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Tiktok Lexical Contents in Use: Attitudes among Bachelor of Arts in English Language (ABEL) Students
Full text linkThe rise of TikTok as an educational tool has opened new avenues for vocabulary development among its users. This study explored the vocabulary levels and attitudes of 90 first- and second-year AB English Language (ABEL) students towards TikTok videos containing vocabulary content. Participants engaged voluntarily in a mixed-method research design, incorporating pretests and posttests, treatment, and interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using T-tests, frequency, and percentage, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis to uncover participants' cognitive, affective, and behavioral attitudes. The findings revealed a notable improvement in the participants' vocabulary knowledge, as demonstrated by higher posttest scores following the use of TikTok videos. Despite some challenges with the application, participants generally held positive attitudes towards the treatment, recognizing its contribution to their vocabulary enhancement. The study suggests that both English teachers and students could effectively use TikTok videos with lexical content for vocabulary teaching and learning. Additionally, the study highlights the potential for future research to investigate the role of TikTok videos in aiding non-English speakers with foreign language acquisition and other language skills, as this study focused solely on vocabulary development among English language majors
An Action Research Evaluating Artificial Intelligence (AI) Consumption among Learners of San Vicente National High School as Online Scaffold to Academic Endeavor: Experiences and Practices
Full text linkDespite the overwhelming use of the internet as an educational or informational resource, research has found that learners are woefully in need of guidance on how to use this resource effectively and subsequently identify reliable sources of information from unreliable. This study aims to determine the practices of students at San Vicente National High School in evaluating the reliability of online sources. This study employed the quantitative research design and utilized a questionnaire developed by the researchers of this study as a tool for gathering the data. The respondents of the study are 81 out of 324 digitally literate high school students enrolled at San Vicente National High School, San Vicente, Loreto, Agusan del Sur, of the academic year 2023-2024. The researchers used a stratified random sampling technique to obtain the sample size of the respondents. The findings revealed that the strategies employed by the students in evaluating the reliability of online sources are fairly practiced. It was recommended that students of San Vicente National High School be trained to critically evaluate the reliability of online sources by focusing on key factors such as consistency, authority, currency, objectivity, references, and language. Teachers should support this by providing curated lists of trustworthy sources and teaching simple practices for cross-checking information. Parental involvement is also essential in helping students develop better assessment skills, while school administrators are encouraged to organize digital literacy programs in collaboration with policymakers. Additionally, peer reviews should be encouraged to foster collaborative learning, and AI integration into the curriculum is suggested to prepare students for a future driven by Artificial Intelligence
The Interplay of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivations with Challenges and Learning Preferences among Iraqi EFL University Students Enrolling in English Departments
Full text linkThe aim of this study is to investigate the motivation of the Iraqi EFL students, the factors that discourage their pursuing of the language studies and the available options that the Iraqi students consider in learning the language. A questionnaire was conducted to 124 EFL students enrolled in the Department of English at the College of Education/University of Kufa. The results revealed students are strongly dependent on extrinsic motivation that comes from the pre-university level educational experience. The most important extrinsic motivation that propels the students to study English is improving the job opportunities in the market along with improving the academic options in the post graduate level. The result also shows that intrinsic motivation such as the student' interest in the English culture and literature have less effect on their learning motivation. Additionally, the study designates some challenges that impede the learning process, including limited exposure to English outside the classroom, issues within the educational system and socioeconomic factors that hinder students' learning. Furthermore, the research highlights the importance of teacher-student dynamics. In terms of learning preferences, the students are interested in interactive and multimedia resources in addition to traditional classroom experience. The paper offers some recommendations for enhancing student's motivation and engagement through targeted interventions, such as incorporating practical applications, extracurricular activities, and access to digital resources. These findings contribute to the understanding of EFL education in Iraq and offer insights for teachers and policymakers aiming to improve English language learning outcomes in the region. 
