International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies
International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies (IJSECS) publishes articles on various discourse regarding education and cultural studies that are interesting and have an impact on the development of education and culture. The journal publishes articles on interdisciplinary content and cross-field dimensions related to education from various cultural perspectives. The articles of this journal are published every six months, that is on March and September, and published by the Sultan Publisher. International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies publishes high-quality original research articles, review papers, and scholarly discussions on various issues in education, social sciences, humanities, law, public administration, political science, and cultural studies that contribute to the advancement of theory, policy, and professional practice. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research that explores educational, social, legal, political, administrative, and cultural issues from diverse perspectives while encouraging innovative approaches to teaching, learning, curriculum development, educational policy, governance, and sustainable social development. International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies welcomes contributions in, but is not limited to, science education, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, teacher education, multicultural education, cultural heritage, indigenous knowledge, sociology, public administration, public policy, governance, political science, international relations, communication studies, constitutional law, administrative law, civil law, criminal law, business law, international law, environmental law, human rights law, legal studies, social and cultural development, community development, and other interdisciplinary studies related to education, social sciences, humanities, law, and cultural studies.
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<![CDATA[The Role of Service Quality and Service Transparency in Building Public Trust in Public Services: A Literature Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Susi Sugiyarsih]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): ijsecs ]]>
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DOI: 10.58291/ijsecs.v4i2.592
<![CDATA[Public trust is a major element in making public service delivery effective and legitimate. Service quality and service transparency have often been identified as key determinants of public trust, but the evidence remains fragmented across different public service contexts. The study seeks to synthesize existing research on the role of service quality and service transparency in building public trust in public services. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework. Articles were retrieved from Google Scholar, Scopus, ScienceDirect and SpringerLink using pre-defined search keywords. Following the screening and eligibility assessment process, 25 studies published between 2019 and 2025 were included in the review. The results indicate that service quality increases public trust via responsiveness, reliability, accessibility, and professionalism, and service transparency strengthens trust via openness, accountability, and access to information. The review further finds that these two factors are complementary dimensions that shape perceptions of governmental competence and integrity. Based on the literature synthesis, an integrated conceptual framework is proposed to explain the relationship of service quality, service transparency and public trust. This study adds value to the public administration literature through the provision of a comprehensive synthesis of the extant evidence and the identification of avenues for future research on public trust in public services.]]>
<![CDATA[The Influence of Digital Public Engagement on Public Trust through Public Satisfaction with Public Services ]]>
<![CDATA[Susi Sugiyarsih]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): ijsecs ]]>
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DOI: 10.58291/ijsecs.v5i1.594
<![CDATA[The rapid growth of digital public services has changed the way citizens interact with government institutions and digital public engagement has become a more and more important factor in shaping public perceptions of government performance. Even though investments in digital governance are growing, the mechanisms by which digital public engagement contributes to public trust are not well understood. This study explores the effect of Digital Public Engagement on Public Trust and the mediating effect of Public Satisfaction in this relationship. This research uses a quantitative method with data taken from a survey of 180 citizens of Cirebon City who had used digital public services in the last three months. Data were analyzed using PROCESS Macro Model 4 (regression-based mediation analysis. The results show that Digital Public Engagement has a positive and statistically significant impact on Public Satisfaction and Public Trust. Public Satisfaction has a positive effect on the Public Trust and a mediating effect between Digital Public Engagement and Public Trust partially. These findings suggest that citizens’ trust in government institutions is not only shaped by their satisfaction with digital public services but also by their direct experiences of accessibility, responsiveness and interaction through government digital platforms. The research contributes to the digital governance literature by revealing the dual effect of digital public engagement on public trust. The findings also underscore the need to improve digital engagement strategies to enhance citizen satisfaction and institutional trust in the delivery of public services.]]>
