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Innovative Leadership and Educational Quality Management: A Qualitative Study of Principal Practices in a Indonesian Primary School Delin Ariani, Ni Kadek; Rizal, Rizal; Pahriadi, Pahriadi; Aqil, Muhammad; Wilade, Surahman; Lapasere, Sisriawan
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Papanda Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2851

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Educational quality management in primary schools requires innovative leadership capable of navigating resource constraints while fostering continuous improvement. However, limited empirical evidence exists on how innovative leadership operationalizes quality management in rural Indonesian contexts. This study examined the innovative leadership strategies of the school principal in implementing educational quality management at SD Inpres Makapa A, Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi. A qualitative descriptive design was employed, involving the principal and nine teachers as participants. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and Likert-scale questionnaires, then analyzed using an interactive model comprising data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing with triangulation to ensure trustworthiness. Findings revealed exceptionally high perception scores (95.6%) for innovative leadership across all indicators. The principal demonstrated transformational-innovative leadership through participatory decision-making, transparent communication, continuous professional development, technology integration, and moral-ethical guidance. Three interconnected mechanisms emerged: collaborative culture-building, adaptive practices, and psychological empowerment. Documentary evidence confirmed institutionalized quality management practices, though resource constraints moderated sustainability. Innovative leadership significantly enhances educational quality management effectiveness by leveraging social capital and intrinsic motivation rather than material resources alone. The study provides a replicable model for rural primary schools and emphasizes prioritizing leadership capacity-building alongside infrastructural investments for sustainable quality improvement.
Collaborative Leadership Practices and Their Impact on Educational Quality Management Yulianti, Febi; Rizal, Rizal; Pahriadi, Pahriadi; Aqil, Muhammad; Wilade, Surahman; Lapasere, Sisriawan
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Papanda Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2868

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Collaborative leadership has emerged as a critical approach for enhancing educational quality management, yet its implementation in resource-constrained rural schools remains underexplored. This qualitative descriptive study examined collaborative principal leadership and its role in implementing educational quality management at SD Inpres 3 Tolai, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with the principal and nine teachers, document analysis, and structured questionnaires, then analyzed using thematic analysis and descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that collaborative leadership achieved 90.2% effectiveness, characterized by participatory decision-making, professional empowerment, trust-building, and institutionalization of Professional Learning Communities. Six major themes emerged: participatory decision-making, empowerment and professional development, trust-building and democratic climate, Professional Learning Communities, adaptive leadership in the digital era, and implementation challenges including time constraints and resource limitations. Teachers unanimously perceived the principal's leadership as highly collaborative, with 59.4% strongly agreeing and 40.6% agreeing across all measured dimensions. The study demonstrates that collaborative leadership can function effectively in resource-constrained contexts by leveraging relational capital—trust, communication, and shared commitment—to compensate for material limitations. Findings support Collaborative Leadership Theory and Total Quality Management principles, illustrating how distributed decision-making fosters continuous improvement and democratic organizational culture. The research contributes evidence-based insights for strengthening educational leadership capacity in rural Indonesian elementary schools.
Penalaran Abduktif melalui Literasi Informasi Ilmiah: Pemahaman Siswa tentang Perubahan Iklim di Media Sosial Rahmah, Nur; Supriyatman; Agni, Raya; Rahmita; Pahriadi
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 12 (2025): December
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i12.12918

