Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Education and Social Science Research (ICESRE 2025)

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Peer-Review Statements

Sutrisno Sutrisno, Noora Qotrun Nada, Agnita Siska Pramasdyahsari, Jafar Sodiq
All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the [International Conference on Education and Social Science Research] during [13 November 2025] in [Semarang, Indonesia]. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the [Reviewers] and approved by the Editor-in-Chief,...
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Development of an Augmented Reality (AR)-Based Adaptive Physical Education Learning Module to Improve the Motor Skills of Deaf Children

Pandu Kresnapati, Ibnu Fatkhu Royana, Husnul Hadi
This study aims to develop an adaptive physical education learning module based on augmented reality to improve the motor skills of deaf students at Special Schools (SLB). The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE development model. The research subjects are elementary...
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Meaning Making of Children with Intellectual Disabilities on Fathers Involvement in Mindful Parenting

Desi Maulia, Arri Handayani, Nur Cholifah, Ellya Rakhmawati
This study explores the perceptions of children with intellectual disabilities regarding their fathers’ mindfulness in parenting in Indonesian cultural context. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive approach through seventeen in-depth interviews, the research examines how paternal calmness, awareness,...
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Profiling STEM Students’ English Writing Skills Based on CEFR Descriptors within an Outcome-Based Education Framework

Dwiria Wahyuni, Siti Nur’Aini, Senowarsito Senowarsito
Promoting English proficiency is central to nurturing students’ scientific communication competence in STEM education. This study aims to profile the English writing performance of Physics students using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) as an assessment tool within an Outcome-Based...
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Sustainable Aquaculture Development through Blue Economy Innovation in Kembangarum Urban Village, Semarang City, Indonesia

Rizky Muliani Dwi Ujianti, Noora Qotrun Nada, Slamet Budirahardjo, Mohamad Fajarianditya Nugroho, Setyoningsih Wibowo, Mochammad Sholihul Huda, Muhammad Midz Anul Ulya, Sahya Ilyasina Edsaputri, Tedy Firmansyah, Zafriyanti Afkhiaka
The blue economy promotes sustainable ocean resource utilization for economic growth and ecosystem health. Kembangarum Urban Village in Semarang, Indonesia, exemplifies sustainable aquaculture through innovative practices. The initiative addresses food security and environmental integrity by implementing...
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A Decision Support System for School Planning Using the TOPSIS Method: Design and Development Approach

Nugroho Dwi Saputro, Ghufron Abdullah, Nurkolis Nurkolis
This study presents the development and evaluation of a Decision Support System (DSS) for school planning (Rencana Kerja Sekolah – RKS) using the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method to enhance objectivity and transparency in educational decision-making. The...
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Can Digital Attendance Improve Student Attendance Rates?

Nurkolis Nurkolis, Darojah Darojah, Lilik Ariyanto
This study aims to evaluate the impact of a digital attendance system on student attendance at SMPN 2 Satu Atap Sluke, Rembang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The research is conducted using the Research and Development (R&D) ADDIE model and utilizes the AppSheet platform, which integrates GPS...
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Disengagement Behavior as an Early Predictor of Children with Learning Difficulties in Elementary School

Gaby Arnez, Arisul Mahdi, Syari Yuliana
The literacy and numeracy skills of Indonesian students remain low, partly due to learning difficulties that are not addressed from an early stage. One indicator that can be used for early detection is disengagement behavior, namely the lack of student involvement in cognitive, emotional, and behavioral...
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Inclusive English Assessment for Learners with Disabilities: Practices and Challenges in SLB

Wiyaka Wiyaka, Lusia Maryani Silitonga, Heri Prabowo, Entika Fani Prastikawati
Inclusive assessment has become an essential component of equitable education, ensuring that learners with diverse needs are fairly evaluated within language learning contexts. Due to that urgency, his study investigates the practices and challenges of inclusive English assessment for learners with disabilities...
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Implementation of the Fulfillment of the Rights of Migrant Workers’ Children Based on International Conventions and Positive Law in Indonesia