<![CDATA[Investigating the Effectiveness of the Cake Application for Improving EFL Speaking Skills among Junior High School Students in Southwest Papua ]]>
<![CDATA[Suci Sukmawati Hamdani]]>;
<![CDATA[Hasbullah Hasbullah]]>;
<![CDATA[Abd Rahman]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): ijsecs ]]>
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DOI: 10.58291/ijsecs.v5i1.575
<![CDATA[This study investigated the specific impact of integrating Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) via the Cake application on improving the comprehensive English-speaking proficiency and behavioral classroom participation of ninth-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Kabupaten Sorong, Southwest Papua, where instruction is traditionally textbook-bound and challenged by a complex multilingual environment. Employing a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test non-equivalent control group design, a purposive sample of 64 students was divided into an experimental group (n = 32) and a control group (n = 32). Primary oral performance and behavioral data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), with Shapiro-Wilk (p > .05) and Levene’s test (F = 0.137, p = .712) satisfying all parametric assumptions. The independent samples t-test revealed a highly significant statistical difference in post-test oral scores, t(62) = 6.171, p < .001, with a substantial mean difference of 12.88 points favoring the experimental group (μ = 83.75 ± 6.24) over the control group (μ = 70.88 ± 5.96). Furthermore, effect size estimations yielded exceptionally high values (Cohen’s d = 1.57, Hedges’ = 1.55, and eta squared η2= 0.381), indicating that 38.1% of the variance in oral performance was directly attributable to the technological intervention. Concurrently, time-sampled observations confirmed that the application successfully lowered students' affective filters, driving a composite classroom participation rate of 82.03% (High Engagement) in the experimental class, drastically outperforming the control class at 47.66% (Low Engagement). These findings conclude that gamified, AI-assisted tools function as highly effective pedagogical scaffolds that bridge structural educational divides and enhance communicative automaticity in peripheral educational ecosystems.]]>
<![CDATA[The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction in the Relationship Between Self-Efficacy, Digital Competence, and Early Childhood Daycare Service Quality in Depok City ]]>
<![CDATA[Yulismar Yulismar]]>;
<![CDATA[Lili Nurlaili]]>;
<![CDATA[Saiful Anwar]]>;
<![CDATA[Siti Zubaidah]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): ijsecs ]]>
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DOI: 10.58291/ijsecs.v5i1.577
<![CDATA[The quality of educational services in daycare institutions has become increasingly important as urban families increasingly rely on professional early childhood care services. Despite the growing literature on teacher competencies and organizational outcomes, empirical studies integrating psychological, technological, and organizational dimensions within daycare institutions remain limited. This study aims to examine the effects of self-efficacy and digital competence on service quality through the mediating role of job satisfaction among daycare teachers in Depok City, Indonesia. A quantitative explanatory design was employed using survey data collected from 146 teachers working in registered daycare institutions. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS software. The results indicate that self-efficacy positively affects job satisfaction (β = 0.381, p < 0.001) and service quality (β = 0.291, p < 0.001), while digital competence positively influences job satisfaction (β = 0.427, p < 0.001) and service quality (β = 0.318, p < 0.001). Job satisfaction also exerts a significant positive effect on service quality (β = 0.356, p < 0.001) and partially mediates the relationships between teacher competencies and service quality. The model explains 62.4% of the variance in job satisfaction and 71.0% of the variance in service quality. These findings suggest that improving daycare service quality requires not only strengthening teachers' professional and technological capabilities but also enhancing workplace well-being and organizational support. This study contributes to the literature by integrating psychological, technological, and organizational perspectives within a single framework and by providing empirical evidence from the context of early childhood daycare institutions in Indonesia.]]>
<![CDATA[Public Management Innovation and Public Service Reform in the ASEAN Economic Community Era ]]>
<![CDATA[Susi Sugiyarsih]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): ijsecs ]]>
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DOI: 10.58291/ijsecs.v2i1.598
<![CDATA[The implementation of the AEC has increased competition among member countries and has required governments to enhance their capacity to deliver efficient, responsive and competitive public services. Innovation in public management has been an important strategy to improve national competitiveness and to support sustainable economic development. The paper discusses the role of public management innovation and public service reform in improving Indonesia’s readiness and competitiveness in the era of the ASEAN Economic Community. This research uses a narrative literature review method to review some concepts of public management innovation, public service reform, human resource development, and the implementation of PTSP as a strategy to improve service effectiveness and efficiency. The discussion suggests that public service innovation is important for streamlining administrative procedures, improving service quality and creating a more conducive environment for economic activity and investment. Furthermore, effective public service reform necessitates the existence of competent human resources, institutional commitment and sustained efforts to improve the governance practices. Thus, improving Indonesia’s competitiveness in an increasingly integrated regional economy is still crucial in terms of boosting public management innovation and public service reform.]]>
