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Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research
ISSN : 27229688     EISSN : 27229696     DOI : https://doi.org/10.46843/jiecr
Core Subject : Education,
This journal publishes research articles on various innovation education that are interesting and have an impact on the development of education. The journal publishes articles on interdisciplinary content and cross-field dimensions related to education from various cultural perspectives. The journal includes, but is not limited to the following fields: Education Method Innovation Education Technology Innovation Cultural History Cultural Studies Innovation Learning Innovation Training Innovation Teaching Innovation
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Analysis of Students' Problem-Solving Ability through Coastal Culture–Based Realistic Mathematics Learning Carolina Selfisina Ayal; Anderson Leonardo Palinussa
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research Vol 7, No 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jiecr.v7i3.2983

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This study investigates students' mathematical problem-solving ability through Coastal Culture–Based Realistic Mathematics Education (RME). Problem-solving is a critical 21st-century competency and a central goal of mathematics education; however, conventional instruction often fails to connect mathematical concepts with students' real-life contexts. The objective of this study is to analyze the effect of RME on students' mathematical problem-solving abilities after they receive realistic learning based on coastal potential. A quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group was employed, involving 120 eighth-grade students from three junior high schools in West Seram Regency. The experimental group received coastal potential–based RME instruction, while the control group experienced conventional learning. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality and homogeneity tests, independent t-tests, and ANOVA. The results revealed a significant difference in improvement between the experimental and control groups (p 0.05), with the experimental group achieving a moderate and effective N-gain (67.8%), compared to the ineffective gain in the control group (20.8%). The findings conclude that coastal culture–based RME is more effective in enhancing students' problem-solving abilities than conventional methods. This study contributes to mathematics education by integrating local cultural context into RME, providing an innovative framework for contextualized learning in secondary education.
Contribution of Metacognitive Skills to Students' Conceptual Understanding and Problem-Solving Skills in Elementary School Teacher Education Mumun Nurmilawati; Punadji Setyosari; Mohamad Amin; Dedi Kuswandi; Sulistiono Sulistiono; Agus Muji Santoso; Mohd Hanafi Mohd Yasin
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research Vol 7, No 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jiecr.v7i3.2995

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Metacognitive skills constitute one's cognitive awareness or affective experience that comes along with intellectual efforts. It represents one's awareness and knowledge about his/her own cognitive skills. Metacognitive skills affect one's conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Empirical researchanalyzinghow metacognitive skills specifically contribute to conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills through free inquiry-based learning is still lacking. This study aimed to examine how metacognitive skills contribute to individuals' conceptual understanding and problem-solving using free, inquiry-based learning strategies. To this end, a descriptive correlational study was applied.The independent variable in this study was metacognitive skills, and the dependent variables were conceptual understanding and problem-solving abilities. Thirty-five students from the Elementary School Teacher Education Department of Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri participated. Data wereanalyzedusing linear regression analysis. The result showed that metacognitive skills contribute 48.9% to students' conceptual understanding, higher than their contribution to problem-solving skills (i.e., 30.7%).These findings demonstrate the important role of metacognitive skills in shaping effective teacher preparation and fostering reflective and independent learners. This study provides empirical evidence for integrating metacognitive skill development into inquiry-based teacher education programs to enhance conceptual and problem-solving competencies.
From Local Wisdom to School Innovation: Reconstructing Buton Cultural Values for Character Education Management in Secondary Schools Nanik Hindaryatiningsih; Jafar Ahiri; Omasrianto Omasrianto; Fina Amalia Masri; Ansor Putra; Jamal Harimudin
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research Vol 7, No 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jiecr.v7i3.3207

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The increasing concern about the decline in students' moral behavior has prompted the need for innovative approaches to character education, one of which is through the integration of local cultural valuesinto educational management. However, previous research has been dominated by descriptive explorations of local wisdom and has yet to yield systematic integration into the school management framework. This study aims to reconstructButonesecultural values into an innovative model for character education management in secondary schools. This study uses a qualitative, ethnographic approach with 100 participants, including traditional leaders, community leaders, principals, teachers, and community members. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, then analyzed using interactive qualitative analysis techniques. The research results identified threeButonesecultural values as the main local wisdom value concepts:gauandpombala,poromuindaposaangupogaaindakoolota, andtuturakanasara. These three cultural values appear across four organizational management systems in educational institutions. Quantitatively, the implementation function shows the highest percentage at 31%, followed by evaluation at 29%, organizing at 22%, and planning at 18%, indicating the dominance of implementing cultural values in educational practices. The character values found in theButoneselocal culture include responsibility (58%), cooperation (55%), empathy (40%), discipline (57%), and integrity (33%). Qualitatively, these findings illustrate the integration of local wisdom values in school management to strengthen the implementation of character education programs. Students have a higher level of social awareness and a greater sense of responsibility for maintaining local culture. Thus, this research contributes to the literature on innovative, contextually responsive culture-based education management. The local wisdom valuesare developed into contemporary character education concepts.
Ammatoa Traditional System: Ethnographic Study of the Values of Social Structure and Environmental Sustainability Pahenra A Nongko; Tri Indah Rusli; Patta Hindi Asis; Muhammad Agung Maugi; Muhammad Esya Kurniawan
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research Vol 7, No 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jiecr.v7i3.3090

