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Managerial Strategies to Enhance Vocational High School Graduates’ Work Readiness: The Roles of Internships, Motivation, and Self-Efficacy Zulkarnaen Zulkarnaen; Jun Surjanti; Meylia Elizabeth Ranu; Elginitatea Ratigo
Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 2 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development
Publisher : Institute of Multidisciplinary Research and Community Service

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i2.pp99-112

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Work readiness of vocational high school graduates represents a primary key performance indicator in vocational education management. The persistently high youth unemployment rate among vocational high school graduates demands outcome-based educational governance. This study examines how the quality of field work practice (PKL) experience and work-entry motivation predict student work readiness, with self-efficacy as a psychological mediator, and formulates evidence-based managerial implications for school managers. A quantitative explanatory research design was applied to a sample of 346 grade XII students from 17 schools in the industrial city of Kota Dumai, Riau Province, Indonesia (N=2,555), selected via proportional random sampling. To ensure unbiased randomization, individual student respondents within each class were selected by lottery. Data were collected using a validated 54-item questionnaire and analyzed using PLS-SEM in SmartPLS 4. Normality assessment via skewness and kurtosis confirmed that the data did not deviate extremely from normality. The reflective measurement model demonstrated satisfactory convergent validity (AVE = 0.374–0.543), reliability (CR = 0.893–0.934), and discriminant validity (HTMT 0.85). Structural model evaluation showed an acceptable fit (SRMR = 0.076) and explained 34.0% of the variance in work readiness (R² = 0.340). Hypothesis testing via 5,000-subsample bootstrapping confirmed all seven hypotheses were supported: PKL quality (β=0.284, p0.001) and motivation (β=0.226, p0.001) directly predict work readiness; both also predict self-efficacy (β=0.307, p0.001 and β=0.297, p0.001). Self-efficacy is the strongest direct predictor of work readiness (β=0.332, p0.001) and significantly mediates both paths (PKL VAF=26.4%; Motivation VAF=30.4% based on Hair et al. (2019) VAF criteria. Three managerial agendas are proposed for SMK administrators: optimizing PKL quality management, developing a school motivational climate, and integrating structured self-efficacy-building programs to facilitate successful school-to-work professional transitions. Keywords: work readiness, self-efficacy, internship experience, work motivation, vocational education.
Office Layout Perception and Employee Performance: The Mediating Role of Work Motivation at PT XYZ Aldi Favian Athawijaya; Meylia Elizabeth Ranu
International Journal of Management Science and Information Technology Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): July - December 2026
Publisher : Lembaga Komunitas Informasi Teknologi Aceh (KITA), Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35870/ijmsit.v6i2.7424

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The primary objective of this research is to investigate how perceived workspace design impacts staff productivity, incorporating internal drive as a mediating factor within an Indonesian manufacturing context at PT XYZ. By applying the Person-Environment Fit theory within the context of management science, this research addresses a theoretical gap regarding the interplay of physical ergonomics and psychological support in non-Western organizational settings. A quantitative explanatory approach was employed, utilizing saturated sampling to collect primary data via questionnaires from 40 active employees in the PPIC and Accounting divisions. Data processing was executed utilizing the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) approach via SmartPLS software. The empirical findings demonstrate a solid framework, accounting for 71.9% of the variations in workforce productivity. Office layout perception demonstrates a significant positive direct effect on both employee performance (p = 0.006) and work motivation (p = 0.000). Furthermore, work motivation significantly drives performance (p = 0.000) and acts as a crucial mediator in the layout-performance relationship (indirect effect p = 0.000). The findings underscore the necessity of tailoring workspace designs to specific operational needs, such as open-plan spaces for communication-heavy tasks and partitioned areas for focus-intensive work. Ultimately, to sustain operational efficiency and human resource effectiveness, management should prioritize targeted physical environment improvements, such as optimized lighting and ventilation, alongside supportive organizational policies.
ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS SISTEM SATU DATA DI KABUPATEN LAMONGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL DELONE AND MCLEAN Maharani Putri Sukandi Arum Buwana; Meylia Elizabeth Ranu
EDUTECH : Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Berbantuan Teknologi Vol. 6 No. 4 (2026)
Publisher : Pusat Pengembangan Pendidikan dan Penelitian Indonesia (P4I)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51878/edutech.v6i4.13508

