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The Role of Leadership in Developing Digital Information Technology in Elementary Schools on Simeulue Island Ema Malini; Bahrun Bahrun; Ismail Ismail; Ilmiadin Ilmiadin
Al-Madrasah: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Vol. 10, No. 3, July - September 2026
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Al-Qur'an (SIQ) Amuntai Kalimantan Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35931/am.v10i3.5875

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The rapid advancement of digital information technology has significantly transformed the education sector, requiring elementary schools to adapt to remain relevant in the digital transformation era. This study is important because school principals play a strategic role in directing and optimizing the use of digital technology to enhance instructional quality and school management. The research aims to explore the development of digital information technology in elementary schools and examine its application in learning activities. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, using passive participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The study involved 12 participants from SDN 2, SDN 13, and SDN 7 Simeulue, including school principals, learning community teachers, school operators, and supervisors. The findings indicate that principals hold a central role in guiding and motivating teachers to utilize digital tools for both instructional and administrative purposes. Through visionary leadership, principals encourage the integration of digital platforms into daily school activities. However, challenges remain, particularly limited internet connectivity and the fact that some teachers have not fully incorporated digital technology into their teaching practices. The study concludes that the principal’s role is crucial in improving teacher competence and building an effective digital learning ecosystem. This research strengthens the literature on educational leadership in the digital era and provides practical recommendations, including continuous digital training, improved network infrastructure, and consistent digital-based management policies. Further research is recommended to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of digital training programs and their impact on classroom practices.
Influence of NaOH Treatment Duration on the Properties of High-Loaded Coconut Shell Particle Epoxy Biocomposites Ismail Ismail; Mayang Sari; Syarifah Fathmiyah; Fauzi Fauzi; Adi Rahwanto
Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences Vol. 58 No. 4 (2026): Vol. 58 No. 4(2026): August
Publisher : Directorate for Research and Community Services, Institut Teknologi Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2026.58.4.5

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The objective of this work is to study the effect of soaking time of coconut shell particles in 10% NaOH solution on the performance of the biocomposites. The soaking time was varied from 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours. The size of the coconut shell particles used in this study was 200 mesh. The chemical characterization of coconut shell particles before and after treatment with NaOH was performed using FTIR, XRF, and XRD. The coconut shell biocomposites were prepared by using the press method, consisting of 80 vol.% coconut shell particles and 20 vol.% epoxy resin. The density, porosity, water absorption, thickness swelling, modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, and thermal decomposition of biocomposites were measured. The results show that the performance of the biocomposites is significantly affected by the immersion time of coconut shell particles in the NaOH solution. Further, it has been observed that the notable improvements in the properties occur after NaOH treatment of the fillers. SEM images showed a significant reduction in particle agglomeration and porosity after NaOH treatment of the fillers. This indicates that the NaOH treatment modified the surface characteristics of the coconut shell particles by removing lignin, which improved their compatibility and interaction with the epoxy resin.