Journal of Educational Management Research
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)

Ontological Balance in Educational Management and Its Impact on Educational Service Quality

Suhertini, Heni (Unknown)
Irawan (Unknown)
Rohmat Mulyana Sapdi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine how educational managers’ ontological balance influences the quality of educational services, with a specific focus on the integration of professional responsibilities and spiritual values in madrasah governance. A mixed-methods case study design was employed, combining quantitative surveys of managers, teachers, and students with in-depth interviews and document analysis. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were processed through thematic analysis. The findings show that the level of ontological balance among educational managers is high, although variations appear across spiritual, value-oriented, and professional dimensions. Educational service quality is generally rated good, yet inconsistencies remain in implementation practices and feedback mechanisms. The analysis indicates a significant positive relationship between ontological balance and service quality, particularly in exemplary behavior, policy integrity, and communication practices. The study implies that strengthening managers’ ontological balance through value-based leadership development, structured professional reflection, and continuous capacity-building can meaningfully enhance madrasah service quality.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jemr

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Educational Management Research is an international peer-reviewed journal which publishes original and significant contributions to educational management, administration, and leadership, in its broadest sense, from all over the world. This includes primary research projects in schools ...