Journal of Higher Education and Academic Advancement

PERSPECTIVE HADHANAH CONCEPT ANALYSIS STUDY LAW NUMBER 23 OF 2002 ABOUT CHILD PROTECTION

M. Iqbal — 2025-11-28

Objective: The purpose of this writing is to analyze hadhanah from the perspective of Law Number 23 of 2002 concerning child protection. Method: The writing of this research is based on library research, namely using library materials as the main data source. Results: There is no law that explicitly and clearly regulates the obligation of child custody to be given to the biological mother or biological father after a divorce. In Law Number 23 of 2002 concerning Child Protection, Article 3 states that child protection aims to ensure the fulfillment of children's rights so that they can live, grow, develop, and participate optimally in accordance with human dignity and dignity, and receive protection from violence and discrimination, in order to realize Indonesian children who are qualified, have noble morals, and are prosperous. There are various reasons that may make parents unable or unwilling to provide for their children. Some common causes or factors that cause parents not to fulfill their obligations to their children include economic factors, personal relationships, or other legal problems. Parenting has a very urgent role in shaping children's development and well-being. One of these urgencies is the formation of children's character so that they become children who are useful for their nation and state. Novelty: Every child has the right to receive health services and social security according to their physical, mental, spiritual and social needs. Fulfillment of children's basic rights is an integral part of implementing the fulfillment of human rights.

STUDY OF HUMAN BEING IN ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION: STUDY OF THE CONCEPT OF FITRAH AND ITS COMPARISON WITH NATIVISM, EMPIRISM, CONVERGENCE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON THE ISLAMIC EDUCATION PROCESS

Fitri Wahyuningsih — 2025-11-30

Objective: This study aims to explore the impact of nature on Islamic education, focusing on the concept of fitrah (innate human potential) and its implications for developing a balanced education system that nurtures both cognitive and affective aspects. Method: A library research approach was used, analyzing books, scientific articles, and papers relevant to the topic. Results: The study finds that the concept of fitrah in Islamic educational philosophy emphasizes the intrinsic human potential for knowing God and doing good, which contrasts with the environmental focus of empiricism. The integration of fitrah in Islamic education promotes holistic development, covering intellectual, spiritual, and moral dimensions, advocating for an educational approach that nurtures inborn abilities while fostering morality and spirituality. Novelty: This research contributes to the understanding of how fitrah can be integrated into Islamic educational practices, offering a balanced curriculum, learning methods aligned with Islamic values, and an environment conducive to optimizing human potential. It provides a comparative analysis of fitrah and other philosophical schools, highlighting its unique role in shaping holistic education.

GENDER INCLUSION AND JUSTICE IN EDUCATION: A CRITICAL REVIEW BASED ON RESEARCH RESULTS

Teguh Firmansyah Apriliana — 2025-11-30

Objective: This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the implementation of gender inclusion and justice in education by examining policy frameworks and empirical research within Indonesian and global contexts. Method: Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, the study integrates findings from 23 national and international indexed journal articles published between 2017–2025, complemented by relevant educational policies, to identify trends, barriers, and opportunities for gender-responsive educational practices. Results: The analysis reveals a substantial gap between established policies and their implementation, characterized by persistent gender stereotypes in curricula—especially in STEM fields—limited teacher competence in applying gender-responsive pedagogy, disparities in educational access between rural and urban regions, and inadequate representation of women in academic leadership. The findings emphasize the need for comprehensive pedagogical transformation supported by multi-stakeholder collaboration and strengthened GESI integration. Novelty: This study offers an intersectional synthesis of policy and empirical evidence, highlighting systemic inconsistencies and proposing an integrative framework for advancing gender-inclusive education practices across diverse learning environments.