<![CDATA[Understanding the Poverty Trap in Indonesia: Challenges for Inclusive Economic Development ]]>
<![CDATA[Susi Sugiyarsih]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): ijsecs ]]>
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DOI: 10.58291/ijsecs.v2i2.599
<![CDATA[Despite several development programs and economic policies implemented over the years, poverty remains a major challenge in Indonesia. Many low-income households are confronted with conditions that are difficult to escape due to limited access to education, employment opportunities and productive resources. This is sometimes referred to as a poverty trap, where economic deprivation is passed down the generations and becomes a barrier to wider social and economic progress. This paper discusses the poverty trap within the framework of inclusive economic development. This study uses a narrative literature review approach to explore several academic works, policy reports and relevant publications related to poverty, unemployment, human capital and economic development in Indonesia. The focus is placed on understanding the interrelations of different socio-economic factors and their contribution to the perpetuation of poverty. The review argues that poverty cannot be explained by low income alone. Educational disparities, limited employment opportunities, low productivity and unequal access to economic resources are all closely intertwined and frequently mutually reinforcing. This means that even with a growing economy, many people are finding it hard to improve their living conditions. These findings suggest that poverty reduction is not a matter of short-term assistance programs but needs to be accompanied by longer-term investments in education, skills development, job creation and economic inclusion. An important challenge for Indonesia still to be addressed is poverty trap. The development of human capital and the expansion of economic opportunities are central to the promotion of inclusive development and the improvement of the welfare of vulnerable populations.]]>
<![CDATA[The Role of Entrepreneurship in Promoting Local Economic Growth in Indonesia ]]>
<![CDATA[Susi Sugiyarsih]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): ijsecs ]]>
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DOI: 10.58291/ijsecs.v3i1.600
<![CDATA[Entrepreneurship is generally acknowledged as a major engine of economic development, especially at the local level. In Indonesia, the growth of entrepreneurial activity has resulted in the formation of businesses, the generation of jobs and the spread of economic opportunities in urban and rural areas. Entrepreneurship is increasingly being seen as a powerful tool for the promotion of productive economic activities and community well-being. As local governments continue to seek strategies to bolster regional economies, entrepreneurship has become an important piece of local economic development. In this paper, we examine the role of entrepreneurship in enhancing local economic growth in Indonesia. The study uses the approach of the narrative literature review by reviewing academic publications, policy documents, government reports and other relevant literature on entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), employment and local economic development. The collected literature was analyzed to find out the contribution of entrepreneurial activities to job creation, income generation, business development and regional economic performance. The discussion shows that entrepreneurship contributes to local economic growth by creating new business opportunities, expanding employment and using local resources. In addition, the development of SMEs contributes to strengthening economic resilience and increasing the participation of communities in economic activities. Access to capital, entrepreneurial skills, technology adoption and market access continue to be a challenge for business growth. Therefore, improving entrepreneurship entails supportive policies, capacity-building programs, improved access to finance, and the establishment of an enabling business environment. Entrepreneurship remains a vital tool in fostering sustainable local economic growth and improving socio-economic development in Indonesia.]]>
<![CDATA[Financial Management Flexibility and Public Service Performance in Indonesian Public Hospitals ]]>
<![CDATA[Susi Sugiyarsih]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): ijsecs ]]>
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DOI: 10.58291/ijsecs.v3i2.601
