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WHEN MACHINES SPEAK ENGLISH, DO WE STILL LISTEN? THE CHANGING DYNAMICS OF HUMAN AUDITORY ENGAGEMENT
No full textThis research analyzes changing patterns of human response to machine speech within the framework of education-enabled AI technologies. This phenomenon is framed within the Media Equation Theory, Cognitive Load Theory, and the Uncanny Valley Hypothesis to study the effects of prolonged exposure to synthetic voices on emotion and trust. With a phenomenological approach, the author interviewed and asked ten Indonesian university students to respond to reflective journals. Students reported that AI voices may facilitate task-focused listening (e.g., to provide the definitions or pronounce words) but do not engage emotionally. Their lack of response adaptability and dynamic responsiveness evoke passive participation, attention drifting, and trust erosion. Students reported feeling emotionally detached, discomfort with hyper-realistic voice mimicry, and cognitive strain attributable to monotonically robotic pacing and tones. Compliance deviated from the voice of authority phenomenon; stronger collective participants expressed a greater need for emotionally responsive signalling. AI tools, while functionally convenient, do not inspire trust as conversational agents. This highlights the need for redesigning listening engagement interfaces and educational AI that adapt not only to the content but also to the user’s emotional context. Research on cross-cultural preferences and the dependence of AI voices on listening and communication skills is necessary
The Effect of Intrinsic Motivation and Self Confidence on Students’ English Speaking Ability
No full textThis study investigates the influence of intrinsic motivation and self-confidence on the English speaking ability of undergraduate students in the Industrial Engineering Study Program at Universitas Intraplasta PGRI. The research employed a quantitative approach with a correlational design, involving 75 students selected through purposive sampling. Data on intrinsic motivation and self-confidence were collected using validated questionnaires, while students’ speaking ability was assessed through a standardized oral proficiency test. The collected data were analyzed using multiple linear regression to determine the extent to which the independent variables influenced the dependent variable. The results indicate that both intrinsic motivation and self-confidence have a significant positive effect on students’ English speaking ability, either partially or simultaneously. The findings highlight that students with higher intrinsic motivation and stronger self-confidence tend to demonstrate better fluency, accuracy, and communicative competence in speaking English. This study suggests that English instructors should design learning activities that foster intrinsic motivation and build students’ confidence to enhance speaking performance in technical disciplines
The Effect of Retrun on Assets, Company Size, and Debt to Assets Ratio on Audit Delay in The Food and Beverage Sub-Sector Listed Indonesia Stock Exchange
No full textThis study aims to determine Effect of Return on Assets, Company Size, and Debt to Assets Ratio on Audit Delay in Food and Beverage Sub-Sector Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2020 Period. This research was conducted in May 2020. This type of research is associative research. The population in this study were all companies with the status of Food and Beverage Sub-Sector on the Indonesia Stock Exchange with a sample of 22 companies. The data used in this study were data on Food and Beverage Sub-Sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2020 period using panel data regression. The results of this study indicate that Return on assets has a significant effect on audit delay. The regression coefficient of the Return on Assets variable which is positive. Company size does not have a significant effect on audit delay. The regression coefficient of the solvency variable which is negative. Debt to Assets Ratio does not have a significant effect on audit delay. Return On Assets, Company Size, and Debt to Assets Ratio simultaneously have a significant effect on audit delay in manufacturing companies in the food and beverage sub-sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2017-2020 period
HATE SPEECH IN JAPANESE AND INDONESIAN SOCIAL MEDIA: A CONTRASTIVE STUDY IN SOCIOLINGUISTIC AND CRITICAL DISCOURSE PERSPECTIVES
