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Digital Transformation in Civic Education: Advancing Digital Citizenship through Values-Based Learning - A Conceptual Review Muhammad Muslim Hidayatulloh; Winarno Winarno; Dewi Ika Sari; Nesliani Paotonan
International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : Mitra Edukasi dan Publikasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58706/ijorce.v4n1.p72-81

The fast growth of digital technology has changed how education works, including Civic Education, which helps make citizens responsible and involved in society. In today’s digital world, Civic Education has to not only use technology in teaching but also make sure that using digital tools is based on knowing what’s right, being responsible, and supporting democracy. This study looks at how changing to digital teaching methods in Civic Education can help students become better digital citizens by using a learning approach that focuses on values. The study uses a detailed review of existing research and ideas to gather information from articles, government policies, and real-world studies about digital change, civic education, digital citizenship, and teaching values. The research shows that using digital teaching methods like blended learning, flipped classrooms, project-based learning, and interactive digital tools can help students improve their civic skills, their ability to think critically about digital content, and their sense of responsibility online. It also shows that learning based on values helps students handle problems like fake news, divided opinions online, and shallow engagement with digital content. This study highlights the need for teachers to act as guides who encourage thinking and active learning, connecting civic values with digital activities. The ideas from this study help build better Civic Education programs that support digital citizenship and provide high-quality education, which connects to important goals like improving education (Goal 4), promoting peace and justice (Goal 16), and reducing inequality (Goal 10).

Uncovering Gender-Role Differences in Reflective Thinking: A Qualitative Study of Prospective Teachers Solve Open-Ended Mathematics Problems Zainal Abidin; I Ketut Budayasa; Siti Khabibah
International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58706/ijorce.v4n2.p93-103

Reflective thinking is a critical cognitive process that supports students in analysing, monitoring, and evaluating their reasoning when solving mathematical problems. This study aims to reveal differences in prospective teachers’ reflective thinking when solving open-ended mathematics problems. This qualitative case study involved two prospective teachers representing masculine male and feminine female gender-role orientations. Subjects were selected based on a gender questionnaire and mathematical ability. Instruments included a gender questionnaire, problem-solving tasks, and semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed through classification, reduction, presentation, interpretation, and conclusion drawing, with credibility ensured through time triangulation. The results indicate that the masculine male participant demonstrated a more systematic and complete reflective thinking profile, articulated logical justifications, and explored alternative strategies. In contrast, the feminine female participant presented incomplete and unsystematic steps, with limited logical reasoning and strategic variation. These findings show that gender-role orientation qualitatively influences reflective thinking in solving open-ended problems. This study contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by providing insights for designing gender-responsive and adaptive mathematics instruction to strengthen prospective teachers’ reflective thinking and promote equitable learning quality.

Inclusive CSR and Social Upward Mobility: An Empowerment Framework for People with disabilities in Indonesia’s Rural Industrial Context Fendy Eko Wahyudi; Muhammad Subhan; Satwika Paramasatya; Ika Nur Halimah; Antika Sukma Pandanarum
International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58706/ijorce.v4n2.p105-117

Growing attention to inclusive development has emphasized the importance of integrating marginalized groups, including people with disabilities, into economic and social systems, while Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are increasingly expected to move beyond philanthropy toward creating measurable shared value for both companies and communities. This study examines an inclusive CSR and Shared Value Creation (CSV) initiative implemented by PT Pertamina Fuel Terminal Boyolali in collaboration with the Boyolali Disability Communication Forum (FKDB) through the Kresna Patra program, which integrates inclusive education, demand-based vocational training, and job placement for people with disabilities. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews with 17 key informants, including program beneficiaries, facilitators, CSR representatives, and local government officials, complemented by document analysis of program reports, partnership agreements, and policy frameworks. The study applies the Social Return on Investment (SROI) framework as an integrated evaluation tool to assess the creation of social and economic value. The findings indicate that the program generated an SROI ratio of 2.50, meaning that every Rp 1 invested produced Rp 2.50 in combined social and economic value. In addition, the initiative enhanced participants' self-confidence, employability, and income stability, while strengthening institutional coordination and local policy alignment on disability inclusion. From a CSR perspective, the program demonstrates how inclusive workforce development can generate shared value by aligning corporate operational needs with community empowerment outcomes. The study concludes that CSR initiatives grounded in multi-stakeholder collaboration and evaluative accountability can serve as an effective model for inclusive community development, supporting Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and highlighting the importance of sustained corporate engagement in inclusive economic participation.

