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Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion
Published by MASI MANDIRI EDUKASI
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29627842     DOI : 10.58421/misro
The Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion (MISRO) is a peer-reviewed scholarly online journal. The MISRO is published in March, July, and November three times a year. The MISRO is a non-profit journal whose publication is free of charge. The articles should be original, unpublished, and not considered for publication elsewhere at the time of submission to the MISRO. The MISRO welcomes any papers on: Mathematics Education Ethnomathematics Social Mathematics Social Studies Education And in any technical knowledge domain: original theoretical works, literature reviews, research reports, social issues, psychological issues, curricula, learning environments, research in an educational context, book reviews, and review articles.
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Critical Mathematical Thinking Ability Viewed from The Mathematical Disposition of Junior High School Students Pratama, Andika Dwi; Risnanosanti, Risnanosanti; Ariani, Nyayu Masyita
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v5i1.1144

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This study was conducted to examine the problem that students’ mathematical critical thinking skills remain varied and are assumed to be influenced by their mathematical disposition. Therefore, this research aims to describe students’ mathematical critical thinking skills from the perspective of their mathematical disposition. This research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. The subjects were six eighth-grade students from SMP IT Al-Marjan Bengkulu, categorized into high, medium, and low levels of mathematical disposition. Data were collected through a mathematical disposition questionnaire, a mathematical critical thinking skills test, and semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that students with high mathematical disposition demonstrate strong performance across all critical thinking indicators, including interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, and explanation. Students with medium disposition show adequate ability but lack consistency in drawing conclusions and providing logical justification. Meanwhile, students with low mathematical disposition tend to rely on procedural strategies rather than developing deeper conceptual understanding. These results confirm that mathematical disposition contributes to the quality of students’ critical thinking in mathematics.
Geogebra-Assisted Animation Video Development and Artificial Intelligence for Critical Thinking Skills Susanti, Mustika Indah Baitul; Kashardi, Kashardi; Masri, Masri
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v5i1.1152

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Learning mathematics in the 21st century requires developing critical thinking skills. However, traditional methods still dominate the classroom, such as using textbooks as learning resources and whiteboards as learning media, making it difficult for students to understand triangle congruence visually and dynamically. This research aims to develop animated video media using GeoGebra and Artificial Intelligence (AI) on triangle congruence material for grade IX junior high school students and to describe their validity and practicality. The research uses the Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model, which includes the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The test subjects were 14 grade IX students and 1 mathematics teacher, with validation sheet instruments and practicality questionnaires. The results showed that the average validity of the media was 90% with the very valid category, while the practicality reached 89.11% with the very practical category. These findings show that GeoGebra and AI-assisted animation videos are feasible alternatives to modern, interactive mathematics learning media that facilitate students’ critical thinking skills in triangle congruence materials.
Digital Transformation of Villages with Local Wisdom: A Preventive Legal Instrument Against Maladministration Practices of Village Head Positions Ma'arif, Haizul; Suhadi, Suhadi
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v5i1.1153

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This research is based on the phenomenon of maladministration practices in the position of Village Head in Jepara Regency, including service delays and illegal levies, which hinder development and infringe on residents' constitutional rights. The urgency of this research lies in the need for digital transformation as a preventive legal instrument to mitigate the risk of abuse of authority through transparency and systemic accountability. The method used in this study is a quantitative approach using path analysis, complemented by the examination of regional regulations, such as the Jepara Regent Regulation on the Electronic-Based Government System (SPBE), and case studies in Rajekwesi Village. The results of the study show that the implementation of e-Government through the Village Information System (SID) and Siskeudes significantly improves the integrity of village leadership in preventing corruption. In addition to the technological aspect, the value of Jepara's local wisdom, especially the philosophy of Ratu Kalinyamat, has proven effective in moderating the relationship between the digital system and leaders' personal honesty. The conclusion of the study emphasizes that the synergy between strict regional regulations, the standardization of digital procedures, and the internalization of cultural ethics is a fundamental strategy for realizing clean, service-oriented village governance.
Digital Transformation of Road Safety Systems: A Mediating Model for Transportation Safety Pillars in Indonesia Susanto EA, Susanto EA; Sofilda E, Sofilda E; Kunawangsih T, Kunawangsih T; Ledoh DB, Ledoh DB
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v5i1.1157

