QALAMUNA: Jurnal Pendidikan, Sosial, dan Agama

The Influence of Leadership, Work Culture, and Competencies on Commitment and Implications on Performance Private College Lecturer in Makassar City

Natsir Muhammad — 2025-02-17

This study investigates the impact of leadership, work culture, and competency on lecturer commitment and their combined effect on lecturer performance at private universities in Makassar City. The objectives include 1) analyzing the influence of leadership, work culture, and competency on commitment; 2) examining their direct effects on lecturer performance; and 3) exploring how commitment mediates the relationship between these factors and lecturer performance. Using a sample of 100 lecturers from management programs at accredited institutions, the study applies SEM analysis to assess validity, reliability, and the structural relationship between variables. Results indicate that while leadership has an insignificant effect on commitment, work culture and competency significantly enhance lecturer commitment. Moreover, lecturer commitment significantly improves performance, explaining 62.8% of its variation. These findings highlight the importance of fostering effective work cultures and enhancing competencies to boost commitment and performance in higher education settings.

Development of a Competitive and Adaptive Hindu Education Model in the Global Era by Integrating Local Wisdom Values and Modern Education

I Putu Putra Astawa — 2025-02-17

Education is pivotal in preparing the younger generation to face global challenges. In this context, developing a competitive and adaptive Hindu education model becomes crucial, as it addresses the need to preserve cultural heritage while equipping students with the necessary skills to thrive in a globalized world. This research aims to integrate the values of local Hindu wisdom with modern education to create a relevant and effective system for nurturing well-rounded individuals. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines qualitative data from interviews with educators and community leaders with quantitative data gathered from surveys of students and teachers. These data sources are analyzed using thematic analysis and statistical tools to identify key local wisdom values and evaluate their integration into education. The findings indicate that incorporating local wisdom values into education strengthens cultural identity, fosters positive character development, and enhances student academic achievement. Instruments include interview guides and survey questionnaires, validated through expert review and pilot testing. However, this study is limited to specific regions, and further research is needed to test the model's applicability in diverse settings. The educational model developed in this study emphasizes the balance between character development, skills, and knowledge, producing graduates who are academically competent and culturally grounded. By bridging tradition and modernity, Hindu education can preserve local wisdom while preparing the younger generation to face global challenges.

The Influence of Knowledge, Motivation, and Support and Facilities on the Interest of Teachers of SMP Negeri 8 Jayapura in Publishing Publications: A Quantitative Approach to Identifying Constraints and Solutions

Virman Virman — 2025-02-17

This study aims to identify the factors that affect the interest of SMP Negeri 8 Jayapura teachers in publishing scientific publications, analyze the obstacles faced, and offer solutions based on quantitative approaches. All population members were used as respondents in this saturated sample study, which involved 75 instructors at SMP Negeri 8 Jayapura. A 5-point Likert scale was used in the questionnaire used to collect the data. Evaluation of the measurement model, structural model, and hypothesis testing were all part of the data analysis process utilizing Smart PLS 4. The study identified three main variables that influenced teachers' scientific publications, namely knowledge of scientific writing techniques (X1), writing Motivation (X2), and access to facilities and support (X3). All three significantly affected scientific publications (Y), with the most significant contribution from knowledge (loading 0.922). Cronbach's Alpha scores of 0.783–0.827 and Composite Reliability > 0.827 indicated encouraging validity and reliability testing findings. Hypothesis testing showed that X1, X2, and X3 had a significant positive effect on Y, confirming the importance of increasing knowledge, Motivation, and support to improve teachers' scientific publications.

Research Trends on Parental Involvement in Inclusive Education and its Implications for Inclusive Education Programs: A Bibliometric Analysis

Diah Kurniati — 2025-02-20

This article examines research trends on parental involvement in inclusive education in reputable databases. The method used is bibliometric analysis with the Biblioshiny application and the central database analyzed from scopus.com. The keywords used were "parental involvement" and "inclusive education" in research from 1975 to 2024. After the extraction process with only article publications in scientific journals, 170 publication data were obtained. The results of bibliometric analysis show that in nearly 50 years, the number of studies tends to be small—most research centers in the United States, with the most productive institution being the University of Minnesota. At the same time, the most productive researcher is Gabriella Pusztai, who has three publications. The primary reference journal is Early Child and Development Care. When viewed from keywords, child, parent, and parental involvement are the most dominant keywords researchers use. This provides a comprehensive picture of the development of parental involvement research. Furthermore, research is expected to be more contextualized with the socio-cultural conditions where the research is conducted to add to the diversity of research related to parental involvement, especially in inclusive education.

