School accreditation today demands a quality of governance that goes beyond mere administrative document compliance. Research conducted by Desi Auliyasari and Tina Rahmawati from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta in May 2026 highlights the importance of digital evidence that is traceable, auditable, and usable as a basis for a school's strategic decision-making.
Background and Objectives
In the era of educational transformation, accreditation is no longer just a formality to meet government standards. Schools are required to have management systems capable of documenting their performance digitally. This study aims to synthesize recent literature on how digital evidence governance influences the quality of senior high school accreditation and how it is integrated into school strategic management.
Systematic Review Methodology
The researchers employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, following PRISMA guidelines. The search was conducted via the Scopus database using publication criteria from 2021-2026. The primary focus was to analyze articles discussing the relationship between digital evidence systems, the accreditation process, and strategic decision-making at the school level.
Key Findings
This research reveals several important points regarding the implementation of digital evidence governance:
- Shift from Physical to Digital Documentation: High-quality accreditation heavily depends on a school's ability to manage digital evidence that is both traceable and auditable.
- Integration into Strategic Management: Well-managed digital evidence is not only useful for accreditation but also serves as a valuable data source for principals in determining the school's development direction.
- Transparency and Accountability: Digital evidence governance enhances school performance transparency, which directly impacts the improvement of scores and the quality of accreditation results.
- Data Utilization: Successful schools are those capable of transforming "documentary evidence" into "strategic data" for continuous improvement.
Implications for School Management
Based on these findings, the authors suggest strategic steps for senior high school administrators:
- Build a School Information System: Schools must have digital infrastructure to store and manage performance data systematically.
- Data-Driven Culture: Principals need to encourage teachers and staff to become accustomed to working with digital data in every teaching and administrative activity.
- Periodic Internal Audits: Utilize digital evidence governance to conduct self-evaluations independently before the official accreditation process, ensuring the school is always prepared.
Author Profile:
- Desi Auliyasari – Researcher, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta; Expertise: Educational Management and Quality Assurance.
- Tina Rahmawati – Researcher, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta; Expertise: Educational Strategic Management.
Research Source: Auliyasari, D., & Rahmawati, T. (2026). "Quality of Senior High School Accreditation Based on Digital Evidence Governance in School Strategic Management". International Journal of Education and Life Sciences (IJELS), 4(5), 583-594.
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