Asian Pendidikan

The Relationship Between Social Innovation and Return on Investment (ROI) in Polytechnic and Community Collages Commercialization Activities

2026-04-15T10:11:09+00:00

Research, development, innovation, commercialization and economy (RDICE) are the main focuses of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), an educational system that prioritizes obtaining Return on Investment (ROI). As essential parts of the TVET system, polytechnics and community colleges are always looking to improve income generation through ROI-driven projects. However, a number of contributing factors, such as product value, product exposure, return on Investment (ROI) and social innovation (SI) are necessary for ROI to be successful in polytechnics and community colleges. The purpose of this study is to examine need for return on investment and social Innovation in commercialization activities of Polytechnics and Community Colleges. A quantitative research technique was used, with 145 respondents including Heads of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization from polytechnics and community colleges. Partial Least Squares (PLS) analysis is used to analyze data. This study's findings show that Return on Investment (ROI) and Social Innovation (SI) are key predictors of successful commercialization activities. This study provides strategic insights for educational institutions to boost their commercialization activities while remaining aligned with the commercialization agendas of polytechnics and community colleges.

Development of Learning Style-Based Mathematics Problem Solving Instruments to Measure Elementary School Students’ HOTS

2026-06-01T04:24:44+00:00

Problem-solving skills can be enhanced through the development of measurement tools that integrate learning styles into both the learning process and the completion of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) tasks. Learning styles influence how students receive, process, and apply information, thereby shaping their strategies in solving mathematical problems. This study aims to analyze the content validity, empirical validity, reliability, and item characteristics of the developed instrument while aligning it with students’ learning style preferences. A quantitative approach with an instrument analysis design was employed. The subjects included expert validators and elementary school students. Data were collected through validation sheets, a mathematical problem-solving test, and a learning style questionnaire to identify students’ cognitive tendencies. Data analysis involved Aiken’s V, Product Moment correlation, Cronbach’s Alpha, test–retest, and item analysis using SPSS and Microsoft Excel. The results show that the instrument meets the criteria of validity, reliability, and good item quality. The instrument is not only aligned with problem-solving indicators but also accommodates variations in learning styles. Cognitive learning styles influence how students analyze and solve HOTS-based problems; thus, integrating them into assessment provides a more meaningful evaluation of students’ mathematical problem-solving abilities.

Tumpal Futura: A Transmedia Adaptation of Futuristic Batik Design Concepts into a Scratch Education Game

2026-06-12T01:21:04+00:00

The relevance of Batik for the new generation faces challenges due to the perception that tends to be static and bound to the past. This research addresses this challenge by conducting a transmedia adaptation of a futuristic Batik design concept, "Tumpal Futura", which is realized into an interactive educational game using the Scratch platform. Through the ADDIE framework and thematic analysis from in-depth interviews with nine experts, this research found that the fusion of cultural heritage with avant-garde aesthetics creates a powerful paradox and is effective in attracting young audiences. It was identified that the main challenge in the adaptation process was not visual replication, but rather the conceptual translation of the motif's philosophy into game mechanics. Furthermore, this study affirms that the success of a digital pedagogy tool lies not in its interactivity alone, but in its ability to provide a rich narrative context. This research successfully presents a model of a complete creative process for revitalizing cultural heritage through transmedia storytelling.