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Science Laboratory Management and the Implications for Students’ Motivation and Learning Achievement Wasitoh, Evi; Ismaya, Bambang; Abduloh; Suryaman, Maman
Research Horizon Vol. 5 No. 6 (2025): Research Horizon - December 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54518/rh.5.6.2025.955

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The management of science laboratories plays a strategic role in supporting experiment-based learning, which can enhance students’ motivation and academic achievement. However, many schools still face challenges related to limited equipment, inadequate maintenance, and the inconsistent implementation of laboratory activities. This study aims to explore in depth how science laboratories are managed in secondary schools and how such management influences students’ motivation and academic performance. A qualitative approach with a case study design was employed. Data were collected through observations, in-depth interviews with teachers, students, and laboratory personnel, and document analysis, including inventory records, practicum schedules, and laboratory SOPs. Data analysis followed Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña’s interactive model. The findings indicate that the laboratory management is functional but not optimal due to limited resources, the absence of laboratory assistants, and irregular practicum implementation. Both teachers and students express highly positive perceptions of laboratory activities, which are shown to significantly increase motivation through engaging and meaningful hands-on experiences. The results also reveal that students who actively participate in laboratory work demonstrate better conceptual understanding and higher academic achievement. The study concludes that science laboratories have substantial potential as pedagogical spaces that mediate improvements in motivation and learning outcomes.
Implementation of Digital-Based Performance Management in Improving the Quality of Educational Administration Services and Educational Personel Ningsih, Syafitri; Ismaya, Bambang; Wahyudin, Undang Ruslan
Research Horizon Vol. 5 No. 6 (2025): Research Horizon - December 2025
Publisher : LifeSciFi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54518/rh.5.6.2025.956

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In the digital era, schools are increasingly required to modernize administrative processes to meet the demands of efficiency and quality service. This study aims to examine the implementation of digital performance management to improve educational administration and staff performance. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observations, and document analysis, then analyzed following Miles’ interactive model of data condensation, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that digital performance management has improved administrative workflows by shifting from manual to real-time, structured, and paperless processes, resulting in more efficient, accurate, and transparent services. Service quality improved across speed, reliability, responsiveness, and accountability. Challenges remain, including variations in staff digital competence, dependence on ICT infrastructure, and occasional network instability. Recommended strategies include ongoing staff training, technological infrastructure enhancement, periodic system evaluation, and strong digital leadership. Digital performance management plays a strategic role in enhancing school administration quality and provides valuable insights for the digital transformation of educational administration. These findings are expected to contribute to policy development on the digitalization of secondary school educational administration.
Co-Authors Abd Rahim ABDUL GANI Abdul Wahab Abduloh Abduloh Abduloh Abduloh, Abduloh Abdussyukur Afrinaldi, Rolly Ahmad Fathan Kamil Kamil Akhmad Dimyati Akhmad Fikri Azzi Rizqulloh Aliansyah, Reynaldi Aminuyati Anasa Firman Maliki Aniati Aniati Arifin, Ardian Astuti Darmiyanti Bambang, Bambang Mochamad Faisal Barqah, Rajifiar Br. Sembiring, Tamaulina Citra Resita Daheri, Mirzon Dasep Supriatna Deni Hardianto dermawan, dikdik fauzi Didit Darmawan Diki Wahyudin DIMYATI, AKHMAD Dina Mayadiana Suwarma Edo Yahya Alfian Emmy Hamidah Endi Rochaendi Fahrudin fahrudin Fajar Noor Fuji Sutarjo Farid Haluti Fauzi Dermawan, Dikdik Febi Kurniawan Ferdiansah, Renaldi Ferly Aninditya Finorita, Eny Tantia Gamar Al Haddar Gamar Al Haddar Guntur Ageng Auliawan Gustiana Pramudia Wardani Gustiawati, Resty Hadiyan Haq, Bilal Al HALUTI, FARID Henny Saida Flora Hermawan, Alin Ichsan Ichsan Iif Miftahuddin Indra Perdana Irfan Zinat Achmad Iriana Bakti Iskandar, Andi Arifuddin Iskandar, Yogi Izzuddin, Deden Akbar J, Jihan Jahroni, Jahroni Jarkawi Jenuri Jihan J Jihan J Khoeriyah, Riska Ummu Kholis Ernawati Khuromadhan, Mochammad Gilang Kirmadi, Yudi Kurdi, Muqarramah Sulaiman Kurdi, Musyarrafah Sulaiman Kurniawan Kurniawan Kusuma Yuda R, Aria Latifah Hanum Latifah Hanum Lestari, Dessy Ari Lestari, Desy Ari M. Ihsan Dacholfany M. Mury Syafei Maisura Maman Suryaman Markus Asta Patma Nugraha Mas'ud Muhammadiah Ma’mun, Saepul Meriani, Gesti Mia Aina Mirzon Daheri Mohamad Sudi Muhamad Reza Nur Hakim Muhamad Ricky Mahandary Ardhi Muhammad Ade Kurnia Harahap Muhammad Ikra Muhammad Mury Syafei Muhtadin Muhtadin Mulyati, Imas Muqarramah Sulaiman Kurdi Musyarrafah Sulaiman Kurdi Mutiara Indah Nancy Riana NI PUTU AYU KARTIKA SARI DEWI Ningsih, Syafitri Ninik Sudarwati Ninik Sudarwati Novanto Cristover Noviani Cahya Nur Asri Nugroho, Setio Nur Kholis Nurfachrirezi, Aldi Nurjanah Petrus Mikel Rahim, Abd Raka Adhitya Dhermawan Raswati, Devi Ratih Kusumastuti Resty Gustiawati Rifqi Husaini Ruslan Abdul Gani Saifuddin Zuhri Sakerani, Sakerani Samuel PD Anantadjaya Sari Dewi, Ni Putu Ayu Kartika SATRIYAS ILYAS Saud, M. Yamin Sholeh, Slamet Siti Fadjarajani Sitti Nadirah Slamet Maryoso Sri Mulyani St Rahmah Subandi, Ika Suhardi Suhardi Suhardi Suhardi Suparni, Sri Susatyo Adhi Pramono, Susatyo Adhi Sutinah, Titin Sutrisno, Sutrisno Syahra, Aodien Syahra Maharani Trisnawati, Acih Umar, Abubakar Undang Ruslan Wahyudin Wasitoh, Evi Yamin S, Muhammad Zulham, Zulham