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Journal of Educational Management Research
Published by Al-Qalam Institute
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Journal of Educational Management Research is an international peer-reviewed journal which publishes original and significant contributions to educational management, administration, and leadership, in its broadest sense, from all over the world. This includes primary research projects in schools and further vocational and higher education institutions. This journal encourages contributions that respond to important issues in management education. Contributions may be either conceptual or empirical and are welcomed from any topic area and country so long as they primarily focus on management or organization in education. Although our core areas of interest are organizational behaviour and management in education, we are also interested in leadership, public relation, human resource management, social issues in management, financial management, organizational development, critical management studies, etc. Authors are strongly encouraged to have their work reviewed and evaluated by their colleagues prior to submission for formal editorial review.
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Credibility, Parasocial Interaction, and Informative Value: The Role of Trust in Stakeholders’ Decision Intention Rahmadhani, Roro Ayu; Fauzan, Rizky; Listiana, Erna; Afifah, Nur; Ahmadi
Journal of Educational Management Research Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i2.1922

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The rapid growth of influencer marketing in Indonesia, particularly through social media platforms, has heightened the importance of influencer authenticity in shaping audience perceptions and decision-making. However, empirical studies examining the effectiveness of influencers who promote their own brands remain limited. This study aims to analyze the influence of credibility, parasocial interaction, and informative value on stakeholders’ decision intention, with trust serving as a mediating variable, within the context of educational brand management. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected through a questionnaire administered to 217 respondents and analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 3. The findings reveal that parasocial interaction has a positive and significant direct effect on decision intention, while credibility, parasocial interaction, and informative value significantly influence trust. In contrast, credibility and informative value do not show a significant direct effect on decision intention. Furthermore, trust is found to significantly mediate the relationships between credibility, parasocial interaction, and informative value and stakeholders’ decision intention. These results imply that effective educational brand management in the digital era should prioritize trust-building strategies by enhancing authentic communication, meaningful engagement, and the quality of information delivered to stakeholders in order to strengthen decision-making outcomes.
Consumer Psychological Factors and Impulse Buying: The Moderating Role of Mindfulness among Generation Z QRIS Users Riyani, Indah; Pebrianti, Wenny; Komari, Nurul; Purmono, Bintoro Bagus; Setiawan, Harry
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i2.1924

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The rapid adoption of QRIS-based digital payment systems has transformed Generation Z’s consumption patterns, particularly by increasing their tendency toward impulse buying. This study aims to examine the effects of spendception, cashless effect, and hedonic motivation on impulse buying, as well as the moderating role of mindfulness. This quantitative study involved 250 Generation Z respondents in Indonesia who had engaged in impulse buying using QRIS within the past six months. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4. The results indicate that spendception, cashless effect, and hedonic motivation have positive and significant effects on impulse buying. Mindfulness weakens the influence of the cashless effect arising from transaction convenience and hedonic motivation driven by emotional pleasure. Conversely, mindfulness strengthens the effect of spendception on impulse buying, as a reduced perception of monetary loss makes transactional awareness insufficient to restrain purchasing impulses. These findings suggest that psychological processes in digital transactions are heterogeneous, depending on consumers’ cognitive and affective dynamics, and offer practical implications for consumers in managing impulsive purchasing tendencies in the era of digital payments.
Literature Study on Transformational Leadership Style and Quality of Education Based on Child-Friendly Schools (CFS) Pratama, Randy Yuki; Sowiyah; Sari, Siti Rahma
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i2.1926

