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Challenges and Strategies for Using ChatGPT in Written Communication Assignments: A Study of University Students in Malaysia
Authors: Bassam Bani Younes Zein , Hassan Isyaku , Muhammad Umar Musa , Mustafa Nor Hanim , Taufik Hidayah Abdullah Ahmad , Nazri Latiff Azmi Mohd
Published: July 2024

The development of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, particularly ChatGPT, has gained considerable attention among academics and researchers in recent years. Research shows that ChatGPT can be a vital means of increasing students’ writing performance. However, students may face difficulties in developing effective strategies to incorporate ChatGPT-generated content into written tasks. Therefore, this study sought to examine the challenges and strategies employed by students to use ChatGPT-generated responses for written communication assignments. The study utilized a quantitative method, using a descriptive survey technique. A self-developed questionnaire was used to gather data from a sample of 59 communication students at a Malaysian public university. The data were examined through descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis. According to the findings, students face various challenges in using ChatGPT-generated responses, such as the inability to express unique writing skills, dealing with inaccurate citation formats, as well as difficulty revising ChatGPT-generated responses. The students also employ certain relevant strategies for using ChatGPT-generated responses, such as adding ideas to already generated ChatGPT content, using ChatGPT as a means of idea generation, paraphrasing ChatGPT-generated responses, and replacing ChatGPT-generated words with synonyms. Accordingly, the analysis showed a significant association between students’ challenges and the strategies they employ to utilize ChatGPT-generated responses. This study provides valuable information that can help educators and relevant authorities review and reinforce institutional policies for quality higher education, particularly in the Malaysian context.
Exploring Challenges and Impacts: Insights from School Teachers in Virtual Learning Environments
Authors: Ahmad Noorlila , Anak Nugak Magdelina , Abd Rahman Siti Fatimah , Asiah Mohamad @ Razak Nor
Published: July 2024

As Virtual Learning Environments become increasingly integral to educational practices, this study delves into the often-neglected realm of challenges faced by teachers in the implementation of virtual teaching and learning. This study aims to explore the challenges and impacts faced by teachers in implementing virtual learning environments. Next is to identify the best features in addressing the challenges and impact of virtual learning implementation among teachers. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research conducted semi-structured interviews and observations involving primary school teachers from level 1 (years 1 to 3) and level 2 (years 3–6). The findings illuminate multifaceted challenges and constraints encountered by teachers, resonating across the realms of teacher dynamics, school infrastructure, and student engagement. Efforts to surmount these challenges revolve around recognizing teachers as crucial exemplars and elucidating the responsibilities they shoulder. Moreover, the study underscores the pivotal role of the learning environment and atmosphere during virtual teaching and learning implementations. In essence, teachers emerge as driving agents shaping the practical construction of the curriculum, necessitating a supportive environment and comprehensive infrastructure. The implications of this research extend towards fostering effective teaching and learning practices, ensuring a more conducive educational landscape for both educators and students in the era of virtual pedagogy.
Effect of Mobile Assisted Learning on English Language Vocabulary and Grammar: The Saudi Arabian Context as a Case Study
Authors: Alqarni Assem
Published: July 2024

Mobile-assisted language learning offers a different learning environment, facilitating learning in second/foreign languages and vocabulary learning. The current study attempted to explore the utilization effect of mobile-assisted language learning, facilitating English language learners to perform better in English vocabulary and grammar learning. In other words, this research aims to support the body of research related to the effect and usefulness of mobile learning or mobile-assisted language learning by examining the English language context of Saudi Arabian college students. Employing a pre-test/post-test design on 29 diploma students, the researcher compared students’ learning performance utilizing mobile learning at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah-Saudi Arabia. Results indicated that the post-test grades scored by the students were better in vocabulary than the pre-test scores. These findings indicated that the strategic utilization of mobile integrated language learning has the strength to positively impact academic performance, especially in terms of achievement in English vocabulary and grammar. This supports the theory that electronic tools such as mobiles can create a non-formal but interactive way of learning foreign language grammar and vocabulary. Careful implications for foreign language learning were offered.
Using the ADDIE Model to Develop an Online Professional Development Program for Non-Specialist ESL Teachers
Authors: Zulkepli Noraini , Safina Mohd Ariff Albakri Intan , Zarina, Megat Khalid Puteri , Faisal Farish Ishak Mohd
Published: July 2024

The present article reports a study that employed the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation instructional design model to develop an e-speaking skills upskilling programme. It is guided by the research question: How do subject matter experts rate the Instructional Design, Content, User Control, and Technical components of the online learning platform prototype? The study is significant because it addresses the gap in research regarding the development of an Online Teacher Professional Development programme specifically targeted at enhancing the speaking skills of a group of non-specialist English language teachers. It describes the development of the prototype that involves several stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. At the Implementation stage, expert validation was conducted where five subject matter experts were asked to rate the Instructional Design, Content, User Control and Technical components of the online learning platform. The findings indicate that the Content component requires revision, especially on items concerning bias and suitability with the learning objectives. Some suggestions to address the issues were provided. It is concluded that expert validation is important at the Implementation stage as it aligns with the continuous improvement that is fundamental to the ADDIE model.
Beyond Traditional Language Learning: EFL Student Views on ChatGPT in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Mosleh Alharthi Saleh
Published: July 2024

