Educational Performance Research Articles

Implementation of knowledge distillation in developing a prediction model to know the performance of air transportation vocational education using machine learning

The object of this research is the performance of air transportation vocational education. The problem in this research that must be solved is the complexity of the model in machine learning which requires a long processing time and requires high resources, so the knowledge transfer process in knowledge distillation must be carried out carefully so that the student model can capture and reproduce knowledge from the teacher's model. without loss of accuracy and problems such as Good Corporate Governance, Organizational Flexibility, and Strategic Change Management variables, which are interrelated and difficult to model accurately. The results obtained are in the form of a model that can predict vocational education performance by utilizing machine learning and knowledge distillation. The interpretation of this research is to apply the XGBoost machine learning algorithm and knowledge distillation. The characteristics and characteristics obtained are that the teacher model has the best performance in terms of loss, while the student model with distillation shows a significant reduction in loss compared to training without distillation. Thus, the distillation process is proven to help student models capture knowledge from teacher models, producing prediction accuracy of up to 90 % and being an efficient alternative in predicting the influence of main factors on the performance of air transportation vocational education. These findings are expected to provide a significant contribution to the development of more efficient and effective prediction models in the context of vocational education, especially in the field of air transportation

Development and Use of Game-Based Instructional Materials for Teaching Science, Technology, and Society to College Students

This study developed and evaluated game-based instructional ma-terials to enhance learning in the college-level subject, Science, Tech-nology, and Society (STS). Using an action research approach, the study addressed the limitations of traditional teaching methods by introducing the "ALLAN Star Card," inspired by Bingo, and the "Amaz-ing Challenge," modeled after the game show Who Wants to Be a Mil-lionaire. These tools were designed to promote student engagement, critical thinking, and active participation. The research included 30 first-year BS Agribusiness students from Bayambang Polytechnic Col-lege, selected through purposive sampling. Pre- and post-tests were administered to assess the effectiveness of the materials, alongside evaluations using the LRMDS Non-Print Instructional Materials Tool. The instructional materials received a "Very Satisfactory" rating, with an average content quality score of 3.81 (SD = 0.13). However, areas such as technical quality and user control required further improve-ment, particularly in minimizing technical issues and enhancing user interaction.Results from the pre-test (M=6.9, SD=2.81) and post-test (M=10.47, SD=3.31) revealed a significant improvement in student performance, confirming the efficacy of game-based methods in boosting academic achievement. These findings align with prior re-search on the advantages of gamification in education. Recommenda-tions for improvement include addressing grammatical errors, reduc-ing lifeline usage, and implementing time constraints for activities. The study concludes that game-based instructional materials effec-tively enhance learner engagement and academic performance in higher education.

Empowering the Next Generation: The Principal's Role in Leadership Development and Succession in Secondary Schools

This study explores the influence of leadership behaviors on leadership transformation in high schools and higher education, emphasizing the need for effective preparation of future leaders. The issue arises from a lack of focus on leadership development in educational settings, which is critical for enhancing educator performance and organizational commitment. A quantitative survey approach was employed, involving 351 students from universities and high schools. Data collection was conducted via questionnaires, and descriptive statistical analysis was performed using SPSS Version 25.0, with standardized hierarchical regression analysis applied to test relationships. The findings reveal that transformational leadership behaviors significantly and positively influence job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and teacher performance. Leaders' individual attention to team members was identified as a key factor in improving leadership effectiveness. The study highlights the critical role of structured, evidence-based leadership development in fostering a positive organizational culture within educational institutions. Leadership behaviors that focus on communication and conflict management were found to be instrumental in achieving these outcomes. Educational institutions should prioritize leadership training programs to prepare effective leaders and enhance institutional performance. Future research should incorporate qualitative methods to provide a deeper understanding of leadership dynamics across high schools and higher education contexts.

The Role of Digital Literacy and Digital Com-Munication in Marketing Strategies on The Performance of Private Universities in Tangerang City

In the current digital era, the role of digital literacy and digital communication is becoming increasingly important for various sectors, including higher education. Higher education institutions need to adapt to developments in information and communication technology (ICT) to improve their performance and competitiveness. One way to improve higher education performance is by implementing effective marketing strategies. The aim of this research is to analyze the role of digital literacy and digital communication in marketing strategies on the performance of Private Universities (PTS) in Tangerang City. This research uses quantitative research methods. Data was collected through surveys using questionnaires and literature studies. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using a regression test using the SPSS program. The research results show that digital literacy and digital communication in marketing strategies have a positive and significant effect on the performance of private universities in Tangerang City. Increasing digital literacy and digital communication can help / PTS develop more effective marketing strategies, so that it can improve PTS performance.

