Content Validity Assessment Using Aiken’s V: Knowledge Integration Model for Blockchain in Higher Learning Institutions

The integration of blockchain technology into higher learning institutions (HLIs) holds the potential to revolutionize data management, enhance transparency, and improve trust in academic systems. However, the effective adoption of blockchain requires a comprehensive and valid model that addresses the specific needs and contexts of HLIs. This study aims to assess the content validity of the Knowledge Integration Model for Blockchain in Higher Learning Institutions using Aiken’s V method. The proposed model was developed through a systematic literature review and refined with expert input. Content validity was evaluated by seven experts with backgrounds in education, blockchain technology, and information systems. Each item within the model was rated for its relevance, clarity, and representativeness using a Likert scale. The instrument, consisting of 50 items across six constructs, was evaluated by seven domain experts using Aiken’s V methodology. Each item was rated based on its relevance and clarity using a 5-point Likert scale. The results revealed that out of 50 items, 21 required revision or removal due to low Aiken’s V scores (<0.70), 21 were deemed acceptable but required minor revisions, and 8 demonstrated strong content validity (V ≥ 0.80). These findings underscore the importance of expert evaluation in refining research instruments and ensuring construct alignment. The use of Aiken’s V provided a robust quantitative foundation for the validation process. The refined instrument serves as a reliable tool for assessing institutional readiness and knowledge integration capabilities in the context of blockchain adoption. This work contributes to the growing research on educational blockchain implementation by offering a validated framework that can support empirical investigations and strategic decision-making in higher education.

@article{Tajuddin2025,
  title     = {Content Validity Assessment Using Aiken’s V: Knowledge Integration Model for Blockchain in Higher Learning Institutions},
  journal   = {International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications},
  volume    = {16},
  number    = {6},
  year      = {2025},
  publisher = {The Science and Information Organization},
  author    = {Nur Ilyana Ismarau Tajuddin and Ummu-Hani Abas and Khairi Azhar Aziz and Rozi Nor Haizan Nor and Nor Aziyatul Izni and Muhammad Nuruddin Sudin and Nur Aqilah Hazirah Mohd Anim and Noorashikin Md Noor},
  doi       = {10.14569/IJACSA.2025.0160659},
  url       = {https://doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2025.0160659}
}