23 research outputs found
THE POTENTIALS AND CHALLENGES OF INDONESIAN NURSES TO USE ENGLISH IN THE HOSPITAL: A CASE STUDY IN A NEWLY INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED HOSPITAL IN INDONESIA
No full textIt not uncommonly known that Indonesia is among countries with English is a foreign language or in other words English is not the language of instruction. As the effect of globalization, the importance of English in Indonesia comes to the growing seen from the increased needs of English such as the language competency is one of core requirements to get certain jobs or academic degrees. The current goal of Indonesia government is to follow the lead of neighbor countries in the 21st century trend in tourism and health which is interchangeably called “medical tourism” or “health tourism”. It proves to pull millions of dollars annually to its destination countries. At some point, English language competency can be assumed to play significant roles in medical tourists’ choices of destinations. This study discusses Indonesia’s potential to become an additional medical tourism destination, as indicated by recent government policy declarations. The author investigated this issue by studying a public hospital in Indonesia that was recently internationally certified approximately two years ago. The study focuses on potentials and challenges of Indonesian hospital nurses in fulfilling the demands of English language competency. Research methods included use of questionnaires, along with semi-structured and informal interviews. In the potential aspect, the nurses reported that they valued English as useful in their jobs even though they admitted that most of them were still less proficient. The willingness to learn and the attempt to improve English in the workplace had been seen as a potential. Moreover, nurses suggested ways that the institution and government can do to help them with the English improvement. The overall finding is that Indonesia appears to be trying hard to improve its readiness for medical tourism. The findings could also reflect the situations in countries where English is a foreign language in struggling to fulfill the demands of nurses’ competency in the 21st century
Analyzing The Type and Function of Slang in "One of Us is Lying": A Novel by Karen M. McManus
No full textThis research aims to analyze the types and functions of slang words in novel “One of Us is Lying” by Karen M. McManus. The researcher focuses the study on the One of Us is Lying by using theory from Allan and Burridge (2006). In this research, the researcher uses descriptive qualitative approach. The researcher used instrument of table to classify and identify the data. The results of data showed 36 cases of types and 89 cases of functions of slang words in “One of Us is Lying”. First results of the analysis that has been carried out, imitative slang is the most dominant slang used by various characters in the novel. This is because the use of slang in the novel "One of Us is Lying" is influenced by various individual and social factors. Then, second results of the analysis, the slang to initiate relax conversation function is the most often used function by characters in novels. This shows that slang plays an important role as an informal communication tool used to break the atmosphere, create intimacy, and build social relationships between characters. Thus, it can be concluded that the function of starting a casual conversation makes slang users sound more familiar, relaxed, and in accordance with the typical communication style of teenagers in everyday life.
Keywords: slang, types and functions, One of Us is Lyin
The Use of AI Generative Feedback in Writing Theses for 8th-Semester Students English Education Study Program at the University of Bengkulu
No full textThesis writing in higher education poses a significant challenge for many students. With the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), students have begun using AI tools, particularly to obtain feedback during the writing process. This study investigates how AI-generated feedback is utilized in thesis writing and explores students’ perceptions of its effectiveness. Six eighth-semester students from the English Education Study Program at the University of Bengkulu were selected using criterion sampling. A qualitative phenomenological design was adopted, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews and documentation. Thematic analysis revealed that students used Chat GPT as their primary tool and engaged in three main activities: requesting, receiving, and responding to feedback. Participants reported that the feedback was generally helpful in improving the quality of their thesis writing, especially in terms of clarity, coherence, and self-revision. However, concerns regarding the relevance and accuracy of the feedback prompted them to verify it through self-evaluation, discussions with peers, or consultations with their supervisors. Despite its limitations, AI-generated feedback was perceived as a valuable support tool that enhanced students' autonomy and writing development. This suggests that while AI cannot fully replace human feedback, it can significantly contribute to the academic writing process by fostering independent learning and revision
ANALYZING THE TYPE AND FUNCTION OF SLANG IN ''ONE OF US IS LYING'': A NOVEL BY KAREN M. MCMANUS
No full textThis research aims to analyze the types and functions of slang words in novel “One
of Us is Lying” by Karen M. McManus. The researcher focuses the study on the
One of Us is Lying by using theory from Allan and Burridge (2006). In this research,
the researcher uses descriptive qualitative approach. The researcher used instrument
of table to classify and identify the data. The results of data showed 36 cases of
types and 89 cases of functions of slang words in “One of Us is Lying”. First results
of the analysis that has been carried out, imitative slang is the most dominant slang
used by various characters in the novel. This is because the use of slang in the novel
"One of Us is Lying" is influenced by various individual and social factors. Then,
second results of the analysis, the slang to initiate relax conversation function is the
most often used function by characters in novels. This shows that slang plays an
important role as an informal communication tool used to break the atmosphere,
create intimacy, and build social relationships between characters. Thus, it can be
concluded that the function of starting a casual conversation makes slang users
sound more familiar, relaxed, and in accordance with the typical communication
style of teenagers in everyday life.
