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Academia Open
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27147444     DOI : 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.12985
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Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This journal aims is to provide a place for academics and practitioners to publish original research and review articles. The articles basically contains any topics research or review. Academia Open is available in online version. Language used in this journal is Indonesia or English.
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Multimedia Based VCT for Islamic Character Awareness: Pengembangan VCT Berbasis Multimedia untuk Kesadaran Karakter Islami Izmi Lutfiah; Mardianto Mardianto; Mahariah Mahariah
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13769

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General Background: Islamic Religious Education requires learning approaches that support not only cognitive attainment but also the affective domain and character formation. Specific Background: At SMP Muhammadiyah 56 Binjai, Grade VII Islamic Religious Education learning was still largely teacher centered, theoretical, and minimally dialogic, so students had limited opportunities to reflect on and internalize Islamic values in daily life. Knowledge Gap: Existing learning practices had not optimally facilitated value clarification, moral reflection, and conscious decision making, while students’ Islamic character awareness remained low. Aims: This study aimed to develop a multimedia based Value Clarification Technique model for Islamic Religious Education and examine its feasibility, practicality, and outcomes in fostering students’ Islamic character awareness. Results: Using Research and Development with the ADDIE model, the study involved 18 Grade VII students, an Islamic Religious Education teacher, and school stakeholders. The developed product obtained very high material validity (98%) and design validity (97%), while practicality reached an average of 95.2%. Learning outcomes also improved, with the mean score increasing from 54 on the pretest to 80 on the posttest, an N-Gain of 0.534 in the moderate category, and mastery rising from 11% to 83%. Novelty: The study offers an integrative Value Clarification Technique model supported by interactive video and reflective value discussion specifically designed for Islamic Religious Education. Implications: This model provides a structured and contextual alternative for strengthening Islamic character awareness and the affective dimension of learning in junior secondary Islamic Religious Education. Highlights• Developed a multimedia-supported Value Clarification Technique model through the ADDIE stages for Grade VII Islamic Religious Education.• Achieved very high feasibility and usability, with 98% material validity, 97% design validity, and 95.2% practicality.• Recorded learning progress from a mean pretest score of 54 to 80, with N-Gain 0.534 and mastery rising from 11% to 83%. KeywordsValue Clarification Technique; Islamic Religious Education; Islamic Character Awareness; Multimedia Learning; Affective Domain
ADDIE Developed Video Critic Media for Islamic Education Critical Thinking: Pengembangan Media Video Critic Berbasis ADDIE Untuk Berpikir Kritis Pendidikan Agama Islam Muhammad Nasrullah Ramadhana; Mardianto Mardianto; Mahariah Mahariah
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13770

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General Background: Digital transformation in education requires instructional innovation that promotes active learning and higher-order thinking skills among students. Specific Background: In Islamic Religious Education (Pendidikan Agama Islam/PAI) at SMP Muhammadiyah 56 Binjai Timur, learning practices remain dominated by teacher-centered lectures and textbook use, which limits student engagement and the development of critical thinking skills. Knowledge Gap: Although video-based learning media have been widely studied, most previous research focuses on general cognitive outcomes and rarely develops structured Video Critic media specifically designed to foster critical thinking in PAI learning contexts. Aims: This study aims to develop a Video Critic learning media and examine its feasibility, practicality, and learning outcomes for strengthening students’ critical thinking in Islamic Religious Education. Results: Using a Research and Development approach with the ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation), the media was validated by subject-matter and design experts and implemented with eighth-grade students. Expert validation indicated very high feasibility (97%–100%), while practicality testing through focus group discussion with school leaders, teachers, and students showed a high usability score (average 91.8%). Learning results demonstrated improvement in students’ performance, with mean scores increasing from 66 (pretest) to 84 (posttest) and a normalized gain score of 0.52 categorized as moderate. Novelty: The study provides a systematically designed Video Critic media integrated with contextual cases and critical questions within the ADDIE framework for Islamic Religious Education. Implications: The developed media offers an alternative instructional approach that supports active participation, contextual understanding, and structured development of critical thinking skills in secondary-level PAI learning. Highlights • Expert validation confirms high feasibility of the developed learning media based on content and design assessment.• Student learning outcomes increased from pretest to posttest with a moderate normalized gain score.• Classroom implementation encourages analytical discussion, argumentation, and active participation during lessons. Keywords Video Critic Learning Media; Critical Thinking Skills; Islamic Religious Education; ADDIE Development Model; Secondary School Students
Contributions of Educational Institutions in Enhancing Job Skills Sattar Awad Dhmaid
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13774

