital literacy challenges. Employing a qualitative library research approach, this study analyzes Qur’anic verses, classical and contemporary tafsir literature, as well as scholarly works on digital literacy, misinformation, and information ethics. The findings reveal that the jidāl method in the Musa–Khidir narrative is not merely a form of dialogue but an epistemological process that cultivates intellectual humility, contextual understanding, critical inquiry, and epistemic patience. The narrative demonstrates that premature judgments often arise from limited information and inadequate contextualization, conditions that closely resemble the mechanisms through which misinformation and hoaxes spread in digital environments. Through a Maqashid Syariah perspective, particularly the principle of ḥifẓ al-‘aql, the study argues that the narrative contributes to the preservation and development of human intellect by encouraging verification, reflective thinking, and wisdom-oriented judgment. Based on these findings, the study formulates a Qur’anic Digital Literacy Model consisting of three interconnected stages: verification (tabayyun and tatsabbut), clarification through constructive dialogue (jidāl ḥakīm), and transformation toward wisdom (ḥikmah). The study contributes theoretically to the intersection of Qur’anic studies, Maqashid Syariah, and digital literacy scholarship while providing practical insights for developing ethical and responsible information behavior in the digital age.

Enhancing History Learning Effectiveness through Teacher Pedagogical Strategies

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The effectiveness of history learning is strongly influenced by teachers' pedagogical strategies in creating meaningful, interactive, and student-centered learning experiences. However, history instruction in many Indonesian secondary schools continues to face challenges related to teacher-centered practices, limited student participation, and insufficient classroom engagement. This study aims to analyze teachers’ pedagogical strategies in enhancing the effectiveness of history learning at SMA Negeri 1 Parigi Tengah, Indonesia. The study employed a qualitative case study design involving history teachers, students, and school administrators selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, non-participant observations, and document analysis, and were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, including data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that effective history learning is achieved through the integration of classroom discussion, contextual learning, collaborative activities, questioning techniques, multimedia resources, and reflective learning. These pedagogical strategies foster active student engagement, strengthen historical understanding, improve communication skills, and encourage critical interpretation of historical events. The study further reveals that instructional effectiveness is reinforced by institutional support, including instructional leadership, collaborative professional culture, and systematic instructional planning. This study contributes to history education by conceptualizing teacher pedagogical strategies as an integrated pedagogical ecosystem rather than isolated instructional methods. The findings provide theoretical insights into effective history learning and offer practical recommendations for teachers and school leaders in implementing student-centered pedagogy within the context of the Merdeka Curriculum

The Principal's Strategy In Developing Teacher Professionalism And Graduates' Quality

Anisa Anisa, Eva Iryani, Mulyadi Mulyadi — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the strategies of madrasah principals in developing teacher professionalism and improving the quality of graduates at MAN 1 Merangin. The study used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. The research informants consisted of the madrasah principal, vice-principals, and teachers selected using purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of the study indicate that the madrasah principal's strategy is implemented through participatory planning based on deliberation and the results of academic supervision. The strategy is implemented through training, workshops, MGMP (National Teachers' Group Meeting), academic supervision, and ongoing development, which have an impact on improving teacher competency and the quality of graduates. Supporting factors include the madrasah principal's commitment, religious culture, teacher cooperation, and support for educational policies. Inhibiting factors include limited facilities and infrastructure, internet networks, teacher administrative burdens, and the low digital competency of some senior teachers. The study concludes that the madrasah principal's collaborative, participatory, and sustainable strategy plays a significant role in improving teacher professionalism and the quality of madrasah graduates

Reducing EFL Speaking Anxiety via Blended Mentoring: The Role of Rhetorical Modeling

Ilhamuddin Muhammad, Punaji Setyosari, Otto Fajarianto — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Public speaking anxiety remains a persistent challenge for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, limiting their ability to communicate effectively in academic settings. Although various interventions have been proposed to address this issue, limited attention has been given to integrating rhetorical modeling within a blended mentoring framework that combines cognitive guidance with continuous affective support. This study therefore investigates the potential of blended mentoring enriched with rhetorical modeling to reduce public speaking anxiety among junior secondary EFL students. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was employed involving nine students selected through purposive sampling. The intervention consisted of face-to-face mentoring sessions complemented by asynchronous video-based feedback delivered through messaging platforms. Public speaking anxiety was measured using an adapted anxiety scale before and after the intervention, and the data were analyzed using a paired-sample t-test. The results revealed a statistically significant reduction in students’ anxiety levels (p < 0.001), with the mean score decreasing from 78.44 to 64.11. The calculated effect size (Cohen’s d = 2.37) indicated a very large practical effect. These findings provide preliminary evidence that a blended mentoring approach integrating rhetorical modeling may contribute to reducing public speaking anxiety by supporting learners through continuous feedback, guided rehearsal, and structured speech organization. The study contributes to the EFL speaking literature by proposing a process-oriented mentoring framework that integrates rhetorical modeling with blended feedback to simultaneously address the cognitive and affective dimensions of public speaking. Further research employing controlled experimental designs is recommended to confirm these findings

