INTRODUCTION TO PROMS – APSIMETRI 2019 The annual professional meeting symposium of the Pacific Rim Objective Measurement Society (PROMS) was established in 2005 to promote objective measurement around the Pacific Rim by contributing to the research and development of Rasch measurement. The symposium consist of a conference and associated workshop for the sharing of knowledge and applications of the Rasch model with the international community. The PROMS conference features leading international speakers, presentations by colleagues ang graduate students from universities and related professionals, as well as panel discussions. The Indonesia Psychometric Association (APSIMETRI) is a newly established professional organization of psychometrician and testing practioners under the auspices of the Indonesian Psychological Association (HIMPSI). Established in 2018, the association holds its mission to promote responsible testing practices while contributing to the advanccement of psychometrics theories and its application. Among its members are well respected researchers and practitioners with strong background in psychometrics. We invite you to share your works in the area of psychometrics and measurement across the human and social sciences, including psychology, education, health, and related fields with colleagues around the globe. While works related to Rasch Model and its application are greatly appreciated, works based on larger spectrum of psychometrics theory and application are greatly appreciated. Following the usual PROMS practice, selected papers will be published in PROMS Conference Proceedings in collaboration with the Springer publisher. In addition, other papers will be published at the APSIMETRI Journals. ORGANIZERS OF THE PROMS 2019 and APSIMETRI Organizers In Collaboration With Sponsored By KEYNOTE SPEAKERS OF PROMS-APSIMETRI 2019 Prof. Rob Cavanagh, PhD. Curtin University, Australia Rob Cavanagh (PhD) is a tenured Professor in the School of Education at Curtin University in Western Australia. For the 30 years prior to the Curtin appointment in 2000, he held a variety of educational positons; teaching Science, school and systemic curriculum development, and faculty and school administration. At Curtin, he develops doctoral program, teaches research methods, and supervises higher degree research students. Other duties at Curtin involved membership of senior University committees on research, ethics, higher degree policy, and he was Director of Research in the School of Education. His research has been presented at the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE), American Educational Research Association (AERA), Pacific Rim Objective Measurement Symposium (PROMS), International Objective Measurement Workshop (IOMW), and World Congress of the International Measurement Confederation (IMEKO). His research interests centre on conceptions of Science, measurement theory, classroom and school learning environments, and applications of the Rasch Model. Urip Purwono, MS., MSc., PhD. University Padjajaran, Indonesia Prof. Jeffrey Durand Toyo Gakuen University, Japan Bambang Sumintono, PhD. Toyo Gakuen University, Japan Bambang Sumintono got a master degree from Flinders University, Australia and a doctorate from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Currently, he is a lecturer at Institute of Educational Leadership, Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He has written two text books about racsh modelling in Bahasa Indonesia. Jahja Umar., PhD. Universitas Islam Negeri Syarifhidayatullah, Indonesia Bahrul Hayat., PhD. Universitas Islam Negeri Syarifhidayatullah, Indonesia UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA Officially founded in 10 November 1954, Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) has developed into one of the leading universities in Indonesia and is growing to be a global community with more students and lectures coming from various countries. Ambitious of being a prominent world-class university, UNAIR has established partnership with 149 universities and institutions in every continent. These global connections help creating the vibrant and international atmosphere in UNAIR. In addition, UNAIR is also equipped with high-tech facilities to support both academic and non-academic activities of its academia civitas, making it a great place for education and self-development. Situated in the center of Surabaya, all three campuses of UNAIR are close to public amenities, such as shopping malls, hospitals, police stations, sport facilities, public attractions, and others. Campus A is located in Jalan Prof. Dr. Moestopo no. 47 and is home for Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Dental Medicine. Campus B includes Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Faculty of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, and Faculty of Vocational studies. It is situated in Jalan Airlangga no. 4-6. Lastly, serving as the main campus, Campus C is located in Mulyorejo and includes Faculty of Public Health, Faculty of Science and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Nursing, and Faculty of Fisheries and Marine. Although separated, the academia civitas can still easily commute between campuses by taking the FLASH buses, the university-owned shuttle buses connecting the three campuses. FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY UNAIR Developed into a faculty in 1993 from a study program in Faculty of Social and Political Sciences established in 1983, Faculty of Psychology has ever since strengthened its standing as one of the leading centers of psychological education and training in Indonesia. Some of our faculties hold prominent roles in the Indonesian Psychological Association (HIMPSI), both in regional and national level. Many of the alumnae of Faculty of Psychology also assume important and strategic positions in bureaucracy, business, and education. These wide-range networks enrich the education, research, and community outreach activities in Faculty of Psychology with strong connections to professional association, the government, and industries. The Faculty of Psychology comprises four departments, namely Department of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, Department of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Department of Educational and Developmental Psychology, and Department of Personality and Social Psychology. Studies in mental health, autism spectrum disorder, and early childhood education are among the main strengths of Faculty of Psychology. Many units in the faculty, such as Laboratory of Study and Development of Applied Psychology (LP3T), Center of Applied Educational Psychology (PTPP), Psychological Service Unit (UPP), “Anak Ceria” Early Education Center, and Community Development and Crisis Center (PKPK) facilitate the advancement of psychological studies. They also provide opportunities for students to get hands-on experience, so that they can integrate the psychological knowledge from class with practical skills. The Faculty of Psychology also houses six programs: (1) an undergraduate program, (2) a master of science in psychology program, (3) a master of professional psychology program, (4) a master of applied psychology program, (5) a doctoral program, and (6) a 2+2 Articulation program. The 2+2 Articulation program is an undergraduate double-degree program with School of Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia. Each year, Faculty of Psychology also welcomes international students as part of the AMERTA (Academic Mobility Exchange for Undergraduate at Airlangga) program which is organized by the university. SURABAYA Welcome to sparkling Surabaya! Surabaya is the second largest city, after Jakarta, in Indonesia and acts as the capital of East Java province. Known as the City of Heroes, it is the busiest city in eastern Indonesia. Despite the constant hustle and bustle of the city, Surabaya was awarded as a Global Green City by the United Nations in 2017. It has many parks for citizens and visitors to visit, such as Taman Bungkul, Taman Sakura, Taman Flora Bratang, and Kebun Bibit Wonorejo, just to name a few. Aside from all the green spaces, Surabaya also offers other must-visit destinations. If you’d like to taste Indonesian traditional cuisines or authentic street foods, Surabaya is a great place for culinary adventure. Homing numerous shopping malls, with Tunjungan Plaza being the biggest of them all, Surabaya will surely give you nice shopping experience. There are also museums, amusement park, and other public attractions spread throughout the city. Since it serves as the hub city for the province’s natural tourism, Surabaya is also relatively close to natural beauties in East Java, from mountain ranges to beautiful beaches. 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