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Journal of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology, and Education
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26850591     DOI : https://doi.org/10.35877/454RI.asci1116
Journal of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology, and Education (ASCI) is an international wide scope, peer-reviewed open access journal for the publication of original papers concerned with diverse aspects of science application, technology and engineering.
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Educational Datafication in Smart Attendance Systems: A Bibliometric and Science Mapping Analysis Purnamawati, Purnamawati; Nuridayanti, Nuridayanti; Akil, Muhammad; Iskandar, Akbar; Pratama, Muh Riyaldi
Journal of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology, and Education Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : PT Mattawang Mediatama Solution

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35877/454RI.asci4805

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Smart attendance systems have evolved from routine administrative tools into data-driven mechanisms for monitoring, prediction, and institutional decision-making in education. However, limited attention has been given to how this transformation is understood from educational, ethical, and socio-technical perspectives. This study aims to examine the development of smart attendance system research using a bibliometric and science mapping approach. A dataset of 108 Scopus-indexed journal articles published between 2016 and 2025 was analyzed using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny. The findings reveal a clear shift from RFID-based and manual verification systems toward artificial intelligence-driven approaches, including facial recognition, deep learning, computer vision, and predictive analytics. Despite these technological advancements, the literature remains predominantly technocentric, with major emphasis on system efficiency, authentication, and automation, while issues related to privacy, consent, fairness, and surveillance receive limited attention. This study identifies an “ethical silence” in the field and suggests that attendance is increasingly redefined as a machine-verifiable construct rather than a pedagogical expression of engagement. Future research should integrate data ethics, learning analytics, and student agency to support more balanced educational practices.
Technology Adoption Barriers and System Usability in Blended Learning Environments: A Case Study-Based Quality Framework Development Masthurah, Nur; Dollah, Syarifuddin; Abduh, Amirullah; Amin, Fatimah Hidayahni; Markuna
Journal of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology, and Education Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026)
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This study investigated the challenges experienced by students in an English for Public Speaking course during the implementation of blended learning instruction. This study employed a qualitative descriptive design to examine students’ challenges in the implementation of blended learning instruction in an English for Public Speaking course. Data were collected from three classes in the Business English Communication Study Program at Universitas Negeri Makassar through document analysis, classroom observations, and semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, which consists of data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification, to identify and verify the recurring challenges experienced by students in blended public speaking instruction. The findings revealed four major categories of challenges. First, students encountered linguistic and content-related difficulties, including limited vocabulary, grammatical inaccuracies, and problems in organizing coherent and persuasive arguments. Second, methodological challenges emerged from unclear instructional guidelines, limited lecturer–student interaction, and insufficiently engaging asynchronous learning activities. Third, practical challenges were associated with unstable internet connectivity, limited access to reliable digital devices, and inadequate digital literacy. Fourth, psychological challenges, particularly speaking anxiety, fear of making mistakes, and low self-confidence, negatively affected students’ public speaking performance. These challenges were interconnected and collectively shaped students’ learning experiences in the course of English for Public Speaking. This study offered a holistic understanding of students’ challenges in the implementation of blended learning instruction in an English for Public Speaking course. By highlighting the interrelationship among linguistic, methodological, practical, and psychological factors, the study contributed to the development of more responsive blended learning practices that supported students’ communicative competence and public speaking development.