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General Background: Rapid technological change and complex global development challenges require education systems capable of preparing human resources with competencies aligned to sustainable development and evolving labor market demands. Specific Background: Educational institutions are expected to provide academic programs, training systems, and knowledge transfer mechanisms that equip students with employability skills, intellectual capital, and professional readiness. Knowledge Gap: Despite expanding higher education systems, many graduates experience unemployment due to mismatches between institutional educational outputs and labor market requirements, indicating insufficient alignment of curricula, training programs, and stakeholder collaboration. Aims: This study aims to identify the contributions of educational institutions in developing functional skills and supporting graduate employability through educational systems, training mechanisms, and institutional practices. Results: Using a descriptive literature-based methodology, the study finds that educational institutions contribute through human capital development, diversification of educational programs, partnerships with employers, community service initiatives, and knowledge incubator roles; however, outdated curricula, weak communication with labor market stakeholders, and limited focus on personal skills remain significant challenges. Novelty: The study integrates institutional educational functions, employability skills development, and sustainable human resource perspectives into a comprehensive conceptual framework emphasizing coordinated institutional and labor market collaboration. Implications: The findings highlight the necessity for curriculum restructuring, strengthened industry partnerships, continuous graduate engagement, and balanced development of academic and personal competencies to support employment opportunities and sustainable socio-economic development. Highlights: • Educational Systems Require Restructuring to Match Evolving Workforce Competency Expectations.• Institutional Collaboration With Employers Remains Limited Despite Growing Graduate Output.• Knowledge Incubators and Community Programs Support Human Capital Formation Pathways. Keywords: Educational Institutions, Employability Skills, Human Capital Development, Labor Market Alignment, Sustainable Development.
Decision Support System for Minahasa Cultural Preservation Priorities Using SAW TOPSIS: Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Prioritas Pelestarian Budaya Minahasa Berbasis SAW dan TOPSIS Fajriyan Anthone; Audy Aldrin kenap; Elni Jeini Usoh
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13780

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General Background The rapid development of digital technology requires structured systems to support sustainable cultural heritage preservation through data-driven approaches. Specific Background In Minahasa, cultural assets such as ceremonies and traditional clothing face challenges due to limited analytical systems for prioritization, as existing platforms mostly function as static repositories. Knowledge Gap Previous studies rarely integrate multiple Multi-Criteria Decision Making methods simultaneously in cultural preservation contexts, and cross-validation between SAW and TOPSIS remains limited. Aims This study aims to design and implement a web-based Decision Support System to determine preservation priorities of Minahasa cultural heritage using SAW and TOPSIS methods. Results The system, developed using the waterfall model and validated through testing, shows consistent ranking results, with the Waruga Traditional Funeral Ceremony identified as the highest priority, followed by Kabasaran Traditional Clothing, while minor variations appear in mid-ranked alternatives. Novelty The study introduces a comparative integration of SAW and TOPSIS within a web-based system to evaluate ranking consistency and sensitivity in cultural heritage decision-making. Implications The findings provide a quantitative and transparent model that supports objective policy formulation and promotes sustainable, data-driven cultural preservation strategies for local governments. Highlights• Consistent ranking results across dual multi-criteria algorithms• Waruga ceremony identified as highest preservation priority• Web-based system supports transparent policy formulation KeywordsDecision Support System; Cultural Heritage; Minahasa; SAW Method; TOPSIS Method
Development Of Canva-Based Big Book Media On The Aspect Of Reading Comprehension Skills Of Grade III Elementary School Student: Pengembangan Media Big Book Berbasis Canva Pada Aspek Keterampilan Membaca Pemahaman Siswa Kelas III Sekolah Dasar Rahmania Rusman; Aliem Bahri; Tarman A. Arif
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13781

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General Background: Reading comprehension is a fundamental literacy skill in elementary education, yet students’ abilities remain relatively low due to limited engaging learning media. Specific Background: Classroom practices are still dominated by conventional textbooks, resulting in low student motivation and difficulties in understanding texts, identifying main ideas, and summarizing content. Knowledge Gap: The integration of digital-based Big Book media using Canva to support reading comprehension skills in elementary students remains limited and requires empirical validation. Aims: This study aims to develop a Canva-based Big Book prototype and evaluate its validity, practicality, and effectiveness in improving reading comprehension skills of third-grade elementary students. Results: The developed media achieved very high validity (average 97%), demonstrated strong practicality through learning implementation (95.83%) and positive student responses (96–97%), and showed improved student performance from sufficient to good categories, particularly in identifying main ideas, answering questions, and summarizing texts. Novelty: This study introduces a Canva-based Big Book integrating visual design, contextual narratives, and digital access features aligned with the Merdeka Curriculum and student characteristics. Implications: The findings indicate that Canva-based Big Book media provides a feasible and practical solution to support engaging, interactive, and meaningful literacy learning in elementary classrooms. Highlights• High validation scores confirm strong alignment between design and learning content• Positive learner feedback indicates strong engagement during reading activities• Improved student ability in identifying ideas, answering questions, and summarizing texts KeywordsBig Book; Canva; Reading Comprehension; Elementary Education; Learning Media
Use of the ITS Marker to Detect Genetic Relationships among Ten Species of the Genus Brassica L. (Brassicaceae) in Central and Northern Iraq Mohammad A. alblesh; Afrah S. Khaleel
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13782

