School Principal Leadership as a Vanguard for Educators and Educational Staff in Enhancing Work Motivation at SMA Assa’adah Gresik, Indonesia

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Leadership is an aspirational, motivational, and creative moral force that can influence educators and education staff to change their attitudes, aligning them with the jointly established vision, mission, and objectives. The absence of leadership can result in disorder and ineffectiveness in achieving the shared vision, mission, and goals. This research aims to discover and analyze how school principals act as pioneers for the school community in enhancing motivation.

This research employs a qualitative descriptive research design. Data collection techniques include interviews, participant observations, and documentation. Data analysis utilizes single-case data analysis. Data validity techniques include credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability.

The findings of this research reveal that school principals lead by enhancing motivation in the school community through possessing a sharp, far-reaching, and transparent leadership vision, continually innovating and making improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of work and being willing to take risks and responsibilities.

Organizational Commitment in Improving the Productivity of Educators and Educational Staff at Man 2 Blitar Indonesia

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The success of a madrasah head’s commitment to leading an organization results from love, loyalty, alignment with the goals and values of the madrasah, and a desire to remain in the organization. The productivity of educators and educational staff is highly dependent on the leadership of the madrasah head, who prioritizes the quality of education. This includes organizational commitment, attitude, and loyalty within the madrasah institution. MAN 2 Blitar has achieved its vision, mission, and goals.

This research focuses on how organizational loyalty enhances the productivity of educators and educational staff at MAN 2 Blitar. The research method used is qualitative. Data sources include informants, events/locations, and documents. Data is collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis is done using Huberman’s interactive data analysis technique, with validation through discussion, data source triangulation, and method triangulation.

The results of the research show: (1) The aspects of organizational commitment involve practical commitment in developing competencies, sustainable commitment in potential development, and normative commitment in building a nationalistic character. (2) Organizational attitude commitment includes the development of values and institutional achievement goals. (3) Organizational loyalty is the result of practical, competitive leadership and quality work based on standards to achieve optimal madrasah performance.

Magical Realism in Ayu Utami’s Simple Miracles and Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude Novel Characteristics of Wendy B. Faris

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This study aims to describe in depth related to (1) the characteristics of magical realism in Simple Miracels and Hundred Years of Silence, (2) The narrative structure of realism and magic in Simple Miracels and Hundred Years of Silence. This study aims to describe the characteristics of magical realism from the perspective of Wendy B Faris 1) Irreducible elements (irreducible elements that concern magical matters), 2) Phenomenal worlds (phenomenal worlds that prevent magical things from entering the fantasy world), 3) unsettling doubt (unresolved doubts that occur when co-opting text into irreducible elements), 4) merging realms (nature that mixes the magical and real things together), 5) and disruption of time, space, and identity (disruption or disruption of time, space and sacred identity to routine time, space and identity). (2) The narrative structure of realism and magic in Simple Miracles and One Hundred Years of Silence. The approach to this research is qualitative with descriptive research because the research is carried out by reading novels, sorting words, phrases, clauses, and sentences, and taking notes to produce data in the form of describing the storytelling style in the novel regarding the application of magical realism. The results of the study are that in the comparison of the characteristics of the two magical realism novels Simple Miracles by Ayu Utami and One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez there are (1) differences in magical realism, (2) similarities in magical realism, and (3) the meaning conveyed from the two novels narrative characteristic of magical realism as a storytelling style. (1) The difference in magical realism that is lifted from the two novels offers a different nuance, if in the novel Simple Miracles by Ayu Utami, Javanese myths are often raised: ghosts, witchcraft, and haunted places, which are scary. If in the novel Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, things are often discussed: the circus, ghosts that are not feared, and magicians. Daily life is so close to the tradition in Colombia as a representation of the Macondo people, that it is considered normal to mix magical things with real life, but not be amazed. (2) the similarity of magical realism presented in the two novels, the similarity in the novel Simple Miracles by Ayu Utami both raises magical realism in life and simultaneously reality and magic are present, such as ghosts appearing in public places, haunted places on public roads. If in the novel Hundred Years of Silence by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the world of social reality appears, magical things side by side with us, that objects such as magnifying glasses appear among the public, even a person can fly in public at the same time, but is considered normal. (3) the interpretation of magical realism in the two novels Simple Miracles by Ayu Utami and Hundred Years of Silence by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, gives rise to something that the Western view cannot rationally merge into one with everyday life without letting go of reality being separated by magic. So magical realism in both novels serves as a storytelling style to convey the important points of the two hopes from the two writers from different countries. The conclusion in this study is that there is a comparison of the magical realism of the two novels Simple Miracles by Ayu Utami and One Hundred Years of Silence by Gabriel Garcia Marquez which are characterized by the magical realism characteristics of Wendy B Faris. Of the two novels in magical realism concerning; similarities, differences, and meanings of magical realism narratives in novels. So that magical realism as a storytelling style to convey behind the author’s interests.

Contributing to Understanding Mother Goddess Worship in Vietnam

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Mother Goddess worship is one of the important types of spiritual activities, reflecting the aspiration of Vietnamese people for abundant clothing and food, timely rains and favorable weather. Along with the flow of time, the belief of Mother Goddess worship has certain changes, increasingly meeting the diverse and rich spiritual needs of Vietnamese people. The article presents an overview of the situation of this worship in Vietnam, as well as some values and limitations.