Artificial intelligence-based language learning tools have seen increasing adoption in recent years. ChatGPT, an AI assistant developed by OpenAI, has emerged as a popular supplemental tool for practicing English as a foreign language. However, integrating new technologies into language learning requires understanding how end users perceive and experience them. This study explored the perspectives of EFL students on using ChatGPT at three Western universities in Saudi Arabia. The main aim of this study was to explore EFL students’ perspectives on using ChatGPT at three Western universities in Saudi Arabia. This research bears critical significance in optimizing the implementation and design of AI-assisted language learning tools. The primary question addressed was “What are EFL students’ perceptions of the effectiveness and usability of ChatGPT as a supplemental language learning tool?”. A primary quantitative study methodology has been used in the paper. A questionnaire gathering data on perceptions of usability, effectiveness, and impact on learning was distributed to 299 university EFL students. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were conducted to analyze the responses. The findings showed that students held a moderately positive view of ChatGPT, seeing it as enhancing understanding and communication abilities in English language learning. Ease of use also significantly impacted students’ preferences and intent to continue utilization. While engagement levels varied, many reported weekly usage of ChatGPT. Gauging EFL learners’ perceptions provided insights that can help tailor AI language tools to better align with individual needs and profiles.
Community of Inquiry as an Instructional Framework: How Teaching, Social and Cognitive Presences Impact EFL Speaking in a Blended Setting in Bangladesh
Authors: A Tabassum Zinat , Rashid Bin Mohd Saad Mohd
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the impact of the community of inquiry framework on enhancing English as a foreign language proficiency in a blended learning context in Bangladesh. The primary aims are to examine how integrating teaching, social, and cognitive presences improves EFL speaking skills and to identify teachers’ perspectives and recommendations on implementing blended learning and community of inquiry. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using a qualitative case study approach with ten teachers from a private university after a two-day professional development workshop and a subsequent four-week application of CoI principles in their classes. The findings reveal a positive influence on students’ speaking skills, notably boosting motivation, confidence, and peer collaboration. However, challenges like better teacher training in technology and pedagogy and insufficient institutional support for online resources were identified. Despite these obstacles, the study emphasizes how the community of inquiry can revolutionize Bangladeshi education by promoting the idea that English should be viewed as a communication tool outside of the classroom. The paper concludes with recommendations for effective community of inquiry and blended learning implementation, stressing the importance of comprehensive training and institutional backing.
The Positive Effect of Technology-Integrated Teaching on Students’ Grammar Learning
Authors: Celik Behcet
Published: July 2024

The primary aim of this study is to examine and assess the impact of technology-integrated education on students’ acquisition of grammatical skills. In this context, thirty students participated in this study; the stratified sampling method allocated 15 intermediate-level students to the control group, while another 15 students were assigned to the experimental groups. To assess the grammar proficiency of both groups at the start of the study, a pre-test was administered. The control group received traditional grammatical education centered around books, while the experimental group received grammar education utilizing mobile phones, smart boards, and technological applications. Although the pre-test analyses conducted at the start of the study did not reveal any notable distinction between the two groups, the post-test analyses using SPSS-7 and t-statistics calculations indicated a significant difference of .001 between the two groups. The control group experienced a 12.17% gain in grammatical level, while the experimental group showed a higher increase of 27.25%. Upon concluding the study, during the interview analysis conducted with the students, they expressed that technology-integrated grammar education is beneficial due to its flexibility, immediate feedback, and inclusion of video clips, quizzes, and sample essays pertaining to grammar.
Identifying the Careless Responders: A Cross-Country Comparison on PISA 2018 Dataset
Authors: Erdem Kara Başak
Published: July 2024