Organisational Inertia in Healthcare: An Integrative Qualitative Review Using the Dead Horse Theory Michael Mncedisi Willie; Siyabonga Jikwana
International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58706/ijorce.v4n2.p130-140

Organisational inertia continue to influence the effectiveness of healthcare systems globally, contributing to operational inefficiencies, increased workforce pressures, and concerns regarding the sustainability of optimal patient outcomes despite continued reform efforts. While structural interventions are frequently introduced, many fail to produce meaningful change, instead reinforcing existing dysfunctions. Using the Dead Horse Theory as an interpretive lens, this study examines how organisational inertia, leadership avoidance, and systemic denial interact to sustain ineffective practices in healthcare settings. An integrative qualitative literature review was conducted, drawing on peer-reviewed studies sourced from major academic databases. The analysis focused on how organisational inertia, leadership behaviour, workforce dynamics, ethical accountability, and stakeholder engagement interact as interconnected rather than isolated factors. Through thematic and narrative synthesis, the study identified recurring patterns of symbolic reform, leadership avoidance, workforce disengagement, and weakened organisational responsiveness across healthcare contexts. Findings indicate that organisational inertia stabilises outdated routines and limits adaptability, while leadership avoidance reinforces these patterns through symbolic or procedural actions that fail to address underlying problems. Although such approaches may maintain short-term stability, they contribute to long-term consequences including burnout, reduced motivation, weakened team cohesion, and diminished psychological safety. Ethical accountability and stakeholder engagement emerged as key moderating factors that influence whether systems remain stagnant or shift toward adaptive change. The study develops an integrated conceptual framework linking organisational inertia, leadership avoidance, workforce dynamics, ethical accountability, and stakeholder engagement into a unified explanation of healthcare system performance. The study challenges linear interpretations of healthcare reform and highlights the need for adaptive, ethically grounded, and accountable leadership to disrupt entrenched system failure, supporting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.

Development of Environment-Based Augmented Reality Learning Media to Improve Students’ Scientific Creativity Abilities Ainun Tiana; Iwan Wicaksono; Hafizul Fahri Hanafi; Sutarto Sutarto; Indrawati Indrawati
International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58706/ijorce.v4n2.p141-152

Scientific creativity is an important competency in 21st-century science education. However, many students still show limited ability to generate original and flexible scientific ideas. This study aims to develop an environment-based augmented reality (AR) learning media and to test its validity, practicality, and effectiveness in enhancing students' scientific creativity. A research and development design using the ADDIE model was used. Participants were junior high school students who used the developed Augmented Reality media during science learning. Data were collected through expert validation sheets, observation sheets, scientific creativity tests, and student response questionnaires. The results showed that the media achieved a high level of validity (90%), was very practical to implement (94%), and demonstrated moderate effectiveness in enhancing scientific creativity (N-gain = 0.68). This research contributes to the field by providing a specialized pedagogical framework that bridges abstract environmental concepts with interactive digital visualization, offering a scalable solution to stimulate divergent thinking in science classrooms. Furthermore, this study supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals Goal 3 Good Health and Well-being and Goal 4 Quality Education by enhancing students’ higher-order thinking skills through innovative technology-based learning. These findings indicate that environment-based Augmented Reality is effective in improving students’ scientific creativity and supporting sustainable development.

