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Strategic Leadership and Resource Management for Pedagogical Innovation in Rural Schools: A Systematic Literature Review Miftah Hur Rahman Zh; Zahid Zufar At Thaariq; Mona Novita; Athia Nur Kamilah; Taufik
Qoumun: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol 2 No 1 (2026): Qoumun: Journal of Social and Humanities
Publisher : Cv. Kayaswara, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65097/qoumun.v2i1.183

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Purpose of the study: Rural schools in Indonesia and other developing countries face persistent learning quality gaps because of constraints in resources, infrastructure, and teacher training, while the demand for pedagogical innovation continues to rise. This study aims to synthesize recent empirical evidence on how principals' strategic leadership and resource management facilitate pedagogical innovation in rural schools. Methodology: A systematic literature review (SLR) following the PRISMA 2020 protocol was conducted by searching Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, ERIC, and the Indonesian Garuda portal for articles published between 2015 and 2025. After multi-stage screening and quality appraisal using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) instrument, 38 articles were selected as the final corpus. Thematic analysis identified five core dimensions: (a) contextualized transformational and distributed leadership, (b) adaptive partnership-based resource management, (c) locally responsive pedagogical innovation, (d) teacher professional development through learning communities, and (e) participatory community governance. Main Findings: The findings reveal that resource scarcity is not the sole determinant of educational quality; strategic leadership that integrates moral vision, social mobilization, and technological integration can convert constraints into opportunities for innovation. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study contributes to educational management theory by proposing an integrative Strategic Resource Innovation Leadership (SRIL) framework for rural contexts, offering a novel synthesis that connects leadership, resource adaptation, and pedagogical innovation for resource-constrained rural schools.
Examining the Effects of Kiai Leadership, Institutional Support, and Educational Technology on Student Satisfaction in Indone-sian Pesantren Sofwan Manaf; Ade Sofyan Mulazid; Hadiyanto Arief; Much Hasan Darojat; Duna Izfanna; Miftah Hur Rahman Zh; Musthofa Musthofa
Munaddhomah: Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Progressive Management of Islamic Education
Publisher : Prodi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam Pascasarjana Institut Pesantren KH. Abdul Chalim Mojokerto

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31538/munaddhomah.v7i2.2698

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Indonesian pesantren faces a dual mandate: preserving spiritual and moral foundations while adapting to digital-age expectations. However, empirical evidence on which institutional drivers shape student satisfaction in this hybrid setting remains thin. This study examines the direct effects of Kiai leadership, institutional support, educational technology, and student involvement on student satisfaction across Indonesian pesantren. A quantitative cross-sectional design involving 480 stakeholders (active students, educators, alums, and institutional management) was used. Data were collected via a closed-ended Likert-scale questionnaire adapted from validated instruments and analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) on SmartPLS 3.0, with bootstrapping (5,000 resamples), f² effect size, Q² predictive relevance, and inner VIF assessment. Results show that Kiai leadership (β = 0.420, p < 0.05) and institutional support (β = 0.374, p < 0.05) are the strongest predictors of student satisfaction. Educational technology exerts a smaller yet significant positive effect (β = 0.253, p < 0.05). Student involvement, contrary to the engagement-satisfaction canon, shows no significant direct effect (β = -0.541, p > 0.05), suggesting its meaning in pesantren departs from Western engagement constructs. The findings reposition spiritual-transformational leadership and ethically framed institutional support as the foundational determinants of satisfaction in faith-based education, with technology functioning as an enabler rather than a primary driver. Practical implications underscore the need to invest in Kiai leadership development and student-centred support systems, while future research is invited to develop culturally grounded engagement scales for pesantren contexts.
Re-examining Quality in AI-Mediated Language Learning: A PLS-SEM Analysis of Pedagogical Alignment, Engagement, and Arabic Language Proficiency Hendro Risbiyantoro; Nunu Mahnun; Aprijon Efendi; Miftah Hur Rahman Zh; Muhibuddin Fadhli; Zahid Zufar At Thaariq; Aldo Redho Syam; Jimly Assiddiqi
Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Vol 5, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Keluarga Guru Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jpm.v5i1.709