Careless responding (CR) is one of the major concerns in self-report measures since it affects the quality of collected data. In this research, it was aimed to examine the dataset in terms of CR, to investigate the effects of CR on the psychometric properties of data, and to examine the effectiveness of CR detection methods in a cross-cultural context. Specifically; response time, outlier and long-string indices were used to flag CR and efficiency of using these were compared on PISA 2018 reading related attitude scales for Singapore and Turkey. As a result, it was indicated that the amount of CR was higher for Singapore than Turkey at long-string and response time methods. Furthermore, after removal of CR from dataset, enjoyment level of reading, perception of competence and perception of difficulty of PISA tests scores increased. Another result was that long-string and response time analyses provided significant improvement in model fit and long-string had the highest improvement level. Moreover, removing respondents according to outlier analyses didn’t provide any improvement on model-data fit. In general, results illustrated that careless responding behavior may have important effects on psychometric properties of self-report and screening the data for CR is strongly suggested in future studies.
Examination of Peer Bullying and Sense of Loneliness in Secondary School Students in Terms of Various Variables
Authors: Bağrıaçık Belgin , Mutlu Bayraktar Duygu , Taşdelen Afra Selcen
Published: July 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to examine peer bullying and loneliness levels of secondary school students in terms of various variables.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study included 823 middle school students in the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades during the autumn semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. A correlational survey model was used as the research approach. The Peer Bullying Scale and the Loneliness Scale for Children were used to collect data.
Findings: The findings indicated that feelings of loneliness increased as peer bullying increased among secondary-school students. Gender-based differences were evident in the levels of loneliness and bullying. Additionally, there was a significant difference in loneliness levels according to the school type, grade level, parent’s education level and mother's employment status.
Highlights: Furthermore, a significant disparity was observed in the bullying subdimension based on the mother's employment status. Conversely, there wasn’t significant correlation between father's employment status and student’s level of peer bullying and loneliness.
IMPROVING HISTORY LEARNING OUTCOMES THROUGH "TALKING STICK" MODEL LEARNING IN CLASS XI STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 3 MEDAN
Authors: Simanjorang Benzisno Josua , Nasution Abd Haris , Sihotang Masniar
Published: July 2024

This research aims to improve the history learning outcomes of class XI students at SMA Negeri 3 Medan through the application of the "Talking Stick" learning model. The research method used is classroom action research (PTK) with two cycles, each consisting of planning, implementation, observation and reflection stages. The research subjects were 35 class XI IPS students. Data was collected through learning results tests, observations and interviews. The research results show that the application of the "Talking Stick" model significantly improves students' history learning outcomes. In the first cycle, the average student score increased from 68.5 to 75.2, and in the second cycle, it increased again to 82.4. Apart from increasing grades, there is also an increase in student activity and participation in the learning process. Students become more active in discussions and dare to express their opinions. The "Talking Stick" model has proven effective in increasing students' understanding and engagement in history subjects. Based on these findings, it is recommended that history teachers at SMA Negeri 3 Medan and other schools consider using the "Talking Stick" learning model as an alternative learning strategy to improve student learning outcomes. In addition, further research is recommended to examine the application of this model to different subjects and educational levels
The Effect of Institutional Ownership, Fiscal Loss Compensation, and Accounting Conservatism on Tax Avoidance
Authors: Ardillah Kenny , Halim Yohanes
Published: July 2024

This research intends to examine the impact of institutional ownership, fiscal loss compensation, and accounting conservatism on tax avoidance in mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sample collection procedure used is purposive sampling. The sample of this research is mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2016-to 2019. Procedure analysis was used in this research is multiple linear regression. The research findingsindicateno effect of institutional ownership, fiscal loss compensation, and accounting conservatism on tax avoidance. The implications of this research are to provide information for management to make decisions by considering the impact of each decision taken if the company implements tax avoidance policies and provide information for investors in assessing the factors that can influence companies to practice tax avoidance.
The Impact of Taxpayer Awareness, Tax Service Quality, Tax Counseling, and Tax Sanctions on Individual Taxpayer Compliance
Authors: Manurung Agus Sagita , Ardillah Kenny
Published: July 2024

This study aims to examine the effect of taxpayer awareness, tax service quality, taxpayer counseling, and tax sanctions on individual taxpayer compliance at the Pulo Gadung Pratama Tax Service Office. The independent variables in this study are taxpayer awareness, tax service quality, taxpayer counseling, and tax sanctions, while the dependent variable is individual taxpayer compliance. The research population is in Pulogadung with a total sample of 100 individual taxpayers. This study uses primary data and simple random sampling method. The results of this study show that taxpayer awareness, tax service quality, tax counseling, and tax sanctions have a positive effect on individual taxpayer compliance.
Females in Corporate Board Diversity and Its Impact on Earnings Quality
Authors: Ardillah Kenny
Published: July 2024

Earnings quality is formed on corporate governance. The company's internal governance mechanism consists of the president director, the finance director, the board of directors, commissioners, and the audit committee. However, there is still a lack of studies exploring the relationship between female in-board diversity and earnings quality, especially in Indonesia. It is because Indonesia has a unique corporate governance system, even though Indonesia follows a corporate governance system on the European continent, namely the two-tier boards. This study aims to determine the influence of female president directors, female finance directors, female board of directors, female board of commissioners, and female audit committee on earnings quality. The sample of this study is manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Samples were selected using the purposive sampling method, and 70 companies were selected as research samples with a total data collection of 350 data from the research period of 2018-2022. Data analysis in this research uses multiple linear regression. The results of this study indicate that the presence of a female president director, a female finance director, and a female board of commissioner negatively affects earnings quality. On the other hand, the presence of the female board of directors has a positive effect on earnings quality. The female audit committee does not affect earnings quality. The author can conclude that the female gender still does not play an important role in the company's management to increase earnings quality because female’s behavior is more callous and not more assertive than male.
RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: A REVIEW IN THAILAND AND THE PHILIPPINES’ LAWS AND POLICIES
Authors: Ghazali Farahdilah , Abdul Shukor Siti Fazilah , Karim Ridoan
Published: July 2024

