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Asian Journal of Applied Education
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29635241     DOI : https://doi.org/10.55927/ajae.v2i2
Core Subject : Education,
Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal published by Formosa Publisher that provides a platform for unpublished articles on contemporary educational issues. It encourages debate, both theoretical and practical, on a wide range of topics representing various interdisciplinary, cross-disciplinary, and trans-disciplinary interests. AJAE is interested in attracting submissions that exhibit innovative diverse research paradigms, methods, and approaches. The Journal seeks to arouse readers’ interest and stimulate debate on education and transformation with respect to education in its broadest sense, and to be accessible to the wide readership of the education community. AJAE publishes articles quarterly in January, April, July, and October.
Articles 175 Documents
Multiculturalism from the Perspective of Islamic Law and Its Application in Education Yuliani; Syahrul Fadli. R; Yuliarni; Ali Amat; Maigus; Mira Salsabila; Tamrin Kamal; Firdaus
Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ajae.v5i3.16594

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This study examines the concept of multiculturalism from the perspectives of classical and contemporary Islamic law and its application in Islamic education. It employs a qualitative, library-based research approach, analyzing academic literature concerning multiculturalism, Islamic law, and Islamic education. The findings indicate that multiculturalism in Islam rests on a strong normative foundation rooted in principles of justice, tolerance, and respect for diversity. From a classical Islamic legal perspective, the multicultural concept is reflected in the Charter of Medina, the *ahl al-dhimmah* concept, and the social practices of early Muslim communities that accommodated plurality. Meanwhile, contemporary Islamic thought offers a reinterpretation of multicultural concepts through approaches emphasizing religious moderation, human rights, and democracy. Multicultural values ​​can be implemented in Islamic education by developing inclusive curricula, strengthening teacher competence, and creating educational environments that value diversity. The study affirms that multicultural education within Islam impacts the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development of learners, contributing to the creation of an inclusive and harmonious society.
Analysis of Psychological Conditions and Cognitive Load after Aircraft Accident/Incident on Air Traffic Controller Situational Awareness Erwin Munda; Nunuk Praptiningsih; Rahmawati Sukra; Dhian Supardam; Aldela Ayu Titi Nurhawani
Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ajae.v5i3.16601

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This study analyzes the effect of psychological conditions and cognitive load after aircraft accident/incident on situational awareness among Air Traffic Controllers at AirNav Indonesia Surabaya Branch. Using a quantitative survey design, data were collected from 60 respondents through Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed using validity, reliability, correlation, classical assumption, multiple regression, t-test, F-test, and determination coefficient procedures. The results show that psychological conditions and cognitive load were moderate, while situational awareness was high. Both variables had no significant partial or simultaneous effect on situational awareness. These findings indicate that controller situational awareness may be more strongly shaped by experience, training, procedures, technology, organizational support, and safety culture.
Development of Electronic Student Worksheets Problem Solving Oriented to Train Students' Critical Thinking Skills on Buffer Solutions Eidelwais Joy Permata Yunika; Utiya Azizah
Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ajae.v5i3.16617

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The aims of this study are to train students' critical thinking abilities on buffer solution material by creating an E-Worksheet focused on problem-solving using the Canva tool. The method used was the Borg and Gall Research and Development (R&D) model up to the limited pilot test stage with students in grade XI at SMAN 22 Surabaya in the 2025/2026 academic year as subjects. According to the study's findings, the E-Worksheet has a mode of ≥4 and is valid in terms of both content and construct validity. The practicality of the E-Worksheet is demonstrated through student responses of 98.15% and observations of relevant activities ranging from 91.54% to 94.89%. Effectiveness was demonstrated through the N-gain test, in which 61.11% of students met the high criteria and 38.89% met the moderate criteria. The problem-solving-oriented E-Worksheet proven to be valid, practical, and effective in training students’ critical thinking skills.
Integrative Language Skills: A Theoretical Analysis of Receptive and Productive Components R. Tamtam Kamaluddin
Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ajae.v5i3.16745

