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EXAMINING OTTO ANDERSON’S EXISTENTIAL CRISIS IN THE FILM A MAN CALLED OTTO
Get PDFThe examination of existential crisis in film has gained increasing relevance as cinema provides a representational space capable of illuminating complex human struggles with meaning, suffering, and psychological disorientation. In this context, the present study aims to analyze the construction of existential crisis and psychological recovery experienced by the protagonist Otto Anderson in the 2022 film A Man Called Otto. Employing a qualitative approach through interpretive textual analysis, this study aims to analyze key scenes, dialogues, and character developments that depict Otto’s existential rupture and subsequent transformation. The analysis is guided by Irvin D. Yalom’s Existential Psychotherapy, which outlines the four fundamental existential conditions, and Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy, which emphasizes meaning reconstruction through creative, experiential, and attitudinal values. Findings reveal that the film portrays Otto’s existential crisis through his encounters with loss, isolation, and diminished purpose, expressed in pervasive despair and withdrawal. The study further demonstrates that Otto’s psychological recovery unfolds through the gradual restoration of meaning facilitated by relational connectedness, prosocial engagement, and the capacity to transcend personal suffering. This research highlights the potential of cinematic narratives to serve as interpretive sites for examining meaning-making processes and existential transformation within contemporary human experience
METAPHORS WE SHOOT BY: METAPHORS IN LIVE TEXT FOOTBALL COMMENTARY
Get PDFThis paper examines metaphors in live text football commentary, a developing genre of computer-mediated sports discourse. Drawing on Lakoff and Johnson’s CMT, live text commentaries of three final football matches were used as the data for the study. The commentaries included that of the 2025 UEFA Champions League, 2025 Conference League and 2025 Europa League. The commentaries were analysed using the Pragglejaz Group’s (2007) procedure for identifying metaphorically used words, enabling the study to systematically detect and classify lexical items whose contextual meanings diverged from their basic meanings. The results show that war, journey, construction and power domains were mapped onto various events in the football game. These domains functioned to frame football as a combative struggle (war), a contest for dominance (power), a structured and progressive movement toward a goal (journey), and a creative or strategic process (construction). The following conceptual metaphors were identified: A Football Match Is War, A Football Match Is Competition For Power, A Football Match Is A Journey and A Football Match Are Construction. The analysis provides support for the claim that metaphors are not merely stylistic choices but fundamental cognitive tools through which football discourse is structured and communicated
WEB-BASED INTERACTIVE STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE TOEFL ITP READING SKILLS
Get PDFThe TOEFL ITP reading comprehension section poses a significant challenge for many EFL learners, necessitating innovative instructional approaches. This study aims to develop and evaluate a dedicated web-based learning platform integrating interactive strategies to enhance reading skills for the TOEFL ITP. Employing a Research and Development (RD) design with the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate), the study involved 109 university students selected through purposive sampling. The platform's development included validation by English teaching and educational technology experts, followed by a limited field test. Data were collected through pre-test/post-test assessments and a usability questionnaire. The results indicated a substantial improvement in reading proficiency, with mean scores increasing from 355.88 to 423.45, a statistically significant gain of 18.98% (Z = -9.019, p .001). Furthermore, user evaluations revealed positive feedback on the platform's accessibility, interactivity, and ability to maintain engagement. This study concludes that the purpose-built web-based platform serves as an effective intervention for improving TOEFL ITP reading skills. It contributes to the field of digital-based EFL instruction by demonstrating the efficacy of a tailored, interactive learning tool for standardized test preparation
A MORPHO-SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF COMPOUND NOUNS IN A. D. MALEDU’S SEPEDI DOCTORAL THESIS