Background and Purpose: Renewable energy (RE) plays a significant role in providing sustainable and clean energy as well as mitigating climate change. With the increased energy demand to support the growth of the economic sector, Thailand and the Philippines have moved towards improved energy cooperation, where renewable energy is an important subject matter in line with Target 7 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Thailand and the Philippines have embarked on renewable energy projects and introduced numerous laws and policies to incentivise such an agenda. Nevertheless, the contribution of renewable energy in these countries' energy portfolios remains insignificant. Thus, this study aims to examine the current renewable energy laws and policies in Thailand and the Philippines, in assisting these countries to achieve the SDGs.
 
Methodology: This study used a library-research methodology including statutory and conceptual approaches that focus on the laws and policies on renewable energy in Thailand and the Philippines. The utility of conceptual analysis is to understand the concepts and relevance of renewable energy and SDGs in the philosophies of environment, sustainability and law.
 
Findings: Despite the fact RE provides opportunities in respect to socioeconomic development, energy access, energy security, and climate change mitigation, the existence of barriers to RE development leads to obstacles in accelerating RE’s share in the energy mix in Thailand and the Philippines. Comprehensive laws and policies to support renewable energy development are required to address these challenges. Nevertheless, legal frameworks are only one aspect that contributes to RE development. Governments' support through various incentives including financial and economic instruments are critical to navigating the transition toward a cleaner and affordable energy sector.
 
Contributions: This study enhances the body of knowledge by examining the initiative for renewable energy development, advocating for comprehensive legal frameworks, and emphasizing the societal importance of government support to drive RE's role in sustainable development in Thailand and the Philippines.
 
Keywords: Renewable energy, legal framework, policy, Thailand, Philippines.
 
Cite as: Ghazali, F., Abdul Shukor, S. F., & Karim, R. (2024). Renewable energy development towards sustainable development goals: A review in Thailand and the Philippines’ laws and policies. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 9(2), 1-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss2pp1-33
DIALECT PREFERENCES AMONG THE SYRIAN REFUGEES IN JORDAN: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY
Authors: Fakhouri Samaher , Che Lah Salasiah
Published: July 2024

Background and Purpose: Taking into account the scarcity of research on Syrian refugees from the perspective of sociolinguistics, this research explored Syrian refugees’ reasons for dialect preferences when they communicate in various domains of life in Jordan.
 
Methodology: The study employed a sequential mixed-methods design, which involved collecting both quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative data were collected using a questionnaire of 20 items. Qualitative data were collected using the semi-structured interviews which were conducted with 18 Syrian refugees. While the quantitative data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, the transcripts of the semi-structured interviews were coded and analysed thematically.
 
Findings:  The results of the study showed that the majority of Syrian refugees use the Syrian Dialect with family members, Syrian friends, and colleagues at work, and Syrian neighbours. Further, the results revealed that most of the Syrian refugees prefer to use the Jordanian Dialect when they communicate with Jordanian neighbours and friends, and with Jordanians at the workplace and in educational contexts. The study revealed that the major reasons for dialect preferences among Syrian refugees are a desire for integration, close connection to their families, a sense of cultural familiarity, comfort in communication, interlocutors, and the importance of the formal context.
Contributions: The findings of this research can contribute to research in sociolinguistics in terms of understanding the Syrian refugees’ dialect preferences.
 
Keywords: Syrian refugees, sociolinguistics, dialect preferences, Jordan, integration.
Cite as: Samaher, F., & Salasiah, C. L. (2024). Dialect preferences among the Syrian refugees in Jordan: A mixed-methods study. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 9(2), 106-130. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss2pp106-130
FIRST LANGUAGE TRANSFER IN CHINESE UNDERGRADUATES’ USE OF CONNECTORS IN ENGLISH NARRATIVES
Authors: Ma Yanqin , Stapa Mahani
Published: July 2024

Background and Purpose: Connectors are vital tools for cohesive discourse, significantly influencing the writing proficiency of learners. In Chinese educational contexts, many learners grapple with the correct application of connectors, due to potential first language (L1) influence. Previous research primarily delves into lexical and syntactic aspects, overlooking discourse-level considerations. This study aims to assess the frequency and accuracy of connector usage in English narratives among Chinese learners. It also seeks to investigate the extent of language transfer concerning connectors among Chinese learners and discern how this transfer evolves as learners' second language (L2) proficiency advances.
 
