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Contact Name
Nurhikma Ramadhana
Contact Email
nurhikma@unsulbar.ac.id
Phone
+6285242198162
Journal Mail Official
ijes@unsulbar.ac.id
Editorial Address
Jl. Prof. Dr. Baharuddin Lopa, S.H., Talumung, Majene, Sulawesi Barat
Location
Kab. majene,
Sulawesi barat
INDONESIA
Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES)
ISSN : 26554402     EISSN : 26226197     DOI : https://doi.org/10.31605/ijes.v3i2
Core Subject : Education,
Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES) is a journal managed by the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) of West Sulawesi University which will publish articles of research related to Role of technology in education, application of psychological concepts to education, importance of curriculum development, sociology of education, Higher Education, Conseling Guidance, Early childhood Education
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 153 Documents
Investigating the Correlation Between Vocabulary Mastery and Narrative Reading Comprehension Among EFL University Students Andi Candra Kurniawan; Eko Suhartoyo; Mochamad Imron Azami
Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES) : July 2026
Publisher : Universitas Sulawesi Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31605/ijes.v8i2.7014

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Although previous studies have reported a positive relationship between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension, less attention has been given to the relationship between selected semantic and contextual aspects of vocabulary knowledge and narrative reading comprehension among Indonesian EFL university students. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between students’ vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension of narrative texts among fourth-semester students in the English Education Department at Universitas Islam Malang. A quantitative correlational design was employed with 29 eligible students, representing the entire accessible population, through total sampling. Data were collected using multiple-choice tests measuring vocabulary mastery through synonyms, antonyms, contextual meaning, and word classification, and reading comprehension through main ideas, explicit and implicit information, contextual word meaning, and text structure. Descriptive statistics showed that the mean vocabulary mastery score was 68.62 (Fair), while the mean reading comprehension score was 83.10 (Very Good). Pearson’s product-moment correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant positive correlation between vocabulary mastery and reading comprehension (r = 0.398, p = 0.032; 95% CI [0.037, 0.667]), indicating a weak-to-moderate relationship. The findings suggest that higher vocabulary mastery is associated with better reading comprehension, although the correlation does not imply a causal relationship. The study provides additional empirical evidence on the association between selected aspects of vocabulary knowledge and narrative reading comprehension among Indonesian EFL university learners and suggests the value of integrating contextual and semantic vocabulary activities into reading instruction.
Strengthening Pro-Environmental Behavior through Methane Gas Utilization and Environmental Education at Talangagung Landfill Muhammad Zainush Sholihin; Hamamah; Agung Pramana Warih Marhendra; Mulyono; Moh. Affan
Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES) : July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31605/ijes.v8i2.7015

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Despite increasing attention to pro-environmental behavior, previous studies have largely examined environmental education and renewable energy utilization separately, leaving limited understanding of how their integration relates to sustainable behavioral change in landfill communities. This study addresses this gap by examining how environmental education integrated with methane gas utilization is associated with pro-environmental behavior among communities surrounding TPA Talangagung, Malang Regency, Indonesia. Using a qualitative case study design, the study involved 30 purposively selected participants, comprising community members, landfill managers, waste workers, and local government officials. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and document analysis and analyzed using thematic analysis through coding, categorization, and theme development. The findings reveal four key dimensions: environmental education was associated with environmental literacy and ecological responsibility; participants reported that methane gas utilization provided household fuel savings of IDR 50,000–100,000 per month while encouraging environmental participation; community participation was reflected in waste segregation, composting, and collective environmental maintenance; and institutional support contributed to program sustainability through infrastructure and local policies. However, unequal environmental literacy, infrastructure limitations, and inconsistent policy implementation remained significant challenges. Theoretically, this study contributes to pro-environmental behavior research by showing how environmental education and methane gas utilization may operate as complementary components in supporting environmental commitment. Practically, the proposed four-pillar model offers an adaptable framework for community-based landfill management. These findings contribute to environmental education and sustainability research by offering an integrated model for community-based environmental transformation.
Ecological Character Education for Sustainable Road Development: Strategies for Integrating Green Infrastructure in Indonesia Anwar Asihinggalih Antiarini; Harsuko Riniwati; Fitri Candra Wardana; Sumarsi; Malikul Hamsi
Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Educational Science (IJES) : July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31605/ijes.v8i2.7016

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Road infrastructure development is essential for improving regional connectivity and economic growth; however, it remains dominated by conventional gray infrastructure approaches that often overlook ecological sustainability. Although sustainable infrastructure has been widely investigated, limited studies have examined how ecological character education can strengthen environmentally responsible planning among infrastructure stakeholders. This study aimed to (1) examine the educational dimensions of ecological character among stakeholders involved in road infrastructure planning, (2) identify the internal and external factors influencing ecological character development, and (3) formulate education-based strategies using SWOT analysis. A descriptive-analytical mixed-methods case study was conducted along the Kepanjen–Pagak Road Section, Malang Regency, Indonesia. Data were collected from purposively selected government officials, planning consultants, academics, infrastructure practitioners, and community representatives through interviews, field observations, questionnaires, and document analysis. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically, while quantitative data were analyzed using IFAS, EFAS, SWOT, and QSPM. The findings indicate that ecological character development is influenced by environmental literacy, stakeholder collaboration, institutional commitment, and participatory planning but remains constrained by conventional gray infrastructure practices and weak cross-sectoral coordination. The IFAS score of 2.72 and EFAS score of 2.82 positioned the study in Quadrant I, indicating strong internal capacity and favorable external opportunities to strengthen ecological character through education-oriented strategies. This study extends ecological character education beyond formal educational settings by integrating it into infrastructure governance and professional practice. It also proposes a SWOT-based framework that supports stakeholder capacity building, sustainability competency development, and environmentally responsible road infrastructure planning.