Sapto Budoyo, Nadea Lathifah Nugraheni, Praditya Arcy Pratama
This study aims to identify and describe the implementation of the protection of migrant workers’ children’s rights based on international conventions and positive law in Indonesia. Migrant workers’ children are those children left behind by one or both parents who work abroad for the sake of their family’s...
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Strengthening Global Competencies of Pre-service English Teachers through Experiential Learning Abroad

Patcharapon Inphoo, Weawalee Waewchimplee, Nur Hidayat
This study investigates how experiential learning abroad fosters global competencies among pre-service English teachers. The participants were seventy-nine third-year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education in English program at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Thailand. Between 2024 and...
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Rasch Analysis of a Cultural Heritage-Based Critical Thinking Instrument: A Case Study at SMAN 1 Semarang

Ida Dwijayanti, Aryo Andri Nugroho, Dhidik Joko Purnomo
This study aimed to evaluate cultural heritage-based critical thinking test items administered at SMAN 1 Semarang using the Ministep software within the framework of modern test theory, specifically the Rasch model. The participants consisted of seventy Grade XI students who had previously learned trigonometric...
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Students’ Voices in Academic Writing Instruction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy and Challenges in a Cross-Cultural Setting of Indonesia and Timor-Leste

Ngasbun Egar, Siti Musarokah, Alfiah Alfiah, Marcos Taec Abi
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education has significantly influenced academic writing instruction. This study explores students’ voices regarding AI literacy and the challenges of using AI-based writing tools in academic writing within a cross-cultural context of Indonesia...
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Design and Development of Textbooks on Ecoenzyme Application in Sustainable Biofloc Aquaponics

Endah Rita Sulistya Dewi, Maria Ulfah, Ary Susatyo Nugroho
This study aims to develop a textbook for the Environmental Science and Biotechnology course focusing on the implementation of ecoenzymes through the cultivation in environmentally friendly biofloc aquaponics systems. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) design to produce valid...
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Developing and Validating Diagnostic Instruments for Measuring AI Literacy and Problem-Solving in Higher Education

Ipah Budi Minarti, Azizul Ghofar Candra Wicaksono, Atip Nurwahyunani, Rivanna Citraning Rahmawati, Eko Retno Mulyaningrum
This study aimed to validate diagnostic assessment instruments designed to measure university students’ problem-solving ability and artificial intelligence (AI) literacy. The instruments were developed as part of an integrated web-based e-diagnostic system intended to strengthen students’ higher-order...
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Investigating the Intercultural Communicative Competence Level of University EFL Graduates in Indonesia

Samsul Arifin, Dwi Setiyadi, Sutri Ekawati
Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) skill is crucial for EFL graduates as they prepare for the future Society 5.0. Improving this competence would significantly enhance their ability to create speech that is fluent, acceptable, and suitable. Furthermore, ICC helps ensure that graduates understand...
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The Impact of Technology Adoption, Digital Literacy and Regulation on the Sustainability of MSMEs in ASEAN through FinTech Partnerships with Banks or Traditional Financial Institutions as Intervening Variables

Dwi Prastiyo Hadi, Ika Indriasari, Chadyan Fathurachman
The present study examines the impact of technology adoption, digital literacy, and regulations on the sustainability of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in ASEAN, with partnerships between FinTech and banks or traditional financial institutions as intervening variables. The focus of this...
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A Comparative Analysis of Human Capital Development and Product Knowledge-Based Marketing Strategies on the Performance of Wellness Tourism in Indonesia and Thailand Through the Spillover Effect

Qristin Violinda, Farah Chalida Hanoum, Heri Prabowo, Thanaset Chavangklang, Pitchayapa Chavangklang
This study examines the comparative influence of human capital development and product knowledge-based marketing strategies on the performance of wellness tourism in Indonesia and Thailand. The research also highlights the mediating role of the spillover effect within this relationship. Both countries...
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Does the Experience of Studying Overseas Facilitate Employability in the Indonesian Market?

