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Literacy Culture in Edutainment Teaching Aids for Early Childhood Education: A Mix Method Study Iwan Hermawan; Gita Hindrawati; Rina Windiarti; Inayah Inayah
Education Policy and Development Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Education and Policy Development
Publisher : Research Synergy Foundation

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/epd.v3i1.2837

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The demand for upgrading Teaching Aids increases in line with curriculum developments, especially in the aspect of literacy culture. Teaching Aids is a strategic medium for improving children's literacy skills by bringing the concept of education and entertainment (edutainment) to early childhood. This study aims to explore perceptions of the use of teaching aids that focus on reading corners to develop a literacy culture for ECE children. A holistic perspective was adopted in the study by presenting three perspectives from parents, children, and teachers through a mixed-method approach. Data collection was carried out using random sampling techniques at kindergartens/PAUDs in Indonesia through questionnaire surveys and observations. The findings of this study reveal that an integrative holistic approach strengthens literacy culture as a lifestyle, not just a hobby, and supports the development of students' reasoning and logic. It involves teaching aids from teachers and parental support to create comprehensive character education
Students' Perceptions of Using Manual Typewriters and Rapid Typing Application in Basic Typing Course Dheanda Maurizta Chairunnisa; Gita Hindrawati; Linda Aprillianti; Rifka Uzma Wardati; Alya Hasna Fauziyyah; Naya Yasinta Ramadhanti
Admisi dan Bisnis Vol. 27 No. 2 (2026): JUNI 2026
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32497/ab.v27i2.7650

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Advances in digital technology have brought about change in various aspects of education, including the teaching of typing skills at vocational colleges. This study aims to determine students perceptions of the use of manual typewriters and the Rapid Typing application in basic typing instruction, as well as to compare the effectiveness of the two. The research method used was quantitative descriptive, employing data collection through the distribution of questionnaires to first-year students in the D3 Business Administration Program at the State Polytechnic of Semarang. Data analysis utilized the Likert scale and the Three-Box Method. The result indicated that students perception regarding the use of manual typewriters fall into the moderate category, while the use of the Rapid Typing application falls into the high category. Furthermore, the comparison results indicate that students tend to prefer the Rapid Typing application over manual typewriters because it is considered more effective, engaging, interactive, and user-friendly in enhancing ten-finger typing skills. The use of the Rapid Typing application is also deemed more aligned with technological advancements and modern learning needs. Thus, the Rapid Typing application can serve as an educational tool that optimally supports the improvement of students’ typing skills.
Human Capital Profiling in Education: Teachers’ Competence in Integrating AR Technology for Character Education Development Gita Hindrawati; Inayah Inayah; Iwan Hermawan; Suharmanto Suharmanto
Applied Quantitative Analysis Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): July - December Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/quant.3936

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Teachers represent the core human capital within educational systems, serving as the pivotal agents in embedding character education into early childhood curricula framed by the principles of child-friendly schools. This study aims to identify teachers’ competence following storytelling-based character education training and to examine their readiness to utilize Augmented Reality (AR) technology embedded in innovative storybooks as a medium for character formation among Early Childhood Education (ECE) students. Using a quantitative descriptive approach and cluster analysis, data were collected from ECE teachers who had completed training on storytelling and AR-based pedagogical practices. The descriptive findings reveal diverse levels of pedagogical knowledge, digital literacy, and creative implementation, while cluster analysis delineates teacher profiles based on readiness and competence dimensions. Grounded in Intellectual Capital Theory, this study conceptualizes teachers as strategic assets whose cognitive and relational capital underpin the effectiveness of educational innovation. Drawing on Experiential Learning Theory, the integration of AR storybooks is interpreted as a reflective and active learning process that enhances teachers’ capability to design meaningful, technology-enhanced learning experiences. The study contributes to the literature on human capital development in education by offering managerial implications for differentiated professional learning strategies that foster innovation capability and sustain intellectual capital growth in ECE institutions.
Development of Sharia-based Financial: An Implementation in the Halal Food Industry Iwan Hermawan; Gita Hindrawati; Sartono Sartono
International Journal of Emerging Issues in Islamic Studies Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): December 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/ijeiis.v4i2.2966

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Islamic studies in Indonesia are rapidly expanding in the financial realm. Sharia-based financial calculations are an important element in ensuring compliance with Islamic Sharia in various financial products and services affiliated with the halal food industry. The principle of sharia calculation in the halal industry includes the formulation of prohibitions such as interest (riba), gambling, fraud, and loss. As a Muslim-majority nation, Indonesia holds significant potential to lead in Islamic economics, particularly in finance. However, the management of information systems in the halal food sector remains underdeveloped, with many halal companies relying on conventional systems instead of Sharia-compliant solutions. This study seeks to address the identified issue by developing a Sharia-compliant information system for the food and beverage industry where the existing information system acquires halal, infaq, sadaqah, and waqf calculations by uploading without involving tax obligations. Data collection was conducted from halal-certified companies with branch offices in Semarang and Surakarta, while user requirements were defined through technical discussions with main managers and branch heads to ensure system relevance. Implementation of system development methods using a prototype approach by acquiring system development theory. In its contribution, feedback from users who are business people in the halal industry includes sharia after tax, displaying suppliers of products that have the legality of halal certification and product prices that are above the price of potential products: so that even though halal production costs more, the resulting information system will be able to control these costs. This system is able to reduce and control costs so that the company remains in the profit corridor.
Beyond Price: Does Perceived Quality Dictate Consumer Purchase Timing? - Vika Diyah Ardiyanti; Iwan Hermawan; Gita Hindrawati; Luqman Khakim; Febrina Indrasari
Admisi dan Bisnis Vol. 27 No. 1 (2026): PEBRUARI 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32497/ab.v27i1.7404

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The intensifying competition in Indonesia’s coffee industry necessitates a deep understanding of the factors influencing purchase decisions. This study examines the effects of Consumer Value, Consumer Trust, and Product Variety on Purchase Decision, with Perceived Quality serving as a moderating variable. An associative quantitative approach employing moderation analysis was conducted on 675 urban coffee consumers who drink coffee at least four times per week, using a 1–6 Likert scale questionnaire. Classical assumption tests indicated no multicollinearity (VIF < 10) or heteroscedasticity (Sig. > 0.05). Although the data were not normally distributed, regression analysis remained valid due to the large sample size. Multiple regression results revealed that Consumer Value (β = 0.337; p < 0.001), Consumer Trust (β = 0.164; p < 0.001), and Product Variety (β = 0.173; p < 0.001) have significant positive effects on Purchase Decision, with Consumer Value being the strongest predictor. The Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) further indicated that Perceived Quality significantly strengthens the relationship between Consumer Trust and Purchase Decision (β = 0.125; p < 0.001), but does not moderate the effects of Consumer Value or Product Variety. These findings reinforce the commitment-trust theory and the means-end model, highlighting the synergistic role of perceived quality in enhancing the influence of trust on purchase decisions. Practically, coffee businesses should maintain a high perception of quality through quality assurance, certification, and product consistency to maximize the impact of trust, while simultaneously sustaining product value and variety to achieve competitive advantage.