The Concept of Islamic Inclusive Education in Early Childhood (Critical Analysis of STEAM Learning Model)

Hasanah Hasanah — 2025-03-03

This research aims to investigate the concept of inclusive based on Islamic education by examining the learning model of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) in PAUD critically and exploring how the development of religious aspects in the STEAM model can improve the holistic education of early childhood. The research method used by the authors is qualitative with library research, and the data collection used is documentation by searching for data from books, journals, and other sources related to the research problem and analysis techniques using content analysis. The research results generally emphasize that inclusive education in the STEAM context must integrate aspects of spirituality with science. Inclusive education based on multipotential and multidimensional is important in forming individuals who are tough and competitive in facing the challenges of the digital age. This aligns with the understanding that humans have multidimensionality, which needs to be developed comprehensively from an early age. Islamic inclusive education is by the Islamic view of human nature, where humans are created with various natures. In Islam, the term "insan kamil" emphasizes human perfection, both spiritually and materially. The aim of Islamic inclusive education is in line with Islamic education; it is to form individuals who are balanced between world life and the afterlife.

The Role of Future Work Self Towards Career Search Efficacy Among Undergraduate Students

Gianti Gunawan — 2025-03-11

In adolescence and adulthood, individuals have the developmental task of finding the right career. Individuals can explore their career goals through their experiences, interests, talents, and skill development. This ability leads to career search efficacy. Bandung is a city with policies and access to information that is easy to reach by various parties. This makes the scope of a person to find a field of work wider. Based on these phenomena, researchers are interested in seeing the role of career search efficacy on future work self in undergraduate students in Bandung. Future work self is a promising concept for understanding how young people view and plan their careers in the contemporary workplace. The participants of this study were 101 students in Bandung city which were obtained through accidental sampling. This study utilized the Career Search Efficacy Scale and the Future Work Self measurement tool. The data analysis technique used was simple linear regression. The results showed that future work self does not significantly influence undergraduate students' career search efficacy in Bandung.

The Use of AI in Elementary School Learning: A Systematic Literature Review

Natalina Purba — 2025-03-11

This study systematically reviews the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in elementary education, focusing on the role of AI in enhancing teaching effectiveness, personalized learning, and student engagement. The research synthesizes various studies from the past decade to identify key AI technologies, the challenges faced, and the requirements for successful adoption in primary schools. The findings reveal that AI technologies, such as biosensors, voice recognition systems, and AI-powered platforms, significantly contribute to creating adaptive learning environments and providing real-time feedback, thus supporting personalized and experiential learning. However, the study also highlights challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, teacher competence, and ethical concerns regarding data privacy and algorithmic bias. Addressing these challenges requires investment in infrastructure, ongoing teacher training, and clear ethical guidelines to ensure equitable access to AI-driven learning. The study concludes that while AI holds great potential to transform primary education, its successful implementation depends on overcoming these barriers and fostering a culture of innovation within schools. The results offer practical recommendations for educators, policymakers, and technology developers to optimize AI use in primary schools, ensuring that it becomes an inclusive tool for enhancing educational outcomes.

Strengthening Democracy through Campus: The Influence of Education on Student Political Participation

Elly Hasan Sadeli — 2025-03-11

This study investigates the impact of democratic education on student engagement in Indonesia’s 2024 General Elections. Using a quantitative survey design, data were collected from 250 students across five universities to examine their understanding of democratic concepts, perceptions of democratic education, and political participation. The findings indicate a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.412, p < 0.001) between democratic education and political engagement. While students exhibit strong foundational knowledge of democracy, their procedural understanding—such as knowledge of institutional mechanisms and electoral processes—remains limited. The study highlights the need for higher education institutions to adopt application-based approaches to democratic education, including electoral simulations, public debates, and advocacy training, to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. By fostering informed and active political participation, such programs hold the potential to strengthen democratic resilience in Indonesia and other developing democracies. This research contributes to the global discourse on democratic education by providing empirical evidence from a developing country context. Future research should integrate qualitative methods and explore the role of social and institutional factors in shaping political engagement for a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamics between education and democracy.

Tandziful ‘Am: Islamic Boarding School Traditions in Caring for Harmony Interreligious People

Husnul Qodim — 2025-03-11

This article discusses the tradition of fanciful 'being carried out by the Darul Hikmah Islamic boarding school in maintaining harmony between Muslims and Christians in the city of Medan. This study uses a qualitative method with a field research type. The subjects of this study were teachers, students, and the Christian community living around the Darul Hikmah Islamic boarding school in Medan. The object of this study is the tradition of fanciful 'being carried out by the Darul Hikmah Islamic boarding school and the surrounding community to clean the environment around the Islamic boarding school and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood between religious communities. This study found that the tradition of fanciful 'being carried out by the Darul Hikmah Islamic boarding school has a major impact on the harmony of Muslims and Christians in the city of Medan, especially in the community around the Islamic boarding school, as evidenced by the absence of disputes between the Muslim community living in the Islamic boarding school and the Christian community living in the area around the Islamic boarding school, even good interaction is established between the two as evidenced by the attitude of the Christian community who are always willing to cooperate in various social activities, and the existence of Islamic boarding school policies in the use of loudspeakers that pay attention to the comfort of the Christian community. This research has implications for revealing Islamic boarding schools' role in promoting tolerance values and providing deeper insights into local practices contributing to social cohesion in multi-religious societies.

