Bachelor of Physical Education, Healt, Sport and Recreation, the Univesitas Majalengka (2005-2009)
Master of Sport Education, the Univesitas Pendidikan Indonesia (2010-2014)
Ph.D. of Sport Education at the Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (2017-.2024)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Physical Education
Sport & Religion
Sport Management
Bibliometric & Scientometric
Basketball
29
Scopus Publications
1182
Scholar Citations
18
Scholar h-index
34
Scholar i10-index
Scopus Publications
Voices from the Field: Filipino Physical Education Teachers’ Experiences with Hybrid-Flexible Instruction Jem Cloyd Melendres Tanucan, Walton Wider, Joseph Lobo, Davi Sofyan, Hendra Hidayat, et al. International Journal of Learning Teaching and Educational Research, 2025 The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of hybrid flexible (HyFlex) learning models in education, providing students with flexible learning options. While research highlights benefit for students, understanding teachers’ experiences is essential for successful implementation, particularly in physical education, a subject traditionally taught in-person. This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of 33 Filipino physical education teachers implementing HyFlex across 15 schools in Cebu, Philippines. The objective was to examine their experiences navigating HyFlex in physical education classrooms. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Colaizzi’s seven-step method. The findings revealed HyFlex’s potential to enhance accessibility and inclusivity, promote active learning and student agency, improve teacher-student interaction, and increase flexibility and efficiency. Teachers reported improved access for students with health or geographical constraints, increased student motivation through choice, and enhanced communication via online tools. HyFlex also facilitated seamless transitions during disruptions and optimized resource use. However, challenges included increased teacher workload, unequal access to technology, difficulties maintaining online student engagement, assessment complexities, and impacts on physical education’s social dynamics. Pedagogical considerations emphasize engaging students in both in-person and online environments, fostering flexibility and student choice, building community, providing effective feedback, and ensuring inclusivity. The study offers implications for professional development, addressing equity, fostering community, and ongoing evaluation. It contributes to the limited research on HyFlex in physical education, particularly in the Philippine context, and underscores the need for further exploration of its long-term effects and optimization strategies.
Evaluating Exercise as Punishment: Insights from the Delphi Method on Philippine School Practices Jem Cloyd M. Tanucan, Walton Wider, Joseph Lobo, Lester Naces Udang, Davi Sofyan, et al. Physical Culture and Sport Studies and Research, 2025 The study aimed to identify consensus among PE experts on using exercise as punishment (EAP) in Philippine schools. The study adopted a two-round Delphi method. In the first round, a survey with open-ended questions prompted experts to identify as many reasons as possible for the use of EAP in schools. This format gave the experts a more significant role in responding, as they could identify crucial themes related to EAP usage and then refine them into meaningful categories. The second round of the survey asked the experts to rank these identified factors based on their perceived importance. Based on the experts’ agreement, “EAP as a disciplinary tool” was ranked as the most significant dimension in the use of EAP in schools. Further factors impacting its use, including social pressure, physical health benefits, its connection to establishing authority, academic performance, athletic performance, and a lack of understanding about alternative disciplinary measures, were also identified. Despite its documented harms, the use of EAP persists in Philippine schools. This study reveals a complex web of drivers, including a persistent belief in EAP’s disciplinary effectiveness, external pressures for “tough” approaches, and a lack of awareness of positive alternatives. These factors create a cycle of conformity in which student well-being could suffer. To break this cycle, schools must prioritize fostering positive teacher-student relationships, equipping teachers, leaders, and staff with effective disciplinary strategies, and challenging misguided narratives around EAP’s supposed merits.
Revealing Education’s Digital Frontier of E-learning Among Rural Students Khairul Hafezad Abdullah, Davi Sofyan, Amir Karimi, E Setiawan ASM Science Journal, 2025 E-learning has revolutionised education and attracted educators and scholars, particularly those passionate about enhancing e-learning for rural students. This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis to characterise the descriptive parameters of e-learning and rural student publications. The present study employed VOSviewer software and Scopus datasets to identify the most active scientific sources, prominent references, keywords, and trending topics on e-learning and rural students. The results disclosed that an increasing trend began in 2019 with 22 publications, and the highest number of publications was recorded in 2022, with 39 articles. This study has identified a rising tendency in the usage of keywords such as “education”, “ICT”, “rural school”, “rural students”, “online education”, “online learning”, “remote learning”, “pandemic”, “COVID-19”, and “digital divide” since 2018. Therefore, using social intervention strategies to ameliorate e-learning is anticipated to assist educators and education professionals in mitigating educational inequalities among students residing in rural areas.