Methodology: To amass data, 150 narratives composed by 30 Chinese learners were analyzed. Initial qualitative analysis was followed by quantitative examination.
 
Findings: The findings underscore temporal words as the most frequently employed connectors, closely trailed by additives and causal words. Notably, temporal words and adversatives exhibited higher accuracy when compared to other connector types. Positive transfer manifested more frequently than negative transfer. Moreover, positive transfer displayed a noticeable inflectional change across the five-time narratives, whereas little variation was observed in negative transfer.
 
Contributions: This study suggests that stakeholders, including educators, learners, and policymakers, should leverage positive transfer as a strategic resource when instructing connectors to enhance L2 writing proficiency.
 
Keywords: First language, language transfer, connector, narratives, Chinese undergraduates.
 
Cite as: Ma, Y. Q., & Stapa, M. B. (2024). First language transfer in Chinese undergraduates’ use of connectors in English narratives. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 9(2), 131-159. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss2pp131-159
CHARTING THE LANDSCAPE OF CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY: A BIBLIOMETRIC EXPLORATION OF TRENDS AND THEMES
Authors: Aziz Nurul Fatma , Ramli Rosiati , Mohd Amir Amizawati , Wahid Hairunnizam
Published: July 2024

Purpose: This study identifies the main area and current dynamics of Corporate Philanthropy (CP) and offers recommendations for future research directions.
 
Design/methodology/approach: Using bibliometrics, we examined a sample of 558 studies from Scopus, an online abstract and citation repository, to examine the research activities relating to CP between 1955 and 2022. Articles and authors with high citation impact scores are identified based on the publication’s position and significance within the field. We then explore contemporary issues, identify possible limitations towards the development of the literature, and propose new lines of inquiry for future studies.
 
Findings: In addition to providing an in-depth analysis, this study discusses recent discoveries and shifts in mindsets pertaining to Corporate Philanthropy, taking into account previously documented findings which regarded CP disadvantageous to many companies mainly due to money outflow. The ‘agency theory’ considers the relationship between a principal and its hired representative. Past reports cited managers leveraging on CP as a way to justify unnecessary expenses. Meanwhile, the latest studies discovered that CP brings in various advantages to the companies such as additional profit avenues, enhanced visibility, and stronger market presence, benefiting its stakeholders and securing the sustainability of those companies. Future research on CP can be expanded through our suggested research directions.
 
Research limitations/implications: This study focuses on using the Scopus database as the primary source of the journals. Hence, our findings may differ from the studies conducted using other databases.
 
Originality/value: This is among the pioneer studies using Harzing and VOSviewer software to analyse the development of CP studies. Several future research agendas are generated due to the review, which focuses on annual publication trends, the most prolific authors, the most cited papers, the most prolific countries, the most prolific institutions and the most abundant sources.
 
Keywords: Corporate philanthropy, bibliometric analysis, citation network, Scopus, systematic literature review.
 
Cite as: Aziz, N. F., Ramli, R., Mohd Amir A., & Wahid, H. (2024). Charting the landscape of corporate philanthropy: A bibliometric exploration of trends and themes. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 9(2), 160-184. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss2pp160-184
CUMULATIVE PROVOCATION IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN MALAYSIA AND ENGLAND AND WALES
Authors: Mohammed Na’aim Mohd Safri , Rajamanickam Ramalinggam , Nordin Rohaida , Abang Bolhil Abang Ikhbal , Abd Kadir Nur Hafidah , Idris Ashran
Published: July 2024

Background and Purpose: In Malaysia, there is no specific defence for female victims of domestic violence who in the unfortunate event killed their abusive partners due to provocation. In this instance, they can raise the defence of provocation as expressly stated in Exception 1 to section 300 of the Penal Code (Exception 1). Since the defence was not formulated specifically in the context of domestic violence, the application of the defence may not be able to appreciate the uniqueness of female victims of domestic violence. One notable issue is that of cumulative provocation. Exception 1 is silent as to the legal status of cumulative provocation. However, there have been cases where the accused raised cumulative provocation as a defence against the offence of murder. The research therefore, aims to analyse the legal position of cumulative provocation in Malaysia.
 
Methodology: This research employed a doctrinal legal research approach, conducting a thorough analysis of relevant laws, including the Penal Code (Act 574), Homicide Act 1957 (HA 1957), and the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (CJA 2009). In addition to statutory analysis, an examination of case law was undertaken to gain insights into the court’s interpretation of the legal status of cumulative provocation. Furthermore, scholarly writings in this field were examined to provide a thorough understanding of the subject.
 
