Dinasti International Journal of Education Management and Social Science
Vol. 7 No. 6 (2026): Dinasti International Journal of Education Management and Social Science (Augus

Innovation in International Economics Learning through the Development of Integrated E-Books Using Artificial Intelligence and Problem-Based Learning to Strengthen the Soft Skills of Generation Z Students

Zuhri Saputra Hutabarat (Universitas Batanghari Jambi, Indonesia)
Yuriy Kazakov (Stepan Demyanchuk International University of Economics and Humanities, Ukraine)
Arif Rahim (Universitas Batanghari Jambi, Indonesia)
Erlina Zahar (Universitas Batanghari Jambi, Indonesia)
Nurpeni Nurpeni (Universitas Lancang Kuning, Indonesia)
Heni Pratiwi (Universitas Jambi, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Sep 2026

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to develop an AI-based and PBL-based Gen Z international economics e-book to improve soft skills as a provision of knowledge in the world of work. The development of an international Gen Z economics e-book is essential to be researched to help students improve their soft skills: conveying ideas effectively , thinking creatively, understanding how to manage emotions, collaborating with others, and preparing for change. This research method uses AI-based R & D Development and PBL by applying the Four-D model (Define, Design, Develop and Disseminate) . This research produces a product in the form of an International Economics e-book integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) designed to support the development of soft skills of Generation Z students. Product development is carried out through research and development stages that include needs analysis, design, development, validation, and practicality testing, the assessment of the questions and evaluation items yielded a score of 4.56, while the difficulty level of the questions and evaluation items received a score of 4.33; both fall into the "Very worthy" category. In conclusion, this study produced an AI- and PBL-based international economics e-book for Gen Z that has been deemed valid and practical for use in learning.

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

DIJEMSS

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Dinasti International Journal of Education Management and Social Science (DIJEMSS) is the scientific journal of educational and social science research published since 2019 by Dinasti Publisher. Dinasti International Journal of Education Management and Social Science (DIJEMSS) articles which ...