Examining the Influence of Interpersonal Communication, Leadership Capability, Adaptability, and Excellence on Managerial Competence and Leadership Performance in Maritime Vocational Higher Education

This research aims to explore the impact of interpersonal communication skills, leadership capability, leadership adaptability, and leadership excellence on managerial competence and perceived leadership performance in maritime vocational higher educations. This study is motivated by the suboptimal leadership in maritime vocational higher educations. Additionally, research on leadership performance, particularly in maritime vocational vocational higher educations, is still limited. The study employs a quantitative approach and is causal in nature. Data were collected through questionnaires involving lecturers at maritime vocational higher educations across Indonesia. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling, based on specific criteria. A total of 145 lecturers participated in the study as respondents. The collected data were analyzed using SEM PLS statistical techniques to determine the path coefficients and the significance of the influence between variables. The results show that interpersonal communication skills have a significant effect on perceived leadership performance but not on managerial competence. Conversely, leadership adaptability significantly affects both managerial competence and perceived leadership performance. Leadership excellence also has a significant impact on both variables, while leadership capability does not show a significant effect on managerial competence or perceived leadership performance. The study also finds that managerial competence does not mediate the relationships between leadership capability, leadership adaptability, interpersonal communication skills, and leadership excellence with perceived leadership performance. The implications of this study highlight the importance of developing interpersonal communication skills, adaptability, and leadership excellence for maritime vocational higher educations leaders to enhance their managerial competence and positively influence perceptions of their leadership performance. Practical recommendations include leadership training programs focusing on these areas to prepare more effective and adaptive leaders in facing challenges in the maritime polytechnic education environment.

Influence of higher education performance on strategic emerging industries: A path analysis in China

Influence of higher education performance on strategic emerging industries: A path analysis in China

Adaptation and Validation of an Evaluation Instrument for Student Assessment of Veterinary Clinical Teaching.

There is a dearth of validated instruments for assessing clinical teaching in veterinary education. This study describes the development and validation of a veterinary-adapted Stanford Faculty Development Program 26 (SFDP-Vet22) instrument for student evaluation of veterinary clinical educators. Validity evidence was gathered in three specific categories: (a) content, (b) response process, and (c)internal structure. Content validity was supported by the educational theory and research underlying the Stanford Faculty Development Program 26 (SFDP-26) instrument. The process of adapting the SFDP-26 to the veterinary clinical education setting and piloting the SFDP-Vet22 supported validity in the response process, but straightlining indicated that some students ([Formula: see text]) did not use the instrument as intended. Validity in internal structure was supported by the result of exploratory factor analysis with a six-factor solution. This was performed using principal axis factoring extraction and direct oblimin oblique rotation ([Formula: see text]) on Box-Cox-transformed data. Twenty of the 22 items loaded in the predicted factors. Cronbach's alphas for each factor were above .846, mean inter-item correlations ranged from .594 to .794, and mean item-total correlations ranged from .693 to .854. The six-factor solution explained 75.5% of the variation, indicating a robust model. The results indicated that the control of session, communication of goals, and self-directed learning factors were stable and consistently loaded as predicted and that learning climate, evaluation, and feedback were unstable. This suggests the transference of these constructs from medical to veterinary education and supports the intended use: low-stakes decisions about clinical educator performance and identifying areas of potential growth of educators.

Gathering Validity Evidence for the Bushmaster Assessment Tool.

The education of military medical providers typically relies on assessments with established passing parameters to help ensure individuals are equipped to care for those in harm's way. Evaluations of medical knowledge are often provided by governing bodies and are supported by strong validity evidence. In contrast, assessing an individual's leadership skills presents a challenge, as tools with robust validity evidence for leadership evaluation are not yet as widely available as clinical assessment tools. This challenge becomes even more complex in simulated environments designed to mimic intense operational conditions. An instrument has been implemented to assess students explicitly in a variety of graded roles with varying responsibilities. Faculty rate each student on their character, context, leadership-transcendent skills, communication, and competence using a 4-point Likert scale. This project used confirmatory factor analyses to assess the validity evidence of the instrument used during Bushmaster with data gathered from 645 School of Medicine students and 170 faculty evaluators from 2021 to 2023 resulting in 2863 evaluations. Overall, the one-factor structure was confirmed with Tucker Lewis Index >0.95, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation <0.03, and Standardized Root Mean Square Residual <0.03; student or faculty assessment had a small effect on item scores (interclass correlation <0.19) while the assigned position significantly affected the item score. The evaluation score of behavioral health officer and platoon leader was higher than the evaluation score of surgeon. This study provides validity evidence for the Bushmaster leader assessment tool, confirming its ability to measure leader performance in military medical education. The findings highlight the importance of standardized faculty training in ensuring consistent evaluations, as variations in scores were influenced more by evaluation conditions than by differences among students or evaluators.