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This study examines the effects of AI-based learning tools on Arabic language learning among Arabic students, with student engagement and educational content quality as mediators. This study used a quantitative causal-explanatory design and administered an online questionnaire to students, teachers, and education professionals (N=960). Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the data, there was a large direct positive effect of AI tools on proficiency and an even stronger positive mediating effect of student engagement. Unexpectedly, perceptions of educational content quality were strongly negatively associated with proficiency, suggesting that a mismatch between content design and the learner’s sociocultural context may impede learning even when the pedagogical design is sound. The results highlight that the success of AI in language learning is not merely a function of the state of the technology, but, more importantly, a function of pedagogically sound content and its continued capacity to promote profound engagement. This research enhances the science of technology-enhanced learning by proposing a refined model for English language education in Egypt and by providing implementation-oriented suggestions for furthering practice, calling for a shift from technocentric implementation to learner-centric orchestration of AI in Arabic language education.
The Role of the Constitutional Court in Addressing Centralization Allegations: A Syariah Economic Perspective on Baznas' Contribution to Indonesia's Unified Economic System Yudi Permana; Ade Sofyan Mulazid; Athia Nur Kamilah; Yoghi Citra Pratama; Muhammad Iman Kurniawan; Miftah Hur Rahman Zh; Supriyono Supriyono
Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Vol 4, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Keluarga Guru Mandiri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jpm.v4i4.639

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This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the Constitutional Court's role in institutionalizing a centralized governance model for the National Board of Zakat (BAZNAS) and its systemic implications for Indonesia's economic framework from a Shariah economics perspective. By synthesizing extant literature, it elucidates the legal, operational, and philosophical dynamics underpinning BAZNAS’s evolving mandate. Conducted as a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) in accordance with the PRISMA protocol, systematic searches across Scopus and the Watase Uake System identified 95 articles for in-depth thematic analysis. The findings reveal that the centralization of BAZNAS, legitimized by the Constitutional Court’s ruling, establishes a fundamental tension between national administrative efficiency and local philanthropic autonomy. The analysis confirms BAZNAS’s strategic role not only in zakat distribution but also in advancing national objectives of sustainable development and financial inclusion. However, significant governance challenges, particularly regarding transparency and accountability, persistently surface. The research makes a threefold contribution: First, it identifies a critical methodological gap, demonstrating that dominant quantitative approaches have insufficiently captured the qualitative and contextual dynamics behind operational shortcomings. Second, it surfaces underexplored thematic frontiers, notably those of digitalization, technological integration, and BAZNAS’s potential role in global challenges such as climate change. Third, it proposes a structured agenda for future inquiry and practice. The conclusions emphasize the necessity for methodological diversification, comparative international analysis, and deeper investigation into the distributive impacts of centralization and the transformative potential of technology. Practical implications focus on strengthening governance through mechanisms such as blockchain, fostering inter-institutional collaboration, and advocating for more integrative zakat-sector policies. Future research should prioritize rigorous qualitative studies, comparative models, and examinations of BAZNAS’s role in emerging areas such as green finance and the digitalization of Islamic social finance.
Digital Leadership and Teacher Professionalism in Islamic Schools: A Mediation Model of Student Digital Literacy Rika Ariyani; Nasril Nasril; Al Munip; Miftah Hur Rahman Zh; Maspan Maspan; Darni Darni; Zahid Zufar At Thaariq
Edudeena : Journal of Islamic Religious Education Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syekh Wasil Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30762/edudeena.v10i1.8275