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General Background: The family Brassicaceae includes many plant species distributed worldwide, with the genus Brassica representing an important taxonomic group. Specific Background: The internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of nuclear ribosomal DNA is widely used as a molecular marker for identifying genetic variation and phylogenetic relationships among closely related plant species. Knowledge Gap: However, molecular studies examining genetic relationships of Brassica species in Iraq remain limited. Aims: This study analyzes genetic variation and phylogenetic relationships among ten Brassica species collected from central and northern Iraq using ITS-PCR sequencing. Results: ITS amplification produced DNA fragments of approximately 758 base pairs, and sequence comparison with the NCBI GenBank database confirmed the identification of the studied taxa. Phylogenetic analysis separated the species into two clusters: Group A containing eight species (B. deserti, B. nigra, B. deflexa, B. juncea, B. elongata, B. tournefortii, B. napus, and B. rapa) and Group B containing two species (B. aucheri and B. oleracea). Genetic distance ranged from 0.1639 to 7.8948, with the closest relationship between B. tournefortii and B. napus and the greatest divergence between B. aucheri and B. tournefortii. Novelty: This study provides molecular evidence of genetic relationships among Iraqi Brassica species based on ITS sequence analysis. Implications: The results contribute to understanding genetic diversity within the genus and support future taxonomic and genetic research on Brassica. Highlights:• Clear Its-Pcr Amplification Generated Dna Fragments of Approximately 758 Base Pairs for All Studied Taxa.• Phylogenetic Reconstruction Separated the Examined Species Into Two Major Genetic Clusters.• The Smallest Genetic Distance Occurred Between B. Tournefortii and B. Napus, While the Largest Divergence Involved B. Aucheri. Keywords: Brassica, ITS Marker, Phylogenetic Analysis, Genetic Distance, Brassicaceae
The Biochemical Role of Zinc, Copper, and Iron in Carcinogenesis / Review Hala Sabry Al-Atbi; Zainab Kadhim Al-Khazragie; Karrar Hassan Thamir
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13783

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General Background: Trace elements are essential micronutrients that regulate enzymatic activity, cellular metabolism, and redox balance in biological systems. Specific Background: Among these elements, zinc, copper, and iron participate in processes closely associated with tumor development, including oxidative stress regulation, DNA repair, angiogenesis, and cell proliferation. Knowledge Gap: Although numerous studies describe the biological roles of individual trace elements, limited research has examined their combined molecular interactions and integrated contribution to cancer progression. Aims: This review analyzes the roles of zinc, copper, and iron in carcinogenesis by examining their involvement in oxidative stress generation, genomic instability, angiogenic signaling, and cellular growth mechanisms, while also discussing potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications related to trace-element modulation. Results: Evidence indicates that zinc supports antioxidant defense and DNA repair mechanisms, while dysregulated copper promotes angiogenesis and tumor cell migration. Iron participates in redox reactions that generate reactive oxygen species capable of inducing oxidative DNA damage and genomic instability. Alterations in the concentration and bioavailability of these elements are associated with tumor development and progression across multiple cancer types. Novelty: This study presents an integrated perspective on the collective biochemical roles of zinc, copper, and iron in carcinogenesis, emphasizing their interconnected molecular mechanisms rather than isolated biological functions. Implications: Understanding the coordinated behavior of these trace elements provides new directions for biomarker development, early detection strategies, and therapeutic approaches based on regulating metal homeostasis in cancer biology. Highlights: Metal Imbalance Contributes to Oxidative Stress, Genomic Instability, and Abnormal Cellular Proliferation in Tumor Development. Angiogenic Signaling and Tumor Migration Are Associated With Elevated Copper Concentrations in Malignant Tissues. Redox Reactions Involving Iron Generate Reactive Oxygen Species That Damage Genetic Material and Promote Genomic Instability. Keywords: Trace Elements, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Carcinogenesis
A Critical Review on Nano-Silica Reinforced Polyester-Based Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Ulasan Kritis tentang Komposit Polimer Berbahan Dasar Serat Kaca yang Ditingkatkan dengan Nano-Silika dan Polyster Fatima Ghazi Edem
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13784