Formation of Inclusive Attitudes in Students Through the Mindful Learning Approach to Islamic Religious Education

Rona Sifaun Nada, Purnomo Purnomo — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Efforts to shape students' inclusive attitudes tend to focus on structural approaches, such as multicultural integration and religious moderation policies. However, this study shows that Islamic Religious Education (IRE) learning approaches also play a role in shaping these attitudes. This study aims to analyze the application of Mindful Learning in Islamic Religious Education (IRE) learning, explain the process of developing students' inclusive attitudes, and describe its application in social interactions at SMP Negeri 10 Salatiga. This study used a qualitative approach with a case study and a single case embedded Yin design. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation involving Islamic Religious Education (IRE) teachers, Muslim students, and non-Muslim students. Data were analyzed using pattern matching, explanation building, and rival explanation examination techniques. The results show that Mindful Learning is implemented through adjustments to teaching modules, mauidhoh hasanah, personal approaches, uswah hasanah, perspective-taking activities, and dialogue spaces. This process shapes inclusive attitudes through Islamic Religious Education (IRE) learning, school policies, and students' daily interactions, which are evident in tolerance, mutual assistance, cooperation, and the ability to resolve conflicts independently. The novelty of this study lies in the role of Mindful Learning in teachers' responses to students' needs, the internalization of students' values, and the role of students as active actors in building an inclusive environment. Thus, Islamic Education learning that encourages awareness and reflection is one way to foster an inclusive attitude

Reconstructing the Essence of Islamic Education from the Perspectives of the Qur'an, Hadith, and Contemporary Islamic Educational Thought

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze and reconstruct the essence of Islamic education based on the Qur’an, the Hadith, and the thought of classical and contemporary figures. Using a qualitative approach with a literature review method, primary data were obtained from the Qur’an, the Hadith, and authoritative works by Islamic educational figures, while secondary data were obtained from indexed journals and academic books. Data analysis employed content analysis (Krippendorff) and a comparative analysis between Ibn Taymiyyah and Munzir Hitami. The research results indicate that the essence of Islamic education is rooted in divine values aimed at shaping human beings as servants and vicegerents of Allah, through holistic development encompassing spiritual, intellectual, social, and moral dimensions. Surah Al-Bayyinah: 5 and Surah An-Nisa: 1 serve as the main pillars of the theological and epistemological foundations of Islamic education. A comparative analysis of Ibn Taymiyyah (epistemological-theocentric) and Munzir Hitami (teleological-anthropological) reveals common ground in rejecting the dichotomy between religious and secular knowledge, as well as an emphasis on the integration of spiritual, moral, and intellectual values. This integration of values is realized through three pillars: the integration of values (honesty, sincerity, loyalty), the integration of methods (scientific and contemplative), and the integration of goals (worldly and otherworldly happiness). Consequently, a reexamination of the essence of Islamic education is relevant to the development of an integrative education system that combines faith, knowledge, and technology in order to address the challenges of digital disruption and the global moral crisis.

The Effect of a Digital-Based Attendance Information System and Work Motivation on Teachers' Work Discipline

Muhammad Farhan Attoillah, M. Syaifuddin, Nunu Mahnun, Kodarni Kodarni — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study is situated within the discourse of educational management, particularly teacher work discipline in relation to the use of digital-based attendance information systems and work motivation. The research problem is grounded in the continued presence of delays in task completion, suboptimal lesson planning, delayed implementation of evaluation, and irregular teacher attendance in school activities. This study aims to analyze the effect of digital-based attendance information systems and work motivation on teacher work discipline at public senior high schools in Kulim District, Pekanbaru, both partially and simultaneously. This research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 129 teachers and educational staff at SMAN 10 Pekanbaru and SMAN 11 Pekanbaru using a census technique. The novelty of this study lies in its integrated examination of technological and psychological factors in explaining teacher work discipline, whereas previous studies have generally discussed digital attendance systems and work motivation separately. The results show that the digital-based attendance information system has a positive and significant effect on teacher work discipline, with a regression coefficient of 0.333. Work motivation also has a positive and significant effect, with a stronger regression coefficient of 0.601. Simultaneously, both variables have a significant effect, with an Fcount value of 42.990 and a contribution of 40.6%. Academically, these findings strengthen educational management studies by showing that teacher discipline is not only shaped by technology-based monitoring, but also by motivational factors that drive professional responsibility. Therefore, the development of teacher work discipline requires an integrated management approach that combines effective digital supervision with the strengthening of work motivation.