Findings: The decisions of the Federal Court’s cases of Che Omar bin Che Akhir v Public Prosecutor [2007] 4 MLJ 309 and Public Prosecutor v Surbir Gole [2017] 2 CLJ 621 show that cumulative provocation does not fall under Exception 1. This might lead the court to look only at the events that took place immediately before the killing as a single act. This can lead to a perception that the accused’s response, including female victims of domestic violence to provocation is not sufficiently grave. Hence, it is proposed that the cumulative provocation is given statutory recognition under Exception 1 which allows the circumstances of the accused to be taken into account by the court in deciding the defence of provocation.
 
Contributions: This research contributes to the corpus of legal knowledge on cumulative provocation in domestic violence against women within the legal framework of the criminal justice system.
 
Keywords: Provocation, murder, cumulative provocation, defence & penal code.
 
Cite as: Mohd Safri M. N., Ramalinggam, R., Rohaida, N., Abang Ikhbal, A. B., Nur Hafidah, A. K., & Ashran, I. (2024). Cumulative provocation in domestic violence against women: A comparative analysis between Malaysia and England and Wales. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 9(2), 318-339. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss2pp318-339
DISCURSIVE CONSTRUCTION OF NEWS REPORTS ON PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN MALAYSIAN ONLINE NEWSPAPERS
Authors: Mohd Ali Siti Munirah , Wan Fakhruddin Wan Farah Wani , Wan Adnan Wan Nur Asyura , Azizan Ezzan Amnie
Published: July 2024

Background and Purpose: As one of the most common trustworthy sources, online newspapers have been regarded as the primary source of knowledge among the public to obtain reliable and unbiased information. However, in the context of media coverage of people with mental illness, they are often portrayed negatively and regarded as unpredictable and dangerous, resulting in increased stigma and misunderstanding among the public at large. This study examines the discursive strategies used in Malaysian news articles in portraying mental illness and the linguistic devices used to successfully implement these strategies.
 
Methodology: This study investigated 43 news articles published in popular Malaysian online newspapers to examine how issues related to mental health-related illnesses are discursively constructed and the linguistic elements that were employed to represent the complexities of the cases from a discourse analysis perspective.
 
Findings: The results show that the local media use nomination, predication and argumentation strategies to legitimise people with mental illness. They are portrayed negatively and through various linguistic elements, primarily as perpetrators and offenders.
 
Contributions: The study provides media professionals with nuanced information on responsible reporting of mental health issues and uses the media as a platform to destigmatise mental illness among the general public.
 
Keywords: Discourse analysis, online newspapers, mental illness, media practice, stigma.
 
Cite as: Mohd Ali, S. M., Wan Fakhruddin, W. F. W., Wan Adnan, W. N. A., & Azizan, E. A. (2024). Discursive construction of news reports on people with mental illness in Malaysian online newspapers.  Journal of Nusantara Studies, 9(2), 371-401. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss2pp371-401
TEACHERS’ AND STUDENTS’ BELIEFS ABOUT TRANSLANGUAGING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Wang Jia , Hanafi Zaid Yasmin , Ibrahim Noor Aireen , Haladin Nur’ain Balqis
Published: July 2024

Background and Purpose: In recent years, there has been increased attention to translanguaging in educational research, particularly in higher education. The successful implementation of translanguaging practices depends on various factors, including the attitudes and beliefs of both teachers and students. However, there has been limited systematic review on this issue. This study aims to examine and synthesize existing literature on teachers’ and students’ beliefs regarding translanguaging practices in higher education contexts.
 
Methodology: A systematic review was conducted, following PRISMA guideline. Research databases including Web of Science, Scopus, and ERIC were searched with specific search terms ‘perception OR belief AND translanguaging’, resulting in the retrieval of 469 articles. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 28 articles were selected for ultimate thematic analysis.
 
Findings: The analysis revealed that teachers’ and students’ beliefs regarding translanguaging were significantly shaped by their pre-existing values and knowledge, institutions’ policies, as well as the nature of courses or curricula. Despite the evident benefits of translanguaging pedagogy highlighted in the reviewed studies, teachers encountered challenges in its implementation. The study identified four primary areas of support needed for the implementation of translanguaging, encompassing teacher training, adjusting curriculum and assessment, fostering collaboration, and developing language policy.
Contributions: This systematic review provides a comprehensive overview of the attitudes, perceptions, and experiences of both teachers and students in implementing translanguaging practices in higher education. The study contributes to advancing knowledge and understanding of translanguaging in higher education, with implications for both theory and practice in this area.
 
Keywords: Higher education, students’ beliefs, systematic review, teachers’ beliefs, translanguaging.
 
