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This study was motivated by the lack of standardized and objective assessment instruments for the teaching of the Syofyani Minang Payung Dance at the junior high school level, resulting in an assessment process that remains largely subjective and fails to measure psychomotor, affective, and cultural aspects in a balanced manner. This study aims to design and test the validity and reliability of a performance assessment rubric for the Syofyani Minang Payung Dance in cultural arts education at SMP Negeri 1 Bukittinggi. The research method used is a mixed-methods approach with a sequential explanatory design. The research subjects consisted of three dance instructors serving as expert judges, one cultural arts teacher, and 33 junior high school students. The research instrument was a performance-based assessment rubric covering five competency indicators: basic movement techniques; alignment with musical rhythm and dynamics; expression and character interpretation; mastery of payung props and movement safety; and accuracy of floor patterns and group synchronization. Quantitative data analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics through the Corrected Item-Total Correlation validity test and Cronbach’s Alpha reliability test, while qualitative data was analyzed using descriptive-interpretive methods. The research results show that all indicators have validity scores above 0.30 and are therefore considered valid, and the Cronbach’s Alpha reliability score is above 0.70, indicating good internal consistency of the instrument. Furthermore, the interview results indicate that the rubric is considered relevant, clear, and aligned with the learning characteristics of Syofyani’s Minang Payung Dance at the junior high school level. Consequently, the developed assessment rubric is deemed suitable for use as an objective, standardized, and contextually appropriate assessment instrument for dance education rooted in local culture.

The transition from paper-based to Computer-Based Test (CBT) in the Academic Potential Test (TPA) for state university entrance selections has significantly transformed the educational assessment landscape. This conceptual study aims to evaluate the instruments of CBT-based TPA, focusing on validity, reliability, fairness, and technological infrastructure constraints. Employing a systematic literature review approach, this research synthesizes various foundational theories of educational measurement, specifically Item Response Theory (IRT) and Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT), alongside contemporary empirical findings from the last five years. The findings indicate that while CBT offers enhanced administrative efficiency and rapid grading, the validity of the instruments is frequently challenged by item exposure and the diverse digital literacy levels of test-takers. Furthermore, infrastructural disparities among regions pose a significant threat to testing fairness. The implication of this study suggests the urgent need for a dynamic item bank generation system and the implementation of adaptive testing to mitigate cheating and ensure equitable assessment. Future educational policies must bridge the digital divide before uniformly mandating CBT. Ultimately, this review provides a comprehensive framework for test developers to refine CBT TPA instruments, ensuring they genuinely measure academic potential rather than technological proficiency.

This study aims to examine the quality of assessment instruments in educational research through a literature review approach. The focus of this study includes the analysis of validity, reliability, item difficulty level, and item discrimination index as the main indicators in determining instrument quality. This research employs a literature review method by examining various relevant scientific sources published within the last five years. The findings indicate that validity plays a role in ensuring the accuracy of the instrument in measuring the intended construct, while reliability refers to the consistency of measurement results. In addition, the difficulty level provides an overview of item characteristics, and the discrimination index functions to differentiate students' abilities. These four aspects are interrelated and serve as the foundation for producing accurate and effective assessment instruments. The implications of this study suggest that comprehensive instrument testing is essential to improve the quality of educational evaluation and to support appropriate decision-making in the field of education.

This study aims to analyze the influence of the implementation of the Internal Quality Assurance System (SPMI) and principal leadership on the quality of educational services in South Konawe Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. The research employed a quantitative descriptive approach with a survey design to obtain an empirical overview of the relationships among the variables examined. The population consisted of all principals at the elementary, junior high, senior high, and vocational high school levels, totaling 70 respondents. The sampling technique used purposive sampling based on specific criteria relevant to the research objectives. Data were collected through questionnaires that had been tested for validity and reliability to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the research instrument. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS version 25.0. Prior to hypothesis testing, classical assumption tests were performed, including normality, multicollinearity, and heteroscedasticity tests, to ensure the feasibility of the regression model. Furthermore, the F-test was conducted to examine the model’s overall significance, while the t-test was used to determine the partial effect of each independent variable on the dependent variable. The results indicate that the implementation of SPMI and principal leadership have a positive and significant effect on the quality of educational services. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening managerial capacity and internal commitment in implementing SPMI, as well as enhancing principal leadership quality to continuously improve educational service standards and overall education quality.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is one of the personality assessment tools that is often used to identify individual psychological tendencies, including in the context of higher education. In the student environment, MBTI is widely used as a means of self-introduction, adjustment of learning styles, increasing the effectiveness of group work, and career planning. This article aims to examine the relevance of the application of MBTI among students using a literature study approach. The research method used is in the form of a review of various literature sources, such as scientific journals, books, and academic articles that discuss the basic concept of MBTI, its implementation in the field of education, and critical views regarding its limitations. The results of the study show that MBTI has a fairly relevant role as a non-diagnostic instrument in helping students understand their potential, learning preferences, and social and academic interaction patterns. In addition, the appropriate use of MBTI can support improved learning quality, teamwork effectiveness, and academic counseling services. However, a number of literature highlights the limitations of MBTI, especially regarding aspects of validity and reliability, so it is not recommended to be used as the sole basis for academic or psychological decision-making. Thus, MBTI remains relevant for students if used wisely, contextually, and based on a strong scientific foundation to support students' academic and personality development.

