Modeling EMIS Adoption with PLS-SEM: Integrating the Government Adoption Model and DeLone–McLean IS Success Model

This study explores the key factors influencing the adoption of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) within Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag), which is vital for managing data and distributing Teacher Professional Allowances (TPG). Data inconsistencies have been a significant challenge, leading to delays in TPG disbursement. To understand the determinants of EMIS adoption, this study integrates the Government Adoption Model (GAM) and DeLone & McLean’s (D&M) Information Systems Success Model. A quantitative approach was used, collecting data from 328 valid responses from MTsN teachers in Kebumen Regency, analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that Perceived Uncertainty (PU), Perceived Security (PSC), and Perceived Privacy (PP) positively contribute to Perceived Trust (PT). Additionally, Information Quality (IQ) emerged as the strongest predictor of EMIS adoption, followed by System Quality (SYQ), Service Responsiveness (PSR), and Trust. The study emphasizes that improving data accuracy (IQ), ensuring system reliability (SYQ), and strengthening security measures (PSC) are critical for accelerating EMIS adoption. The findings offer practical implications for Kemenag to optimize the implementation of EMIS, ultimately improving the efficiency and timeliness of TPG disbursements for educators.