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Students frequently encounter complex and sometimes misleading climate change information on social media, yet their ability to reason scientifically and evaluate sources remains limited. This study investigates how junior high school students engage in abductive reasoning to interpret such information through the lens of scientific information literacy. A qualitative case study involving eighth-grade students in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, was conducted using think-aloud interviews, where students analyzed climate change–related social media posts. Thematic analysis mapped reasoning patterns across the exploration, examination, selection, and explanation stages. Findings show that students identified explicit scientific information, but their abductive reasoning was dominated by intuitive, experience-based responses rather than evidence-based reasoning. Their scientific information literacy was limited to basic access and personal verification, while skills in evaluating credibility and disseminating valid information were underdeveloped. The study proposes a conceptual model integrating five dimensions of information literacy with four stages of abductive reasoning to explain how students construct their understanding of climate change. Strengthening literacy can guide reasoning from intuitive to evidence-based explanations. Practically, the findings offer insights for educators and policymakers to design science learning strategies that integrate reasoning and literacy development in digital contexts.
Ethnobotanical Study of Plant Utilization in the Life Cycle Ceremonies of the Kaili Tado Ethnic Group in Central Sulawesi Zainal, Syech; Supriyatman, Supriyatman; Febriawan, Aan; Buntu, Amalia; Syukur, Muh. Syarif Abd; Pahriadi, Pahriadi; Agni, Raya
Biology, Medicine, & Natural Product Chemistry Vol 14, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University & Society for Indonesian Biodiversity

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/biomedich.2025.142.1315-1324

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The Kaili Tado ethnic group of Central Sulawesi maintains a rich ethnobotanical tradition in which plants play essential roles in life cycle ceremonies that mark the stages of human existence from birth and marriage to death. This study aimed to identify and analyze the species, uses, symbolic meanings, and conservation status of plants employed in the traditional rituals of the Kaili Tado community. The research was conducted in Langko Village, Lindu District, Sigi Regency, from July to August 2025, using a qualitative descriptive ethnobotanical approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participatory observation, and field documentation involving twelve key informants, including traditional leaders, ritual practitioners, and elder community members. A total of 11 plant species were recorded, representing diverse functions and cultural symbolism. Plants such as Oryza sativa (rice), Cocos nucifera (coconut), and Areca catechu (areca nut) symbolize prosperity, purity, and strength, respectively, while others like Kalanchoe pinnata and Jatropha curcas serve as protective and purifying agents. Most species are easily available around home gardens, but a few such as Piper betle and Calamus sp. are becoming scarce. The study demonstrates that the Kaili Tado community’s ritual plant use reflects deep ecological awareness and moral philosophy, emphasizing balance between humans and nature. Ethnobotanical documentation of these practices is essential not only for preserving cultural heritage but also for promoting biodiversity conservation and environmental education.
Meningkatkan hasil belajar Siswa pada mata pelajaran IPAS melalui Metode Pembelajaran Kolaborasi di Kelas V SD Inpres 1 Tomoli Haluma, lisnawati; Pahriadi, Pahriadi; Surahman, Surahman; Rizal, Rizal; AR , Muslim
JURNAL DIKDAS Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): JURNAL DIKDAS
Publisher : Primary School Teacher Education Study Program; Faculty of Teacher Training and Education; Tadulako University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22487/jds.v13i2.4559

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Improving Student Learning Outcomes in Science and Technology Subjects through Collaborative Learning Methods in Class V of SD Inpres 1 Tomoli. Thesis, Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program, Department of Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Tadulako University, Supervisor I: Pahriadi and Supervisor II: Surahman This research was carried out at SD Inpres 1 Tomoli, Central Sulawesi. The main problem in this study is whether using the Collaboration method can improve the learning outcomes of grade V students in the science and science subject at SD Inpres 1 Tomoli. The purpose of this study is to improve the learning outcomes of grade V students in the science and science subject in Presidential Instruction 1 Tomoli through a collaborative method. This research is a classroom action research. The subject of this study is 15 grade IV students consisting of 8 male students and 7 female students. The implementation of this research follows a research stage called a cycle. Based on the results of the research and data analysis that has been carried out, this study shows that the learning outcomes of science and technology in grade V students of SD Inpreds 1 Tomoli can be improved by using the Collaboration method. This is shown by the average percentage of Classical Learning Completeness (KBK) of 73.9% in cycle 1 to 95.65% in cycle 2 Based on the presentation From the data, it can be concluded that using the Collaboration Method can improve Student Learning Outcomes.