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Digital transformation in public administration requires information systems capable of providing integrated, accurate, and accessible data to various stakeholders. In this context, the Satu Data Information System in Lamongan Regency serves as an important instrument for supporting inter-agency data management and provision, as well as meeting the information needs of employees and the public. However, the effectiveness of information system implementation needs to be evaluated based on system quality, information quality, and service quality provided to users. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Satu Data Information System in Lamongan Regency using the DeLone and McLean Information Systems Success Model. This study employed a quantitative approach using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to examine the relationships among the variables in the research model. The study population consisted of 162 individuals, with a sample of 116 respondents. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and questionnaire distribution. The results indicate that the Satu Data Information System in Lamongan Regency has been implemented effectively in supporting information needs and employee performance. This effectiveness is supported by system quality, information quality, service quality, and regulations requiring the use of the Satu Data System as an integrated information system for data management and provision. These findings indicate that the successful implementation of government information systems requires continuous improvement in system quality, information quality, and service quality. Therefore, the management of the Satu Data System should conduct regular evaluations and system development to improve accessibility, information reliability, and system utilization in supporting government performance. ABSTRAK Transformasi digital dalam penyelenggaraan pemerintahan menuntut tersedianya sistem informasi yang mampu menyediakan data secara terintegrasi, akurat, dan mudah diakses oleh berbagai pihak. Dalam konteks tersebut, Sistem Informasi Satu Data di Kabupaten Lamongan menjadi salah satu instrumen penting dalam mendukung pengelolaan dan penyediaan data antarlembaga serta menunjang kebutuhan informasi pegawai dan masyarakat. Namun, efektivitas penerapan sistem informasi perlu dievaluasi berdasarkan kualitas sistem, kualitas informasi, dan kualitas layanan yang diberikan kepada pengguna. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas Sistem Informasi Satu Data di Kabupaten Lamongan menggunakan model keberhasilan sistem informasi DeLone dan McLean. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) untuk menganalisis hubungan antarvariabel dalam model penelitian. Populasi penelitian berjumlah 162 orang dengan sampel sebanyak 116 responden. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan penyebaran kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Sistem Informasi Satu Data di Kabupaten Lamongan telah berjalan efektif dalam mendukung kebutuhan informasi dan menunjang kinerja pegawai. Efektivitas tersebut didukung oleh kualitas sistem, kualitas informasi, kualitas layanan, serta regulasi yang mewajibkan penggunaan Sistem Satu Data sebagai sistem informasi terpadu dalam pengelolaan dan penyediaan data. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa keberhasilan implementasi sistem informasi pemerintahan memerlukan peningkatan berkelanjutan pada kualitas sistem, informasi, dan layanan. Oleh karena itu, pengelola Sistem Satu Data perlu melakukan evaluasi dan pengembangan sistem secara berkala untuk meningkatkan aksesibilitas, keandalan informasi, dan pemanfaatan sistem dalam mendukung kinerja pemerintahan.
EVALUASI PENGUATAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DI SMA ANNUQAYAH DALAM KURIKULUM SEKOLAH Krista Suci Reffandi; Dhea Sarfita; Ina Silfina; Luqman Hakim; Meylia Elizabeth Ranu; Tri Sudarwanto; Retno Mustika Dewi
EQUILIBRIUM: JURNAL PENELITIAN PENDIDIKAN DAN EKONOMI Vol. 22 No. 2 (2025): Equilibrium: Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan dan Ekonomi
Publisher : Department of Economic Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, the University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/rv198r34

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Character education serves as a vital effort in shaping students who uphold moral values, ethics, and personal integrity. It is a key objective in school-based education, particularly in nurturing a generation that embodies strong national character. The implementation of a school curriculum that emphasizes the reinforcement of character education functions as an essential strategy to promote a safe and supportive learning environment. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the educational program at SMA Annuqayah, particularly in the school curriculum, with a focus on strengthening students’ character education. The research employs a qualitative approach, concentrating on the implementation of learning strategies, student engagement, and school policies that support the enhancement of character education. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the implementation of the school curriculum aimed at character development has been carried out effectively. Overall, character education at SMA Annuqayah has been successfully implemented through various intracurricular activities, extracurricular programs, and the cultivation of school culture. Although there are several factors that may hinder the process of strengthening character education, these challenges serve as opportunities for the school to continuously innovate through interactive learning and by enhancing the involvement of teachers and students in academic processes.