bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Future teachers’ opinions regarding the mathematical word problems
Authors:   Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, e-mail: suzanizomar@gmail.com, KHATIB Suzan , CIASCAI Liliana ,   Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, e-mail: liliciascai@yahoo.com, MAGDAŞ Ioana ,   Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, e-mail: ioana.magdas@ubbcluj.ro
Published: February 2025

This study examines the attitudes and opinions of 161 students, future primary school teachers, in Romania towards mathematical word problems during the 2023-2024 academic year. The investigation aimed at identifying their views on the importance, utility, and challenges of word problems. The results indicate that most students recognize the educational benefits of word problems, particularly in enhancing logical thinking and applying math to real-life scenarios. Feelings towards word problems vary: many students find them interesting and feel more confident after solving difficult problems, while most are neutral, and some need extra training to boost confidence and reduce anxiety. The study shows that many future teachers handle word problems well, but some experience difficulties. While most students have skills for solving word problems, there is notable variation in proficiency and practices. Some students lack adequate training and struggle with self-organization and attention to detail. Students support the increased educational efforts made in university courses to teach them to apply various strategies for solving word problems and recognize their importance. Overall, students are confident in their ability to solve and teach mathematical word problems, which suggests a strong commitment to improving their future teaching skills.
KEPUASAN PENGUNJUNG TERHADAP PENGELOLAAN WISATA KONSERVASI PENYU DI KAMPUNG GAG, KABUPATEN RAJA AMPAT
Authors: Herdiana Naufaldy Azzura , Humaedi Sahadi
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kepuasan masyarakat terhadap pengelolaan wisata konservasi penyu di Kampung Gag, Kabupaten Raja Ampat. Penelitian ini merupakan evaluasi program pengembangan masyarakat menggunakan instrumen indeks kepuasan masyarakat. Kompetensi pengelola program pengembangan dan pemberdayaan masyarakat wisata konservasi penyu dinilai melalui empat indikator, yaitu kemampuan menyampaikan informasi secara jelas dan mudah dimengerti, inovasi/kebaruan yang dilakukan pengelola, kejelasan identitas pengelola, serta pemahaman pengunjung terhadap fungsi pengelola. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Hasilnya adalah masyarakat memiliki persepsi positif terhadap kompetensi pengelola program pengembangan dan pemberdayaan masyarakat wisata konservasi penyu. This study aims to determine public perception of the competence of turtle conservation tourism community development and empowerment program managers. This research is an evaluation of community development programs using the community satisfaction index instrument. The competence of turtle conservation tourism community development and empowerment program managers is assessed through four indicators, namely the ability to convey information clearly and easily understood, innovation/novelty carried out by the manager, clarity of the manager's identity, visitor's understanding of the manager's function. The research method used is a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. The result is that the community has a positive perception of the competence of turtle conservation tourism community development and empowerment program managers.
LOMPAT BATU NIAS SEBAGAI IKON PEMERSATU MASYARAKAT NIAS DESA BAWOMATALUO MENURUT PERSPEKTIF RELASIONALITAS ARMADA RIYANTO
Authors: Giawa Agus Man
Published: February 2025

Tradisi Lompat Batu Nias menjadi ciri khas dari masyarakat Nias. Lompat Batu tidak dapat dipisahkan dalam acara-acara besar masyarakat Nias. Para pemuda yang berhasil melompati batu dianggap dewasa dan bisa bergabung sebagai prajurit perang.  Pertunjukan Lompat Batu Nias dapat disaksikan dalam acara besar masyarakat Nias dan hari besar Nasional NKRI. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menggali nilai-nilai filosofis yang terkandung dalam tradisi Lompat Batu Nias sebagai ikon pemersatu masyarakat pulau Nias, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. Masyarakat Nias yang dulunya menjadikan Lompat Batu sebagai latihan untuk perang sekarang menjadi ikon pemersatu serta mempererat tali persaudaraan di tengah perkembangan zaman yang semakin maju. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dan studi pustaka. Hasil dari penelitian adalah lompat Batu tidak hanya dipandang lagi sebagai tolak ukur kedewasaan, ketangkasan, kemandirian dan keberanian sebagai pemuda Nias. Peneliti menemukan bahwa Lompat Batu sebagai ikon pemersatu masyarakat Nias. Di samping itu, penelitian ini untuk mempromosikan Lompat Batu Nias sebagai ikon pemersatu masyarakat Nias. The tradition of the Nias Stone jump became a characteristic feature of the Nias community. The Rock jump cannot be separated in the major occasions of the Nias community. The young me who managed to jump the stones for adults and can join as war soldiers. The development of the Nias Stone Lompat can be witnessed in a large event of the Nias community and the NKRI National Big Day. This review aims to dig into the philosophical values contained in the tradition of the Nias Stone Lompat as the icon of the Nias island community, in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The Nias community used to make a Rock Lompat as a workout for war now become a unity icon as well as strengthening the fraternal cord in the middle of the progress of the advanced times. The method of research used is qualitative and library studies. The result of the research is the Stone jump is not only seen again as a benchmark of deity, dexterity, independence, and courage as Nias youth. Researchers found that the Stone Jump is the icon of Nias community uniter. In addition, this research promotes the Nias Stone jump as the icon of Nias community uniter.
RESOLUSI KONFLIK PRA KENABIAN (STUDI KASUS HILFUL FUDHUL)
Authors: Khasan Abul , Musyafiiq Ahmad
Published: February 2025