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This ethnographic study investigates the Ammatoa Kajang customary system in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, focusing on its "Pasang" tradition, which promotes simple living, reverence for nature, and resistance to modernization that threatens environmental balance. The research aims to examine the community's social structure, the role of Ammatoa leadership, and the customary rules shaping behavior and environmental interaction. Using participant observation and in-depth interviews with indigenous leaders, the study reveals that the "Pasang" tradition serves as a comprehensive guide for sustainable natural resource management. Customary norms, such as prohibiting tree felling and prioritizing forest conservation, have enabled the community to maintain ecological equilibrium. The findings underscore the significance of local wisdom in supporting environmental sustainability. This research contributes to cultural anthropology education by offering insights into indigenous governance and resilience. It also provides a valuable perspective for conservation policies that recognize and integrate the role of indigenous peoples in safeguarding both natural and cultural heritage.
Local Wisdom and Career Meaning-Making among Final-Year University Students: An Ethnographic Study of Minangkabau Culture Masril Masril; Rahmat Hidayat; Louis Downs
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research Vol 7, No 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jiecr.v7i4.3158

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Career development is often conceptualized as an individual and rational process; however, in culturally embedded societies, it is profoundly shaped by local values, social norms, and collective identities. This study aims to explore how local wisdom influences career meaning-making among final-year university students within the Minangkabau socio-cultural context of Tanah Datar, West Sumatra. This study employed a qualitative ethnographic design involving 21 participants: 15 final-year students from diverse academic disciplines and 6 key informants, including lecturers, career practitioners, and community leaders. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, and were analyzed using thematic analysis through systematic coding and categorization. The findings reveal that career development is constructed as a culturally embedded process characterized by five key themes: collective responsibility, value-based filtering through local wisdom, merantau as a culturally embedded career pathway, negotiation between tradition and modernity, and cultural identity as the foundation of career orientation. Career decisions are strongly influenced by family expectations, moral values, and social recognition, while local wisdom functions as both a symbolic and evaluative framework guiding career choices. This study contributes to the development of culturally grounded career theory by emphasizing the importance of integrating local wisdom and socio-cultural contexts into career guidance practices in higher education.
Validating Self-Efficacy in the Multicultural Relationship Scale for High School Students Yosef Yosef; Sri Sumarni; Siti Dewi Maharani; Iyakrus Iyakrus; Machdalena Vianty; Nurlina Nurlina; Aprezo Maba
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research Vol 7, No 3 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jiecr.v7i3.2788

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Despite the growing cultural diversity in secondary schools, validated instruments to measure student self-efficacy in multicultural relationships remain scarce within school counseling frameworks. This study developed and validated the Multicultural Relationship Self-Efficacy Scale (SMRS), a 20-item instrument grounded in Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory. A scale development design was employed with 745 high school students. Content validity was established via expert panel evaluation, and construct validity was examined through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The results confirmed a four-factor structure—Cultural Respect, Supportive Relationship, Emotional Insight, and Mutual Acceptance—explaining 63.25% of the total variance. The scale demonstrated high internal consistency (). While model fit indices were within the marginal to acceptable range (?²/df = 2.11; SRMR = 0.064; CFI = 0.871; TLI = 0.850; RMSEA = 0.089), all standardized factor loadings were strong (??0.60), and discriminant validity was confirmed via HTMT ratios (0.61–0.78). These findings provide reliable empirical evidence for the SMRS as a diagnostic tool for school counselors to assess and enhance adolescent multicultural competence. By addressing a critical measurement gap, this study enables the development of targeted, culturally responsive interventions designed to foster inclusive school climates.
Integration of Enculturation and Child Protection through Future Play in Early Childhood Education Mutiara Magta; Yuliani Nurani; Sri Wulan
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research Vol 7, No 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jiecr.v7i4.3089

