e-Saintika Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)

March

Published: 2026-03-07

All articles in this issue have been reviewed blindly, and the authors and co-authors are from eight countries (Botswana, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Turkey)

Articles
14
Author diversity
8 countries 28 institutions 59 authors
Published
2026-03-07

Table of Contents

  1. Vocational Teachers’ Insights on Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking Integration

    Nuur Wachid Abdul Majid, Muhamad Akda Fathul Barri, Ayu Permata Sari, Reisa Aulia Sodikin, Mohamed Nor Azhari Azman, Mark Jhon Ramos Prestoza

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 1-15

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.3660

    This qualitative case study investigates vocational teachers' perceptions of artificial intelligence and computational thinking integration in Indonesian secondary education. Seven vocational high school teachers from West Java…

  2. Determinants of Student Research Quality in Madrasah Aliyah: Student Characteristics, School Environment, and Learning Process

    Muhammad Iqbal, Ahmad Zainul Irfan, Muzakkir Muzakkir, Khaerul Anam

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 16-37

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.4224

    Student research programs in Madrasah Aliyah (MA) have been developed to strengthen scientific literacy and higher-order thinking skills, yet the quality of student research outputs remains uneven. This study examined the…

  3. Quantifying Post-Eruption Vegetation Recovery on Mount Semeru Using UAV Time-Series Imagery

    Ludwick Satria Romadoni, H. Husamah, Abdulkadir Rahardjanto, Tutut Indria Permana, Ahmad Adnan Mohd Shukri

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 38-58

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.4533

    The December 2021 eruption of Mount Semeru caused massive ecological damage, initiating primary succession across landscapes buried by volcanic material. While satellite monitoring provides macro-scale trends, the micro-scale…

  4. Short-Term Changes in Weight-Related Anthropometric Indicators After Locally Based Supplementary Feeding Among Stunted Children

    M. Karjono, Murtiananingsih Murtiananingsih, Una Zaidah, Baiq Fathin Ayu Rakhmawati, Misroh Mulianingsih, Shindy Fajriani, Marilia Juvi Gonçalves

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 59-80

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.4005

    This study examined short-term anthropometric changes associated with locally based supplementary feeding among stunted children aged 6–59 months at Meninting Health Center, West Lombok. The feeding package consisted of mung…

  5. Paternal Educational Strategies for Children’s Social Behavior in Female Migrant-Worker Families: A Qualitative Study Across Socioeconomic Groups

    Nahrul Faidin, Tri Marhaeni Pudji Astuti, Sucihatiningsih Dian Wisika Prajanti, Puji Hardati

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 81-113

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.2915

    Children’s social behavior in female migrant-worker families is shaped by how fathers reorganize caregiving, supervision, and everyday educational practices after maternal migration. However, previous research has more often…

  6. Enhancing Learning Independence Through Project-Based Learning: A Qualitative Study of Integrated Science Instruction in Indonesian Elementary Schools

    Pita Yuanita, B. Budiono, H. Husamah, Hawaree Lambensa

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 138-154

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.3689

    This descriptive study explored how Project-Based Learning (PjBL) was associated with indicators of learning independence among fifth-grade students in Integrated Science (IPAS) at Muhammadiyah 4 Batu Elementary School,…

  7. Strategies for Addressing Teaching Challenges Among Engineering Lecturers in a South African TVET College

    Nduvazi Mabunda, Moses Makgato, Jerald Hondonga, Daniel Sephokgole

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 155-178

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.2620

    This study explored strategies that can be used to address the teaching challenges faced by engineering lecturers in a selected Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college in Limpopo Province, South Africa. A…

  8. Analysis of the Effectiveness of Using AI-Generated Instructional Videos through Problem-Based Learning Model on Reconstruction of Fundamental Science Concepts

    Edward Harefa, Novelina Andriani Zega

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 179-194

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.3602

    The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has grown in elementary schools, but insufficient is known about the practical consequences of this technology, particularly as it pertains to the acquisition of scientific knowledge.…

  9. Pseudo-Second-Order Kinetics of Ultrasound-Assisted Antioxidant Extraction from Mangosteen Peel Using a NaDES–VCO–Ethanol Solvent

    Jusman Jusman, Moh. Mirzan, Ahmad Ridhay, Citra Risty Andini, Novrita A. Sangkala, Siti Nur Aisyah

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 195-213

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.3401

    Mangosteen peel is a rich source of xanthones and polyphenols with high antioxidant potential, but their efficient recovery requires extraction systems that are both effective and environmentally sustainable. In this study,…

  10. Assessing Laboratory Behavior in Genetic Practicals: A Study on Pre-Service Biology Teachers

    Sinta Kharomah, Hendra Susanto, Siti Zubaidah

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 214-236

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.3736

    Laboratory behavior refers to attitudes and actions in the laboratory, including planning and design, manipulative skills, conducting experiments, observation and data recording, data interpretation, and responsibility,…

  11. Linking Entrepreneurial Competence, Motivation, and Teacher Performance in Indonesian Vocational Education: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis

    Sri Hastati, Abdul Wahid, Nur Afni

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 237-275

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.3590

    This study examined the influence of principals' entrepreneurial competencies on teachers' motivation and performance in vocational high schools (SMKs) in Bulukumba Regency, using Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling…

  12. How a Computational Thinker Solves a Non-Routine Geometry Task: A Single-Case Study

    Agung Deddiliawan Ismail, Alfiani Athma Putri Rosyadi, Dyah Worowirastri Ekowati, Erna Yayuk

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 276-289

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.3604

    Problem-solving has become a core element of the mathematics curriculum, where students are encouraged to solve non-routine and higher-order thinking problems (HOTS). However, based on empirical observations in classrooms reveal…

  13. Color Characteristics of Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) Extract as a Natural Stain for Avian Blood Smear Preparations

    Sri Wahyuni, Iin Hindun, Siti Zaenab

    Original Research Article Pages: pp. 290-303

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.4769

    Synthetic stains such as Giemsa and Wright remain the standard reagents for blood smear examination, but their repeated use in teaching laboratories raises concerns related to cost, handling safety, and chemical waste. This…

  14. Inquiry-based Physics Learning Integrated with Mobile Apps, Multiple Intelligences, and Local Wisdom: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends and Scientific Literacy Implications

    Hanan Zaki Alhusni, Binar Kurnia Prahani, Titin Sunarti, Madlazim Madlazim, Muhammed Akif Kurtulus

    Article Review Pages: pp. 114-137

    10.36312/e-saintika.v10i1.3967

    This bibliometric study maps and evaluates the publication landscape on inquiry-based physics learning that intersects with mobile applications, multiple intelligences (MI), and local wisdom, with attention to implications for…