DIDACTIC PRINCIPLES AND PEDAGOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING THE WORKS OF MUHAMMAD YUSUF

Rakhimbayev Jurabek Sobirovich — 2026-01-03

Objective: This study aims to examine the role of Muhammad Yusuf’s poetic works in the educational process and to analyze the effectiveness of utilizing his artistic heritage for fostering students’ spiritual, intellectual, and aesthetic development. Method: The research employs a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach, combining literary analysis with pedagogical review to explore the folk spirit, simplicity, philosophical depth, imagery system, stylistic features, and educational values of the poet’s works, as well as the application of didactic principles and modern pedagogical technologies such as Brainstorming, Cluster, INSERT, Fishbone, and Role Playing. Results: The findings indicate that Muhammad Yusuf’s poetry significantly enhances students’ critical thinking, moral awareness, and aesthetic sensitivity when taught through student-centered, active, and systematic methodologies. The integration of modern instructional strategies improves engagement, comprehension, and reflective learning, while addressing common challenges in teaching literary texts. Novelty: This study contributes a structured methodological framework that integrates classical literary heritage with contemporary pedagogical technologies, offering a systematic and effective model for teaching Muhammad Yusuf’s works that strengthens educational, spiritual, and aesthetic outcomes in formal education.

ISSUES OF LABOR AND ITS EFFICIENCY IN THE SOCIAL VIEWS OF EASTERN THINKERS

Rakhmatov Nuriddin Negkadamovich — 2026-01-03

Objective: This study aims to examine the socio-economic, moral, and sociological significance of human labour in the context of a globalised market economy, with particular reference to contemporary reforms in Uzbekistan and their emphasis on labour culture, attitudes toward work, and productivity. Method: The research adopts a qualitative, conceptual-analytical approach, drawing on classical religious texts and the philosophical, scientific, and ethical heritage of Eastern thinkers to interpret labour as a multidimensional phenomenon encompassing economic function, moral value, and social responsibility. Results: The analysis demonstrates that labour is not merely a means of material production but a fundamental factor in shaping spiritual development, social activity, professional identity, and moral integrity. The study reveals that ideas such as honest work, professional mastery, and selfless service to society—deeply rooted in Islamic teachings and classical Eastern scholarship—remain highly relevant for addressing modern socio-economic challenges and strengthening social stability. Novelty: This article offers an integrative framework that connects classical spiritual-philosophical perspectives on labour with contemporary socio-economic discourse, highlighting their applicability to modern reform agendas and contributing to a value-based understanding of labour in today’s education and policy contexts.

SUBJECT REVIEW: FEATURES OF LEGAL LANGUAGE AND ITS TRANSLATION

Sura Jarjis Wadeea — 2026-01-14

Objective: This article aims to explore the unique features and tools of legal language, focusing on its structure, stylistic conventions, and lexical systems. It seeks to identify key linguistic characteristics and examine how these features are translated while maintaining semantic accuracy. Method: The review employs a qualitative analysis of legal language, focusing on its specific conventions and the process of translating legal texts. It examines the relationship between legal terms, expressions, and their meanings, as well as the challenges faced by translators. Results: The study identifies the precise and formal tools used in legal language, highlighting the importance of coherence and clarity in legal texts. It also provides insights into strategies for translating legal language to ensure that the translated text retains its legal force, avoiding ambiguity. Novelty: This review contributes to the field by bridging the gap between linguistic form and legal meaning, offering a comprehensive analysis of legal translation and its impact on the legal system. It emphasizes the significance of understanding legal language in cross-linguistic legal contexts, ensuring the integrity of translated legal texts.

INTEGRATION OF PAULO FREIRE'S DIALOGICAL PEDAGOGY AND TARBIYAH RUHIYAH IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION

Khalid Muddatstsir — 2026-01-15

Objective: Modern education has been caught in a technocratic view that emphasizes knowledge and technical mastery to the exclusion of critical as well as spiritual awareness. Meanwhile, while the critical pedagogy of Paulo Freire and the spiritual education of Islam both share a vision of education as consciousness-raising, they are often distinct in academic scholarship and practice. This article seeks to develop an integrative theoretical perspective from Paulo Freire's problem-posing education and Tarbiyah Ruhiyah in Islamic education. Method: This study is qualitative and adopted a critical literature review design as well as a conceptual framework development. Results: The findings of the study demonstrate that: 1) The similarity in the orientation of education as a process of awareness is that there is a fundamental similarity between Freire's critical pedagogy and Islamic spiritual education: both make education a process of awareness. 2) The similitude in pedagogical mechanisms: dialogue and muhasabah. The fact that there is an analogy between Freire's dialogue and tawjih (push) in spiritual education is because there is a similarity in the mechanism of dialogue by Freire with muhasabah (introspection) in spiritual education. Egalitarian dialogue creates shared knowledge through problematization of reality, while muhasabah is a critical evaluation of the self. 3) The compatibility of action orientation: praxis and righteous deeds. The compatibility between Freire's praxis (reflection-action) and righteous deeds in Islam is that praxis is about social transformation, and righteous deeds are about intentions and higher values. The two combined form a holistic model of action in which social transformation and personal (spiritual) change go hand in hand. Social work, in the community analyzed, is worship because it combines deliberation with ritual, and it uses religious social capital for praxis. Novelty: This article introduces an integrative theoretical perspective by combining Paulo Freire's problem-posing education with Tarbiyah Ruhiyah in Islamic education, providing a unique approach to merging critical pedagogy and spiritual education into a holistic model for personal and social transformation.