Cite as: Wang, J., Hanafi Zaid, Y., Ibrahim, N. A., & Haladin, N. B. (2024). Teachers’ and students’ beliefs about translanguaging in higher education: A systematic review. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 9(2), 402-419. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss2pp402-419
INTERACTIONAL QUALITY AS AN ANTECEDENT OF PATIENT ATTITUDES: EVIDENCE FROM AN ARMY HOSPITAL IN THE FEDERAL TERRITORY OF KUALA LUMPUR
Authors: Ismail Azman , Mokhtar Aminudin , Jamil Ainul Huda , Ibrahim Nur Shahira , Rino  , Hussin Tehsapuan , Tajuddin Anas
Published: July 2024

Background and Purpose: The quality of interactions between service providers (employees) and patients in the course of providing everyday services may have a major impact on patient attitudes, according to a thorough evaluation of several recent quality management studies released in the 21st century. The relationship has been extensively studied in public and private healthcare organizations, but little is known about the role of interactional quality as a key antecedent in army hospitals. The purpose of this study is to investigate the connection between patient attitudes and interactional quality.
 
Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional research design, with 212 self-administered questionnaires collected from patients in an army hospital in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, using a purposive sampling technique. The SmartPLS was used to evaluate the measurement model and to test the structural model.
 
Findings: According to the findings of structural equation modelling, interactional quality attributes, namely responsiveness, assurance, and empathy were significant predictors of patient attitudes such as satisfaction and loyalty.
 
Contributions: To sustain and improve the service performance of the organisational sample, this study offers crucial advice, that is quality of interaction between employees and patients is built according to responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. The competence of employees to practice this interaction in delivering daily services can enhance patients’ satisfaction and loyalty. Practitioners may utilize to comprehend various perspectives on interactional quality. These recommendations can also be used to improve patient relationship management programmes.
 
Keywords: Interactional quality, patient satisfaction, patient loyalty, army hospital.
 
Cite as: Ismail, A., Mokhtar, A. Jamil, A. H., Ibrahim, N. S., Rino, Hussin, T., & Tajuddin, A. (2024). Interactional quality as an antecedent of patient attitudes: Evidence from an army hospital in the Federal Teritory of Kuala Lumpur. Journal of Nusantara Studies 9(2), 80-105.  http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol9iss2pp80-105
Marketing and Service Promotion Strategy for Customer Satisfaction at Mie Gacoan Restaurant Cirebon
Authors: Hasanah Tessa Aisyatul , Agustin Afiqoh
Published: July 2024

Indonesian people who really like food that tastes spicy make this gacoan noodle restaurant always crowded with customers. Not only the taste of the food is very popular, this restaurant also sets very affordable prices. This study aims to determine the effect of marketing promotion strategies and to determine the effect of service on customer satisfaction. to determine the extent to which promotion and service to customer satisfaction. This research method is qualitative research, namely research that aims to understand the phenomenon of what is experienced by the research subject. For example, behavior, perception, motivation, action, and others. The results of this study indicate that the popularity of spicy gacoan noodles has attracted many people to this business plan, which can generate up to 50% profit. Many factors make Mie Gacoan. marketing strategies and service menus that suit the tongue of Indonesians who like spicy food but at a price of Rp. 10.000, - you can enjoy your meal at this restaurant.
Pengendalian Intern, Pencegahan Fraud, dan Kinerja Perangkat Daerah
Authors: Lin Lintang , Layaman Layaman
Published: July 2024

Fraud (penyimpangan terhadap asas kepatuhan) dapat menyebabkan penggelapan dana, kelebihan pembayaran, dan kasus suap jual beli jabatan. Penerapan pengendalian intern diharapkan menjadi alternatif dalam mencegah fraud dan memperbaiki kinerja perangkat daerah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh antara pengendalian intern terhadap kinerja perangkat daerah pada SKPD Kabupaten Cirebon melalui pencegahan fraud. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini yaitu Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) sebanyak 12.192 orang dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 100 responden. Sumber data berasal dari data primer melalui penyebaran angket. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji analisis jalur. Peneliti menemukan bahwa pengendalian intern berpengaruh terhadap kinerja perangkat daerah, pengendalian intern berpengaruh terhadap pencegahan fraud, dan pencegahan fraud berpengaruh terhadap kinerja perangkat daerah pada SKPD Kabupaten Cirebon. Dengan demikian, terdapat pengaruh tidak langsung pengendalian Intern melalui pencegahan fraud terhadap kinerja perangkat daerah. Pencegahan fraud memediasi hubungan pengendalian intern dan kinerja perangkat daerah pada SKPD Kabupaten Cirebon. Penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa semakin baik tingkat pengendalian intern semakin baik kinerja perangkat daerah melalui pencegahan fraud yang dilakukan oleh instansi sektor publik.
Online Communication. From Advantages to Online School
Authors: Creţu Ioana-Narcisa
Published: July 2024