<![CDATA[Public hospitals are an inseparable part of the provision of health services and improvement of community welfare. With the increasing demand for health services, hospitals are required to manage financial resources efficiently but still maintaining the quality of service and organizational accountability. In Indonesia, the financial management system of the BLU has been introduced to provide greater flexibility in financial management and improve the efficiency of public service delivery. This study investigates the relationship between financial management flexibility and public service performance in Indonesian public hospitals. This study adopts a narrative literature review approach. It reviews academic publications, government regulations, policy documents and literature related to hospital financial management, public sector governance and healthcare service performance. The literature collected was reviewed for the contribution of financial flexibility on operational efficiency, resource utilization, accountability, and service quality in public hospitals. The discussion points to flexible financial management as a way for hospitals to better meet operational needs, improve resource use and improve service delivery. The BLU financial management system allows more autonomy in financial decision making within the requirements of accountability. However, the issues of governance capacity, financial control, organizational management and service quality monitoring continue to influence the effectiveness of implementation. The study concludes that financial management flexibility is important instrument to improve public service performance of Indonesian public hospitals. Enhancing governance practices, accountability mechanisms and managerial capacity is still critical to ensure that financial flexibility leads to sustainable improvement of healthcare services.]]>
<![CDATA[Political Dynasties and Regional Governance in Indonesia: Challenges for Democratic Accountability ]]>
<![CDATA[Susi Sugiyarsih]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): IJSECS ]]>
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DOI: 10.58291/ijsecs.v4i1.602
<![CDATA[Political dynasties continue to be a recurring problem in Indonesia’s democratic development, especially after the implementation of decentralization and direct local elections. The existence of political families in strategic posts in regional governments continues to attract public attention and raises questions of political competition, democratic accountability and the quality of regional governance. Political dynasties are not illegal, but they often become a subject of controversy over equal political opportunities and concentration of political power. Political dynasties, however, are not just about the passing of political influence from one generation to the next but also about bigger issues of democratic governance and public accountability. In some cases, political power has become concentrated in certain families, and this has raised concerns about political competition, institutional oversight and public participation in local government. However, the impact of political dynasties cannot be looked at uniformly as local political and social conditions differ in different regions. This paper investigates the linkages between political dynasties and regional governance in Indonesia by conducting a review of a variety of academic publications, policy documents, government reports and related literature. The discussion here is on the potential effects of political dynasties on democratic accountability, governance practices and performance of local institutions. Particular emphasis is placed on the difficulties faced by regional governments in promoting transparency, accountability and public trust in democratic processes. The paper argues that in the pursuit of good regional governance, democratic institutions, accountability mechanisms and broader political participation are still needed to be improved so that the political leadership acts in the interest of the public and supports sustainable regional development.]]>
<![CDATA[Integrating Hakam and Court-Annexed Mediation: Strengthening Divorce Dispute Resolution in Indonesia's Religious Courts ]]>
<![CDATA[Marhendi Marhendi]]>;
<![CDATA[Aditya Eko Adrianto]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Science Education and Cultural Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): ijsecs ]]>
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DOI: 10.58291/ijsecs.v5i1.623
<![CDATA[Mediation in the settlement of divorce disputes in Indonesian Religious Court has been institutionalized through Supreme Court Regulation (PERMA) Number 1 of 2016. However, there are still significant challenges in the implementation as mediation tends to be a procedural requirement rather than an effective mechanism for reconciliation. This study aims to find out the normative basis of mediation in Islamic family law, evaluate the implementation of court annexed mediation in the Religious Courts in Indonesia, and find the institutional and normative gaps that affect the effectiveness of mediation. This research is normative legal research with a statutory, conceptual and doctrinal approach. Legal materials were collected by means of systematic review of primary, secondary and tertiary legal sources and analysed by the means of qualitative content analysis and normative legal interpretation. The results show that Islamic family law provides a comprehensive normative system through the principles of islah, hakam, and maqashid al-shariah, while court-annexed mediation remains largely procedural, resulting in a significant institutional gap between family-based reconciliation and judicial mediation. Following this, this study presents an Integrated Mediation Framework, which systematically integrates Islamic legal principles with court-annexed mediation to enhance divorce dispute resolution. The proposed model integrates Islamic legal principles, family participation, judicial supervision and professional mediation into a comprehensive model of dispute resolution. The framework is the main contribution of the study as it bridges classical Islamic family law with contemporary judicial mediation and provides practical guidance to improve mediation practice and judicial policy in Indonesia’s Religious Courts.]]>
