Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA (JPPIPA)
Vol 12 No 10 (2026): In Press

The Performance Analysis of SainsLab as an Excel-Based Science Laboratory Management Application

Nur Arfah (Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Ibnu Khaldun (Syiah Kuala University)
Saminan Saminan (Syiah Kuala University)
Rusman Rusman (Syiah Kuala University)
Zulfadli Zulfadli (Syiah Kuala University)
Roza Zulfira (Ahmad Dahlan Aceh University)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Oct 2026

Abstract

Science laboratories play a crucial role in enhancing students' knowledge and skills through direct learning experiences. However, many educational institutions in Indonesia still rely on manual, paper-based administrative models, leading to inefficiencies such as inaccurate inventory tracking, equipment damage, and difficulties in monitoring laboratory usage. This study aims to analyze the performance of "SainsLab," an Excel-based laboratory management application designed to transition these workflows into a digital system. Employing a mixed-methods approach with an explanatory sequential design, the study evaluates the application's performance using the IT Balanced Scorecard (IT BSC) framework, which encompasses four perspectives: school contribution, user orientation, operational excellence, and future orientation. The research, conducted with 71 subjects including teachers, laboratory technicians, and students. Based on the IT BSC assessment, the application achieved an overall performance score of 72%, categorizing its performance as good category. Specifically, the application achieved 84% in school contribution, 80% in user orientation, 85% in operational excellence, and 79% in future orientation. The analysis reveals that the application successfully minimizes operational costs, improves the accuracy of inventory data, and provides a highly stable, intuitive interface for users of varying skill levels. The findings indicate that SainsLab effectively supports laboratory management and serves as a strategic, cost-effective tool for digitizing school laboratory operations

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Journal Info

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jppipa

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry Education Materials Science & Nanotechnology Physics

Description

Science Educational Research Journal is international open access, published by Science Master Program of Science Education Graduate Program University of Mataram, contains scientific articles both in the form of research results and literature review that includes science, technology and teaching ...