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Modernizing Higher Education in India: Quality Dimensions for Sustainable and Impactful Education Rahmiaty Rahmiaty; Kamarullah Kamarullah; Fadhlur Rahman; Muhammad Haekal; Windia Hadi
Indonesian Journal on Learning and Advanced Education (IJOLAE) Vol. 7, No. 2, May 2025
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ijolae.v7i2.8688

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The perspectives of international students on higher education institutions in India, especially in comparison to those in other developing countries, remain a critical concern, particularly when considering the highly competitive climate of studying abroad. This study seeks to examine the quality dimensions and facilities offered at a public university in Hyderabad, India, from the viewpoint of international students. This research fills an important gap by exploring what international students experience and expect during an increasingly competitive global academic system. A descriptive qualitative design was employed, to investigate the experiences of 120 international students from diverse academic disciplines and degree programs. Data were collected through questionnaires and in-depth interviews, with responses analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. Findings suggest that while international students generally view the institution’s quality services and facilities as comparable to global standards, they also express significant concerns, particularly with the ICT infrastructure, accessibility to laboratory practicums, and hygiene standards. Despite these challenges, the positive assessment of the institution’s quality services indicates areas for potential improvement, especially in instructional quality, teaching-learning processes, and examination mechanisms. Nonetheless, the study’s limitations include the potential for bias in self-reported data and limited generalizability outside similar socio-cultural and educational contexts. Future research should expand the sample size, employ longitudinal designs, and explore additional contextual factors to deepen understanding of international student satisfaction and develop sustainable improvement strategies for higher education quality.
Mangroves in Disaster Risk Reduction: Global Trends and Knowledge Gaps Lola Adres Yanti; Kamarullah Kamarullah; Astri Winda Siregar
Journal of Innovative and Creativity Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/joecy.v6i1.7990

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Background. Mangrove ecosystems have increasingly been recognized as important components of disaster risk reduction (DRR), particularly in mitigating the impacts of coastal hazards such as tsunamis, storm surges, and coastal flooding. Alongside the growing influence of climate change adaptation and nature-based solutions, scholarly interest in mangroves has expanded across multiple disciplines. However, the overall development, thematic orientation, and existing gaps within mangrove-based DRR research remain insufficiently synthesized. The study’s objective was to examine the evolution, disciplinary structure, dominant themes, and underrepresented areas of global research on mangroves in the context of DRR. Materials and methods. This study employed a bibliometric approach to analyze peer-reviewed journal articles and review papers indexed in the Scopus database between 2000 and 2026. Descriptive analysis, keyword co-occurrence networks, thematic mapping, thematic evolution analysis, and geographic collaboration analysis were conducted using Biblioshiny and supporting analytical tools to identify publication trends, subject area distributions, core journals, thematic structures, and spatial research patterns. Results. The findings reveal a substantial increase in mangrove-based DRR research over time, particularly following major coastal disasters and during the recent climate-resilience era. The literature is dominated by environmental and earth sciences and primarily framed around ecological protection, ecosystem services, and hazard mitigation. In contrast, governance, preparedness, social vulnerability, and policy-oriented dimensions remain weakly represented. Thematic evolution indicates a shift toward climate-related and ecosystem-based approaches, alongside persistent conceptual gaps. Conclusions. This study concludes that while mangroves are well-established as ecological assets in DRR studies, their role as socio-ecological infrastructures remains underexplored. Advancing mangrove-based DRR requires greater integration of governance, preparedness, and social perspectives to enhance policy relevance and support sustainable coastal resilience.
Affective Assessment within Madrasa Teachers: An Analysis of Iterative Thematic Inquiry Zubaidah, Zubaidah; Suraiya, Suraiya; Manan, Abdul; Kamarullah, Kamarullah; Embong, Rahimah; Nurrahmi, Nurrahmi
Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun
Publisher : SCAD Independent

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26811/peuradeun.v14i1.1459

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Effective assessment of students’ attitudes, behaviors, and values is a key component of value-based education reforms, yet its implementation often remains uneven at the classroom level. This study examines how affective assessment policies are enacted in madrasa education under the KDJPI framework in Aceh Province, Indonesia. Using a qualitative research design grounded in Iterative Thematic Inquiry, the study analyzes data from questionnaires administered to 224 madrasa teachers, semi-structured interviews with six teachers (E1–E6), and relevant instructional documents. The findings show that the persistent gap between affective assessment policy and practice cannot be sufficiently explained by teachers’ lack of commitment or competence. Although teachers generally demonstrate positive orientations toward affective assessment instruments such as reflective journaling and checklists, their implementation remains inconsistent due to structural constraints, including limited instructional time, large class sizes, administrative demands, and insufficient institutional support. In response, teachers adopt adaptive strategies that reflect professional agency but also reveal the limits of individual effort in the absence of coherent governance arrangements. By conceptualizing affective assessment as a negotiated and structurally constrained practice, this study contributes to debates on policy enactment and non-cognitive assessment in value-based education systems, with implications extending beyond the specific socio-religious context of Aceh.
Game of Loyalties: Tragedy, Existentialism, and Psychoanalysis in Suikoden II Kamarullah Kamarullah; Muhammad Arif Fadhilah; Ranti Maulya; Maulana Akbar; Shiti Maghfira
k@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Language and Literature Vol. 28 No. 1 (2026): JUNE 2026
Publisher : The English Department, Faculty of Humanities & Creative Industries, Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/kata.28.1.37-52

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This study analyzes the story of the cult-classic video game Suikoden II through the lenses of Aristotelian tragedy, existentialism, and psychoanalysis. It examines how friendship, loyalty, and betrayal are represented through the relationships among Riou, Jowy, and Nanami. Using qualitative narrative analysis, supported by ludonarrative analysis, the study examines selected in-game dialogues, cutscenes, and decision-making sequences involving the three characters. The findings show that Jowy functions as an Aristotelian tragic hero whose idealistic desire to end war leads to betrayal, political power, guilt, and self-destruction. Riou is read as a silent existential agent whose identity is shaped through moral choices, imposed leadership, and the player’s decisions across different endings. Nanami is examined through psychoanalysis as an emotional anchor whose protective devotion reflects anxiety, attachment, and the desire to preserve family bonds amid war. The study argues that Suikoden II uses its character arcs and branching endings to turn loyalty, betrayal, and reconciliation into both narrative themes and player-driven moral choices.