The Effect of Legal Protection Innovation and Marketing Education on the Performance of Banjarbaru City MSMEs In The Era Of Society 5.0

This study aims to analyze the influence of legal protection innovation and marketing education on the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Banjarbaru City in the context of the Society 5.0 era. The Society 5.0 era emphasizes the important role of digital technology in various sectors, including MSMEs. MSMEs play a significant role in the Indonesian economy, but face various challenges, such as increasingly tight competition and changes in market patterns towards digital. This study uses a quantitative approach with a sample of 26 MSMEs from a total population of 10,869 registered in Banjarbaru City. Data were collected through questionnaires and processed using non-parametric statistical analysis, such as Spearman Rank Correlation and Kruskal-Wallis, because the data were not normally distributed. The results of the study indicate that legal protection innovation does not have a significant effect on MSME performance, with a correlation coefficient of -0.026 and a significance value of 0.901. In contrast, marketing education has a significant positive effect on MSME performance, with a correlation coefficient of 0.591 and a significance value of 0.001. This confirms that MSMEs who receive better marketing education tend to have higher performance, especially in terms of sales growth, customers, and profits. This study also found significant differences in MSME performance based on age, with older age groups showing higher levels of education and better MSME performance. In conclusion, although innovations in legal protection have not shown a significant impact, marketing education has been shown to play an important role in improving MSME performance in the digital era. This study recommends improving marketing training and education programs for MSMEs to strengthen their competitiveness in an increasingly modern and digital market.

Transforming girls’ education through social awareness and government interventions: a pathway to equality

Abstract This paper examines improvements in girls’ participation and performance in education in Bihar, India, focusing on the impacts of three government programs, namely the Cycle Program, Cash Incentives, and Syllabus Upgrades. We analyzed 20 years of standardized 10th-grade examination results alongside survey and interview data from students, teachers, and parents. Our findings show that the Cycle Program and Cash Incentives significantly increased girls’ attendance and their likelihood of passing with a minimum acceptable passing score (third division), while having limited effects on boys. However, these interventions had a minimal impact on distinctive score (first division) for both genders. We also find that while girls still lag behind boys in academic performance, they are rapidly closing the gap due to these government interventions, greater access to resources, and rising social awareness. For instance, gender disparities in participation and third-division results, particularly in rural districts, are shrinking. Our survey of 507 participants and interviews indicate that societal changes, resource availability, and increased parental support are playing critical roles in this shift. However, additional government initiatives—such as better teachers, curricula, and incentives—are needed to further improve girls’ academic performance. These findings offer valuable insights for enhancing female school enrollment and education quality in Bihar and can serve as a model for other regions and countries facing similar educational challenges, including Chad, Niger, Liberia, and Mali.

Enhancing higher education performance: Transformational, transactional and agile leadership

Orientation: Leadership styles have a significant influence on institutional performance. Transactional, transformational and agile leadership styles demonstrate positive organisational outcomes.Research purpose: This study examines how transactional, transformational, and agile leadership styles influence and predict institutional performance within South African higher education. By identifying the most effective leadership approach, the research offers recommendations to enhance leadership strategies in the sector.Motivation for the study: These leadership styles were selected because of their relevance in navigating the structural, innovative and adaptive needs of higher education institutions. Understanding their impact will help shape more effective leadership interventions.Research approach/design and method: A quantitative, correlational design was used. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), Agile Leadership Questionnaire and Institutional Performance Questionnaire were administered to a convenience sample of 224 staff across five public institutions in South Africa.Main findings: All three leadership styles positively and significantly influenced institutional performance. Transformational and agile leadership showed the strongest ability to explain the variance in performance, with transformational leadership explaining the most variance.Practical/managerial implications: Effective leadership is critical for performance in South African higher education. Leadership training should develop transformational and agile leadership behaviours.Contribution/value-add: The findings highlight the importance of leadership style for institutional performance and the need for tailored leadership developmental programmes in academia.

Lotta Village Social Empowerment Through Aquaponic Urban Farming in Sentrum Agraris Lotta

Urban farming, an agricultural concept utilizing limited space. This application is fititng for urban and suburban scapes with limited agricultural fields like Lotta village, located in the suburbans of Manado city. Sentrum Agraris Lotta (SAL), a non profit organization that functions as the societies eduction hub in organic agricultur, SAL has facilitated this aquaponic implementation as an empowerment and mentoring activity for the PKK and Local Government of Lotta Village, Pineleng District of Minahasa Regency. Integrating vegetable farming with fish farming, this activity serves as a vesel for the KKN MBKM students progam. This activity elevated social empowerments by practical skills impartment to the district and partnering organizations, while disseminating the society on food security and household economy. Also a media for students in implementing science and social engagement in an off-campus practical activity as one of the parameter of the main higher education performance indicators (IKU-PT).