Keywords: slang, types and functions, One of Us is Lyin
THE ANALYSIS OF THE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF HEROIC WOMEN IN DISNEY MOVIES: MOANA AND RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON
No full textThis research investigates the character development of heroic women in Disney
Movies: Moana and Raya and the Last Dragon, through the Hero’s Journey
framework proposed by Christopher Vogler (2007). It explores how Moana and
Raya evolve into heroic figures by undergoing personal growth and facing internal
and external challenges. The presentation of qualitative research data is descriptive,
as it focuses on providing a detailed explanation. Moana transforms from a doubtful
girl into a confident heroine by progressing through ten out of twelve stages of the
Hero’s Journey. The analysis highlights that Moana’s heroism is not defined by
physical strength alone, but by emotional resilience and self-determination. Indeed,
Raya transforms from a girl who trust no one to a hero who restores peace through
trust, completing nine out of twelve Hero’s Journey stages. Raya’s heroism is
defined by emotional courage, the willingness to trust again, and the ability to lead
with empathy. This study demonstrates how modern animated films construct
empowering narratives around female characters, portraying heroism as a journey
shaped by self-discovery and inner strength.
Keywords: Hero, Character Development, Hero’s Journe
EXPLORING OPENING CLASS ACTIVITIES OF PRE-SERVICE ENGLISH TEACHERS
No full textThis research aimed to explore the opening class activities of pre-service English
teachers during their teaching practicum. A descriptive qualitative method was
employed, utilizing observations, interviews, and documentation as data collection
instruments. The participants consisted of three pre-service English teachers
enrolled in relevant courses and possessing varying levels of teaching experience.
The findings revealed a variety of opening class activities and the reasons behind
the teachers’ choices, based on their individual perspectives. The pre-service
English teachers implemented opening class activities across all three aspects in
each lesson during their teaching practicum. Opening class activities play a crucial
role in shaping students’ readiness and engagement in learning. In this research, the
activities are categorized into three aspects: affective, cognitive, and general
pedagogical. However, not all activities were consistently carried out due to
challenges such as student preparedness, time constraints, and the teachers’
nervousness.
Keywords: Opening Class Activities, Pre-service English Teachers, Teaching
Practicu
PERCEIVED USE OF SPEED READING TECHNIQUES AND STUDENTS’ LEARNING OUTCOMES: A STUDY ON SECOND-SEMESTER STUDENTS OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BENGKULU
No full textThis research aimed to investigate the learning outcomes of
second-semester students of the English Education study program at the
University of Bengkulu and whether the students applied speed reading
techniques during academic reading assignments. The research involved three
classes of second-semester students enrolled in an Academic Reading course.
Students’ learning outcomes were obtained from their course lecturers and
categorized into three categories: Needs Improvement (0–59%), Good (60–79%),
and Excellent (80–100%). A total of 109 students participated in the research,
with 24 students categorized as Needs Improvement, 48 students as Good, and 37
students as Excellent. The results showed that students in the Excellent category
reported higher use of speed reading techniques, including skimming, scanning,
and silent reading. These students also demonstrated stronger metacognitive
awareness in planning, monitoring, and reflecting on their reading strategies.
Meanwhile, students in the Needs Improvement and Good categories reported
limited use of these techniques and demonstrated lower metacognitive control.
Keywords: Excellent, Good, Learning Outcomes, Needs Improvement, Speed
Reading Technique
THE USE OF AI GENERATIVE FEEDBACK IN WRITING THESES FOR 8TH-SEMESTER STUDENTS ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BENGKULU
No full textIn higher education, thesis writing presents a significant challenge for many students.
With the continuous advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), students have begun
to utilize AI tools to assist them throughout the writing process, particularly in
obtaining feedback. This research aims to examine how AI-generated feedback is
used in thesis writing and to explore students’ perceptions of its effective use. The
participants were six eighth-semester students from the English Education Study
Program at the University of Bengkulu, selected through criterion sampling. A
qualitative phenomenological approach was employed, with data collected through
semi-structured interviews and documentation. The data were analyzed using
thematic analysis. The findings show that all participants used ChatGPT as the
primary AI tool to support their thesis writing. In using ChatGPT, students followed
three categories: requesting feedback, receiving feedback, and responding to
feedback. They reported that AI-generated feedback was generally helpful in
improving the quality of their thesis writing. However, they also expressed concerns
about its relevance and accuracy, prompting them to verify the feedback by relying
on their own judgment, discussing it with peers, or consulting their supervisors. In
conclusion, students perceived AI-generated feedback as beneficial and effective in
supporting their thesis writing process, especially in terms of clarity, coherence, and
self-revision.