Emotional Verbs of Angry in Javanese Ngoko: Semantic Studies
Full text linkEmotional verbs are verbs that express a person's emotional or psychological state or action. This study uses the Natural Semantic Metalanguage (MSA) theory. MSA theory is a study of lexical semantics. The basic assumption of this theory is that complex meanings can be described using simpler configurations of meaning elements until they cannot be further described. The MSA theory used in this study is a framework for mapping meaning using basic components that can be understood by all native speakers. MSA theory is able to explain the lexical meaning of stative emotional verbs, while polysemy is used to understand emotional verbs in Ngoko Javanese with more than one meaning depending on the context of their use. Angry emotional verbs express a person's emotional or psychological actions in a state of anger. The purpose of this study is to describe angry emotional verbs in Ngoko Javanese. The importance of this research on angry emotional verbs in Ngoko Javanese is to see how the expression of angry emotional verbs in Javanese people who are known for being graceful, gentle and calm also has several verb expressions that express angry emotions. The emotional verbs of anger in Ngoko Javanese are ngamuk, greget, nesu, muring, ngelusuk, ngepruk, and ngerasa. This study takes the object of semantic study on the verb "similar to angry" in Ngoko Javanese. This study was conducted based on the data collected, namely the verb "similar to angry" spoken by the Javanese people. The main data in this study are sentences involving the verb "similar to angry" in Ngoko Javanese
An Analysis of the Reading Comprehension Levels of Class VIII Students in Descriptive Texts at SMP Negeri 7 Medan
Full text linkThis study aims to analyze the reading comprehension levels of Class VIII students in descriptive texts at SMP Negeri 7 Medan. Reading is a fundamental skill for language learners, especially for students learning English as a foreign language. However, many students face difficulties in comprehending descriptive texts, such as identifying key details, understanding the structure, and drawing accurate conclusions. These challenges are attributed to limited vocabulary, lack of familiarity with descriptive text conventions, and ineffective reading strategies. This research will evaluate students' comprehension levels and the effectiveness of current teaching strategies and materials. The findings are expected to provide insights that contribute to the improvement of reading instruction and strategies, benefiting both students and educators, and enhancing literacy education in junior high schools across Indonesia
Mediating Role of Family Problems in the Academics of Learners: Basis for Community Education Seminar
Full text linkThis study examines the relationship between family dynamics and the academic performance of first-year nursing students. It explores the role of family support, criticism, and emotional support in shaping students’ academic outcomes and overall well-being. By assessing the mediating effects of family dynamics, the study aims to identify factors that foster resilience and coping mechanisms in students facing academic challenges. Insights gathered will inform strategies to improve family relationships and institutional support systems. The study also proposes an educational seminar plan to raise community awareness about the critical role of family in student success, promoting holistic development and academic excellence
Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning Textbooks: ICARE's Pedagogical Approach to the Teaching Profession
Full text linkThe objectives of the study are to design a problem-based learning-based teaching profession textbook using the ICARE (Introduction, Connection, Application, Reflection, Extension) pedagogical approach; to assess the viability and efficacy of a PBL-based teaching profession textbook. Using the Borg and Gall paradigm, this research methodology called research and development (R&D). The study was carried out at the FIP Unimed, PGSD Department, Teaching Profession course. Students and instructors with expert validation—that is, specialists in learning design, visual design, and materials—were the study's subjects. Additionally, by carrying out field, small-group, and individual trials. Expert validation from subject matter experts, learning design experts, and graphic design experts is required for the entire product's results. In order to identify a teaching profession textbook based on PBL and assess its viability and efficacy, the following step involves conducting individual, small group, and field trials as well as carrying out revisions and analysis. ANOVA and/or the t-test will be used to examine the quasi-experimental approach (pretest-posttest with control group design) and the study's findings. The study's findings show that the PBL-Based Teaching Profession Textbook is deemed useful and appropriate for use in the classroom, with the potential to enhance student learning outcomes
Exploring the Cultural Space of the Lamalera Fishing Community in Lembata Island, Indonesia
Full text linkThis research aims to examine the sea as a cultural space within the context of the Lamalera fishing community on Lembata Island. There exists a complex relationship between humans and the marine environment, encompassing cultural, economic, social, political, and spiritual aspects. The study reveals the maritime cultural heritage and cultural practices that have evolved around the sea, including myths, customs, fishing traditions, maritime trade, and the utilization of marine resources. Additionally, the research identifies the role of the sea in shaping the cultural identity of the Lamalera community, including livelihoods, beliefs, and unique cultural practices. This field study employs an interdisciplinary approach encompassing history, anthropology, sociology, and culture. Viewing the sea as a cultural space, the study unveils three cultural domains: mental facts, social facts, and artifacts. The results indicate that the Lamalera fishing community is a maritime society, where the entire cultural and spiritual identity is shaped by the sea as a cultural space
Case Study on Earnings Management of Listed Companies in China
Full text linkEarnings management of listed companies is a key issue in the study of business behavior. Although the research on earnings management has been going on for a long time, with the development of market economy, various problems that are not conducive to corporate profits are likely to occur in the operation of enterprises. For the purpose of avoiding delisting and other purposes, the management of enterprises will carry out earnings management by various means within the scope permitted by accounting standards to maximize profits. Under the background of market economy, the study of earnings management is of great significance to standardize the behavior of listed companies and promote the healthy development of economy. Based on the case of earnings management of YC Technology Co., Ltd., a listed company in China, this paper makes an in-depth analysis of earnings management from the aspects of motivation, means and impact by studying the annual report of the company, and provides reasonable suggestions for improving the company's profitability and promoting economic quality and efficiency
Metaphor in Petatah Petitih of Babako Ceremony in Minangkabau Wedding Tradition
Full text linkABSTRACT
Metaphore is used in Petatah Petitih of Minangkabau wedding tradition, Babako ceremony, usually functions to beautify the language in conveying an advice and the values of life. The tradition of Babako in Minangkabau is a way to preserve the local wisdom , Minangkabau culture and its language. The objective of this study is to explore more about Metaphore in Minangkabau wedding traditions, especially in the Babako ceremony. This research uses a qualitative approach with a focus on text analysis from Petatah Petitih, a form of oral literature used in Minangkabau traditional ceremonies. Data was obtained through participant observation and interviews with traditional leaders and ceremony participants. The kinds of Metaphore are found in Petatah Petitih of Babako ceremony are Ontological Metaphore (Personification) 36,1%, structural metaphore 27,7%, Ontological Metaphore (Metonymy) 19,4%, Oriental Metaphore 16,6%. Ontological Metaphore (personification) 36,1% is a highest one, it shows the language used describing several objects that exist in nature moving with natural influences such as imitating human movements. This adds beauty to the language used. It describes the nature and human are as two components strongly constructing the civilization, tradition and language development of Minangkabau in society. The results of the analysis show that metaphore are used creatively in Petatah Petitih of Babako ceremony to convey life values, social norms and moral messages in the context of Minangkabau marriages