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Comprehensive language skills—comprising listening, speaking, reading, and writing—constitute the primary foundation of human communication and cognitive development. However, in pedagogical implementation, these four skills are often taught in isolation (partially). This study aims to theoretically and conceptually examine the integrative relationship among the components of language skills and its implications for language learning models. The research method employed is a literature review (library research) by collecting, reducing, and analyzing data from relevant textbooks, scientific journals, and curriculum documents. The results of the literature analysis indicate that receptive skills (listening and reading) act as the primary stimulus (input) that determines the quality of productive skills (speaking and writing) as the output. This study concludes that language teaching approaches must shift from a linear-partial model toward an integrative-holistic model to cultivate meaningful language proficiency.
Weighted Goal Programming Model for Course Scheduling Optimization: A Case Study at Computer Science Study Program Yessy Hans Aprilia Manurung; Juli Antasari Br Sinaga; Yoel Octobe Purba; Rajainal Saragih
Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ajae.v5i3.16754

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Course scheduling is a complex combinatorial optimization problem frequently constrained by limited physical resources and time availability. This study formulates a mathematical model to optimize the Even Semester course schedule at the Computer Science Study Program, HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar University, which operates under critical infrastructure constraints: five regular classrooms and one computer laboratory. The Weighted Goal Programming (WGP) method with a binary Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) approach was implemented using Python software. The model integrates hard constraints to guarantee a conflict-free schedule for both rooms and lecturers, and accommodates soft constraints through hierarchical priority weighting. Priority goals include optimizing laboratory allocation for practicum courses, equalizing lecturers' teaching workloads to prevent burnout, and minimizing late-evening class sessions. Computational results confirm that the model achieved convergence to a Global Optimal Solution with an objective function value of 19. The WGP model successfully eliminated all scheduling conflicts (zero conflict) and compressed the physical facility requirement from 13 rooms in the manual schedule to only five regular classrooms and one computer laboratory. Furthermore, the proportion of evening classes was significantly reduced, resulting in a more efficient, equitable, and operationally applicable course schedule.
Religious Awareness and Ecological Meaning in Rote Folklore: The Story of Aman Lailonda Bay Niftrik Enklaar Tanau
Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ajae.v5i3.16844

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This study examines the functions and meanings of the Rote folk tales, “Teluk Aman Lailonda” and “Hak Aman Nepe Dae,” which embody local wisdom. The objective is to analyze their religious, moral, and ecological values, as well as their relevance to contemporary society. The study employs a qualitative method with a descriptive-interpretive approach through a literature review of texts recorded by F. H. van de Watering (1921) and translated by Ebenhaizer I. Nuban Timo. The analysis is based on the folklore theories of Alan Dundes and James Danandjaja, as well as Mircea Eliade’s concepts of the sacred and the profane. The results of the study indicate that these stories emphasize humanity’s dependence on transcendent forces, the importance of humility, work ethic, integrity, and ecological awareness. These stories serve as a medium for character education and the transmission of cultural values relevant to addressing moral and environmental crises.
Development of Pop-Up Book Learning Media for the Science and Social Studies (IPAS) Subject on the Topic of Energy in Everyday Life for Fourth Grade Students at SD Negeri 044825 Berastagi, Academic Year 2025/2026 Emia Lestari br Sitepu; Jainal Togatorop; Yosefo Gule
Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ajae.v5i3.16757

