Quality Awareness of Indonesian Higher Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Google Trend Analysis

This study aims to determine the trend of society on the quality of higher education and the factors that influence it during COVID-19. Data was collected through the google search engine in the period March 2020 to November 2021. Bibliometric analysis techniques based on Google Trend big data were used. The results of the study found that 1) the community trend regarding the quality of higher education was quite good with a range of information retrieval above 10% and a sharp increase during the July period; 2) two main factors influence the trend of awareness of the quality of higher education, namely the acceptance of new students, and monitoring of accreditation ratings by BAN-PT. Therefore, higher education institutions must continue to improve binding quality services through accreditation instruments, especially on websites or online media owned by universities.

Stakeholders in Higher Education Accreditation: A Bibliometric Analysis

The existence of stakeholders in accreditation at every level of education plays a vital role. Their opinions determine the quality of an institution. This paper aims to show research trends related to the part of stakeholders in university accreditation. The method used is a bibliometric analysis of the Scopus database using VOSviewer software. The researcher selected eight hundred ten documents from journal articles and conference proceedings in English through the selection process. The results of the co-occurrence analysis show 4 clusters of related keyword groups. Four keywords that are very influential in the research theme are quality assurance with 142 occurrences, accreditation with 83 occurrences, stakeholders with 28 occurrences, and assessment with 24 occurrences. The relationship between concepts within one cluster and between clusters is shown through network visualization. By visualizing overlays, future work related to stakeholders in higher education accreditation can be mapped, including topics on organizational culture, governance, change management, partnership, and employability. This study concludes that bibliometric analysis through VOSviewer is proven to be able to show trends and future work for stakeholder research in higher education.

The Effectiveness of PAI Learning with Blended Learning Models at Private Islamic High Schools in Palangka Raya

This research is based on learning problems that cannot be carried out face-to-face because of the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic condition until now, so learning must be carried out by blended learning or face-to-face distance at private Islamic high schools throughout Palangka Raya to reduce the spread of the virus. Covid-19 continues to increase. For this reason, the formulation of the problem in this study is 1) How is the effectiveness of PAI learning with blended learning models in private Islamic high schools throughout Palangka Raya? 2) What are the teacher's obstacles in the PAI learning process with the blended learning model in private Islamic high schools throughout Palangka Raya? This study aims to describe the effectiveness of PAI learning with the blended learning model and the teacher's obstacles in the learning process at private Islamic high schools throughout Palangka Raya. This research was conducted using the descriptive qualitative method. This research was conducted at SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Palangka Raya, SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Palangka Raya and SMA Nahdatul Ulama Palangka Raya. The subjects of this research are teachers who teach PAI subjects. For data collection using observation techniques, interviews, and documentation. The data validation technique uses persistence and constancy of observation and triangulation. Meanwhile, data analysis was carried out using data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results of this study indicate that: 1) The effectiveness of PAI learning with the blended learning model in private Islamic high schools throughout Palangka Raya is still not maximized because students' interest and motivation to learn decreases and students feel bored with the distance learning model or blended learning so that the strategy used by the teacher in teaching can not run optimally. In addition, the small allocation of learning time also causes the explanation of the material to be less effective. 2) The teacher's obstacle in the learning process is the lack of student participation in learning. This is because the main obstacles that occur are the difficulty of the signal and the weak internet network that occurs to students. In addition, the limited quota is also an obstacle for students who have economic limitations.

Students' Perceptions of The Application of Recitation Methods During the Covid-19 Pandemic

This study aims to find out 1) the perceptions of students of the PAI study program class of 2019 FTIK IAIN Palangka Raya on the application of the Recitation Method during the covid-19 pandemic, and 2) the impact of the application of the Recitation Method during the covid-19 pandemic on students of the 2019 FTIK PAI study program. IAIN Palangka Raya. The type of research used in this study is mixed methods research. The subjects are 161 students of the 2019 Islamic Islamic Education study program FTIK IAIN Palangka Raya and the PAI Homebase lecturer who teaches at the 2019 Islamic State Islamic Studies study program FTIK IAIN Palangka Raya as informants. Data collection techniques using questionnaires, interviews, and documentation, data validation techniques using source triangulation and tabulation percentages, and data analysis techniques using data reduction, presentation, and verification. The results of this study indicate that: 1) PAI students' perceptions of the class of 2019 on the application of the Recitation Method during the Covid-19 pandemic on the cognitive component were in the excellent category with a percentage of 67.1%, the perception of PAI students for the class of 2019 on the affective part was in the perfect type with a percentage 52.2%, the perception of PAI students for the class of 2019 on the conative element is in the ideal variety with a percentage of 69.6% with an average rate of the overall cognitive, affective, and conative components as much as 62.97%. So, it can be said that the perception of PAI students from the class of 2019 on the application of the Recitation Method during the Covid-19 pandemic was in the excellent category as a whole. This can be seen from the responses of students who accept the application of the Recitation Method positively despite various obstacles; PAI students of the 2019 batch still try to do their assignments seriously and as much as possible. 2) As for the impact of the implementation of the Recitation Method during the covid-19 pandemic on students PAI study program batch 2019 FTIK IAIN Palangka Raya consists of positive impacts, namely a) helping to understand the material, b) honing knowledge and skills, c) fostering positive habits, and the negative impact of applying the Recitation Method during the covid-19 pandemic on PAI study program students’ class of 2019 are a) interaction barriers and b) facility constraints.