Digital Education After Covid-19: A Scientometric Analysis Amir Karimi, Elizaveta Sokolova, Khairul Hafezad Abdullah, Davi Sofyan ASM Science Journal, 2025 This study constitutes a comprehensive scientometric analysis to comprehend the developmental dynamics within digital education. The examination focuses on a dataset comprising 2,000 highly cited scholarly articles from each of the 15 most actively publishing countries in the Web of Science database. By meticulously scrutinising factors such as publication trends, influential authors, prominent institutions, prolific nations, and reputable journals, the study furnishes valuable insights into the progressive evolution of the digital education landscape. The findings not only shed light on the current state of affairs but also unveil the trajectory that digital education is taking. Noteworthy is the shift toward embracing metaverses in educational contexts, the discernible influence of robotics on student motivation, and the burgeoning adoption of blockchain technology for validating digital diplomas. To conclude, this research underscores the multifaceted nature of digital education and its intersections with various domains. The discerned patterns and emergent themes establish a robust groundwork for making informed decisions and formulating strategic agendas for educators, researchers, and policymakers alike. As the digital education landscape evolves, the insights gleaned from this study serve as an invaluable guide, navigating the ever-shifting topography and anticipating the potential impacts on forthcoming learning paradigms.
Effectiveness of interval training in increasing VO2max in pencak silat athletes Ali Mardius, Davi Sofyan, Rafid Saad Hadi, Eri Barlian, Nurul Ihsan, et al. Sport Tk, 2025 This study provides the most recent pertinent insights into the physiological factors influencing aerobic performance training in pencak silat athletes. An athlete's physical capacity is important for success in sports performance. Aerobic capacity is recognized as primary component. The prevailing consensus among authors identifies maximal oxygen uptake VO2max as the best indicator of an organism's aerobic capacity, and a key metric for assessing the physical capacity in pencak silat athletes. Employing a quasi-experimental approach, this research was conducted between July and August 2023. Focusing on 45 pencak silat athletes from Senior High School 1 Basa Ampek Balai Tapan, using purposive sampling, 30 male athletes were selected as participants, with the bleep test used as the primary assessment tool. Statistical analysis via t-test revealed a positive impact of interval training on the VO2max in pencak silat athletes, facilitating enhanced aerobic metabolism and energy production during maximum exertion.
Mapping literature of multicultural education: a bibliometric review Roni Rodiyana, Bunyamin Maftuh, Sapriya Sapriya, Ernawulan Syaodih, Davi Sofyan, et al. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, 2024 <span lang="EN-US">The value of multicultural education is acknowledged on a global scale, despite the fact that various barriers prevent its complete implementation. These include cultural, linguistic, religious, economic, difference in physical condition, and ethnic backgrounds. By assessing publishing trends, extracting data on author keyword trends, examining conceptual evolution, and establishing possible future research on this topic using the Scopus database. This study found that publications grew in quantity from 2013 to 2022, decreased in 2015 and 2018 but were not significant, and 2021 was the highest peak with 221 documents. With 111 publications, the United States is the most prolific and co-authored with authors from Canada, China, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and South Korea. Based on thematic evolution, ‘subspace-clustering’, ‘conversational-system’, ‘aortic-aneurysm’, ‘Bayesian-network-classifier’, are themes or topics that have recently developed. By utilizing these important terms, the study of multicultural education can be examined more thoroughly and more extensive in the future in order to learn new knowledge. In conclusion, this research has the potential to contextualize previous research on the topic and create an evidence-based practice paradigm for future studies grounded in science.</span>
Eat well to the best performance: calorie intake and eating behavior among athlete: a review Isti Dwi Puspita Wati, Nining Widyah Kusnanik, Endang Sri Wahjuni, Yohanes Touvan Juni Samodra, Maharani Fatima Gandasari, et al. International Journal of Public Health Science, 2024 Good performance can be produced from a structured, systematic, and continuous training pattern. However, a lack of calorie intake during exercise will worsen the athlete's performance. Adequate and appropriate calorie intake can help athletes perform well. Eating habits will greatly affect the availability of calories in athletes. This literature review aims to describe the effects of caloric intake and eating habits of athletes from various literature. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) is the approach employed. The database is taken from Scopus, Science Direct, Web of Science (WOS), and Pubmed. 16 articles were analyzed through purpose, topic suitability, sample, research protocol, results, and discussion. The results of this literature review explain that athletes tend to experience less calorie intake caused by poor eating habits. Low knowledge of nutrition makes athletes practice wrong eating/dieting arrangements by relying on supplement intake to improve performance.