Implementation of a QR Code-Based Attendance System for Congregational Prayer in Fostering a Culture of Discipline Among Students

Abdul Azis, Jasiah Jasiah, Atin Supriatin — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to examine the implementation of a QR Code-based attendance system for congregational prayers in fostering a culture of discipline among students at a high school in West Kotawaringin Regency. The study employs a qualitative approach using a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with the principal, the vice principal for student affairs, Islamic Religious Education teachers, and students, and were supported by observations and documentation. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the QR Code-based attendance system is capable of improving the effectiveness of student attendance tracking in a more accurate, transparent, and real-time manner. In addition to serving as an administrative tool, this system also contributes to enhancing student discipline, particularly in terms of punctuality, adherence to rules, and the development of a sense of responsibility. In the initial stages, student discipline was primarily influenced by digital monitoring, but it gradually evolved into a habit ingrained in daily life. The success of the program’s implementation is supported by the commitment of school leadership, teacher involvement in monitoring, and periodic evaluation of attendance data. The use of digital technology in school religious activities serves as an innovative strategy to strengthen school management and foster students’ disciplined character on an ongoing basis

The School Principal's Strategy In Improving School Branding

Umi Iriani, Muhammad Syaifuddin, Mudasir Mudasir — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study is motivated by the growing importance of school branding as a strategic approach to strengthening public trust amid increasing competition among educational institutions. Nevertheless, many public schools in semi-rural areas continue to struggle to develop a strong institutional image because branding is often perceived as seasonal promotional activities rather than a long-term strategic process. This study aims to analyze the principal's strategies for strengthening school branding at UPT SMP Negeri 3 Kampar, identify supporting and inhibiting factors, and formulate an appropriate branding model for public schools in semi-rural contexts. A qualitative case study approach was employed. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis involving the principal, vice principals, teachers, public relations personnel, and parents. Data were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña interactive model, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, supported by triangulation and member checking to ensure credibility. The findings reveal that school branding is strengthened through teacher professionalism, religious and character-based school culture, optimization of visual identity, intensive use of digital media, and the principal's relational engagement with the local community. These integrated strategies successfully enhanced public trust, reflected in the significant increase in student enrollment during the 2025/2026 academic year. The novelty of this study lies in proposing a hybrid school branding model that integrates local social capital, adaptive leadership, school culture, and digital communication to improve the competitiveness of public schools in semi-rural areas through a sustainable and community-oriented approach.

Internalization of Islamic Values through SIRAJA School Culture in the Formation of Students' Religious Character

Mirra Ardiani Zhafira, Munawar Rahmat, Mohammad Rindu Fajar Islamy — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The moral degradation of Indonesian adolescents is a persistent problem that cannot be resolved solely through cognitive-based Islamic religious education (PAI). This study aims to analyze the internalization process of Islamic values through SIRAJA school culture, identify the values embedded within it, explain its role in forming students' religious character, and identify the factors influencing the process. Employing a qualitative single case study design, data were gathered through in-depth interviews with 14 informants comprising educators, students, and school administrators, as well as observation and documentation, analyzed using source triangulation. Results show that internalization proceeds through four successive stages: value transmission, habituation, exemplary modeling, and reinforcement. SIRAJA's six pillars (Polite, Innovative, Resilient, Adaptive, Honest, and Trust) are integrated across all subjects and school activities, contributing to the formation of a value ecosystem that extends the scope of the formal curriculum. Success is supported by structured institutional planning, teacher modeling, and a conducive school environment. This study contributes to Islamic education scholarship by demonstrating that value internalization becomes more systematic when school culture is institutionally constructed with a self-designed identity, named pillars, and a sustainable evaluation mechanism rather than relying solely on generic religious practices.