Ming Chang Wu, Muhammad Arief Budiman, Nur Hidayat
As international education gains popularity among Indonesian students, questions arise regarding its actual impact on graduate employability within the domestic labor market. This study explores how overseas education influences the employability of Indonesian returnees across four key dimensions: professional...
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Developing an Iconic Tuberose-Based Tourism Model through Multi-Year Community Empowerment in Doplang Village

Mega Novita, Senowarsito Senowarsito, Rifki Hermana, Sutomo Sutomo
Doplang Village in Semarang Regency holds significant potential through its tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) cultivation, which has long been limited to low-value ornamental use. Despite this unique resource, no existing studies have explored how tuberose can serve as the basis for an iconic rural tourism...
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Developing a Mini English Program (MEP) Curriculum for Preschoolers through Parental Participation and SDG-Integrated Learning Camps

Waewalee Weawchimplee, Sasithon Chodklang, Sirinshaya Pitithanarat
This study developed a Mini English Program (MEP) curriculum for preschool learners by integrating parental and community participation into both classroom and home learning environments. Conducted at Anuban Nakhon Ratchasima School, Thailand, the project positioned parents as co-learners who helped...
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Empowering Sustainable Buddhist Community-based Tourism through an Interactive Approach Integrated with English Speaking Strategies Instruction

Malinee Phaiboonnugulkij
Effective language instruction is a significant tool for sustainably empowering tourism by enhancing communication, cultural exchange, and economic opportunities while promoting tourist attractions in a global context. This study aimed to compare the speaking ability of youth guides before and after...
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The Effectiveness of Feedback in Adaptive Learning Systems for the Improvement of University Students’ Academic Writing Skills

Thanaset Chavangklang, Pitchayapa Chavangklang
This study examines the effectiveness of an adaptive learning system (ALS) with formative feedback in improving undergraduates’ academic writing and their satisfaction in a required reading–writing course at a Thai public university. Using a single-group pretest–posttest design with 70 students, we combined...
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Scaffolding Strategies for EFL Learners: Fostering Autonomy and 21st-Century Language Competence

Malai Boonma
In an era defined by globalization and rapid technological advancement, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education must transcend traditional grammar-focused instruction to cultivate autonomy, critical thinking, and communicative competence. Scaffolding, grounded in Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory,...
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Cross-Cultural Classroom Discourse in English Language Education: A Comparative Exploration of Pedagogical Practices at (UPGRIS) Indonesia and (NRRU) Thailand

Dias Andris Susanto, Ajeng Setyorini, Andi Priyolistiyanto
This study examined cross-cultural classroom discourse in English language education by comparing instructional interactions at Universitas PGRI Semarang (UPGRIS), Indonesia, and Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University (NRRU), Thailand. The research aimed to explore how discourse patterns emerged, how...
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The Social Science Dimension: Civil Engineers, Plastic-based Paving Blocks, and the Circular Economy in Indonesia

Putri Anggi Permata Suwandi, Agung Kristiawan, Ibnu Toto Husodo, Lintang Enggartiasto, Ahmad Fadhil Yusof
This article explores the socio-technical dimension of civil engineering in Indonesia’s necessary transition from a linear take-make-dispose model to a Circular Economy (CE), driven by acute crises in plastic pollution and resource-intensive construction. The focus is on the innovation of paving blocks...
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Lecturer’s Attitudes Toward the Use of Ai-Powered Translation by Students to Integrate It Into Translation Teaching at Universities in Indonesia and Timor-Leste

Jafar Sodiq, Theresia Cicik Sophia Budiman, Arso Setyaji, Zainal Arifin
The growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on translation practices has prompted renewed attention to how higher-education lecturers.\ perceive and integrate these technologies in classroom settings. This study explores the attitudes and acceptance of translation lecturers in Indonesia and...
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Analysis of Student Conceptions and Their Impact on Solving Problems of Direct Current Electrical Circuits

Jeffry Handhika, Joel Iglesia Alvarez, Nugroho Adi Pramono, Tantri Mayasari, Innal Mafudi
Students often experience difficulties in solving problems, indicating that one of the causes is a misconception, which is part of the conception. Initial conception (preconception) can have an impact on student problem-solving. This research aims to reveal students’ conceptions of the topic of direct...
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Analysis of the Practicality of Scratch Media to Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Skills on Geometry Transformation Materials

Aryo Andri Nugroho, Ida Dwijayanti, Indika Irkhamni
This study aims to analyze the level of practicality of Scratch-based interactive learning media developed under the name Scratchformasi on geometry transformation materials, as well as assess its potential in improving students’ critical thinking skills. This research uses the Research and Development...
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Neuroplastic Responses in Students with Disabilities: A Foundational Study on Fine and Gross Motor Performance

