e-Saintika Vol. 9 No. 3 (2025)

Vol. 9 No. 3 (2025)

November

Published: 2025-10-03

All articles in this issue have been reviewed blindly, and the authors and co-authors are from two countries (Indonesia and Malaysia)

Articles
17
Author diversity
2 countries 25 institutions 52 authors
Published
2025-10-03

Table of Contents

  1. Deep Conceptual Learning in Physics Learning: A STEM-Based Waterwheel Project for High School Students’ Scientific Literacy

    Rahmati Rahmati, Muhammad Syukri, Mentari Mentari, Evendi Evendi

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 541-555

    10.36312/va1a3q97

    Scientific literacy is a crucial competency in 21st-century education, encompassing students’ ability to understand scientific concepts, apply them in real-life contexts, and make evidence-based decisions. Despite various…

  2. Exploring Pre-Service Teacher Motivation: Variations Across Programs and Gender Differences in Indonesia

    Indra Budiman, Elih Sutisna Yanto

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 556-580

    10.36312/e-saintika.v9i3.3086

    This study examines pre-service teachers’ attitudes toward the teaching profession in Indonesia and explores how sociocultural factors shape their motivation. A mixed methods design combined a Teacher Attitude Inventory (TAI)…

  3. The Moderating Role of Religiosity in the Relationship Between Social Media Use and Social Concern Among Indonesian Adolescents

    Budi Suprapto

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 581-597

    10.36312/3v6n0r69

    Social concern represents the moral and behavioral manifestation of empathy, responsibility, and prosocial engagement in addressing societal problems. Religiosity, as a deeply internalized system of belief and moral commitment,…

  4. Integration of Teaching Games for Understanding in Physical Education Learning: Improving Students' Motor Competence through Volleyball Game Modification

    Leni Apriani, Andi Anshari Bausad, Joni Alpen, Zaiful Amran, Budi Arif Setiawan

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 685-703

    10.36312/zckjpy50

    Motor competence is a crucial aspect of the development of elementary school-aged children. The Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) model is considered capable of improving motor skills through a contextual and participatory…

  5. Innovation of the Teacher's Standby Guidebook in Elementary Schools as an Effort to Prepare for Disaster-Safe Education: Qualitative Perspective

    Rida Hartatik, Endang Poerwanti, Nurul Zuriah, Agus Tinus

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 704-727

    10.36312/gbzy9j63

    Elementary schools in disaster-prone regions play a crucial role in instilling disaster awareness and preparedness skills at an early age. This study aimed to develop the Guru Siaga Guidebook as an innovation to support the…

  6. Argument-Driven Inquiry Assisted by Lumi Education: Improving Students' Scientific Argumentation Skills on Static Electricity

    Putri Avianita Salsabila, Ahmad Fauzi Hendratmoko, Fikky Dian Roqobih

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 750-770

    10.36312/70dd6197

    The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) learning strategy, supported by the Lumi Education platform, in enhancing the scientific argumentation skills of students related to…

  7. Enhancing Elementary Students’ Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills Through the Implementation of Problem-Based Learning at Muhammadiyah 4 Batu Elementary School

    Rissana Aprilia Rohmah, B. Budiono, H. Husamah

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 771-791

    10.36312/sancnb22

    In the era of rapidly evolving educational paradigms, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities have become essential competencies for 21st-century learners. However, few studies in the Indonesian elementary context have…

  8. Development of a Games Book Media to Improve Early Reading Skills of Second-Grade Elementary School Students

    Hilda Wahyuni, Samsul Susilawati, Mohamad Zubad Nurul Yaqin

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 816-840

    10.36312/d6n7gp18

    Reading ability is fundamental for literacy development, yet many Indonesian students, including those at MIS Al-Hidayah Karangploso, struggle with simple texts due to limited engaging learning media. This study developed and…