Spiritual Leadership and Mental Wellbeing: The Role of Kiai in Maintaining Santri Mental Health

Nadiatul Maziyyah Attarwiyah — 2025-03-21

This study explores the managerial role of the Kiai in maintaining the mental health of santri at Pondok Pesantren Al-Qodiri 02, an institution known for integrating religious teachings with psychological support. Using a qualitative case study approach, data was collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis over six months. The findings reveal that the Kiai enhances santri's mental health by offering emotional connections and spiritual guidance and fostering a nurturing environment. The Kiai also serves as a role model, teaching values such as patience, perseverance, and devotion to Allah, which promote psychological resilience and character development. However, the study’s focus on a single pesantren limits its generalizability to other institutions with different leadership structures and cultural dynamics. Additionally, the reliance on qualitative data may not capture broader trends in mental health across pesantren. The study emphasizes the need for pesantren administrators to create a supportive ecosystem that strengthens Kiai's role in fostering mental well-being and equips santri with life skills for challenges beyond the pesantren setting.

IMTA-Based Arabic Language Learning Curriculum at LKBA At-Tasniim Yogyakarta

Kenyo Mitrajati — 2025-03-21

This study aims to analyze the Arabic language learning curriculum at the Foreign Language Course Institute (LKBA) At-Tasniim Yogyakarta with the perspective of IMTA' (al-Iţār al-Marji'ī' li Ta'līm al-Lugah al-'Arabiyyah). This research is qualitative with a literature approach. The research data is in the form of an Arabic language learning curriculum applied at the research site with the source of curriculum document data at LKBA At-Tasniim Yogyakarta. The data collection technique uses documentation. Meanwhile, data analysis uses content analysis. The study's results stated that the Arabic language learning curriculum at LKBA At-Tasniim Yogyakarta showed conformity with the level of IMTA's competency standards. This is marked by the goal of student competence at levels 1 to 3 at LKBA At-Tasniim Yogyakarta, which intersects with level 2 of IMTA'. The Arabic language learning curriculum at LKBA At-Tasniim Yogyakarta is designed to pay attention to gradually developing students' language skills from level 1 to level 3. In this case, there is a significant influence and slice with the level 2 IMTA level.

Lecturers’ Perception of Intercultural Communicative Competence for English Language Teaching

Andi Surianti — 2025-03-21

This study examines the integration of cultural competence in English Language Teaching (ELT). Despite its importance, lecturers’ understanding of culture remains limited, making it difficult to implement in teaching. This study analyzes lecturers’ knowledge of culture, intercultural competence (IC), and intercultural awareness (ICA) in ELT. A qualitative research method with a case study approach was employed. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with four English lecturers at IAIN Bone, selected purposively based on their teaching experience and involvement in culture-based instruction. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns in their understanding and implementation of IC in the classroom. The findings indicate that most lecturers acknowledge the significance of culture and intercultural communicative competence (ICC) in ELT. However, their approaches vary, from merely transmitting cultural information to prioritizing dialects over broader cultural aspects. Some lecturers also adhere to the native speaker (NS) model, which contradicts the ideal integration of IC in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. This study recommends training programs for lecturers on IC and ICA and curriculum development emphasizing cultural integration in ELT. Future research could explore more specific teaching approaches and their impact on students’ intercultural competence.

Quality Management of Islamic Boarding Schools in Improving The Quality Of Educators

Melikai Jihan El-Yunusi — 2025-03-21

This study aims to examine how an Islamic boarding school implements the principles of quality management to improve the quality of educators, so that the quality of graduates of Islamic boarding schools has increased and also has high competitiveness from other educational institutions in general. Educators are the spearhead of success in the educational process. Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia have experienced a bad stigma regarding Islamic boarding school management, and this still occurs to date. Since Islamic boarding schools are poorly run, there has not been much change in the status quo in non-formal education, which is characterized as conventional, conservative, and outdated. Nevertheless, the public still strongly desires Islamic boarding schools, which are rumored to exist occasionally. Library research methods are used in this investigation. The research data source includes library resources, books, and chosen research articles pertinent to this study. According to the research findings, Kyai's responsibilities as a top leader are multifaceted; he must enhance his quality as a manager, teacher, and preacher. They can work professionally by their roles and duties and are quality in the truest sense. Providing decent salaries and ensuring teacher welfare can be a consideration for improving teacher quality to improve the quality of education; moreover, in implementing Islamic boarding schools, quality management is based on management principles, including Planning, Organizing, acting, and Controlling, which are based on quality. The implications of the results of this study for the leaders of Islamic boarding schools are that it is very important to implement quality principles, namely continuous improvement, quality standards (quality assurance), development of quality culture (development of culture), organizational changes that follow changes in vision and mission that are oriented towards quality (upside down organization) and maintaining good relationships with customers (keeping close to the customer). So that leaders can manage professionally to meet the needs of the professionalism of the Ustaz that Islamic boarding schools need.