Keywords: AI-generated feedback, Thesis writing, Student perceptions
Suggestions for recreation of historic interiors at Vilnius Sapiegos Palace in Antakalnis
No full textStraipsnis supažindina su Lietuvos aidžiosios Kunigaikštystės didikų Sapiegų rūmų Vilniuje istorinių interjerų atkūrimo projektu. Rūmai buvo pastatyti ir interjerai kurti XVII a. pabaigoje, tačiau XIX-XX a. rūmai buvo nevykusiai rekonstruoti, interjerai sunyko. Straipsnis grindžiamas 2007-2008 m. Vilniaus dailės akademijos dėstytojų atliktais tyrimais. Rūmų, keturių patalpų baroko interjerų restauravimo ir atkūrimo siūlymai parengti kaip VDA magistro studijų baigiamasis (diplominis) projektas: autorė – Dovilė Morkūnaitė-Kazakevičienė, darbo vadovas – prof. dr. Jonas Glemža, projektas remiasi VDA atliktais tyrimais bei analogijomis. Reikšminiai žodžiai: Dovilė Morkūnaitė-Kazakevičienė; Giovanni Battista Frediani; Giovanni Pietro Perti; Interjero atkūrimo projektas; Istorinio interjero atkūrimo projektas; Istorinis interjeras; Kultūros paveldas; Lietuvos barokas; Michellangelo Palioni; Sapiegų rūmai Antakalnyje; Cultural heritage; Dovilė Morkūnaitė-Kazakevičienė; Giovanni Battista Frediani; Giovanni Pietro Perti; Historical interior; Lithuanian Baroque; Mivhellangelo Palioni; Project of interior restoration; Project of recreation of historical interior; Sapiega's palace in Antakalnis; Vilnius Sapieha Palace in AntakalnisIn the article there are discussed suggestions for recreation of historical interiors of Vilnius Sapiegos Palace in Antakalnis which was owned by prominent noblemen of Grand Duchy of Lithuania The Palace was built and its interiors Were equipped at the end of the 18th century. But during the 19th-20th c. the Palace was unsuccessfully reconstructed and its interiors decayed. The article is based on historical, architectural, polychromatic, artistic and archeological investigations, which were carried out by the scientists of Vilnius Academy of Arts (VAA) and Vilnius University in 2007-2008. The suggestions of Baroque interiors for restoration-recreation of four premises of the Palace were prepared in the final-project for master's degree: its author is D. Morkūnaitė (Kazakevičienė), scientific adviser – prof. J.Glemža. The project is based on investigations fulfilled by VAA and the analogues. In the project there are suggestions for recreation of interior architecture and its equipment (furniture, lights, stoves, etc.). The other Baroque Palaces of Grand Duchy of Lithuania in Vilnius are waiting for similar types of projects
[[alternative]]The Study of System Model for The Knowledge Management Applied in The Department of Elementary and Junior High Applied in The Department of Elementary and Junior High School Education -- An Example of MOE-EJE Website
No full text[[abstract]]In the knowledge economy of 21st century, The topic of knowledge become the kernel in economic development. By Internet fast developing and informational technology universal, people gain easily the information on Internet. The Web site of the Department of Elementary and Junior high school Education (EJE) of ministry of education (MOE) has designed by eLearning and knowledge management model to improve the policy disseminated and administration efficiency that aid the education reform and push.
The study in EJE is focused on kinds of technological tools, such as applying the knowledge management to plan system model, analyzing data flowing and operation condition of system by DFD, gaining content and describing the level of system manager by E-R Model, analyzing the dynamic relationships in Web site include of system administrators, staffs of EJE, so as to describe the
dynamic behaviors of system Web site operation by Perti-Nets, planning the role level of topic issue room by tree structure, mining a lot of information and analyzing them with the help of technology, so as to find out the unknown
and hidden data which may be very useful. Browser search tremendous information on Internet and discover knowledge for anticipation of success rate. It is important to deploy the structure of a knowledge website and create a data
warehouse if the designer can understand the anticipation of searching path on information of success rate. It will also shorten searching information time for a browser. Bayes’ Probability Model is used to analyze website knowledge discover for anticipation of success rate to provide website designer or manager reference with the improvement web layer structure. Finally, the behavior analysis collector has designed by VBA of Excel and analyzed all kind of information, include in browser style statistics, browser version statistics, browser behavior path statistics, browser visiting statistics, flowing rate of Web on hour, day and month. All of browser information are good to maintain and deposit Web site for system manager.
