Multi-rater assessment in systematic reviews: A methodological innovation in forest higher education literature
Larasatie, P., Sumintono, B., Rodríguez-Piñeros,S., Zamora-Cristales, R., Biju, A., & Chamlagain, K. (2026). Multi-rater assessment in systematic reviews: A methodological innovation in forest higher education literature. BioProducts Business, 11, 3 pp 35-46. https://biobus.swst.org/index.php/bpbj/issue/view/201
Abstract:
Systematic literature reviews (SLRs) are essential for synthesizing evidence in forest higher education, yet the reliability of article selection often hinges on subjective expert judgment. As forest education evolves to meet global challenges, such as climate change, digitalization, and market dynamics, educators must navigate an overwhelming volume of
literature to identify high-quality science that fosters critical thinking and holistic understanding. This study introduces the Many Facet Rasch Model (MFRM) as a methodological innovation for evaluating multi-rater assessments of the forest higher education literature, offering a transparent and replicable framework for evidence synthesis. Five experts, who served as raters, assessed ten articles using six calibrated criteria (originality, comprehensiveness of literature review, methodology, scientific value of findings, related issues with forest higher education, and quality of analysis). The results demonstrate that MFRM can identify psychometrically sound evaluations, rank article quality, and diagnose criteria, particularly in comprehensiveness of the literature review and difficulty, most notably in literature review
comprehensiveness and methodological rigor. This research provides practical guidance for forest higher education practitioners seeking to select pedagogically valuable resources. By enhancing transparency and reproducibility in literature evaluation, MFRM strengthens forest higher education’s capacity to train future foresters with precision, integrity, and relevance
Scoping Review Using VOSviewer on Research of Socio-Scientific Issues in Education
Winarti, D.W., Rosyada, M.N., Krisnawati, N.M. et al. Scoping Review Using VOSviewer on Research of Socio-Scientific Issues in Education. Can. J. Sci. Math. Techn. Educ. 26, 63 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42330-026-00490-5
Abstract
Socio-scientific issues (SSI) are complex real-world problems that gain lots of attention not only from researchers and policy makers but also educators considering the global challenges. Along with this increasing attention, various literature studies have been conducted, including those employing bibliometric approaches using VOSviewer, which have provided valuable insights into publication trends and research productivity. However, these studies still offer limited insight into the educational dimensions of SSI. To address this gap, this article seeks to map existing research on SSI in the field of education by providing a more comprehensive overview of the scope and breadth of the literature, particularly through an education-focused interpretation that captures the thematic structure, cross-contextual integration, and evolving global dimensions of SSI. VOSviewer was used as a tool to analyse the metadata from articles in the Scopus database. Four hundred and twenty articles written in English were gathered from the search process by using the keyword of “socioscientific issues”. The analysis results show various emerging topics in relation with socio-scientific issues. The development of integration of SSI in education is mostly found in science education and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education as well as in teacher training, particularly for science teachers. In addition, we also observe from the data analysis that sustainability and sustainable development, climate change, and social justice are those evolving SSIs.
Strategic leadership behaviours in Chinese schools: a Rasch model analysis.
Jiang, N., Deng, R., Perera, C. J., Sumintono, B., & Zainuddin, Z. (2026). Strategic leadership behaviours in Chinese schools: a Rasch model analysis. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/02188791.2026.2659133
ABSTRACT
This study examines the strategic leadership behaviours of secondary school principals in China, where centralized governance and cultural traditions shape leadership practices. Drawing on a cross-sectional survey of 895 principals, this research adopts Pisapia’s theory of strategic leadership, which delineates five core leadership influence actions, transforming, managing, bonding, bridging, and bartering, to investigate how school leaders navigate complex educational challenges. Using the Strategic Leadership Questionnaire (SLQ) and applying the Rasch Measurement Model, this study provides a rigorous psychometric evaluation of these leadership behaviours. Findings reveal that transforming, bonding, and bartering emerge as the most dominant behaviours, highlighting the importance of proactive change, relationship-building, and negotiation in school leadership. Conversely, managing and bridging behaviours were less frequently observed, suggesting a shift away from traditional hierarchical administration towards adaptive leadership strategies emphasizing operational stability and stakeholder engagement. This study advances existing scholarship by addressing geographical and methodological gaps. While prior research in China has predominantly focused on instructional leadership, this study systematically measures strategic leadership behaviours through Rasch-based psychometric validation. The findings offer new insights into culturally responsive leadership practices and provide evidence-based recommendations to improve leadership assessments, thereby strengthening the global discourse on effective school leadership in diverse educational contexts.