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This study aims to examine how transformational leadership of school principals contributes to improving educational quality within the framework of Child-Friendly Schools (CFS). A literature review method was employed by systematically analyzing relevant national and international scholarly sources that discuss transformational leadership and child-friendly education. The findings indicate that the application of the four core dimensions of transformational leadership—idealized influence, inspirational motivation, individualized consideration, and intellectual stimulation—supports the development of high-quality school policies aligned with the fundamental principles of child-friendly schools. These leadership practices encourage the creation of safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments that respect and fulfill students’ rights. Furthermore, the implementation of child-friendly educational practices contributes to students’ character development and enhances the overall quality of schools. The study implies that transformational leadership is a strategic approach for school principals in fostering sustainable educational improvement through child-friendly school policies and practices. Strengthening leadership capacity in this area is therefore essential to ensure the successful implementation of child-friendly education.
Factors Influencing Parents’ Decisions in Choosing Early Childhood and Primary Education Institutions Manalu, Melva Herlina Sarma Uli; Suryaputra, Ronald; Handarini, Dany M.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i2.1927

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This study aims to analyze the influence of curriculum, facilities, location, and brand image on parents’ decisions to enroll their children at an integrated early childhood and primary education institution. Employing a quantitative approach with a survey design, data were collected from 55 parents of students in the 2025/2026 academic year selected from a population of 77 respondents. The data were obtained using a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to examine the relationships among variables. The results reveal that curriculum has a positive and significant effect on parents’ school choice decisions, indicating that curriculum relevance, quality, and future orientation play a crucial role in shaping parental preferences. In contrast, school facilities and location do not show a significant influence, suggesting that these factors are perceived as basic requirements rather than key differentiators in the school selection process. Furthermore, brand image has a positive and significant effect and emerges as the most dominant factor influencing parents’ decisions, as a strong school image fosters trust, reflects perceived educational quality, and enhances parental confidence. These findings imply that for newly established schools, the development of a strong and relevant curriculum supported by effective brand image management is essential to influence parents’ enrollment decisions, while facilities and location function primarily as supporting factors rather than main determinants.
Modeling Educational Service Quality and Parental Word of Mouth Intention in Early Childhood Education Melvin, Regina; Suryaputra, Ronald; Handarini, Dany Moenindyah
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i2.1931

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This study aims to examine the influence of Educational Service Quality on Parents’ Word of Mouth (WOM) Intention through Parental Satisfaction in Early Childhood Education. Educational service quality is conceptualized as a second-order construct formed by the five SERVQUAL dimensions: Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, and Empathy. A quantitative explanatory design was employed using a survey method involving parents of children enrolled in a private early childhood education institution in Surabaya, Indonesia. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The results reveal that Educational Service Quality has a strong positive effect on Parental Satisfaction, which in turn significantly influences Parents’ WOM Intention. Mediation analysis confirms that Parental Satisfaction serves as a significant intervening variable in transmitting the effect of service quality on WOM intention. At the dimensional level, Reliability and Responsiveness emerge as the strongest contributors to perceived service quality. These findings imply that early childhood education institutions should prioritize satisfaction-oriented service management by strengthening reliable administrative systems and responsive communication practices to enhance parental advocacy, institutional legitimacy, and sustainable competitiveness.
The Influence of Word of Mouth, School Facilities, and School Programs on Parents School Choice Decisions Wahyuningtyas, Dian; Rachmawati, Ike Kusdyah; Handoko, Yunus
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i2.1932

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facilities, and school programs on parents’ school choice decisions. The research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. The population consisted of parents of students enrolled at a private junior high school, with a total of 47 respondents selected using a saturated sampling technique. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS version 26. The results indicate that word of mouth has a positive and significant effect on parents’ school choice decisions. In contrast, school facilities and school programs do not show a significant partial effect. However, the simultaneous test reveals that word of mouth, school facilities, and school programs collectively have a significant influence on parents’ decisions in choosing a school. These findings suggest that interpersonal communication and recommendations play a more decisive role than physical facilities or program offerings in parents’ school evaluations. This study contributes to the literature on educational service marketing by emphasizing the importance of word of mouth as a key determinant of parents’ school choice decisions and provides practical implications for school management in developing effective communication and promotional strategies.
The Influence of Visionary Leadership Style, School Climate, and Interpersonal Relationships on Teacher Productivity Pasaribu, Joy Frandero Yoni Astra; Ruspitasari, Widi Dewi; Rachmawati, Ike Kusdyah
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i2.1933