Get PDFNoun compounding is a linguistic process involving the combination of two or more lexical items to form a single noun. This method of word formation is effectively demonstrated in the translated Sepedi Bible as well as in translations of other African languages. This article seeks to critically assess the innovative use of compound nouns as observed in A.D. Maledu’s doctoral thesis, which is written in Sepedi—one of South Africa’s twelve official languages. Maledu’s body of scholarly work is recognised for its prolific and distinctive use of compound nouns, showcasing a rare form of linguistic creativity in African-language scholarship. The article intensively assesses these compound nouns and explores their potential utility for Sepedi language custodians. Employing a qualitative research approach, the study primarily used document review as the data collection method. Out of the pool of compound nouns used in the thesis, only thirty-four (34) were purposively sampled for discussion. The findings were analysed thematically, thereby situating the study within a thematic framework. The analysis reveals that most of the compound nouns applied in the thesis are endocentric and copulative compounds, with minimal exocentric examples. Ultimately, the article commends the thesis author’s inventive contribution to the development of compound nouns, thus enriches the corpus of Sepedi applied linguistics in the digital era and beyond
PRESERVATION OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE AMONG THE VATSONGA THROUGH EDUCATION
Get PDFThis study explores the preservation of Vatsonga Indigenous Knowledge Systems (VIKS) and cultural heritage as a foundation for sustaining community identity, intergenerational wisdom, and cultural diversity. It emphasizes the importance of culturally grounded education amid globalization and the Westernization of schooling, which erode Vatsonga traditions. Guided by Decolonial Education Theory and epistemological justice, the study conceptualizes integrating Indigenous epistemologies into formal education as both an intellectual necessity and a social imperative. Using a qualitative design, data were collected from 18 participants—Vatsonga elders, educators, policymakers, and secondary school learners—through interviews, focus groups, and curriculum content analysis. Findings reveal that embedding IKS enhances cultural pride, identity, belonging, and educational equity while promoting cultural sustainability. System-level recommendations include developing culturally responsive materials, formalizing collaboration with elders as knowledge holders, and strengthening policy frameworks supporting Indigenous knowledge integration. The study concludes that systemic incorporation of Vatsonga Indigenous knowledge into South African education is vital for cultural preservation, decolonization of learning spaces, and intergenerational knowledge transmission. It contributes to decolonial education scholarship by demonstrating how localized Indigenous epistemologies can be operationalized within curricula as a transformative strategy for advancing epistemic justice and cultural renewal. The research calls for national policy adoption of IKS integration to affirm the cultural rights and intellectual sovereignty of Vatsonga learners and communities
MEDIATING ORAL COMPETENCE THROUGH GEN-AI IN GENRE-BASED SPEAKING INSTRUCTION FOR FRACTURED NARRATIVES
Get PDFDeveloping oral narrative skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts is challenging. It is often made more difficult by limited opportunities for personalized feedback and the cognitive burden of real-time production. This study investigated the integration of GenAI tools, specifically Gemini and ChatGPT, within a Genre-Based Approach (GBA) to scaffold the speaking skills of 32 tenth-grade students in West Java, Indonesia. This study focuses on the creative genre of "fractured stories," which is a demanding task that requires progressive scaffolding. This study used a qualitative case study design to explore how GenAI tools functioned across the GBA cycle. Data were collected through classroom observations, student-AI chat logs, students’ speaking recordings, and semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that GenAI tools could improve students’ organizational structure and pronunciation by effectively enacting Vygotskian scaffolding, functioning as a dynamic "More Knowledgeable Other," that progressed from a lexical support during the knowledge-construction stage to a personalized phonological coach in the phase of independent practice. Analysis of speaking recordings showed marked improvement in narrative structure across all proficiency levels, while lower-proficiency students demonstrated significant gains in pronunciation accuracy via multimodal rehearsal loops. The study concluded that when embedded in a rigorous genre-based framework, GenAI transforms from a mere text generator into a robust, affective-aware partner that democratizes access to high-quality oral feedback. Future research should examine long-term retention of skills beyond the intervention period and investigate GenAI integration across diverse oral genres