Muh. Isna Nurdin Wibisana, Muhammad Atiq Noviudin Pritama, Husnul Hadi
Neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to perform structural and functional reorganization, has become a major focus of efforts to improve the quality of life of individuals with disabilities. Fine and gross motor function are important indicators in assessing students’ ability to participate actively...
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From Trust to Organizational Performance: The Integration of Islamic Social Capital and Islamic Human Capital in Islamic Cooperatives

Rita Mutiarni, Anis Nusron
Islamic cooperatives play a crucial role in promoting community-based economic development and achieving equitable prosperity, in line with Islamic principles. However, many Islamic cooperatives in Indonesia still face challenges in governance, member participation, and managerial professionalism. This...
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Integration of the Teaching Factory Model in a Contextual Mathematics Approach to Vocational High School Students’ Mathematical Problem-Solving Abilities

Hary Nurprio Utomo, Muhtarom Muhtarom, Ida Dwijayanti
The low mathematical problem-solving abilities of vocational high school students often stem from the lack of relevance between the learning material and the needs of the Business and Industrial World (DUDI). This gap naturally requires innovative learning designs. This study aims to validate and determine...
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Implementation of Artistic Gymnastics Equipment to Optimise the Growth and Development of Junior Male Artistic Gymnasts Based on a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programme

Tubagus Herlambang, Muh. Isna Nurdin Wibisana, Utvi Hinda Zhannisa
This study aims to implement artistic gymnastics equipment as an effort to optimize the growth and development of junior male artistic gymnasts through a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP). The research focuses on improving fundamental motor skills, coordination, and physical literacy...
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Analysis of the Physical Performance of Young Badminton Players Through the Role of Technology in the Development of Sustainable Movement

Agus Wiyanto, Dani Slamet Pratama, Jan Wantoro
Accurate and precise physical measurements can provide a picture of the development of motor skills in young badminton players. Technology can be implemented as a tool to provide an overview of the performance of young badminton players, so that training programs can be developed based on data and used...
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Validity of Science Learning Devices Based on Well-Being in Developing Life-Long Learning Skills on the Topic of Plant Growth and Development

Citra Khoerun Nikmah, Muhammad Syaipul Hayat, Fenny Roshayanti
Demands of 21st-century education require not only conceptual mastery but also a balance of cognitive, affective, social, and emotional development. A well-being approach in learning is believed to create a safe, comfortable, and meaningful environment that enhances students’ psychological well-being...
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Implementation of STEAM–SDG 7 Learning to Enhance Vocational Students’ Creativity in the Era of Green Economy

Idha Budiati, Siti Patonah, Muhammad Syaipul Hayat
The transition toward a green economy requires vocational education systems to adapt to new paradigms emphasizing creativity, energy literacy, and sustainability awareness. This study aims to develop and implement Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)-based learning integrated...
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Reorientation of Science Learning Toward Climate Literacy Through Citizen Science Innovation

Joko Siswanto, Harto Nuroso, Choirul Huda, Elvina Risma Andini, Diyah Ayu Kuntari
Climate change is a global issue that requires enhancing climate understanding among the public from an early age through education, particularly in the field of science education. This study aims to systematically analyze the shift in the direction of science learning toward climate understanding through...
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Trends and Effectiveness of ESD-Oriented Interactive Worksheets in Enhancing Students’ Climate Change Literacy: A Systematic Literature Review

Joko Siswanto, Muhammad Syaipul Hayat, Sumarno Sumarno
Education for Sustainable Development has become essential for preparing students to understand and address climate change, yet the integration of interactive worksheets to enhance climate change literacy remains underexplored. This study systematically reviewed 25 articles published between 2015 and...
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Student Response to the Use of the “Make a Mangrove” Game in Learning the Ecosystem Concept

Fenny Roshayanti, Triyanti Marfiana, Intan Indiati
Instruction on ecosystem concepts, especially those related to mangrove ecosystems, is often delivered in a theoretical manner that lacks contextual grounding, even though mangroves are critical ecological systems that are increasingly vulnerable to degradation. Educational games offer an alternative...