Empowering Higher Education: The Tech Advantage in Work Coordination and Risk Management for Financial Growth

This study examined the relationship of work coordination and Enterprise Risk Management on financial performance in Malaysian public higher education (PHEs). It addresses the gaps on how work coordination and ERM could mitigate financial challenges such as dependence on tuition fees and limited government funding. The responses from 350 key informants across 20 Malaysian PHEs were analyzed using SEM analysis. The findings reveal that work coordination significantly enhances ERM implementation, and ERM implementation positively influence the financial performance, ERM also act as a mediator variable, which has a greater effect on financial performance through work coordination. The findings support the strategic role of ERM in facilitating links between organizational capabilities and financial sustainability. It thus practically recommends increasing capacity through governance structures, investing in digital tools for risk management, and engaging leaders to improve ERM effectiveness. Theoretically, this study extends the Resource-Based View, placing ERM as that critical resource that would turn coordinated efforts into measurable financial outcomes. This study closes the literature gap in risk management in higher education by integrating work coordination and ERM within a comprehensive model of financial sustainability that has pragmatic implications for policymakers and leaders of institutions in strengthening resilience within resource-constrained educational contexts.

Emotional Intelligence and Competency Factors in Explaining Teacher Performance

This scholarly inquiry seeks to elucidate the characterisation and impact of emotional intelligence, professional competence, and pedagogical performance within the KH. Zainal Mustafa Cluster is located in Cikalong Wetan. The methodological framework adopted for this study encompasses both descriptive and verification methodologies, employing quantitative research techniques. The demographic scope of this investigation encompasses all elementary school educators affiliated with the KH. Zainal Mustafa Cluster in Cikalong Wetan comprises a total of nine educational institutions and includes 91 teaching professionals. The sampling methodology in this research utilises a non-probability sampling technique, precisely a saturated sampling approach, thereby ensuring that every individual within the population is included in the sample. The outcomes derived from the descriptive analysis reveal that the variable of emotional intelligence is categorised as high, the variable of competence is classified as good, and the variable of teacher performance is also designated as exemplary. The findings derived from the partial determination assessment indicated that the emotional intelligence variable exerted an influence of 22.4% on the performance of educators, whereas competence demonstrated a 24.7% effect on educator performance; when considered concurrently, the combined impact of emotional intelligence and competence on teacher performance was observed to be 40%. The outcomes of the hypothesis testing revealed that, in isolation, both the emotional intelligence and competency variables exhibited a statistically significant effect on teacher performance, characterised by a positive direction of influence; furthermore, it was determined that collectively, the emotional intelligence and competency variables significantly impacted the teacher performance within the KH. Zainal Mustafa Cluster is located in Cikalong Wetan.

Unlocking the potential: Evaluating the impact of online gamified and non-gamified assessment tools on academic performance, motivation, engagement and satisfaction in undergraduate medical education

ABSTRACT With the advent of technology-enhanced learning, gamification has emerged as a promising strategy to augment student engagement and motivation for formative assessments. This study investigates the effects of online gamified versus non-gamified formative assessment tools on undergraduate medical students’ academic performance, motivation, engagement and satisfaction. Utilising a comparative experimental design, this research involved 222 undergraduate medical students who were randomly assigned to two groups for the end-module assessments. Academic performance was measured through end-module assessment scores, and a questionnaire assessed the motivation, engagement and satisfaction levels of the students with these platforms. Students exposed to gamified assessments showed a significant improvement in academic performance and motivation compared to their non-gamified counterparts. The findings of this study highlight the beneficial impact of gamified formative assessments in medical education, particularly in terms of improving academic performance and student motivation.