This study aims to examine the impact of anime and manga on increasing the learning motivation of students in the Japanese Literature Study Program at Universitas Nasional PASIM. As elements of modern Japanese popular culture, anime and manga function not only as a form of entertainment media but also as sources that can foster students’ interest in the Japanese language and culture. The rapid advancement of technology and the increasing ease of access to anime and manga through various digital platforms have making them an integral part of students’ daily lives, making their impact on education an important topic of study. This study employed a quantitative research method using a survey approach. This study gathered data through questionnaires completed by 33 students enrolled in the Japanese Literature program. Due to the relatively small population size, a total sampling technique was applied, involving all members of the population in the study. The data obtained were analyzed through validity, reliability, and normality tests, as well as the coefficient of determination, to assess the appropriateness of the research instruments and to examine the influence of anime and manga on students’ learning motivation. The analysis demonstrates that the indicators for anime and manga as well as learning motivation have fulfilled validity and reliability requirements, suggesting that the instruments are appropriate for application. A coefficient of determination of 55.1% indicates that anime and manga have a substantial contribution to students’ learning motivation, while the remaining proportion is affected by other variables not addressed in this research. These results suggest that anime and manga function not only as forms of entertainment but also as supportive learning media capable of enhancing the learning motivation of Japanese Literature students.

Adolescent reproductive health is a crucial issue requiring special attention in the digital era. Lack of proper knowledge about reproductive health can negatively impact adolescent lives. The utilization of digital technology as an educational medium is predicted to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of delivering reproductive health information to adolescents. This study aims to determine the effect of digital-based reproductive health education on the knowledge level of students at SMA Negeri 1 Selesai. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test one-group approach. The research sample consisted of 20 grade XI students selected using purposive sampling technique. The intervention involved digital-based reproductive health education delivered through Google Classroom platform and interactive learning videos over 4 weeks. The research instrument used a reproductive health knowledge questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using paired t-test with a 95% confidence level. The results showed a significant increase in students' knowledge level after receiving digital-based education. The pre-test mean score was 61.50 (SD=9.15) categorized as moderate knowledge, while the post-test mean score increased to 79.25 (SD=7.68) categorized as good knowledge. Paired t-test results showed p-value=0.000 (p<0.05), indicating a significant difference between knowledge levels before and after the intervention. Digital-based reproductive health education proved effective in improving high school students' knowledge level. Digital media can be an effective alternative in providing reproductive health education to adolescents.

Education is a conscious effort to create effective learning conditions to develop self-potential, intelligence, and noble character. A clean campus environment is one of the crucial external factors that support the smoothness of the teaching and learning process and the comfort of the entire academic community. This study aims to analyze and determine the extent of the influence of campus environmental cleanliness on student learning activities at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Nasional Pasim.The research method used is quantitative with a descriptive verificative approach. The research population includes 123 first semester students of the Faculty of Economics, with a sample of 94 respondents determined through the Slovin formula at a 5% error rate. Data were collected through closed questionnaires and analyzed using validity, reliability, and simple linear regression tests through SPSS software. The results showed that the instrument variables for environmental conditions and learning activities were declared reliable with a Cronbach's Alpha value above 0.60. The regression test results obtained a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.414, which indicates that campus environmental cleanliness has a 41.4% influence on student learning activities, while the remaining 58.6% is influenced by other factors. The ANOVA test produced a significance value of 0.000 with an Fcount value of 57.143, which is greater than the Ftable of 3.94, thus the research hypothesis is accepted. In conclusion, campus environmental cleanliness has a significant influence in creating a conducive learning atmosphere, increasing student focus, and intrinsic motivation. The university is advised to prioritize cleanliness management to realize a productive academic environment.   

This study aims to examine the effect of work motivation and work environment on employee performance at Wijaya Kusuma School, North Jakarta, both partially and simultaneously. This research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. The population consisted of all employees of Wijaya Kusuma School, North Jakarta, with a total sample of 87 respondents selected using a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires that had been tested for validity and reliability. The data analysis techniques included instrument testing, classical assumption tests, and hypothesis testing using multiple linear regression analysis, F-test, t-test, and coefficient of determination. Data processing and analysis were conducted using SPSS version 25. The results indicate that work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. In addition, the work environment also has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Simultaneously, work motivation and work environment significantly influence employee performance at Wijaya Kusuma School, North Jakarta. These findings suggest that improving employee motivation and creating a supportive and conducive work environment are essential strategies for enhancing employee performance in educational institutions.  