Accelerating Religious Tourism in Pioneering Rural Areas: An Aggressive Strategy for Institutional Strengthening and SDG Integration RM Anto Harprianto; Reiza D Dienaputra; Kevin Muhamad Lukman
International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58706/ijorce.v4n2.p118-129

Religious tourism holds significant potential to support local economic growth, yet often faces challenges in management and community empowerment. This study aims to analyze the potential of the Sacred Tomb of Buyut Haer in Serang and formulate development strategies based on Community-Based Tourism (CBT) that integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The research method employs a descriptive qualitative approach with SWOT analysis, utilizing data from in-depth interviews and field observations. The results indicate that while the site possesses high spiritual value and local wisdom, it suffers from the absence of a formal management body, characterized by a non-existent Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) and an inactive Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes), as well as inadequate basic infrastructure, specifically lacking sanitation facilities and organized parking. To overcome this, an “institution-first” acceleration model is formulated as an Aggressive Strategy (S-O), prioritizing the establishment of inclusive local governance prior to physical investments, alongside developing educational tourism packages integrated with the creative economy and digitalizing promotion. In conclusion, developing pioneering tourism villages requires prioritizing community capacity building and cross-sector collaboration. Ultimately, the implementation of this CBT-based strategy impacts the Sustainable Development Goals by directly generating decent work and economic growth (Goal 8) and fostering inclusive, sustainable rural communities (Goal 11).

Implementation of Local Food-Based Balanced Nutrition Guidelines and the Healthy-Smart Children Program: A Collaborative Community Empowerment Model for Stunting Prevention Demsa Simbolon; Dwie Yunita Baska; Ayu Pravita Sari; Pitrah Tul Jannah; Helen Albaina; Silvia Anggraini
International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58706/ijorce.v4n2.p193-203

Stunting remains a complex public health issue in Indonesia, including in Bengkulu Province, where its prevalence increased to 20.2% in 2023. Kampung Melayu District is among the high-risk areas. This community service initiative aimed to strengthen the capacity of health cadres and early childhood education center (ECEC) teachers in implementing local food-based balanced nutrition guidelines and the Healthy-Smart Children Program for community-level stunting prevention. The main methodology used was community empowerment integrated with structured training and mentoring. The activity was implemented through six phases: preparation and stakeholder coordination, partner organization, intensive training, field-based mentoring, cross-sector coordination, and monitoring and evaluation. The results showed clear improvements in partner capacity after the intervention. Knowledge of local food-based balanced nutrition increased by 13.18%, understanding of child nutritional status assessment increased by 50.08%, and knowledge of child development achievement standards increased by 28.22%. ECEC teachers were also able to develop a one-week balanced menu cycle and conduct basic nutrition and development assessments. The program generated active participation from teachers, parents, children, health cadres, and local stakeholders. These findings indicate that local food-based nutrition education, when combined with empowerment and formal multi-sector collaboration, can become a scalable community model and should be considered in regional stunting prevention policies. The results of the activities have implications for the achievement of the SDGs by strengthening community capacity in local food-based balanced nutrition, child nutritional status and development monitoring, early childhood education, and multisectoral collaboration to support sustainable stunting prevention.

Building Human Capital in the Sukoharjo Violin Industry: A Harmony Between Profit and Acoustics Iwan Hermawan; Gita Hindrawati; Sartono Sartono; Suharmanto Suharmanto; Lusiana Rahmawati
International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58706/ijorce.v4n2.p153-165

Acoustic music instruments, particularly violins, have high market value and export potential; however, the violin industry in Mancasan Village, Sukoharjo, faces sustainability challenges due to limited access to modern production technology, weak business management skills, and low innovation capacity, while craftsmen must balance commercial demands with artistic quality. Despite these constraints, limited research has examined human capital as a strategic intangible asset in strengthening innovation within traditional industries. This study aims to analyze the application of human-capital-based innovation to enhance the competitiveness of the local acoustic violin industry. The research employed a modified Research and Development approach based on the seven steps of the Borg and Gall model, with data analyzed using the Three Box Method to measure changes in knowledge, skills, and entrepreneurial intention following training and mentoring interventions. The results indicate significant improvements in all three aspects, with knowledge increasing by 84.61 percent, skills by 81.37 percent, and entrepreneurial intention by 85.59 percent, all categorized as high. The integrated innovation model combined intellectual capacity development with entrepreneurship training, Android-based financial systems, web commerce, and gallery management, resulting in improved technical competence, structured financial management, digital marketing adoption, and enhanced product competitiveness. In conclusion, human-capital-based incremental innovation effectively strengthens industrial capacity and business sustainability in traditional SMEs, supporting SDG 9 through innovation-driven industrial upgrading and SDG 8 by enhancing productivity and sustainable economic growth within local Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