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General Background: Glass fiber reinforced polymer composites based on polyester matrices are widely applied in engineering due to favorable strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and economic viability. Specific Background: Despite these advantages, their tensile and flexural performance is often limited by weak fiber–matrix interfacial bonding and matrix brittleness. Recent studies have reported that nano-silica incorporation may modify matrix behavior and improve stress transfer mechanisms. Knowledge Gap: However, a structured conceptual integration linking nano-silica content, dispersion quality, and interfacial bonding efficiency in polyester-based GFRP systems remains insufficiently synthesized in the literature. Aims: This critical review proposes an analytical framework to explain the interrelationship between nano-silica loading, particle dispersion, and mechanical response in polyester GFRP composites. Results: Literature findings consistently indicate that low to moderate nano-silica contents (0.5–1.0 wt%) with uniform dispersion contribute to improved tensile and flexural behavior, reduced micro-void formation, and enhanced load transfer, whereas excessive loading leads to particle agglomeration, stress concentration, and mechanical degradation. Novelty: The study integrates dispersed experimental evidence into a unified conceptual model without introducing new experimental data. Implications: The proposed framework offers theoretical guidance for optimizing nano-silica modified GFRP systems while maintaining cost feasibility and conventional fabrication compatibility. Keywords: Nano-Silica, Polyester GFRP, Filler Dispersion, Interfacial Bonding, Mechanical Properties Key Findings Highlights 1. Optimal nanoparticle loading occurs within a narrow low-percentage range. 2. Particle clustering correlates with premature cracking mechanisms. 3. Microstructural uniformity governs stress transfer efficiency.
The Role of Organizational Justice in Reducing Job Slack: An Analytical Study in the General Directorate of Education in Nineveh Governorate Ghassan Talal Najm Abdullah
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13791

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General Background: Organizational justice has increasingly been recognized as a fundamental organizational value shaping employee attitudes and behavioral responses within modern institutions. Specific Background: In public sector organizations, job slack represents a persistent behavioral problem characterized by reduced effort, low motivation, and diminished engagement, often associated with perceptions of unfair treatment. Knowledge Gap: Despite extensive discussion of organizational justice, limited empirical studies integrate its distributive, procedural, and interactional dimensions in explaining job slack within educational administrative institutions. Aims: This study aims to measure and analyze the relationship and role of organizational justice dimensions in reducing job slack among employees of the General Directorate of Education in Nineveh Governorate. Results: Using a descriptive-analytical approach with questionnaire data from 75 employees and statistical analysis via SPSS, findings reveal high levels of perceived organizational justice and job slack awareness, alongside a significant correlation (0.615) between the variables. Organizational justice explains 52% of variance in job slack, with procedural justice showing the strongest contribution compared to distributive and interactional justice. Novelty: The study proposes an integrated analytical framework linking multiple organizational justice dimensions simultaneously to job slack mechanisms within a public education context. Implications: The findings support adopting fairness-based administrative policies, transparent procedures, and equitable resource distribution to reduce disengagement behaviors and strengthen organizational commitment, providing practical guidance for public sector management and organizational behavior research. Highlights:• Organizational Fairness Dimensions Show Strong Statistical Association With Reduced Disengagement Behaviors.• Procedural Mechanisms Demonstrate the Highest Contribution Among Examined Organizational Practices.• Integrated Analytical Modeling Explains Substantial Variance in Employee Reduced-Effort Patterns. Keywords: Organizational Justice, Job Slack, Procedural Justice, Distributive Justice, Interactional Justice
Peran Digital Marketing dalam Branding Lembaga Pendidikan Islam: Digital Marketing Role in Islamic Education Institutional Branding Nurul Shafika; Syahrul Amsari
Academia Open Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.13806

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General Background: In the digital era, Islamic educational institutions face increasing competition requiring adaptive branding strategies through digital platforms. Specific Background: RBE Preschool Unit Al Fikih Orchard Utara Malaysia, established in 2022 and undergoing ownership transition in 2025, adopted digital marketing to communicate its institutional identity. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies largely focus on stable educational institutions, with limited attention to digital marketing in Islamic institutions experiencing ownership transition and early development phases. Aims: This study aims to analyze the role of digital marketing in building institutional branding in a transitional Islamic preschool context. Results: Using a qualitative case study with interviews, observations, and documentation, findings show that digital marketing via social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp contributes to increased institutional visibility, formation of a professional Islamic school image, and strengthened parental trust, although challenges remain in human resource limitations and content inconsistency. Novelty: This study provides insight into digital marketing practices within Islamic educational institutions undergoing ownership transition, highlighting adaptive branding processes in a dynamic management context. Implications: The findings suggest that digital marketing serves as a strategic instrument for sustaining institutional identity and trust, while emphasizing the need for structured content planning and capacity development to ensure consistent branding outcomes. Highlights• Social media utilization supports institutional recognition among parents• Ownership transition reshapes communication and identity formation processes• Resource constraints limit continuity in content management KeywordsDigital Marketing; Islamic Education; Institutional Branding; Social Media; Ownership Transition