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Global digital transformation has pushed Islamic schools to align religious values with modern competencies, which places a growing demand on digital leadership and ICT resource management. This study tested an integrative model of the direct and indirect effects of principals' digital leadership and ICT resource management on teacher professionalism and student digital literacy in Islamic schools. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted among 377 full-time teachers from 25 private Islamic senior high schools (madrasah aliyah) across six provinces in Indonesia; 25 school principals were involved at the institutional consent stage but were not surveyed as respondents to avoid common-source bias. An 18-item instrument measuring four constructs on a five-point Likert scale was adapted from established frameworks and validated through expert review (n = 3) and a pilot test (n = 30). Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 3. Digital leadership had a strong direct effect on ICT resource management (β = 0.99) and on teacher professionalism (β = 0.99). Teacher professionalism (β = 0.54) was a stronger direct predictor of student digital literacy than ICT resource management (β = 0.46) and served as a significant mediator. The study contributes a Value-Integrated Digital Leadership (VIDL) framework for faith-based schooling and argues that the effectiveness of digital leadership is bounded by its integration with Islamic values. Limitations include the cross-sectional single-country design and reliance on teacher self-report, which future longitudinal and multi-informant studies should address.
Pengembangan Model Kurikulum Berbasis Kecerdasan Buatan untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Abad ke-21 di Sekolah Menengah di Jakarta Dudun Ubaedullah; Sofwan Manaf; Rokimin; Miftah Hur Rahman Zh; Athia Nur Kamilah
Edukasiana: Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Edukasiana: Journal of Islamic Education
Publisher : Universitas Darunnajah Jakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61159/edukasiana.v4i2.679

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan model kurikulum berbasis kecerdasan buatan (AI) yang relevan dengan konteks pendidikan di Indonesia, serta mengidentifikasi tantangan dan peluang dalam implementasi AI di sekolah menengah. Metode penelitian kualitatif untuk memberikan gambaran yang lebih holistik mengenai permasalahan yang ada. Pendekatan kualitatif digunakan untuk menggali tantangan yang dihadapi oleh sekolah, guru, dan kebijakan pendidikan terkait penerapan AI, serta untuk mendapatkan pandangan komprehensif mengenai pengembangan model kurikulum berbasis AI yang sesuai dengan konteks Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan AI dalam pendidikan menengah dapat meningkatkan keterampilan abad ke-21 siswa, dengan adanya peningkatan signifikan dalam kreativitas, kolaborasi, komunikasi, dan literasi digital. Namun, tantangan utama yang dihadapi meliputi masalah etika terkait bias algoritma dan privasi data, keterbatasan keterampilan guru, serta infrastruktur teknologi yang belum memadai di beberapa sekolah. Implikasi penelitian ini adalah perlunya pengembangan pedoman etika yang jelas, pelatihan berkelanjutan bagi pendidik, serta peningkatan infrastruktur teknologi di sekolah untuk memastikan penerapan AI yang efektif dan adil.
Digital Transformation of Santri: Integrating Learning Organisation with Adaptive Learning in Pesantren Sofwan Manaf; Mona Novita; Miftah Hur Rahman Zh; Zahid Zufar At Thaariq; Athia Nur Kamilah
Edukasiana: Journal of Islamic Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Edukasiana: Journal of Islamic Education
Publisher : Universitas Darunnajah Jakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61159/edukasiana.v5i1.803

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Digital transformation in Islamic boarding schools requires integrating learning organization models with adaptive learning to address the challenges of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and society 5.0. This article aims to analyze the construction of the integration of the two concepts in the context of digitization of students in Indonesian Islamic boarding schools. The study focuses on a technology-based adaptive learning model associated with the five Senge disciplines in pesantren governance. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) following the PRISMA protocol, based on 35 Scopus- and Sinta-indexed articles published between 2015 and 2025. The results of the study show that the integration of learning organization and adaptive learning forms four dimensions of transformation, namely modernization of data-based curriculum, strengthening the digital capacity of ustadz and students, system-based governance, and preservation of Islamic values. These findings confirm that the Islamic boarding schools that have succeeded in transforming are those that make collective learning a culture and personalize learning as a strategy. It is concluded that the Senge-Adaptive Learning hybrid framework is feasible as a model for digital pesantren governance.
Anti-Bullying Seminar as a Community Service Model: University Students’ Engagement in Fostering Safe School Environments for Elementary School Children in Cidokom Village Miftah Hur Rahman Zh; Athia Nur Kamilah; Muhibuddin Fadhli; Ferry Irawan Febriansyah; Afiful Ikhwan; Hendro Risbiyantoro
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (Bisma) Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (Bisma)
Publisher : Universitas Darunnajah, Jakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61159/bisma.v3i2.771