This study aims to examine the effect of students’ organizational involvement on public speaking skills among students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember. Public speaking skills are essential soft skills required by students in both academic and professional settings, particularly for those who actively engage in public and organizational activities. This research employed a quantitative approach with an associative research design. The independent variable in this study was students’ organizational activeness (X), while the dependent variable was public speaking skills (Y). The research sample consisted of 169 students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember selected using proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were collected through a closed-ended questionnaire using a Likert scale, which had been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. The results showed that the organizational activeness instrument had a high level of reliability, while the public speaking skills instrument demonstrated a moderate level of reliability. Overall, students’ involvement in organizations plays an important role in developing public speaking skills through communication experiences, active participation, and increased self-confidence. This study is expected to serve as a reference for higher education institutions and student organizations in designing programs that support the development of students’ soft skills, particularly public speaking abilities.

This study aims to analyze the influence of tax knowledge and tax sanctions on taxpayer compliance, as well as assess the role of taxpayer awareness as a moderation variable in individual taxpayers (WPOP) in West Aceh Regency. The research uses a quantitative approach with ex post facto design and survey methods. A sample of 100 respondents was selected through a random sampling technique based on the Slovin formula. Primary data were collected through a Likert scale questionnaire and analysis using instrument tests (validity and reliability), classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, and moderation regression tests to test hypotheses. The results of the study show that tax knowledge has a positive effect on taxpayer compliance. Tax sanctions also have a positive effect on taxpayer compliance. In addition, taxpayer awareness has been shown to moderate the relationship between tax sanctions and taxpayer knowledge. This means that the higher the taxpayer's awareness, the stronger the influence of tax knowledge and sanctions on taxpayer compliance. These findings are expected to be considered for tax authorities in formulating policies to increase compliance through education and strengthening tax awareness.

This study aims to: (1) Describe and analyze the influence of memorization of the Qur'an on the emotional intelligence of students at the Integrated Islamic Private Middle School of Al-Furqan Tebas Islamic Boarding School, Sambas Regency, (2) Describe and analyze the influence of memorization of the Qur'an on the spiritual intelligence of students at the Integrated Islamic Private Middle School of Al-Furqan Tebas Islamic Boarding School, Sambas Regency. This study is a descriptive quantitative study with a causal associative research type (cause and effect). In this study, there are 3 variables, namely the first variable is memorization of the Qur'an, the second variable is emotional intelligence and the third variable is students' spiritual intelligence. The population with research subjects are 40 students of class VIII of the Integrated Islamic Private Middle School of Al-Furqan Tebas Islamic Boarding School. Data collection using the questionnaire method. Instrument validity test using the product moment analysis technique, while reliability test using the alpha coefficient. The data analysis technique used multiple regression analysis. Prior to data analysis, a normality test was conducted. The results of the study indicate that: (1) There is a positive and significant effect of Quran memorization on emotional intelligence, with a magnitude of 0.388 (38.8%), with the remainder influenced by other factors. (2) There is a positive and significant effect of Quran memorization on spiritual intelligence, with a magnitude of 0.376 (37.6%), with the remainder influenced by other factors.

This research aims to analyze in depth the level of understanding among Islamic Religious Education (PAI) students at the Islamic Institute of Nahdlatul Ulama (IAINU) Tuban regarding the concept of Ihsan and its implementation in community life. The urgency of this study is based on the strategic role of PAI students as future educators who are required to integrate spiritual dimensions and social ethics into their personalities. This research employs a quantitative approach with a descriptive survey method. Data were collected through a Likert scale questionnaire instrument that had been tested for validity and reliability, distributed to a sample of students selected through proportional random sampling. Data analysis was carried out systematically using descriptive statistics to calculate the mean value and categorization percentage across cognitive, affective, and applicative dimensions. The results indicated that the overall level of understanding of Ihsan among PAI students at IAINU Tuban falls into the low category, with a total mean score of 1.909. In detail, the affective dimension recorded the lowest score, indicating a weakness in the internalisation of spiritual consciousness, while the applicative dimension showed a slightly higher score but remained within the low category. It is concluded that there is a significant gap between the idealism of the Ihsan concept and the actual understanding of students in the field. These findings provide important implications for the need to reconstruct character-building strategies and the PAI curriculum, emphasizing the aspect of inner spiritual internalisation over mere formalistic cognitive knowledge transfer to produce graduates with authentic social piety.

Differences in students’ levels of learning interest are often associated with their understanding of religious values, one of which is the understanding of hadiths concerning the virtues of knowledge. Hadiths emphasizing the virtues of knowledge are believed to stimulate interest in the learning process. This study aims to examine the influence of students’ understanding of hadiths on the virtues of knowledge on their learning interest at STDI Imam Syafi’i Jember. This research employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design. A total of 130 students were selected as respondents using simple random sampling. The research instruments were tested for validity and reliability, yielding Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.838 for the variable of understanding the hadiths on the virtues of knowledge and 0.884 for the learning interest variable. The normality test using Shapiro–Wilk produced a value of 0.097, indicating that the data were normally distributed, while the heteroscedasticity test showed a significance value of 0.968, confirming that the regression model was appropriate for use. The regression analysis revealed a significance value of p = 0.001 and a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.362. This indicates that understanding the hadiths on the virtues of knowledge has a positive influence of 36.2% on students’ learning interest, while the remaining 63.8% is influenced by other factors. These findings affirm that understanding the values contained in hadiths on the virtues of knowledge plays an important role in enhancing students’ learning interest.