No full textThis study aims to analyze hate speech on social media in the context of Japanese and Indonesian society using a sociolinguistic approach and critical discourse analysis. Data were collected from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, totaling more than 2,000 data from both countries. The results show that hate speech in Indonesia tends to be explicit, emotional, and religiously or politically charged, while in Japan it is more implicit and implied in the form of metaphors or euphemisms. The analysis also reveals that hate speech does not only reflect individual opinions, but also reproduces dominant ideologies and maintains social inequality. This study is expected to be an important contribution to efforts to improve digital literacy and develop evidence-based policy strategies to address cross-cultural hate speech
EMPOWERING EFL LEARNERS: ANALYSIS OF STUDENT’S BOOK FOR LEARNER AUTONOMY IMPLEMENTATION
No full textLearner autonomy has gained attention in English for Foreign Language (EFL) study context, but research on its promotion through EFL textbooks used in Indonesian Classroom remains limited. This study addresses this gap by evaluating ‘English in Mind’ student’s textbook facilitation of learner autonomy. A qualitative case study was employed, using Levels of Learner Autonomy Implementation Framework to analyze the textbook. The result show that the textbook facilitates learner autonomy to varying degrees, with Awareness level being the most prominent. The facilitation of higher levels of autonomy, namely Involvement, Intervention, Creation, and Transcendence were less frequent. They suggest that while the textbook supports foundational autonomy, there are gaps in promoting higher-level autonomy. This study contributes to educational theory by illustrating how textbooks can support learner autonomy in a context with limited studies. Practically, it offers insights into how textbooks can be used to foster learner autonomy in EFL classrooms. From a policy perspective, while the findings suggest that the textbook lays a foundation for learner autonomy promotion, targeted policy initiatives are needed to systematically integrate higher-level autonomy tasks and support their effective implementation in Indonesian EFL classrooms
THE IMPACT OF MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUES ON PRE-WRITING ACTIVITIES IN EFL CLASSROOMS
No full textMind mapping is believed to be an effective technique for the pre-writing stage. This study aims to investigate the impact of mind mapping technique as a pre-writing activity in EFL classes. This study used a quasi-experimental research design with pre- and post-test control group design. The respondents were seventh grade students of SMPIP Assalamah Ungaran who were divided into two groups: the experimental group, which was given instructions on how to use mind mapping as a pre-writing approach, and the control group was given conventional teaching. A pre-test and post-test on writing performance were given to both groups, and the data collected from these assessments were evaluated and analyzed by comparing the results of the pre-test and post-test assessments. The results showed that there was a significant increase in the mean score of the experimental group by 13.35, while that of the control group by 5.36. This shows that pre-writing activities with mind mapping can improve students' writing skills. The mind mapping technique improves students' writing skills; ideas are more organized, sentences are more complex, the number of sentences is more in accordance with the number of ideas in each of the branches arranged in the mind map, and the relationship between sentences looks better and there is cohesion and coherence between sentences
Improving Reading Comprehension Of The Eighth Grade Students At SMP Saraswati Tolai Through Skimming Strategy
No full textThe objective of this research is to prove the whether or not the use of skimming stategy improve the reading comprehension of grade eight students at SMP Saraswati Tolai. This research applied a quasi-experimental research design. The population of this research was grade eight students of SMP Saraswati Tolai. The sample of this research was selected by using purposive random sampling technique. The sample were class VIII A as the experimental group and class VIII B as the control group. These groups were given pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed statistically in order to know the significant difference of the pre-test and post-test. The result showed the students' mean score of the experimental group on the pre-test and post-test are 39.35 and 50.53. The students' mean score of the control group on pre-test and post-test are 40.10 and 44.78. Consulting to the t- table value by applying degree of freedom (df) (31+32-2= 61) and 0.05 level of significance, the researcher found that the value of t-counted (8.94) is higher than t-table (2.005) causing the hypothesis accepted. It means that the implementation of skimming technique can significantly improve reading comprehension of grade eight students at SMP Saraswati Tolai. Keywords: improve reading comprehension, descriptive text, skimming strategy.