ANALYTICAL STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RESEARCH MODELS IN ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE

Sayuti Ismail — 2026-01-15

Objective: The primary issue in this research lies in the disparity between traditional fiqh research methodologies and the intricate nature of contemporary dilemmas. Normative-textual approaches often lack the flexibility required to tackle emerging issues like fintech and bioethics. Conversely, contextual approaches, such as socio-historical and thematic-contemporary methods, risk clouding the authenticity of texts unless meticulously balanced. Method: This research primarily comprises library research, employing a qualitative content analysis technique within an interpretive-critical framework. Results: The findings indicate: 1) The normative-textual fiqh research model centers on scrutinizing sacred texts (the Qur'an and Hadith) and the viewpoints of classical scholars found in ancient texts. This deductive research formulates laws for novel issues based on existing evidence, employing the method of gathering all relevant evidence (istiqra') and selecting the most robust (tarjih). 2) The socio-historical fiqh research model views Islamic law as a product shaped by societal and historical forces. This model not only examines the legal aspects but also delves into the socio-political context and circumstances that underpin them. It incorporates the perspective of maqashid shari'ah (the objectives of Islamic law) to reinterpret and reconstruct the fiqh understanding. 3) The thematic-contemporary fiqh research model, tailored to address intricate contemporary issues like the digital economy, concentrates on a central theme and explores it comprehensively from various fiqh perspectives. Novelty: The outcomes of this research are implemented by adopting a complementary-integrative approach in all Islamic legal research endeavors. For instance, in the realm of sharia-compliant fintech, the exploration typically commences with a normative-textual model to unveil the fundamental muamalah principles, followed by an analysis of the socio-historical backdrop, ultimately involving relevant specialists for a thorough examination.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGH PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY IN A PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL

Muhammad Munawir Pohan — 2026-01-15

Objective: This study aims to analyze the role of principal management in improving the quality of digital education services at SMA Swasta Muhammadiyah 10 Rantauprapat, Labuhanbatu Regency, North Sumatra. Method: This study used a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and documentation studies involving the principal, vice principal, teachers, and students as informants. Results: The results show that improvements in the quality of digital services were successfully realized through the implementation of comprehensive principal management functions. This includes visionary planning such as the provision of information technology infrastructure, systematic resource organization, and mobilization through teacher motivation and support, and control through consistent supervision. The principal's responsive, solution-oriented leadership has proven to be a key catalyst in creating an effective digital ecosystem, characterized by integrated teacher competencies, continuous learning and innovation, and administrative efficiency. Novelty: This study concludes that principal management plays a crucial role in the digital transformation of education. This research contributes by offering an empirical understanding of digital management practices in private schools. It provides a basis for developing a more comprehensive digital management model in the secondary education context.

CREATIVITY AND SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WITHIN THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS SYSTEM

Ismailov Alisher Ulugbekovich — 2026-01-17

Objective: This study aims to analyze the development of professional competence and personal creativity among school students through socio-psychological approaches. The research examines the theoretical foundations of these processes and their significance in educational settings. Method: Empirical research identifies key factors influencing the development of students’ professional competence and the psychological mechanisms that promote personal creativity, considering individual student characteristics. The study also explores the application of socio-psychological methods to foster professional and personal growth. Results: The findings highlight the role of motivational and creative activity in enhancing students' professional competencies, providing a theoretical and methodological basis for practical recommendations. Novelty: The research introduces a novel integration of socio-psychological methods in educational practice, emphasizing individualized instructional strategies to strengthen career orientation, enhance creativity, and boost motivational engagement in students. The study offers educators and policymakers a practical framework to support holistic student development, addressing both personal and professional growth.