The Well-Being of Early Childhood Teachers in Indonesia: Promoting Empathy to Mitigate Burnout
Rizkyanti, C.A., Mufiedatussalam, S. (2026). The Well-Being of Early Childhood Teachers in Indonesia: Promoting Empathy to Mitigate Burnout. In: Amzat, I.H., Khalifa, M. (eds) Handbook of Teachers’ Voices in the Global South. Springer International Handbooks of Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-2423-5_1
Abstract
The well-being of teachers in the early childhood education (ECE) is a critical determinant of a high-quality learning environment. Nevertheless, burnout has been identified as a significant challenge due to the emotional demands inherent in the teaching profession. While extensive research has examined teacher burnout, the mediating role of empathy in mitigating its impact on well-being remains underexplored, especially in the Indonesian context. Therefore, this study aims to examine empathy as the mediator to reduce burnout and enhance well-being among ECE teachers in Indonesia. A quantitative research approach was utilized, employing a cross-sectional survey distributed to 526 early childhood teachers from diverse age groups and educational backgrounds in Indonesia. Data were collected using standardized instruments to assess well-being, burnout, and empathy and were subsequently analyzed using descriptive statistics and linear regression analysis through the PROCESS mediation tool. The findings from the descriptive analysis indicated that early childhood teachers exhibited high levels of well-being and empathy, whereas burnout levels were relatively low. It also demonstrated that burnout significantly predicted well-being both directly and indirectly. However, the presence of empathy was found to enhance teacher well-being, suggesting its critical role in buffering the negative effects of burnout. This study underscores the importance of empathy in mitigating the adverse consequences of burnout among early childhood teachers in Indonesia. By incorporating empathy-building initiatives into teacher training programs and institutional support systems, policymakers and educational stakeholders can formulate more sustainable strategies to enhance teacher well-being and cultivate a healthier educational environment.
Navigating the Challenges: The Complex Landscape of Teacher In-Service Training in Indonesia.
Sumintono, B., Ridwan, A. and Hakim, L.N. (2026). Navigating the Challenges: The Complex Landscape of Teacher In-Service Training in Indonesia. In: Hamzat, I.H. and Khalifa, M. (eds). Handbook of Teachers’ Voices in the Global South: Wellbeing, Development and Identity. Springer. https://link.springer.com/rwe/10.1007/978-981-95-2423-5_33
Abstract
This chapter investigates the five-decade evolution of teacher in-service training in Indonesia. Based on literature review of key academic and policy-related sources, this chapter attempts to trace the historical development of the professional development initiatives. The analysis highlights two distinct periods, namely, the centralized New Order (1970s–1990s) and the decentralized Reform Era (2000s–present). Teacher in-service training during the New Order era was characterized by large-scale state initiatives such as PKG and SPKG assisted with international support. In contrast, the decentralized reform era was marked by numerous efforts such as CLCC project, MGMP groups, and the Guru Penggerak program. Although the programs in the New Order era had broad reach, they struggled with coordination and limited local engagement. Whereas in the Reform Era, decentralization was brought, shifting authority to local governments and resulting in varied, often fragmented training efforts. The introduction of teacher certification program in 2007 not only marked a significant policy shift but also revealed challenges and gaps in program quality and inclusivity. It has been very common across all eras with cascade training models and a consistent emphasis on student-centered learning. This chapter reveals that the impact of the training programs remains hindered due to persistent challenges such as Indonesia’s vast geography, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and inconsistent implementation of the in-service teacher training programs. Finally, this chapter argues that while in-service training remains vital, deeper systematic changes in terms of how teachers are prepared, supported, and evaluated are needed to truly uplift the quality of teachers.