  9. Predictive Analysis of Cognitive Style and Gender on Junior High School Students’ Mastery of the Pythagorean Theorem

    Khumaeroh Dwi Nur'aini, Irmawaty Natsir

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 841-857

    10.36312/mtx4w890

    This study investigates the predictive effect of gender and cognitive style on junior high school students’ mastery of the Pythagorean Theorem. A quantitative ex post facto design was applied to 71 eighth-grade students who had…

  10. Revitalizing Kitab Kuning Instruction in Islamic Higher Education: Structural Challenges and Curriculum Integration

    Erma Suriani, Erlan Muliadi, Ulyan Nasri

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 858-886

    10.36312/zfmrtx55

    The teaching of kitab kuning (classical Islamic texts) remains a defining yet increasingly marginalized component of Islamic higher education in Indonesia. This study examines the structural, pedagogical, and curricular…

  11. Mobile-Aided PjBL for Improving Junior High School Students’ Critical Thinking and Learning Motivation

    Erni Yulianti, Ihda Maf'ulatul Husna, Isnanik Juni Fitriyah, Dian Nugraheni, Erti Hamimi

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 887-908

    10.36312/h8831197

    Project-Based Learning (PjBL) is often proposed as a way to engage students through authentic tasks, yet classroom observations in junior high schools in Malang indicated that students’ critical thinking and learning motivation…

  12. The Interplay of Talent, Interest, and Teaching Competence: A SEM-PLS Analysis of Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers

    Herani Tri Lestiana, Santika Lya Diah Pramesti

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 909-925

    10.36312/pd596x85

    Based on Expectancy-Value Theory, talent and interest are often assumed to relate to individual competence. However, few studies have examined talent, interest, and competence simultaneously using SEM-PLS. This study analyzed…

  13. Zero-Shot Sentiment Analysis on Student Feedback: A Comparative Study of Multilingual and Translate-Test Approaches in Indonesian Higher Education

    Adam Bachtiar, Ahmad Ashril Rizal, Tuning Ridha Addhiny

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 926-941

    10.36312/e-saintika.v9i3.4002

    The evaluation of academic services in Indonesian higher education is often hindered by the scarcity of labeled datasets (cold start problem) and the complexity of culturally implicit feedback. This study evaluates the efficacy…

  14. Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes Through Experiential Learning Practices: A Meta-Analysis

    Lalu Muhammad Alditia, Andi Suhandi, Arie Rakhmat Riyadi, Nurul Fadillah

    Article Review Pages: pp. 598-632

    10.36312/h2trwj79

    Implementing the experiential learning model is one effective step in improving student learning outcomes, but recent evidence regarding its effectiveness is still inconsistent and not widely reported. Therefore, to gain a deep…

  15. Teaching Biology for Sustainability: Insight from Scopus AI

    H. Husamah, Abdulkadir Rahardjanto, Tutut Indria Permana

    Article Review Pages: pp. 633-656

    10.36312/2z9cbt64

    In the face of escalating environmental crises, climate change, and global sustainability challenges, biology education holds a critical role in shaping ecological literacy and responsible citizenship. This study conducted an…

  16. Immersive Learning through Virtual Reality: A New Paradigm in Chemical Engineering Education

    Usman Bello, Wan Nur Aisyah Wan Osman, Shafirah Samsuri

    Article Review Pages: pp. 657-684

    10.36312/h1k4wc67

    Traditional chemical engineering education faces persistent challenges, as lecture-based instruction and limited laboratory access restrict students’ engagement, practical skill development, and comprehension of complex…

  17. Self-Efficacy in Elementary School Digital Competence: A Bibliometric Analysis of 21st Century Learning Research

    Irni Rachmawati Putri, Safitri Yosita Ratri, Sekar Purbarini Kawuryan

    Article Review Pages: pp. 728-749

    10.36312/9azrzf72

    This study aims to analyze bibliometric mapping of research on self-efficacy and digital competence in Scopus-indexed journals published between 2015 and 2025. The dataset was retrieved from the Scopus database in March 2025…