Enhancing Operational Performance: The Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation, Big Data Analytics, and AI Under Environmental Dynamis

Objective: This study investigates the relationships between Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO), BDA-AI adoption, Operational Performance (OP), and the moderating role of Environmental Dynamics (ED). The study aims at exploring the impact of strategic orientation and advanced technologies on organizational capabilities in the uncertain contexts.Methods: We employed a quantitative analysis using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Warp PLS to test the hypothesized relationships. The measurement model was then checked for reliability and validity and fit indices were calculated to ascertain robustness. Because this was a multi-year initiative, data were collected over time and included a number of metrics associated with operational improvement and technology adoption.Results: The result showed a significant and positive association of EO, BDA-AI adoption, and OP. These relationships were greatly strengthened by ED, highlighting ED as an engine of organizational adaptability and performance in both dynamic contexts and organizations. The proposed structural model was able to explain quite a lot of the variance in the data and fit her extremely well according to the model fit indices.Novelty: Therefore, this study proposed ED as a crucial mediating variable to help unite the excess between the strategic education and innovative performance. It offers a unique lens through which to view the ways in which firms use EO and advanced analytics to maintain competitive advantage under conditions of environmental turbulence.Implications for Research: The study provides a conceptual basis for future empirical research on the strategic coupling of EO and BDA-AI in sectors. It opens up avenues for consideration of environmental and organizational influences that enable or inhibit the performance-induced benefits of technology innovations

Exploring the Impact of Collaborative Learning on Student Motivation and Academic Achievement in Higher Education

Collaborative learning has emerged as an effective educational strategy that fosters student interaction and enhances learning outcomes. This paper examines how collaborative learning approaches, such as group projects, peer feedback, and cooperative tasks, influence student motivation and academic performance in higher education. The study reviews key theories and empirical evidence supporting the positive impact of collaborative learning on student engagement and achievement. It also highlights the challenges of implementing collaborative learning in diverse academic environments, such as issues related to group dynamics and individual accountability. The paper concludes by offering practical recommendations for educators seeking to integrate collaborative learning methods into their teaching practices to improve student outcomes.

Empowering lecturers: How culture, training, and rewards drive performance with Islamic work ethics as the key

This research aims to address the gap in understanding key factors influencing Lecturer Performance in Islamic-based higher education, particularly the roles of Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), Employee Engagement, and Islamic Work Ethic (IWE). The study explores how Cultural Change and Training impact Lecturer Performance through OCB and Employee Engagement as mediators, with IWE moderating these relationships. Using survey methodology, data were collected from lecturers in Islamic-based institutions in Aceh through structured questionnaires measuring these variables. The analysis, conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS, highlights the significant roles of OCB, Employee Engagement, and IWE in enhancing performance. The findings also reveal how Islamic values influence the interplay between management practices and performance outcomes. While the reliance on self-reported data and focus on specific variables may limit the study, it contributes valuable insights into the importance of strategic Cultural Change and Training initiatives in fostering a supportive organizational culture, aligning employee behavior with institutional goals, and advancing lecturer development and institutional success.

Environmental Education and Green Marketing as Mechanisms for Sustainable Awareness

Objective: The objective of the research was to investigate the performance of environmental education and green marketing as mechanisms of sustainable awareness, seeking to understand their interrelation and impact on the promotion of responsible practices on the part of consumers. Methodology: The research used a qualitative approach, characterized as exploratory and descriptive. The sample was composed of 25 marketing managers from companies that apply green marketing strategies. The data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using the technique of discourse analysis. Results and Analysis: The results revealed that environmental education is key to empowering consumers to make informed and informed decisions. Green marketing, in turn, has proven to be an effective strategy for communicating sustainable actions, underlining the importance of transparency and authenticity in building consumer confidence. In addition, the analysis highlighted that the integration between environmental education and green marketing is crucial as it allows businesses and consumers to become allies in promoting a culture of sustainability. The research also indicated that the ongoing commitment of companies to sustainable practices is essential for the effectiveness of these initiatives. Conclusion: In conclusion, the research showed that, for green marketing and environmental education to be effective, a continuous commitment of companies to adopt sustainable practices in a structured and strategic manner is necessary. The integration of these approaches promotes a sustainable awareness that benefits both organizations and society, reinforcing the importance of collaborative actions in search of a more balanced and responsible future in relation to the environment.

Kinerja Pegawai dilihat dari Pendidikan, Pengalaman Kerja, dan Etos Kerja

This study aims to obtain tested explanative findings about (1) The effect of education on employee performance, (2) The effect of Work Experience on Employee Performance, (3) The Effect of Work Ethic on Employee performance on Batur KPN. The research design used in this study is quantitative. The subjects in this study were all Batur KPN Employees, and the object of research was education, work experience, work ethics and employee performance. The population in this study amounted to 75 employees. All of these populations were made into observation units, so this study was included as population research. Data collected in this study are education data, work experience, work ethics and employee performance sourced from employees and Chair of KPN Batur. Data collection techniques in this study were (1) questionnaire, and (2) ument recording, then analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The results showed a positive effect of (1) education on employee performance, (2) work experience on employee performance, (3) work ethic on employee performance at Batur KPN