Sport and religion: a mapping analytical research Davi Sofyan, Khairul Hafezad Abdullah, Ejiro Uriri Osiobe, Indrayogi Indrayogi, Rajip Mustafillah Rusdiyanto, et al. International Journal of Public Health Science, 2023
The student athlete concept with a focus on youth development: A case study of DBL Indonesia, a sport and entertainment corporate D Sofyan, JPM Malagutti, JR Rojo Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, 1-19 , 2026 2026
A research and development study of a game-based learning model: Effects on basketball skills and engagement in physical education FE Perdima, D Sofyan, A Sulastio Journal Sport Area 11 (1), 31-43 , 2026 2026
A Bibliometric and Qualitative Synthesis on Climate Change and Occupational Health Research KH Abdullah, D Sofyan, A Karimi Journal of Health and Quality of Life 10 (1), 44-62 , 2026 2026
Voices from the Field: Filipino Physical Education Teachers’ Experiences with Hybrid-Flexible Instruction JCM Tanucan, W Wider, J Lobo, D Sofyan, H Hidayat, AR Arokiasamy International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research 24 (10 … , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Dampak Ekstrakurikuler Bola Basket Terhadap Sikap Positif Siswa RS Fauzi, D Sofyan, M Nurhayati, I Indrayogi Marathon: Jurnal Pendidikan Jasmani Universitas Tanjungpura 4 (2), 55-67 , 2025 2025
Child-Friendly Sports-Based Edutainment Creative Tourism as an Effort to Improve the Local Community Economy in Aceh E Kurniawan, D Sofyan, Z Is Indonesian Journal of Sport Management 5 (3) , 2025 2025
Development and evaluation of the CoBo application: enhance confidence and social skills through physical education for bullying victims I Firmana, R Wahidi, D Sofyan Edu Sportivo: Indonesian Journal of Physical Education 6 (3), 224-234 , 2025 2025
Pengaruh Media Visual Interaktif Dalam Pembelajaran Teknik Dasar Bola Voli Terhadap Minat Belajar Siswa AS Lengkana, D Sofyan Indonesian Journal of Physical Activity 5 (1), 94-107 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Integrating Sports Coaching Expertise into Sports Entrepreneurship: A Strategic Model for Business Development S Sahabuddin, AS Lengkana, D Sofyan Indonesian Journal of Sport Management 5 (2), 271-289 , 2025 2025
Developing a Modified Volleyball-Based Learning Model to Improve Students’ Engagement in Physical Education S Sahabuddin, D Sofyan, AS Lengkana JOURNAL RESPECS (Research Physical Education and Sports) 7 (2), 150-163 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Commonalities or Variations among Dimensions: An Analysis of Regions based on Hofstede's Six Cultural Pillars EU Osiobe, S Al Noor, S Malallah, RI Rauf, KH Abdullah, D Sofyan, ... 2025 Citations: 3
Integrating Self-Hypnotherapy Techniques into Physical Conditioning Programs for Volleyball Performance Enhancement S Sahabuddin, D Sofyan, A Fadillah COMPETITOR: Jurnal Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga 17 (1), 503-518 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
The Moderating Role of Self-Regulation in the Emotional Intelligence and Life Quality of University Students Y Hendrayana, Hidayat, Yusuf, Ustun, U Dogan, RA Latif, Tumijan, ... International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences 8 (1), 116-129 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Journal of Social and Political Sciences EU Osiobe, SA Noor, SA Malallah, RI Rauf, KH Abdullah, D Sofyan Journal of Social and Political Sciences 8 (1), 284-299 , 2025 2025
Motor learning development in children: A bibliometric analysis IA Budiman, Y Hendrayana, Y Hidayat, B Hambali, A Sinulingga, ... International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences 13 (2), 479-489 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Variations or Commonalities among Countries? A Data-Driven Approach to Diplomacy E Osiobe, S Malallah, S Al Noor, R Rauf, D Sofyan, K Abdullah, ... OSF , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
A deep dive into research trends in sports journalism H Hafiar, P Subekti, IM Kusmayadi, D Sofyan, K Amin Social Sciences & Humanities Open 11, 101439 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Effectiveness of interval training in increasing VO2max in pencak silat athletes A Mardius, D Sofyan, RS Hadi, E Barlian, N Ihsan, Y Astuti, Y Ockta Sport TK 14, 1-13 , 2025 2025 Citations: 9
Evaluating exercise as punishment: Insights from the Delphi method on Philippine school practices JCM Tanucan, W Wider, J Lobo, LN Udang, D Sofyan, L Jiang Physical Culture and Sport 107 (1), 23-36 , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
