The Mediating Role of User Satisfaction in the Relationship Between Information Systems Service Quality and Individual Performance in Malang University-Level e-Learning

This research investigates the multifaceted landscape of online education for students of higher education within Malang City, Indonesia. In today's digital learning era, the quality of Information System Service in online educational platforms stands as acritical factor. This study extends its scope beyond a straightforward examination of the direct relationship between Information Systems Service Qualityand User Satisfaction by introducing Individual Performance as the final dependent variable, rendering User Satisfaction to be a mediating variable.Through meticulous quantitative analysis employing SmartPLS 3.0, this study unravels the fact that User Satisfaction emerges as a complement partialmediating agent, positively influencing the association between Information Systems Service Qualityand Individual Performance for higher education students in Malang. This underscores the role of contented students in amplifying the positive effects of Information Systems Service Qualityon their academic achievements. Beyond contributing to the comprehension of online education, this research holds substantial implications for educational institutions and policymakers. It underscores the necessity of adopting a comprehensive approach that intertwines Information Systems Service Qualityand Student Satisfaction to foster successful and satisfied online learners, not only in Malang City but also in broader contexts