Rural youth empowerment through the agricultural entrepreneurship program model Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment Support Services (YESS): The case of the Miduana Indigenous Community in Indonesia
Anugrah, I. S., Hakim, L. N., Carolina, C., Margono, T., Husmiati, H., Basuki, S., & Purwasantana, D. (2026). Rural youth empowerment through the agricultural entrepreneurship program model Youth Entrepreneurship and Employment Support Services (YESS): The case of the Miduana Indigenous Community in Indonesia. In R. Dutta & S. Trivedi (Eds.), Agripreneurship, digital inclusion and sustainability: Rural innovation and growth in the Global South (pp. 14–31). CABI. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781836992646.0002
Internationalizing Deep Islam
Summerfield, E., & Hemay, S. (2026). Internationalizing Deep Islam. In: Dhiman, S. (eds) The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Leadership and Organizational Change. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51650-4_185-1
Abstract
This chapter outlines a case study of the philosophical and pragmatic leadership of the new Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII), interpreted through the lens of a Western management theory. It argues that Islam, especially since 9/11, has become overidentified in the West as a menacing, politicized force which has diminished a view of the deep spiritual principles contained in the religion. Indonesia, as the world’s largest Muslim nation, presents a counternarrative to this Western stereotype, exemplified by the mission of UIII and embodied in the leadership of its founding Rectors. The chapter further argues the correspondence between the first principles of the leadership of UIII and the systems thinking method articulated by Peter Senge in his seminal text The Fifth Discipline: the Art and Practice of the Learning Organization. It does so in order to demonstrate the commonalities between Senge’s Western vision of a learning organization and that of UIII, and so further erode the sense of menacing otherness contained in the widespread stereotype of Islam.
Improving Community Capacity Building in Education: Indonesian Experience
Mutohar, A. and Sumintono, B. (2026). "Improving Community Capacity Building in Education: Indonesian Experience" In Li, J. & Chan, P.W.K. Global Perspectives on Community Education and Learning SocietyDiversities, Challenges and Strategies. Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Global-Perspectives-on-Community-Education-and-Learning-Society-Diversities-Challenges-and-Strategies/Li-CHAN/p/book/9781041233350
Empowering early childhood educators to foster spatial and numeracy reasoning through play-based learning.
Winarti, D. W., Widjaja, W., Razi, F., Huzaimah, S., Prianggi, A., & Setyawan, I. A. (2025). Empowering early childhood educators to foster spatial and numeracy reasoning through play-based learning. Journal on Mathematics Education, 16(3), 871–888. https://doi.org/10.22342/jme.v16i3.pp871-888
Abstract
Despite the growing awareness of the importance of spatial reasoning in schooling years, there is a notable gap in research literature to promote spatial reasoning in early childhood education in Indonesia. This research aims to address this gap by building the capacity of Indonesian early childhood educators in designing play-based activities to support children’s spatial thinking and reasoning. Twenty early childhood education (ECE) educators coming from different area in Java, Indonesia participated in the study. The study employed design-based research methodology to examine the way in which research team and ECE educators work collaboratively to bring about innovative learning processes and changes in ECE’s practices. A key design principle of the study features play-based activities to promote children’s spatial reasoning skills in the early years were analyzed. This study finds that the professional learning program provides support for ECE educators in three areas, such as foster an understanding of key numeracy concept including one-to one correspondence and cardinality and how it is being implemented, offer insights about spatial ability and its constructs, and exposure to spatially rich play-based activities that could be adopted for ECE centers
Muhammadiyah Bugis-Makassar: Dispersal of Muslim Organizations in and from South Sulawesi
Halim, W., & Nubowo, A. (2025). Muhammadiyah Bugis-Makassar: Dispersal of Muslim Organizations in and from South Sulawesi, Indonesia . Studia Islamika, 32(2), 313–346. https://doi.org/10.36712/sdi.v32i2.4254
Abstract
This study examines the dispersal of Islamic authority within Muhammadiyah in South Sulawesi and how local cultural values influence Islamic reformism. It highlights the emergence of new organizations such as Darul Istiqamah, Hidayatullah, and Wahdah Islamiyah, founded by Muhammadiyah activists with distinct institutional paths. These organizations emerged through ideological shift, cultural entrepreneurship, and political opportunity. Bugis-Makassar values, particularly siri’ (shame and dignity) and pessé/paccé (solidarity), promote independent leadership and institutional creation over internal compromise. Drawing on political opportunity, resource mobilization, and sectarianization theories, the study shows that religious authority dispersal is shaped by local socio-cultural logics. The Darul Islam movement’s legacy further supports more rigid reformist visions. Rather than fragmentation, this process reflects culturally mediated adaptation and innovation. The concept of “Muhammadiyah Bugis-Makassar” illustrates how local cultural dynamics catalyze Islamic reform into networked activism, where regional values reshape organizational boundaries and influence broader Islamic movements. This framework offers insights into cultural mediation of Islamic reform trajectories across Indonesia.