Internalisasi Internalization of Social Awareness Values in Islamic Religious Education Learning

Muhammad Ma'ruf, Muhammad Thoif, Izzatul Laili — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the strategy of internalizing social awareness values in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning at Mandala Trikora Private High School in Jayapura City in a multicultural school context. The method used is a qualitative approach with a case study type. Data were collected through observation, interviews with PAI teachers and students, and documentation. Data analysis used the Miles and Huberman model through reduction, presentation, and conclusion, with validity testing through triangulation of sources and methods. The results show that internalization of social awareness values occurs through three stages, namely value transformation, value transactions, and value internalization. This process is supported by the integration of contextual learning materials, the use of collaborative methods, interactive media, social behavior habits, and teacher role models. As a result, students not only understand the values of social awareness cognitively, but are also able to internalize and implement them in real behaviors such as empathy, tolerance, cooperation, and mutual assistance. However, there are obstacles in the form of environmental influences, social media, and lack of family support. Overall, PAI learning is effective as a means of internalizing values in shaping students' social character holistically.

Innovative Leadership Behavior for Developing National Education Standards

Maharani Wicahyaningtyas, Binti Maunah, Abd. Aziz — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Educational institutions are increasingly required to respond to rapid educational reforms, technological advancement, and rising expectations for educational quality, making innovative leadership an essential competency for school principals. However, limited empirical research has examined how innovative leadership behavior contributes to the development of the National Education Standards (Standar Nasional Pendidikan) within Islamic educational institutions. This study aims to analyze the innovative leadership behavior of madrasah principals in developing the National Education Standards through a multisite qualitative study conducted at MTs Negeri 3 Jombang and MTs Negeri 16 Jombang, Indonesia. A qualitative multisite case study design was employed, involving principals, vice principals, teachers, administrative staff, school committee members, and supervisors selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, non-participant observations, and document analysis and were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, followed by within-site and cross-site analysis. The findings reveal that innovative leadership behavior operates through four interconnected stages: opportunity exploration, idea generation, idea championing, and idea implementation. These behavioral stages enable principals to transform educational challenges into sustainable institutional innovation through collaborative planning, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, and continuous evaluation. The study proposes an Innovative Leadership Behavior Model for Madrasah Development, extending the Innovative Work Behavior framework into educational leadership. The findings contribute to the literature on educational leadership by providing a behavioral perspective for understanding sustainable school improvement and offer practical implications for strengthening leadership capacity in implementing the National Education Standards within Islamic educational institutions

Practices, Challenges, and Impacts of Implementing the “SIASA DARA” Digital Information System in the Management of Islamic Boarding Schools

Hadrian Nur, Jasiah Jasiah, Triwid Syafarotun Najah — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines the practices, challenges, and impacts of implementing a digital information system in educational management at an Islamic boarding school in West Kotawaringin Regency. The background of this study stems from the need for Islamic educational institutions to transform and become more adaptable to technological advancements, despite various limitations such as manual administrative systems, inadequate infrastructure, and varying levels of human resource competence. The study employs a qualitative approach with a case study design to gain in-depth understanding through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings indicate that the implementation of the “SIASA DARA” digital information system has improved administrative efficiency, strengthened institutional communication, and enhanced the quality of learning. Furthermore, students’ engagement in digital activities has fostered skill development while cultivating responsible character in technology use. Nevertheless, challenges persist regarding infrastructure and the optimal utilization of technology by educators. Overall, the integration of digital technology in Islamic boarding schools not only supports the modernization of governance but also remains aligned with Islamic values and relevant to educational needs in the digital age

Love-Based Curriculum in Aqidah and Akhlak Learning in Forming Students' Religious Character

Masdjudi Masdjudi, Dian Mohammad Hakim, Dwi Fitri Witri, Winarto Winarto — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the planning of the Love-Based Curriculum (LBC) in Aqidah Akhlak learning to strengthen students' religious character at MAN 1 Tulungagung, Indonesia. A qualitative field research design was employed to obtain an in-depth understanding of curriculum planning and implementation. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis involving the principal, vice principal for curriculum affairs, Aqidah Akhlak teachers, and students. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive model, consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing with continuous verification through triangulation. The findings reveal that the Love-Based Curriculum is systematically planned through the establishment of a curriculum core team, formulation of short-, medium-, and long-term programs, curriculum socialization and workshops, madrasah context analysis, development of teaching resources, and integration of the Panca Cinta values into curricular and extracurricular activities. The integration of the Merdeka Curriculum with the Love-Based Curriculum strengthens Aqidah Akhlak learning by fostering compassion, empathy, tolerance, environmental responsibility, and spiritual awareness. The principal contribution of this study is the identification of madrasah context analysis as an essential stage of curriculum planning that bridges institutional characteristics, students' needs, and curriculum implementation. This finding extends existing curriculum management models by positioning contextual analysis as a strategic planning component. The proposed framework provides a practical reference for Islamic educational institutions seeking to implement value-based curricula that promote holistic character development, sustainable educational quality, and transformative learning practices.