How Oral, Peer, and Teacher-Based Reflection Strengthen JFL Students’ Sakubun Writing Amelya Septiana; Oktari Hendayanti; Ahmad Ardillah Rahman
International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58706/ijorce.v4n2.p180-192

Writing is an essential component of Japanese as a foreign language (JFL) learning, yet many learners experience difficulties due to the complexity of Japanese writing systems and rhetorical conventions in sakubun. This study examines reflective writing as a pedagogical approach to support university students’ writing development and metacognitive awareness in JFL context. The research aims to investigate how three forms of reflection, namely oral reflection through classroom discussions, collaborative reflection through peer review and peer dialogue, and teacher-based reflection through structured feedback and reflective portfolios, support students’ writing development. This study employed a mixed-methods research design to examine the implementation of reflective writing in JFL instruction. Data were collected from 38 undergraduate JFL learners via classroom observations, written portfolios, and reflective notes. The findings indicate that reflective practices contributed to improvements in students’ sakubun writing performance and enhanced their awareness of the writing process. Students showed clearer sentence structures, more developed ideas, and greater grammatical accuracy in their revised texts. Reflective discussions and peer feedback also encouraged collaborative problem-solving during the revision process. These findings suggest that reflective writing can support the development of learner autonomy and self-regulated learning in JFL writing classrooms. The study also offers pedagogical insights for integrating reflection-oriented activities into sakubun instruction. Overall, the study concludes that multimodal reflective practices can function as an effective pedagogical strategy for supporting writing development in JFL context. In relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the study contributes to SDGs 4 (Quality Education) by promoting reflective and student-centred learning practices, and to SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities) by supporting more inclusive learning opportunities through collaborative and participatory classroom interaction.

Mapping Global Research on Science Process Skills in Physics Education: A 2000–2025 Bibliometric Study Khofifatur Risma Faradillah; Indri Maya Ariana; Muhammad Ghiyats Naufal; Adrian Bagas Damarsha; Titin Sunarti; Hanandita Veda Saphira
International Journal of Research and Community Empowerment Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58706/ijorce.v4n2.p166-179

Science process skills (SPS) are competencies in physics education that enable students to engage in scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving. In the context of 21st-century education, strengthening SPS has become important for supporting quality and sustainable science education. This study aims to identify patterns, issues, and research directions related to science process skills (SPS) in physics education from 2000 to 2025. This research focuses on the significance of SPS as a competency for the 21st century, particularly in enhancing the quality of science education in accordance with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 on Quality Education. Furthermore, the study emphasizes how international collaboration in SPS research plays a role in achieving SDG 17 by fostering partnerships in publications and research networks. The study uses bibliometric analysis, with data sourced from Scopus totaling 377 documents and processed using RStudio software. The analysis covers annual publication trends, keyword networks, collaborations between authors and countries, topic development, and publication sources. The results show a significant rise in publications since 2010, peaking in 2019, along with a shift in research focus from curriculum issues to digital technology integration, STEM/STEAM approaches, and virtual laboratories. International collaborative networks have expanded over time but remain regionally concentrated, particularly in North America and Southeast Asia, while collaborations involving Africa and parts of the Middle East remain limited. These findings demonstrate global growth and structural gaps in the development of SPS research. This study concludes that the development of SPS research is increasingly moving towards innovation in physics education and 21st-century competencies relevant to the SDG 4 agenda, as well as mapping the role of global research collaboration in line with SDG 17. Limitations include reliance on a single data source and metadata quality. Future research should expand data sources and employ comprehensive bibliometric methods.

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Contact Name Utama Alan Deta

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Editorial Address Griya Taman Asri AB/26 Tawangsari, Taman, Sidoarjo, Indonesia

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Utama Alan Deta

Contact Email
utamadeta@unesa.ac.id

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+62895429851500

Journal Mail Official
ijorce.mep@gmail.com

Editorial Address
Griya Taman Asri AB/26 Tawangsari, Taman, Sidoarjo, Indonesia

Location
Kab. sidoarjo,

Jawa timur

INDONESIA