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Bullying remains a pervasive concern in Indonesian elementary schools, with approximately 30% of reported cases occurring at the primary education level. This community service study examines the implementation and effectiveness of an anti-bullying seminar conducted by university students from Universitas Darunnajah for elementary school children in Cidokom Village, Bogor Regency. The program employed a participatory action approach that integrated interactive seminars, role-playing activities, and psychoeducational workshops, targeting 85 students in grades 4 through 6. Pre-test and post-test assessments were administered to measure changes in students’ knowledge of how to identify bullying, empathy levels, and intentions to intervene as bystanders. Descriptive statistical analysis, supplemented by qualitative observational data, revealed significant improvements across all measured indicators. Students’ knowledge of bullying types and recognition increased from a mean score of 52.4 to 78.6, while empathy scores improved from 48.7 to 74.2. Bystander intervention intentions rose from 45.3 to 76.8. Qualitative findings indicated heightened student engagement and increased willingness to report bullying incidents. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on university-community partnerships in bullying prevention. It demonstrates the viability of student-led community service programs as vehicles for promoting safe school environments in rural Indonesian communities.
Strategic Integration of General and Religious Education in Indonesian Pesantren: Building Holistic Character for National Resilience Sofwan Manaf; Much. Hasan Darojat; Miftah Hur Rahman Zh; Zahid Zufar At Thaariq; Aldo Redho Syam; Hasim Abdul Jamil
Edcomtech: Jurnal Kajian Teknologi Pendidikan Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Malang in collaboration with APSTPI and IPTPI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17977/um039v10i22025p133-146

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This research investigates the strategies employed by pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) to integrate general and religious education, thereby strengthening their role as a pillar of national education. The objective of this study is to identify effective integration models that do not compromise religious identity. The methodology utilised is a multiple case study with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis across several pesantren, and the data were thematically analysed. The research findings reveal that the success of this integration hinges on a holistic approach. A unified curriculum that establishes Islamic values as the foundation for all subjects is key, supported by visionary Leadership and the utilisation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Strategic collaboration with higher education institutions proved mutually enriching for the intellectual repository. Primary challenges include the digital divide, budgetary constraints, and remote locations, which are addressed through active curriculum negotiation and innovative management. This integration strengthens the character formation of santri (students) by internalising values such as discipline, empathy, and religious moderation across all aspects of pesantren life. In conclusion, the pesantren offers an excellent educational model that synthesises modernity with local religious wisdom. These findings highlight the need for inclusive supporting policies and further research to examine the long-term impact of this integration on pesantren graduates in the workforce and society
Enhancing Conceptual Understanding in Islamic Education Through a Hypercontent Digital Flipbook in Blended Learning: Evidence from Indonesian Madrasah Miftah Hur Rahman Zh; Cynthia Mayang Sari; Zahid Zufar At Thaariq; Ilham Sumalee; Athia Nur Kamilah
Educational Technology in Developing Countries Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Educational Technology in Developing Countries (ETDC)
Publisher : Jambi Tuah Tengganai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64929/etdc.v1i1.60