Implementation of The Madrasah Exam Using The TC-Exam Application At MTSN 1 Palangka Raya

This study is based on the problem of madrasah exams that cannot be conducted directly or in writing due to the impact of covid-19 which requires the implementation of madrasah exams to be conducted online. So that madrasah exams are conducted online using TCExam application conducted in MTsN 1 Palangka Raya and what obstacles occur and how the implementation of madrasah exams using the TCExam application is specifically on madrasah exams in the religious field studied. The purpose of this research is to describe the planning of madrasah exam implementation using TCExam application in the religious field, constraints in the implementation of madrasah exams using TCExam application in the religious field and students' response to the implementation of madrasah exams using the TCExam application. The research used in this study is descriptive qualitative research. The place of this research is MTsN 1 Palangka Raya. The subjects of this study were the Head of Madrasah, Wakamad curriculum, Operator, and Teacher of Religious Affairs. Data collection using interview techniques and documentation. Data analysis is done by collecting data, presenting and drawing conclusions. The validity of the data is done using triangulation of sources and techniques. The results of this study show that 1. Planning the implementation of madrasah exams using TCExam application in the field of religion in MTsN 1 Palangka Raya, namely the simulation and explanation from the operator to teachers for the use of TCExam application. 2. Implementation of madrasah exams using TCExam application. 3. Constraints in the implementation of madrasah exams using tcexam application in the field of religion in MTsN 1 Palangka Raya namely in students who are sometimes late to log in madrasah exams using the TCExam application, further constraints in the internet network of students are unstable and also in the implementation of madrasah exams using the online TCExam application is another obstacle also that students can commit fraud or cheating in this case the role of parents is very important to supervise students in the implementation of online madrasah exams using the TCExam application.

Mosques and Literacy Reading of the Quran: Empowering Mosques as Educational Centers during Covid-19 Outbreak

There are differences in the mosques performed before and during the Covid-19 pandemic, but these differences do not hinder the mosque's goals. This study aims to find out how the role of mosques in fostering reading the Qur'an during the Covid-19 pandemic and the inhibiting and supporting factors. Research on the involvement of mosques in the development of reading the Koran during the pandemic has been explored using a qualitative case study approach. The data collected was obtained using field research methods and literature studies. The findings in this study explain that the power of mosques as educational centers continues during the Covid-19 pandemic. The spirit of reading the Koran during the pandemic encountered several obstacles. This study provides distribution in theory and practice for Muslims during the Covid-19 pandemic for empowering mosques as an educational center.

THE EFFECT OF CERTIFICATION ON TEACHER PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING OUTCOMES OF MADRASAH STUDENTS

The purpose of this study was to determine: (1) the performance of certified teachers; (2) student learning outcomes; (3) the effect of teacher certification on teacher performance; and (4) the effect of teacher certification on student learning outcomes in MTs. Model Sorong City. The research approach used is quantitative with survey techniques. The method of determining the sample used is a saturated sample. That is, 20 respondents sample the entire population. The analytical method used is a simple linear regression method. The results of this study indicate that: (1) the performance of certified teachers is good (3.56); (2) student learning outcomes are classified as good (3.97); (3) there is a positive and significant effect of teacher certification on teacher performance by 73.3%; and (4) there is a positive and significant effect of teacher certification on student learning outcomes by 64.3%. It can be concluded that the provision of certification allowances can improve teacher performance and student learning outcomes in MTs. Model Sorong City.

EDUCATION POWER SATISFACTION INDEX ON UIN WALISONO SEMARANG SERVICES

Quality assurance is one of the benchmarks that can be seen in assessing the quality of a university. All efforts that can be made related to the quality assurance process must be carried out starting from the level of study programs to tertiary institutions and a thorough evaluation not only related to the learning curriculum but also the human resources involved in it. One of the essential human resources involved in the learning process is educators. The optimal performance of educators will affect the whole teaching and learning process, and the implementation of these educators is strongly influenced by satisfaction with campus services. So, this study aims to analyze the satisfaction of education personnel with the services provided by the campus. Surveying educators carried out the data search process in the UIN Walisongo Semarang. Nine aspects are analyzed by the level of satisfaction by educators, namely 1) Recruitment and Selection, 2) Employee Orientation and Placement, 3) Training, Learning and Development Tasks, 4) Job Evaluation 5) Career Paths 6) Welfare 7) Attendance and Assignment System, 8) Termination and 9) Campus Facilities. The results of the analysis obtained are that the satisfaction of education personnel is at a moderate to a very high level with the aspect that shows the highest satisfaction in the achievement and assignment system variable (3.50) and the element that is at the lowest level of satisfaction is the welfare variable (3.14).

WHAT DRIVES STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION WITH E-LEARNING AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC?

This study aims to analyze the students’ satisfaction in the Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Fattahul Muluk Papua with the online learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is necessary to have an evaluation of the online learning carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic so that the process can be measured and the learning quality may be improved. This study uses five Servqual dimensions, namely Tangible, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, and Empathy to measure student satisfaction with the online learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study uses quantitative methods with data analysis using multiple linear regression. Data were collected from 143 students of the Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business IAIN Fattahul Muluk Papua using a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. The results of this study indicate that the tangible variable and empathy variable has a significant effect on student satisfaction, while the Reliability, Responsiveness, and Assurance variables do not significantly influence students’ satisfaction with online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

THE RELEVANCE OF ESTABLISHING A HALAL STUDY CENTER AT STATE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY

This study aims to explore the Halal Study Center in every State Islamic University in Indonesia. Data collection in this study was gained using the interview method and also literature review. Interviews were conducted directly with several sources, while the literature review was performed by collecting journals regarding the research problems. The findings show that eight State Islamic University already have halal study centers out of the total number of State Islamic University in Indonesia, 27 in total. Furthermore, some of the State Islamic University that have established halal study centers also have development activities. The practical implications of this paper provide new knowledge for the State Islamic University that will establish a halal study center. This is the first article that discusses the development of research trends in the halal study center at the State Islamic University and provides the latest comprehensive literature review until 2021.