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This study aims to analyze the influence of principals’ visionary leadership style, school climate, and interpersonal relationships on teacher productivity. A quantitative approach was employed using a census method, involving all teachers in the population as respondents. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression with SPSS. The results indicate that, partially, visionary leadership has a positive and significant effect on teacher productivity, while school climate and interpersonal relationships do not show a significant partial effect. However, simultaneously, visionary leadership, school climate, and interpersonal relationships have a significant influence on teacher productivity. The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.547 indicates that 54.70% of the variance in teacher productivity can be explained by the three independent variables, while the remaining variance is influenced by other factors outside the research model. These findings highlight the critical role of principals’ visionary leadership as the dominant factor in enhancing teacher productivity, as well as the importance of strengthening school climate and interpersonal relationships as supporting factors for sustaining teacher performance in the long term.
The Effects of Work Climate, Discipline, and Professional Competence on Elementary School Teachers’ Performance Puspitawati; Agustina K, Tin; Moenindyah H, Dany
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i2.1934

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This study aims to examine the influence of work climate, discipline, and professional competence on teacher performance, both partially and simultaneously. A quantitative research design was employed using a survey approach, and data were analyzed through multiple linear regression. The population consisted of all teachers in the 2025–2026 academic year, with 42 respondents selected using a saturated sampling technique. The findings reveal that partially, work climate does not have a significant effect on teacher performance. Discipline shows a significant but negative effect, indicating an inverse relationship. In contrast, professional competence has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance. Simultaneously, work climate, discipline, and professional competence collectively have a significant influence on teacher performance. These findings imply that strengthening teachers’ professional competence should be prioritized to enhance performance, while discipline policies require careful evaluation to avoid unintended negative impacts. The study contributes to the development of human resource management strategies in educational institutions.
The Influence of Motivation, Work Environment, and Work Discipline on Teacher Performance Hadiah, Bedriani Yedesilva; Fathorrahman; Kibtiyah, Asriana
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i2.1935

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Education is essential in developing high-quality, innovative, and adaptable human resources to meet the challenges of a changing world. The excellence of an educational institution is reflected in the effectiveness of its teaching and learning, which produces skilled and competitive students. Teacher performance plays a crucial role in this process, as teachers are directly involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating learning activities. Optimal teacher performance not only affects the quality of education but also contributes to achieving educational goals. This study examines the impact of work motivation, work discipline, and the work environment on teacher performance. A quantitative approach was used, with a questionnaire as the data collection instrument. The population consisted of 32 teachers, and a saturated sampling technique was applied, with 31 valid questionnaires. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with SPSS version 31. The results show that work motivation, work discipline, and the work environment significantly influence teacher performance. While work motivation had no significant individual effect, work discipline and the work environment did. Together, these three factors significantly improve teacher performance.
The Influence of Green Marketing, Brand Image, and Price Perception on Consumers’ Purchasing Decisions of Le Minerale Products Kerans, Sekundus Klemens; Dewi, Mariana Puspa Dewi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i2.1936

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This study aims to examine the effects of green marketing, brand image, and price perception on consumers’ purchasing decisions of bottled drinking water products. A quantitative research approach was employed using purposive sampling, resulting in 103 respondents. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression with the assistance of IBM SPSS Statistics 27. The results show that, partially, green marketing and brand image have a positive but insignificant effect on purchasing decisions, while price perception has a positive and significant effect and emerges as the most dominant variable. Simultaneously, green marketing, brand image, and price perception significantly influence purchasing decisions. These findings imply that consumers tend to prioritize price considerations over environmental attributes and brand image when making purchasing decisions. Therefore, companies should maintain competitive pricing strategies while integrating green marketing initiatives and strengthening brand image to enhance overall purchasing appeal and market competitiveness.