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Road transportation safety remains a major public policy challenge in Indonesia, characterized by high accident rates and substantial socio-economic impacts. The government has introduced the National General Plan for Traffic and Road Transportation Safety 2021–2040, structured around five key safety pillars. However, policy implementation continues to face challenges, including institutional fragmentation, weak cross-sectoral coordination, limited data integration, and the suboptimal use of digital technologies. Prior studies have predominantly examined road safety from fragmented perspectives, often positioning technology as a supporting factor rather than a systemic component. Consequently, empirical evidence on the mediating role of technology in strengthening road safety policy outcomes remains limited, particularly within developing country contexts. This study addresses this gap by conceptualizing technology as a mediating variable within the national road safety policy framework. A quantitative approach was adopted using the Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method, based on survey data from 1,000 respondents comprising policymakers, law enforcement officers, transportation stakeholders, and road users. The findings demonstrate that the five road safety pillars, safe systems, safe roads, safe vehicles, safe road users, and post-crash management have a positive and statistically significant effect on road transportation safety performance. In addition, technology was empirically validated as a significant mediating variable that enhances the effectiveness of each safety pillar. These results emphasize the strategic importance of digital transformation for achieving integrated, evidence-based road safety governance. Policy implications include strengthening integrated data systems, reinforcing lead agency functions, enhancing institutional capacity, and adopting a Digital Safe System approach.
Exploring AI-Powered Speaking Applications on Learning Styles Accommodation Among Indonesian Senior High School Students Salami, Cut Miftahul; Dalimunte, Muhammad; Kembaren, Farida Repelita Waty BR
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v5i1.1160

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This qualitative case study addresses the understudied interplay between students' diverse VARK learning styles (Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, Kinesthetic) and their engagement with an integrated AI-powered speaking platform, Practica AI, within the Indonesian socio-cultural context. The research was driven by the practical observation of varied learning outcomes among students using the same AI tool, suggesting a critical mediating role of individual learning styles. Conducted over three months at SMA Sukma Bangsa Lhokseumawe, the study employed a descriptive case study design with six purposefully selected 10th-grade participants representing a spectrum of VARK profiles. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, non-participant observations, participant reflective journals, and document analysis (VARK questionnaires, app logs). Thematic analysis revealed three primary findings. First, learning styles functioned not as static labels but as dynamic strategic identities; students consciously curated personalized learning pathways by selectively navigating and combining Practica AI's multimodal features. Second, the study conceptualizes a critical "affordance-accessibility gap," where the effectiveness of a technological feature is contingent upon its alignment with the user's cognitive style, rendering the same feature a strength for one learner and a point of friction for another. Third, the research documents the significant cultural practice of "socializing the interface," where students collectively transformed the individualistic AI tool into a collaborative learning experience through peer comparison and shared scenario analysis, aligning with the local gotong royong (mutual assistance) ethos. Crucially, the study elucidates how these style-mediated experiences indirectly contribute to speaking skill improvement by fostering metacognitive awareness, reducing anxiety, and enabling targeted micro-skill practice. The study concludes that the efficacy of AI in language learning is co-constructed through the negotiation of intrinsic cognitive preferences, technological design, and the socio-cultural learning context. It underscores the urgent need for pedagogical strategies that foster metacognitive awareness and for instructional designs that are not only multimodal but also culturally responsive.
An Ethnomathematical Analysis of the At-Taqwa Mosque Minaret, Cirebon: Implications of Mathematics Learning Istiqomah, Mauliddiyah; Salsabila, Intan; Nabilah, Abirrotun; Rayhan, Husni Muhammad; Muchyidin, Arif
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v5i1.588

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This research aims to address a research gap in the integration of mathematical concepts into Islamic architectural design by examining the tower of the At-Taqwa Mosque in Cirebon through an ethnomathematical lens. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data is collected through field observations, visual documentation, and geometric shape analysis to identify the mathematical structures embedded in the mosque architecture. The results showed that the 65-meter-tall tower incorporates a variety of geometric elements, including a golden dome, a conical top, and an octagonal prism, symbolizing a spiritual ascent from the earthly to the divine. The octagonal shape serves as a transitional geometry between the square, representing the earth, and the circle, symbolizing the sky, reflecting the cosmological harmony in Islamic architecture. In addition, repetitive patterns such as squares, zig-zags, and rhombuses are closely related to cultural and religious values rooted in the Wali Songo tradition. The tower's vertical structure, which gradually narrows, can be modeled mathematically as a geometric sequence, symbolizing a spiritual elevation toward transcendence. Overall, architectural design embodies basic mathematical principles, including symmetry, tessellation, geometric transformation, and proportional reasoning. These findings suggest that integrating mosque architecture into mathematics instruction can increase cultural awareness, spatial reasoning skills, and appreciation for the interconnectedness among mathematics, art, and spirituality.
Integrating Local Culture in Strengthening Pancasila Student Profiles: A Study on Cultural Literacy and Citizenship in Langsa City Elementary Schools Aprilia, Rapita; Ayudia, Inge; Sari, Cut Kumala; Oktari, Senny Widia
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v5i1.681