Islamic Religious Extension Methods In Counseling Residents In Medan City Social Protection Houses

Najwa Ulfi Rahmi, Nashrillah M. G — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the methods employed by Islamic religious Counselors in guiding inmates of the Medan City Social Protection House and to explore how these methods shape changes in religious understanding, behavior, worship discipline, and life motivation among the residents. The study adopts a descriptive qualitative design with data collection techniques including observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The research informants consist of Islamic religious Counselors, employees of the Medan City Social Protection House, and selected inmates recruited through purposive sampling in accordance with the research focus. Data analysis was carried out through iterative processes of data reduction, thematic data presentation, and interpretive verification, while data validity was examined using source triangulation across different participant groups and data collection techniques. The findings indicate that Islamic religious Counselors predominantly employ interactive lectures, questions and answers, individual guidance, exemplary conduct, and habituation with materials on faith, worship, morals, and exemplary stories. These methods are in line with the Islamic da'wah approaches articulated in the Qur'an, namely bil hikmah, mau'izhah hasanah, and mujadalah billati hiya ahsan, and are operationalized in a humanistic and persuasive counseling context within the institution. The guidance activities contribute to strengthening residents’ religious understanding and fostering tendencies toward more disciplined worship and more constructive social behavior; however, these changes are gradual, vary across individuals, and remain contingent upon the residents’ own readiness and awareness to transform, as emphasized in the Qur’an. This study offers a contextualized conceptual account of Islamic religious counseling in social protection institutions by synthesizing da'wah methods, counseling practices, and social rehabilitation objectives, thereby providing an analytical framework that can inform future multisite or comparative studies on Islamic religious counseling for vulnerable social groups

Strategic Management of Digitalization in PPTQ (Pondok Pesantren Tahfidz Al-Qur’an) to Enhance the Effectiveness and Quality of Al-Qur’an Learning

Sya'roni Sya'roni — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Digitalization of Islamic education often prioritizes technical efficiency over spiritual authenticity, creating a tension between technological demands and the preservation of talaqqi and sanad traditions in Qur'anic learning. This article examines the strategic management of digitalization within the Qur'anic Recitation Development Program (PPTQ) at Ma'had al-Jami'ah, UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon. A qualitative case study was conducted involving 25 participants (program leaders, managers, five tutors, and fifteen students) through semi-structured interviews, passive observation, and document analysis. Data were analyzed using Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña's framework with Mintzberg's Five-P Strategy. Six main findings emerged: digitalization improves administrative efficiency and learning flexibility; data-driven management enhances program effectiveness; students' recitation quality increases significantly; talaqqi and sanad remain irreplaceable; digitalization is perceived as a means (wasilah) not an end (ghayah); and spiritual concentration declines during online sessions. The study contributes a novel Hybrid Sanad-Based Digital Management model that integrates Mintzberg's Five-P Strategy with Qur'anic values through a three-layer hierarchical structure (Qur'anic values as strategic foundation, talaqqi as core pedagogical authority, and digital as supporting infrastructure). This model demonstrates that technology can strengthen, rather than weaken, traditional Qur'anic pedagogy when properly bounded by epistemological and affective-spiritual limits. These findings challenge the dominant dichotomous assumption that technology and tradition must be opposed, offering an integrative framework for Qur'anic learning digitalization that preserves sanad and adab in the digital era

Madrasah Head's Strategy in Overcoming the Limitations of Learning Facilities and Infrastructure

Rifana Rifana, Syahril Syahril, Mastura Minabari — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the strategy of madrasah heads to overcome the lack of learning facilities and infrastructure at MTs Alkhairaat Tomini. Limited access to educational facilities is a significant obstacle in improving the quality of education and the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process in madrasas. This research aims to find out the strategies used by madrasah heads in managing and overcoming the needs of learning facilities and infrastructure. This research uses a qualitative methodology with a descriptive framework. Data collection methods include observations, interviews, and recordings involving informants such as madrasah heads, teachers, and students. The findings of the study show that madrasah heads implement various strategies, including optimizing the use of facilities, encouraging collaboration with committees and the community, seeking government assistance, and encouraging teachers' creativity in utilizing basic learning media. This solution effectively supports the sustainability of the learning process despite limited facilities and infrastructure. This research advances education management, especially in the leadership of madrasah heads in the management of educational facilities. The results of this study are an important reference for other madrassas that face similar challenges