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This study aims to develop a Pop-Up Book learning medium for the Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS) subject on the topic of energy in daily life, and to describe its validity and practicality for fourth-grade elementary school students. The study was motivated by students' low learning enthusiasm and the limited availability of concrete, interactive instructional media. This research employed the Research and Development (R&D) method using the PPE (Planning, Production, Evaluation) development model. The subjects were 23 fourth-grade students of SD Negeri 044825 Gundaling I Berastagi. Data were collected through observation, unstructured interviews, and questionnaires, then analyzed quantitatively using a Likert scale and qualitatively using the Miles and Huberman technique. The results show that the developed Pop-Up Book medium was valid, with validation scores of 97.5% from the content expert, 96.6% from the media expert, and 97.5% from the learning practitioner. The product trial showed positive student responses regarding attractiveness, ease of use, and the medium's contribution to understanding the concept of energy, with practicality percentages ranging from 83.9% to 93.7%. The Pop-Up Book medium was shown to shift the learning orientation from teacher-centered to student-centered, increase learning enthusiasm, and help transform abstract concepts into more concrete ones. This medium is recommended as a valid, practical, and enjoyable alternative instructional medium for IPAS learning in elementary schools.
Analysis of the Utilization of Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) Technology in Enhancing the Quality of Integrated Science and Social Studies (IPAS) Learning in Elementary Schools Imlasiah Zahro
Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ajae.v5i3.16767

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The rapid development of digital technology has encouraged elementary schools to integrate innovative learning media to improve the quality of Integrated Science and Social Studies (IPAS) instruction. One of the technologies adopted is the Interactive Flat Panel (IFP), which creates a more visual, interactive, and participatory learning environment. This study aims to analyze the utilization of Interactive Flat Panels in enhancing the quality of IPAS learning at SD Negeri Petukangan Utara 02. The research is grounded in constructivist theory and employs a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis followed the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the use of Interactive Flat Panels enhances classroom interactivity, students' learning motivation, and conceptual understanding. A notable finding of this study is that Interactive Flat Panels function not only as instructional media for content delivery but also as collaborative learning tools that encourage students to participate more actively, express their opinions confidently, and engage in meaningful discussions during IPAS learning.
The Effect of the Snowball Throwing Learning Model on Fourth-Grade Students' Indonesian Language Learning Outcomes in Generating Questions from Reading Passages at SD Negeri 040443 Kabanjahe, Academic Year 2025/2026 Asti Puspita Br Sembiring; Yunistita Singarimbun; Nurlia Ginting
Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ajae.v5i3.16770

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This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of implementing the Snowball Throwing learning model in improving Indonesian Language learning outcomes on the topic of composing questions based on reading passages among fourth-grade students at SD Negeri 040443 Kabanjahe in the 2025/2026 Academic Year. The study employed a quantitative approach with a pretest-posttest control group design. The research subjects consisted of 50 students, with class IV A as the experimental group and class IV B as the control group. The data collection instrument was an objective multiple-choice test that had met the validity and reliability criteria. The research data were analyzed using normality tests, homogeneity tests, and hypothesis testing to determine differences in learning outcomes between the groups. The results showed that the average learning outcome score of students in the experimental class reached 93.2, which was higher than the control class with an average score of 68.0. These findings indicate that the implementation of the Snowball Throwing learning model is effective in improving students' Indonesian Language learning outcomes.
The Effect of the Think Pair Share Learning Model on Indonesian Language Learning Outcomes in Determining the Main Idea of Paragraphs among Fourth-Grade Students at SDN 040443 Kabanjahe in the 2025/2026 Academic Year Tania Agatta Br Sembiring; Yunistita Singarimbun; Nurlia Ginting
Asian Journal of Applied Education (AJAE) Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): July 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ajae.v5i3.16771

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The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of implementing the Think Pair Share (TPS) learning model on students’ Indonesian language learning outcomes in the topic of determining the main ideas of paragraphs among fourth-grade students at SDN 040443 Kabanjahe. The research was conducted in the 2025/2026 academic year as an effort to improve the effectiveness of the learning process in elementary schools. This study employed a quantitative approach with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The research subjects consisted of 50 students, divided into Class IV-A as the experimental group and Class IV-B as the control group. Data were collected using a multiple-choice test instrument that had been tested for validity and reliability. The data were analyzed through prerequisite tests, including normality and homogeneity tests, followed by hypothesis testing. The results showed that the average learning outcomes of students in the experimental class increased from 64.80 to 88.80, while the control class obtained an average score of 68.00. These findings indicate that the Think Pair Share (TPS) learning model has a significant effect on improving students’ learning outcomes and can be used as an alternative learning strategy for Indonesian language instruction in elementary schools.