Online communication remains today predominant in influencing members of society through the use of new technical ways of communication. Traditional communication is thus being replaced by new ways. The media plays a huge role in disseminating information. According to Trappel, online media is a stand-alone genre. They meet first of all the defining characteristics of the media: they are public (they can be accessed by anyone), they are technically transmitted, they are addressed to a wide audience, they are characterized by periodicity and they relate to reality. On top of that, online media also have their own characteristics: they are multimedia (exceeding the limits imposed on print or classic media), they are digital (and therefore can be processed and dispersed) and they are interactive (they allow direct feedback). Especially the hypermedia possibilities of the internet bring an enormous flexibility in the creation and transmission of information. The period marked by the pandemic brought online communication to its peak. However the online press must maintain a vital role in raising awareness of the masses in order to counteract the harmful effects of communication manipulation. The benefits of online communication must lead to an increase in the level of training of users, both in terms of media education and in terms of online education. Certainly, the online school will remain in the future, not only as an alternative, but also as an independent component of education.
Journalism and Trauma. Risk Factors and Resilience Strategies
Authors: Luca Gabriela-Elena , Ciocan Ioana-Tatiana
Published: July 2024

This paper examines the issue of trauma in terms of journalistic work. Our research methods are the questionnaire, the two focus groups, and the interview with a psychologist. This work identify the characteristics that journalists acquire in the face of critical situations, the defense mechanisms assimilated following exposure to traumatic experiences, the importance of trauma training for both experienced and aspiring journalists. The results of our research indicate that journalists have not received any training in journalism schools or newsrooms for the trauma they have been exposed to. They also felt professional, relational, and psychological risk factors. As for the protective factors, the journalists relied on family and friends. None of them received specialized help from a psychologist.
Incursion into the Issue of Copyright in the Mass Media (I)
Authors: Ciocan Maria-Iuliana
Published: July 2024

Copyright and related rights, regulated by Law no. 7/1996, constitutes a research topic for specialists in the field of journalism, as well as for those in the legal field, both for theorists and for practitioners. This article presents the issue of the incidence of copyright in the case of journalistic creations. The focus falls on the border between press materials that benefit from the rights conferred by Law 8/1996 and exceptional situations from protection, with examples from the practice of national courts.
Modeling of rigid inclusion ground improvements in large-scale geotechnical simulations
Authors: Rainer Jakub , Myszor Mariusz
Published: July 2024

The methods for modeling rigid inclusion ground improvements are well documented in the literature, yet their application to large-scale geotechnical simulations remains underanalyzed. Due to the large number of discretization elements/nodes used in such simulation, certain simplifications are necessary. This paper presents methods for modeling rigid inclusion ground improvements in large-scale geotechnical simulations. The methodologies involve modeling the inclusions using continuum elements, beam elements or replacing them with an equivalent medium through homogenization techniques. The advantages and drawbacks of each method are discussed, particularly regarding their applicability to analyses covering significant areas. In the second part of the paper, a case study of the foundation of the conduit pipe in the dam of Szalejów Górny dry antiflood reservoir in Poland is simulated using two of the considered methods. The obtained results are compared and discussed.
Pengaruh Current Ratio, Debt To Equity Ratio, Return On Equity dan Net Profit Margin terhadap Earning Per Share pada Perusahaan Property dan Real Estate yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2015-2019
Authors: Mahfudloh Afniatul , Gunistiyo
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Current Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio, Return On Equity dan Net Profit Margine terhadap Earning Per Share. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 14 perusahaan property dan real estate yang terdaftar di BEI. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji asumsi klasik, regresi berganda, uji hipotesis dan koefisien determinasi dengan menggunakan program SPSS 22. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 1) Current Ratio berpengaruh negatif terhadap Earning Per Share, 2) Debt to Equity Ratio berpengaruh negatif terhadap Earning Per Share, 3) Return On Equity tidak berpengaruh terhadap Earning Per Share, 4) Net Profit Margin tidak berpengaruh terhadap Earning Per Share, 5) Current Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio, Return On Equity dan Net Profit Margin secara simultan tidak berpengaruh terhadap Earning Per Share.
Analisis Faktor Pertumbuhan Kredit Bank Komersil Di Indonesia
Authors: Fariz Alfiknacio Abdat  , Rika Maryani  , Jerry Ananta Ginting  , Henny Setyo Lestari  , Farah Margaretha
Published: July 2024

This research analyzes the influence of Non-Performing Loans, Loan to Deposit Ratio, Loan Loss Provision, Equity Asset Ratio, Liquidity Ratio, Gross Domestic Product, Inflation, Interest Rate, Bank Capital, and Bank Size on Loan Growth Rate in banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) from 2019 to 2023. The method used is regression multiple panels with secondary data obtained through purposive sampling, covering 205 financial reports from 41 companies. The results of the analysis using Eviews 12 show that Non-Performing Loans, Loan to Deposit Ratio, Loan Loss Provision, Equity Asset Ratio, Liquidity Ratio, Gross Domestic Product, Inflation, Interest Rate, Bank Capital, and Bank Size have a significant influence on Loan Growth Rate. This research provides important insights into the factors influencing loan growth in the Indonesian banking sector, as well as implications for risk management and banking policy.