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Conceptual understanding in Quranic studies requires learners to integrate Arabic text, recitation, exegesis, historical context, and contemporary application, an inherently multilayered and nonlinearly structured knowledge domain that linear print materials struggle to support. This study developed and evaluated a hypercontent digital flipbook within a blended learning structure to enhance conceptual understanding in Qur'anic studies at an Indonesian madrasa. Recognizing that linear print materials inadequately reflect the multilayered, nonlinear nature of religious knowledge, we designed a web-based flipbook that integrates Arabic text, translation, concise tafsir, audio recitation, animated explanations, and gamified assessment. Following the ADDIE model, we validated the artifact across four expert domains (instrument, learning strategy, media, content), conducted a small-group usability trial (n=20), and implemented a single-group pretest-posttest design with 36 Grade XI students from a state Islamic senior high school in East Java. Expert validation yielded ratings between 78% and 98.5%, while student acceptance ranged from 91% to 90.56% across trials. Pretest mean scores of 68.33 (61.11% mastery) increased to 81.09 (91.67% mastery) at posttest, with paired-samples t(35) = 22.23, p < .001, mean increase = 11.94 points, and Cohen's dz = 3.70. Hake's normalized gain of 0.38 indicated moderate educational improvement. However, the pre-experimental design, identical pretest-posttest items, and single-site sample preclude causal attribution. We articulate a candidate mechanism whereby nonlinear navigation supports conceptual integration across content layers. Future research requires quasi-experimental dismantling designs, multi-site replication, and delayed retention measures.
Co-Authors Ade Ananto Terminanto Ade Sofyan Mulazid Afiful Ikhwan Agus Wedi Ahmad Faoisy Aogubado Al Munip Aldo Redho Syam Aldo Redho Syam Ananta, Maulana Paramaditya Anas Fauzi Aprijon Efendi Arief Ardiansyah Arief Ardiansyah At Thaariq, Zahid Zufar Athia Nur Kamilah Athia Nur Kamilah Athia Nur Kamilah Athia Nur Kamilah Athia Nur Kamilah Athia Nur Kamilah Ayunisa, Dini Arifa Cynthia Mayang Sari Darni Darni Dedi Kuswandi Dedi Kuswandi Dominic Mahon Dudun Ubaedullah Dudun Ubaedullah Duna Izfanna Duna Izfanna Eka Zendriyan Pangestu Elce Purwandari Fadli, Muhammad Raisul Fajar Suryono Fatih Budiman Fatimah Nikmatullah Ferry Irawan Ferry Irawan Febriansyah Haditia, Mohamad Hadiyanto Arief Happy Susanto Hasim Abdul Jamil Hendro Risbiyantoro Hendro Risbiyantoro Hendro Risbiyantoro Idham Idham Idham Ilham Sumalee Ishaq Nuriadin Jimly Assiddiqi Kamilah, Athia Nur Khabib Mustofa Kurniasih, Dede Dwi Maryono Maryono Maspan Maspan Mohd Kasturi Nor Abd Aziz Mona Novita Mona Novita Mona Novita Mona Novita Mona Novita Much Hasan Darojat Much Hasan Darojat Muchammad Ibnu Muzakir Muh. Ihsan Yudha Pradana Muhamad Odi Tondi Naustion Muhamad Towil Akhirudin Muhamad Towil Akhirudin Muhammad Arinal Haq Muhammad Iman Kurniawan Muhammad Iqbal Surya Pratikto Muhibuddin Fadhli Muhibuddin Fadhli Muhibuddin Fadhli Muhibuddin Fadhli Mukhlisin Mukhlisin Musthofa Musthofa Mutiara Sari Dewi Mutiara Sari Dewi Nasril Nasril Naufal Rifqi Nasution Nindya Liftia Sani Nunu Mahnun Nurrahmaniah Nurrahmaniah Purnomo Putra, Muhammad Fatih Budiman Rahmad Hidayat Ridho Fikri Almi Rido, Rido Kurnianto Rifaldi Nurul Akbar Rifaldi Nurul Akbar Rika Ariyani Rika Handayani Risbiyantoro, Hendro Riyadi Riyadi Rokimin Rokimin Rokimin Rysky Indra Prasta S Siswanto Sinaga, Muhammad Najmi Alwi Siti Chomsiatin Binti Ni’matul Ummah Slamet Daroini Sofwan Manaf Supriyono Supriyono Syam, Aldo Redho Syamsul Arifin Taufik Wahidaini, Wahidaini Yerry Soepriyanto Yoghi Citra Pratama Yudi Permana Zahid Zufar At Thaariq Zahid Zufar At Thaariq Zahid Zufar At Thaariq Zahid Zufar At Thaariq Zahid Zufar At Thaariq Zahid Zufar At Thaariq Zuyyina Ilmy Azizah