ANALYSIS OF THE DIFFICULTIES FACED BY STUDENTS IN UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPTS OF LEARNING AND LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES (TI) AT PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN WEST SUMATRA
No full textPenelitian ini menyajikan analisis komprehensif mengenai kesulitan yang dihadapi mahasiswa Teknologi Informasi (TI) di Perguruan Tinggi Swasta (PTS) Sumatera Barat dalam memahami konsep belajar dan pembelajaran TI. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif melalui sintesis literatur, studi ini secara sistematis mengidentifikasi dan mengklasifikasikan jenis-jenis kesulitan, serta menganalisis faktor-faktor internal dan eksternal yang menjadi akar penyebabnya. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kesulitan belajar mahasiswa TI sangat beragam, meliputi pemahaman konsep dasar matematika (Kalkulus, Aljabar Linier) dan logika komputasi (Algoritma), hingga aspek praktis pemrograman (penguasaan sintaks, debugging, dan pemecahan masalah). Faktor internal yang dominan mencakup minat dan motivasi belajar yang rendah, kemampuan dasar yang lemah dalam mata kuliah prasyarat, keterampilan manajemen waktu yang buruk, kurangnya kesadaran diri dan disiplin, serta tekanan psikologis seperti stres dan frustrasi akibat tuntutan akademik. Sementara itu, faktor eksternal yang signifikan meliputi kualitas infrastruktur TI yang tidak memadai, kurangnya sarana dan prasarana pembelajaran (terutama perangkat komputasi dan akses internet), lingkungan belajar yang kurang mendukung interaksi komunitas, serta metode pengajaran dosen dan desain kurikulum yang belum optimal. Kesulitan-kesulitan ini secara kumulatif berdampak pada penurunan prestasi akademik, hambatan serius dalam pengembangan kompetensi TI, keterlambatan dalam penyelesaian studi, dan potensi putus kuliah, yang pada akhirnya menciptakan kesenjangan keterampilan lulusan. Berdasarkan temuan ini, penelitian ini merekomendasikan strategi komprehensif yang mencakup transformasi pedagogis menuju pembelajaran berpusat pada mahasiswa, peningkatan infrastruktur dan sumber daya pembelajaran, serta penguatan kemampuan dasar dan logika komputasi. Implementasi rekomendasi ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan TI dan kemampuan kerja lulusan di Sumatera Barat, sehingga berkontribusi pada pengembangan ekonomi digital lokal.Kata Kunci: Kesulitan Belajar, Teknologi Informasi, Perguruan Tinggi Swasta, Sumatera Barat, Pedagogi TI, Infrastruktur Digital, Kompetensi Pemrograman
Literature Review: Group Counseling with Transactional Analysis Approach to Overcome Aggressiveness
No full textThis study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Group Counseling with a Transactional Analysis approach in overcoming aggressive behavior. The type of research used is library research, namely by reviewing and analyzing various relevant literature related to the topic of discussion. Transactional Analysis is an approach to counseling that emphasizes communication patterns between individuals as a reflection of a person's psychological condition. This approach is considered appropriate for group counseling because group dynamics provide space for individuals to interact and improve unhealthy transactional patterns. In this context, the form and method of communication displayed by group members are the main indicators for identifying and dealing with problems that arise, including aggressive behavior. Aggression itself is an individual's drive or tendency to hurt others, either physically, verbally, or psychologically. Through Transactional Analysis-based group counseling, individuals can be invited to recognize dominant ego states, manage emotions, and build healthier and more constructive communication. The results of the study indicate that this approach has great potential in helping individuals reduce aggressive behavior by increasing self-awareness and interpersonal skills. Keywords: Group Counseling, aggressive behavior, Transactional Analysis
The Influence of Self-Efficacy and Peer Support on Resilience in Completing a Thesis
No full textIn completing their final assignments, students often face various challenges that can affect their level of resilience, while resilience is an important factor in determining academic success. This study aims to analyze the role of self-efficacy and peer support on students' resilience in writing their theses. The research design was a survey. The respondents were students of the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya, Class of 2021, who were writing their theses (N=131). Data collection used a valid and reliable measurement scale for self-efficacy, peer support, and academic resilience. Data analysis used multiple regression tests to test the hypothesis regarding the effect of self-efficacy and peer support on resilience in writing a thesis. The results showed that self-efficacy had a positive and significant effect on resilience in writing a thesis. The novelty of the study lies in the combination of self-efficacy and peer support variables, as well as the focus on the context of writing a thesis. The implications of the study provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors that influence student resilience in completing a thesis, to develop more effective support programs. While the limitations that need to be considered are related to the generalization of the research results to a wider population.Keywords: self-efficacy, peer support, resilience in writing a thesis, survey research