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Future play is increasingly positioned as a central construct for understanding how early childhood education responds to digital transformation, particularly in relation to learning, enculturation, and child protection. This study aims to map research trends, identify dominant themes, theories, and methodologies, and synthesize evidence on how future play contributes to cultural identity formation, safeguarding, and the development of social value in early childhood settings. A systematic literature review was conducted using a transparent protocol aligned with established standards for evidence synthesis. Fifty peer-reviewed journal articles, indexed in Google Scholar, Scopus, and SINTA-2, and published between 2020 and 2025, were selected and analyzed through a combined bibliometric mapping and thematic synthesis. Results show marked growth in publications post-2021, shifting from gamification/simulation to concerns about socio-cultural identity and the digital environment. Four thematic clusters emerged: digital play in education, enculturation/identity, child protection/mental health, and theory–methodology development, dominated by cultural-historical and subcultural frames. Synthesis across themes shows that future play enhances motivation/learning, inclusion, cultural participation/identity, and protection functions such as well-being, privacy awareness, and family–school co-regulation. Overall, the study positions future play as an integrative paradigm for curriculum innovation, ethical digital design, and rights-based child protection, while emphasizing the need for longitudinal, context-sensitive research on sustained impacts.
A Decade of Research on Educational Investment in Human Capital: A Review and Bibliometric Perspective Badrud Tamam; Aminudin Aminudin; Riema Afriani Kusumadewi; Cucun Sunaengsih; Fetty Poerwita Sary; Saprolla Rollie C. Deporos
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research Vol 7, No 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jiecr.v7i4.3047

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Driven by the growing urgency of digital disruption and the multifaceted challenges of sustainable development, this study explores the transformative landscape of human capital investment over the past decade. The study aimed to map global publication trends, geographic distribution, and thematic evolution in education investment from 2015 to 2025. It employed bibliometric and SLR methodologies based on Scopus data, using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny. The results show a significant surge in scholarly output, peaking in 2022, with China emerging as the dominant contributor to global discourse. Key findings highlight a critical thematic transition from traditional family sociology to high-impact contemporary issues, including digital innovation, the green economy, and AI-mediated labor markets. The study concludes that a radical curriculum reconstruction prioritizing digital literacy and technological adaptability is crucial for fostering national resilience. This research contributes to the field of educational management by providing a systematic framework for understanding how new technologies are redefining the economic value of human capital, offering policymakers strategic insights to foster inclusive, knowledge-based, and sustainable economic growth in the digital age.
The Construction of Ethnopedagogy for Character Education: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Samin Community Nelly Marhayati; Suryani Suryani; Rodiyah Rodiyah; Ahmad Walid; Mifta Kharisma
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research Vol 7, No 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jiecr.v7i4.3093

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Early childhood character education is a global imperative in mitigating the socio-moral erosion caused by rapid globalization, which often relies on Western-centric models while under-researching indigenous alternatives. Research objective: This study aims to investigate the ethnopedagogical framework of the Samin community in Indonesia to analyze how their resilient moral philosophy is transmitted to the younger generation. Utilizing a qualitative design with Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), the research explores the subjective experiences of seven Samin parents in instilling character through in-depth interviews and participant observation. Findings reveal that character development is an indigenous-organic and informal process rooted in parental role modeling and daily social praxis, prioritizing core values such as radical honesty, collective responsibility, and social harmony. The Samin approach successfully integrates moral teaching into the fabric of cultural identity, demonstrating that informal education based on oral traditions serves as a primary foundation for children's moral growth. This study contributes to social science by illustrating how indigenous principles can be contextualized to strengthen moral frameworks, providing educators with a reference point for developing locally relevant, ethically driven pedagogical strategies.
Mapping Trends, Research Gaps, and Future Directions of PBL-Based Cybersecurity Literacy E-Modules: A Bibliometric Analysis Anggi Prasetia; Rayendra Rayendra; Zelhendri Zen; Rahmi Pratiwi
Journal of Innovation in Educational and Cultural Research Vol 7, No 4 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46843/jiecr.v7i4.3111

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Perkembangan pesat teknologi digital telah meningkatkan kebutuhan akan literasi keamanan siber di kalangan remaja, khususnya dalam sistem pendidikan formal. Meskipun perhatian akademis semakin meningkat, integrasi pendidikan keamanan siber dengan pendekatan pedagogis terstruktur seperti Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah (PBL) dalam desain modul digital masih terfragmentasi. Studi ini menggunakan analisis bibliometrik untuk memetakan tren penelitian, struktur konseptualisasi, dan jaringan ilmiah yang terkait dengan literasi keamanan siber, PBL, dan modul digital di pendidikan menengah dari tahun 2015 hingga 2025. Data diambil dari basis data Scopus dan dianalisis menggunakan VOSviewer dan Bibliometrix untuk memeriksa pertumbuhan publikasi, pola sitasi, kemunculan bersama kata kunci, jaringan kolaborasi, dan pengelompokan tematik. Temuan menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam hasil penelitian selama dekade terakhir, dengan tema dominan yang berpusat pada keamanan siber teknis, pendidikan keamanan siber, dan teknologi pembelajaran digital. Namun, integrasi eksplisit PBL dalam pengembangan e-modul yang terstruktur untuk remaja masih terbatas. Hasil penelitian menggambarkan gambaran konseptual antara konten keamanan siber teknis dan desain pedagogis aktif. Studi ini memberikan kontribusi secara teoritis dengan pemetaan lanskap intelektual bidang tersebut dan secara praktis dengan mengidentifikasi arah strategi untuk mengembangkan modul literasi elektronik keamanan siber yang berorientasi pada masalah dan berlandaskan konteks untuk pendidikan menengah.