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This study investigates the index of cultural and civic literacy among elementary school students in Langsa City, one of the most multicultural areas in Aceh Province, Indonesia. Using a mixed-methods, sequential, explanatory design, the research combined quantitative analysis of electronic education reports (e-raports) with qualitative exploration through interviews, observations, and document analysis. The quantitative findings revealed that of the four sample schools, two were categorised as moderate (yellow) and two as low (red), with an average index of 61.94%. These results indicate that students' mastery of cultural and civic literacy remains relatively low. The qualitative analysis highlighted several constraints in implementing the Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5), including limited teacher training, a lack of thematic modules, and insufficient integration of local culture into learning activities. Schools predominantly adopted themes such as Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Lifestyle, while essential themes related to multicultural values, such as Bhinneka Tunggal Ika and Build Body and Soul, were not implemented. This study emphasises that, despite Langsa's rich cultural diversity, schools have yet to leverage local wisdom as a learning resource fully. The findings contribute to the discourse on cultural literacy by revealing paradoxes in multicultural contexts and provide practical recommendations for policymakers, educators, and local stakeholders to strengthen cultural and civic literacy as a foundation for social cohesion and national identity.
The Role of Environmental Knowledge in Mediating the Influence of Attitude, Eco-Label, Marketing, Price, and Green Innovation on Purchase Intention Zai, Immanuel; Meiliana, Evita
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v5i1.1050

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The environmental crisis resulting from unsustainable consumption and production patterns has intensified the need to understand the factors driving consumers’ intentions to purchase environmentally friendly products. However, empirical evidence regarding the role of environmental knowledge as a mediating variable remains inconclusive. This study aims to examine the influence of eco-labeling, green advertising, price, product innovation, and environmental attitude on purchase decisions, with environmental knowledge serving as a mediating variable. A quantitative research design was employed, using a survey method, involving 224 respondents in Batam City who are interested in environmentally friendly products. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS. The results indicate that eco-labeling, green advertising, product innovation, and environmental attitude have a significant positive effect on environmental knowledge, whereas price does not show a significant influence. Furthermore, environmental knowledge does not have a direct, significant effect on purchase decisions, suggesting that communication strategies and green innovation drive consumers’ purchasing decisions more than knowledge alone. Overall, the findings highlight the importance of sustainability-oriented marketing communication and innovation in strengthening green purchase decisions and provide practical implications for businesses and policymakers in promoting sustainable consumption.
Improving Indonesian Speaking Skills for Thai Students Through Role Play Techniques Rasyid, Anwar; Syamsuyurnita, Syamsuyurnita
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v5i1.1064

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Indonesian speaking skills among Thai junior high school students remain relatively low due to limited opportunities for active and contextual oral practice in the classroom. This study aims to improve the Indonesian speaking skills of Thai students through the application of role-play techniques. The research employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach using the Kemmis and McTaggart model, consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The subjects were 22 students of the Matayum 1 class, equivalent to grade VII in Indonesia. The research was conducted in two cycles, each consisting of two meetings. Data were collected through speaking skill tests, observations, and documentation. Speaking performance was assessed based on fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structure, and speaking confidence. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ speaking skills, with the average score increasing from 62.4 in the pre-cycle to 72.1 in cycle I and 82.7 in cycle II. Additionally, the implementation of role play techniques enhanced students’ activeness, confidence, and ability to use Indonesian communicatively and contextually. Therefore, role play techniques are proven effective in improving Indonesian speaking skills for foreign learners at the junior high school level.
Mapping the research bibliometrics in Indonesia with Web of Science (WOS): Trends, Dominant Themes, and Future Directions Aminudin, Aminudin; Rahmah, Alisa Qothrun Nada; Kuswara, Mochamad Asep; Khalidah, Hanim Husnal; Harmawan, Rendi
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58421/misro.v5i1.1074

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This research is motivated by the rapid development of scientific publications in Indonesia, which requires systematic mapping to understand the direction of global scientific development. The main objective of this study is to map the bibliometric landscape of research in Indonesia through the Web of Science (WOS) database to identify annual trends, dominant themes, and future research directions. The method used is descriptive bibliometric analysis and network visualization using VOSviewer software on publication data for the period 2004-2026. The research findings indicate a highly exponential growth of publications, reaching a peak in 2025 with a contribution of 35.6% of the total literature. Dominant themes are concentrated in the management, economics, and education clusters, with sustainability and digital innovation emerging as the latest research trends. The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) emerged as the most productive institution, while the field of financial management recorded the highest citation impact. The study's conclusions confirm that research in Indonesia has transformed towards an internationally competitive multidisciplinary approach. Going forward, it is recommended to explore thematic areas with low density to fill the remaining research gaps.