Penerapan Algoritma Boyer-Moore pada Aplikasi Glosarium Kesehatan
Get PDFPencarian istilah medis dalam glosarium kesehatan merupakan kebutuhan penting bagi mahasiswa, tenaga medis, dan masyarakat umum untuk memahami terminologi kesehatan. Namun, proses pencarian yang kurang efisien dapat memperlambat akses informasi. Penelitian ini membahas penerapan algoritma Boyer-Moore dalam aplikasi glosarium kesehatan guna meningkatkan efisiensi pencarian istilah medis. Metode penelitian meliputi studi literatur, analisis kebutuhan, perancangan sistem, implementasi, serta pengujian performa pencarian. Hasil implementasi menunjukkan bahwa algoritma Boyer-Moore lebih cepat dibandingkan metode pencarian sederhana (naïve search), dengan pengurangan jumlah perbandingan karakter dan waktu eksekusi hingga 50% pada dataset uji berisi 1000 istilah medis. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa algoritma Boyer-Moore efektif digunakan dalam aplikasi glosarium kesehatan karena mampu mempercepat proses pencarian istilah medis dan meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KREATIF DALAM PENYELESAIAN SOAL MATEMATIKA
Get PDFThis study aims to analyse the mathematical creative thinking abilities of junior high school students on the subject of curved-sided shapes: spheres. Creative thinking abilities were analysed based on four indicators, namely fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. This study used a qualitative descriptive method with ninth-grade students at Sidoarjo State Junior High School as the subjects. The instrument used was an essay test consisting of four questions designed to explore students' creative thinking abilities. The results showed that the percentage of achievement for the fluency indicator was 80%, flexibility 70%, originality 70%, and elaboration 55%. These findings indicate that students have begun to develop good creative thinking skills, but there is still room for improvement, especially in the areas of flexibility and elaboration. These results can serve as a basis for teachers in designing learning activities that encourage the optimal development of students' creativity
PENGARUH JALUR REDUNDAN TERHADAP PROBABILITAS BLOCKING JARINGAN MULTISTAGE INTERCONNECTION NETWORK TOPOLOGI GAMMA
Get PDFMultistage Interconnection Network (MIN) dalam beberapa dekade terakhir telah digunakan sebagai jaringan switching pada bidang Telekomunikasi dan menjadi jaringan interkoneksi antara prosesor dengan prosesor atau prosesor dengan memori pada bidang Komputer menggantikan topologi matriks. Namun MIN umumnya hanya memiliki satu jalur dari setiap pasangan sumber-tujuan. Pada tulisan ini dibahas salah satu MIN yang memiliki sejumlah jalur redundan di antara pasangan sumber dan tujuannya, yaitu jaringan MIN topologi Gamma. Pola representasi jalur redundan dari setiap pasangan koneksi sumber-tujuan jaringan Gamma ini digunakan sebagai routing tag untuk merute di dalam jaringan. Dari pengujian yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan dua buah permutasi diperoleh hasil bahwa jika jalur redundan pertama gagal, maka perutean di dalam jaringan dapat memanfaatkan jalur redundan berikutnya, sehingga kegagalan dapat dihindarkan. Dengan demikian dapat dinyatakan bahwa jalur redundan mampu memperbaiki probabilitas blocking jaringan MIN topologi Gamma
ANALISA PERFORMA HONDA CBR250RR FI MENGGUNAKAN SYSTEM QUICK SHIFFTER DAN ASSIST SLIPPER CLUTCH DENGAN CBR250RR FI STANDARD DAN PENGARUH PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PADA QUICK SHIFTER DAN ASSIST SLIPPER CLUTCH
Get PDFTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis Perbandingan Performa Motor HondaCBR250RR FI dengan menggunakan Sistem Quick shitter dan Assist Slipper clutch dengan yang standard, serta menerapkan perwatan berkala pada motor Honda CBR 250RR, Metode yang digunakan adalah eksperimen yang dilakukan pada Motor Honda CBR250RR FI. Torsi engine yang dihasilkan oleh motor Honda CBR250RR F1 lebih besar dengan menggunakan system assist slipper clutch dan quick shiftter yaitu 27,6 Nm pada putaran engine 6000 rpm, sedangkan Torsi engine terendah yaitu 15,8 Nm pada putaran engine 2000 .Daya engine yang dihasilkan oleh motor Honda CBR250RR F1 lebih besar dengan menggunakan system assist slipper clutch dan quick shiftter yaitu 23,7 hp pada putaran engine 6000 rpm, sedangkan Daya engine terendah yaitu4,5hp padaputaran engine 2000 rpm. Maintenace atau pemeliharaan mesin di tujukan agar dapat mengurangi frekuensi kerusakkan dan mengurangi lamanya waktu kerusakkan.dengan pelaksanaan perawatan mesin yang baik dan efisien, maka dapat mempertahankan waktu penyelesaian produk, menjaga mutu produk,mengurangi biaya kerusakkan yang tidak di harapkan,sertamenjaga agar fasilitas produksi dapat di gunakan secara efecktif. Kegiatan maintenance terdiri dari preventive maintenance yang merupakan salah satu tugas bagian maintenance yang dapat mendukung kegiatan maintenance dapat dilakukan seefesien mungkin