Evaluating the effectiveness of housework as exercise for overweight and obese Filipino teenagers JCM Tanucan, W Wider, J Lobo, MA Garcia, LN Udang, D Sofyan, L Jiang Cogent Social Sciences 10 (1), 2401144 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Machine learning in safety and health research: a scientometric analysis KH Abdullah, D Sofyan International Journal of Information Science and Management (IJISM) 21 (1 … , 2023 2023 Citations: 93
The philosophy of sport and physical education: Four decade publication trends via scientometric evaluation D Sofyan, KH Abdullah, H Hafiar Physical Education Theory and Methodology 22 (3), 437-449 , 2022 2022 Citations: 53
Scientific developments in educational innovation research in Indonesia and Malaysia: a scientometric review D Sofyan, KH Abdullah International Journal of Educational Innovation and Research 1 (1), 42-51 , 2022 2022 Citations: 50
Instrument for assessing basketball skills in junior high school students in Indonesia N Susanto, WW Dinata, N Ihsan, R Bahtra, Y Andria, NW Pranoto, K Anam, ... Journal of Physical Education and Sport 23 (12), 3220-3227 , 2023 2023 Citations: 46
Middle managers and dilemmas in the organisation KH Abdullah, D Sofyan Asian Journal of Research in Business and Management 4 (2), 35-49 , 2022 2022 Citations: 42
Alternatif meningkatkan kemampuan motorik siswa sekolah dasar: Pendekatan bermain D Sofyan, RS Fauzi, U Sahudi, E Rustandi, A Priyono, I Indrayogi Jurnal Cakrawala Pendas 8 (2), 438-448 , 2022 2022 Citations: 42
Trends and evolution of road user behaviour research: A bibliometric review FS Abd Aziz, KH Abdullah, SH Harith, D Sofyan International Journal of Information Science and Management (IJISM) 20 (3 … , 2022 2022 Citations: 39
The development of sports management research in Indonesia in the early twenty-first century: A bibliometric analysis D Sofyan Indonesian Journal of Sport Management 2 (1), 28-37 , 2022 2022 Citations: 36
Pop-up book learning media for nationalism character building SM Dewi, D Sofyan, A Priyono International Journal of Elementary Education 6 (1), 10-17 , 2022 2022 Citations: 36
Pengaruh Model Cooperative Learning Tipe Student Teams Achievement Division terhadap Keterampilan Lay-Up Shoot Bola Basket D Sofyan Jurnal Educatio FKIP UNMA 6 (2), 690-695 , 2020 2020 Citations: 36
Identifikasi Faktor-Faktor Penghambat Belajar Renang S Arhesa, D Sofyan, MF Ramadhan JOURNAL RESPECS (Research Physical Education and Sports) 2 (2), 57-62 , 2020 2020 Citations: 31
Scoring big: A bibliometric analysis of the intersection between sports and public relations H Hafiar, HR Budiana, KH Abdullah, D Sofyan, K Amin Cogent Social Sciences 10 (1), 2297706 , 2024 2024 Citations: 28
Basketball jump shot technique design for high school athletes: Training method development D Sofyan, IA Budiman Journal Sport Area 7 (1), 47-58 , 2022 2022 Citations: 28
Biodiversity management: a bibliometric analysis of Scopus database publications KH Abdullah, D Sofyan, MF Roslan, NNM Shukri, WA Hammood Asian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences 3 (3), 41-53 , 2022 2022 Citations: 22
Islamic solidarity games (ISG): Historical perspective D Sofyan, YM Saputra, J Nurihsan, N Kusmaedi Journal Sport Area 6 (2), 201-208 , 2021 2021 Citations: 21
College sport publication trends over 15 decades: A bibliometric analysis D Sofyan, KH Abdullah Khizanah Al-Hikmah: Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan, Informasi, Dan Kearsipan 10 (1 … , 2022 2022 Citations: 20
A Bibliometric Review of Basketball Game: Publication Trends Over the Past Five Decades D Sofyan, KH Abdullah, N Gazali ASM Science Journal 17, 1-12 , 2022 2022 Citations: 19
Trends in scientific publication of traditional game learning models in physical education and sports in Indonesia: A bibliometric analysis J Alpen, F Dlis, L Apriani, E Kurniawan, D Sofyan Journal Sport Area 7 (2), 214-226 , 2022 2022 Citations: 19
Improving football playing skills through teaching games for understanding: A small-sided games approach I Firmana, H Subarjah, A Mahendra, N Nuryadi, D Sofyan Journal Sport Area 8 (2), 184-194 , 2023 2023 Citations: 18
Unveiling the trends of safety motivation research in scopus and web of science databases MF bin Roslan, MR Abd Razak, KH Abdullah, NS Ishak, D Sofyan Asian Journal of Law and Governance 4 (4), 66-77 , 2023 2023 Citations: 18
