Indonesian Journal of Innovation Studies
Vol. 27 No. 2 (2026): April

The Influence of Digital Leadership and the Use of Afresto Application on School Performance (A Study at Hang Tuah 4 High School Surabaya): Pengaruh Digital Leadership dan Pemanfaatan Aplikasi Afresto Terhadap School Performance

Feriska Achlikul Zahwa (Program Studi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)
Imelda Dian Rahmawati (Program Studi Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Sep 2026

Abstract

General Background: Digital transformation requires educational institutions to integrate technology into leadership, management, learning, and information systems. Specific Background: At SMA Hang Tuah 4 Surabaya, digital leadership and Afresto Information Technology are positioned as key components supporting school performance. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies have provided limited evidence on the combined role of digital leadership and Afresto Information Technology in explaining school performance at the senior high school level in Surabaya. Aims: This study examines the relationships of digital leadership and Afresto Information Technology with school performance and their simultaneous contribution. Results: Using a quantitative approach and SEM-PLS with SmartPLS 3.0, the model produced an R² of 0.821. Digital leadership showed a positive and significant relationship with school performance (β = 0.298, t = 5.882, p = 0.000), while Afresto Information Technology showed a stronger relationship (β = 0.688, t = 14.652, p = 0.000). Novelty: The study demonstrates the dominant role of Afresto Information Technology alongside digital leadership within one school performance model. Implications: The findings support integrated digital leadership and technology utilization in school management. Key Findings Highlights Afresto Information Technology showed the strongest contribution within the model. Digital leadership demonstrated a positive and significant relationship with school performance. The model explained 82.1% of the variance in school performance. Keywords : Digital Leadership, Afresto Information Technology, School Performance, School Management, Digital Transformation

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Journal Info

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ijins

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Education Engineering Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Indonesian Journal of Innovation Studies (IJINS) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo four times a year. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global ...