Factors Affecting Results of Pre-clinical Phase1 of Medical Students: A Research in Mekong Delta

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Training preclinical skill for medical students plays a vital role in medical education, contributing into examining, diagnose, treat and follow patients. The research identified factors that impact results of pre-clinical phase 1 of medical students at a university in Vietnam. The research was carried out to collect data from examination results of 850 sophomores (school year: 2019-2020) after they finished pre-clinical phase 1. The research was to find out the relationship between the affecting factors and preclinical outcomes by SPSS. The finding shows that 97.6% obtained high results from fair level to excellent level. There was a correlation between learning preparation and preclinical results. The findings also help students know their scores in detail, building a suitable and positive learning scheme.

Quality Assurance of the Aun-Qa Standards Training Program for the Training Majors in Vietnam Today

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International integration is an inevitable trend that requires all participating countries to cooperate and compete with each other. That is also the process in which each nation must quickly create a breakthrough to assert its position in the international arena. Under the influence of that factor, Vietnam’s education is also on the threshold of innovation and integration. Therefore, learning advanced educational models and ensuring world and regional standards is extremely necessary. In recent years, integrating into the common trend with other countries, Vietnam has introduced the concept of ensuring the quality of training programs at the higher education level since 1998. Among them, AUN-QA’s training program evaluation standards are the most used by universities in Vietnam to date. Within the scope of the article, the author focuses on introducing the quality of training programs according to AUN-QA standards with its sets of criteria, pointing out the impacts of ensuring the quality of training programs according to AUN -QA. From there, we provide solutions to ensure the quality of training programs according to AUN-QA standards for training majors in Vietnam today.

Enhancing Agricultural Enterprise Development in Hoa Binh Province- Vietnam: Challenges and Policy Considerations

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This article delves into the advancement of agricultural enterprise development within Hoa Binh Province, Vietnam, shedding light on the challenges encountered and proposing pertinent policy considerations. The geographical and topographical advantages of Hoa Binh Province for agricultural activities are highlighted, yet the complex terrain and varying climatic conditions pose challenges to enterprises. The inadequacy of water resources, susceptibility to natural disasters, and limited access to suitable production areas impede progress. In this context, policy solutions are explored, focusing on the support mechanisms offered to small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises. The study elucidates the existing policies that promote infrastructure investment, technology adoption, market access, and financial assistance. However, challenges remain in policy implementation, including regulatory complexities, resource limitations, and insufficient incentives to attract investments. Drawing from empirical data and policy analysis, this article underscores the need for streamlined policies that address challenges comprehensively and foster the sustainable growth of agricultural enterprises in Hoa Binh Province.

Lanna Oral Buddhist Literature: Identity, Development, and Value-adding in a New Dimension

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This study was aimed at 1) analyzing the identity and development of Lanna oral Buddhist literature, 2) analyzing the contents and principles in propagating Buddhism for new generations, and 3) proposing the guidelines for value-adding and management of Lanna oral Buddhist literature in a new dimension. The sample consisted of 1) the sample who responded to the questionnaire:  152 monks and 152 deacons, and 2) the interviewees: 2 monks, 2 deacons, and 2 scholars. Research tools used to collect data consisted of 1) questionnaire, where percentage, statistics, mean, and standard deviation were used for data analysis, and 2) structured interview, where a descriptive analysis was conducted for data analysis.

The results indicated that 1) the identity of literature included indigenous preaching, Ventan (alms offering), asking for forgiveness from the Triple Gem and others, Lanna proverbs, asking for forgiveness from dead bodies, storytelling, morals, and Tan praying (folk praying), and the development of literature stemed from a mix with current events, changing based on the community context, integration with other local languages, adaptations over time, and compliance with the regime, 2) contents in the propagation of Buddhism included diligence, education, learning, use of intelligence to solve problems, folk tales, lives of the people, and dharma-based fairy tales, and 3) guidelines for literature value-adding included creating a new body of knowledge from oral Buddhist literature, organizing a “Local Northern Preaching” short course, preparing a handbook on oral Buddhist literature, promoting the learning for children, youth, and higher education, providing a subject in local Buddhist literature, preparing dharma-based Lanna books and tales, teaching and learning on oral Buddhist literature from the secondary education, and producing books on oral Buddhist literature.

The Effect of Brand Image and Perceived Value on Customer Loyalty of iPhone Users in Malang City

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This study intends to ascertain how brand image and perceived value affect iPhone users in Malang’s customer loyalty. In this study, Malang residents who own iPhones made up the population, while 78 Malang residents made up the sample. The information from this study is primary information that was gathered via the interview method and the distribution of questionnaires for observation. SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) and the analysis tool PLS (Partial Least Square) were employed in this study’s data analysis technique. According to the study’s findings, consumer loyalty among iPhone users in Malang is positively and significantly influenced by brand image and perceived value.

A Study of the Effects of Discussion and Inquiry Methods on Students’ Scholarly Performance in Biology

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This study examined the effects of discussion and inquiry methods on secondary school students’ scholarly performance in Biology. The study adopted quasi-experimental pre-test, post-test, control group research design. Three hundred and eighty (380) secondary school one Biology students from nine schools through the simple random sampling technique were used as the research sample. The control group were instructed employing the lecture method, while the experimental group participated using the inquiry method. Both groups were instructed with same biological concepts in intact classroom for six weeks. Biology Achievement Test (BAT) was administered to collect data for pre-test and post-test. A reliability coefficient of 0.76 was obtained using kuder-Richardson Formula 21. The data collected were analysed using the statistics of mean to answer the research questions and t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study’s findings indicated a significant difference in the scholarly performance of male and female students instructed using discussion and inquiry methods, with the former yielding better results; and a significant difference in the scholarly performance of discussion- and inquiry-based instruction when it came to student gender. In conclusion, both discussion and inquiry methods of teaching help Biology students do better in high school, but the discussion method works better than the inquiry method. Based on these, recommendations were made.