Konflik menjadi sesuatu kepastian yang akan hadir di setiap bidang kehidupan manusia. Konflik sendiri tidak bisa dihindarkan dari kehidupan dinamika manusia. Sehingga setiap individu pasti dan akan menghadapi konflik. Tak luput pada masa pra kenabian, terdapat banyak konflik yang terjadi, salah satunya konflik yang disebabkan ketimpangan dan kezaliman yang dilakukan bangsa Arab waktu itu. Hilful fudhul merupakan bentuk kesepakatan yang diambil para kabilah pada masa pra kenabian dalam menyelesaikan masalah yang sedang dialami. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana resolusi konflik yang terjadi pada masa pra kenabian. Studi literatur digunakan dalam penulisan artikel ini melalui metode studi kasus yang mengambil kasus hilful fudhul serta menggunakan pendekatan resolusi konflik guna alat analisis dari objek yang diambil. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa hilful fudhul muncul dari mediasi yang dilakukan para kabilah Arab. Dalam hal ini Zubair menjadi mediator dari permasalahan yang dialami oleh pedagang Yaman dengan salah satu kabilah. Hal itu menjadi bukti nyata bahwa resolusi konflik telah ada pada masa pra kenabian. Pada awalnya konflik yang dialami termasuk ke dalam konflik tertutup. Melalui Zubair sebagai pihak ketiga mampu mengangkat konflik sehingga mendapatkan pandangan dari para kabilah yang merespon baik dengan mediasi yang disepakati. Conflict is a certainty that will be present in every area of human life. Conflict itself cannot be avoided in the dynamics of human life. So that every individual will definitely and will face conflict. Not to mention the pre-prophetic period, there were many conflicts that occurred, one of which was caused by inequality and injustice carried out by the Arab people at that time. Hilful fudhul is a form of agreement taken by the tribes in the pre-prophetic period to resolve the problems they were experiencing. This article aims to find out how conflict resolution occurred in the pre-prophetic period. Literature studies were used in writing this article through a case study method which took the Hilful Fudhul case and used a conflict resolution approach as an analysis tool for the objects taken. The results of this research show that hilful fudhul emerged from mediation carried out by the Arab tribes. In this case, Zubair became a mediator in the problems experienced by Yemeni traders with one of the tribes. This is clear evidence that conflict resolution existed in pre-prophetic times. Initially the conflict experienced was a closed conflict. Through Zubair as a third party, he was able to raise the conflict so that he got the views of the tribes who responded well to the agreed mediation.
MORATORIUM PEMBERIAN SANKSI ATAS PELANGGARAN ETIKA REKTOR PERGURUAN TINGGI NEGERI PADA MASA TUGAS SEBAGAI RESOLUSI KONFLIK
Authors: Darodjat Rafan , Irfan Maulana , Kusmayanti Hazar
Published: February 2025

Jabatan Rektor merupakan jabatan yang bergengsi, menyebabkan banyak yang berminat untuk mendudukinya. Hal ini tentunya memiliki potensi konflik, biasanya yang tidak sejalan berusaha mencari kesalahan untuk menjatuhkan. Hal ini tentunya akan mengganggu aktivitas perguruan tinggi dan juga menurunkan kredibiltas institusi oleh masyarakat. Sehingga perlu adanya resolusi konflik, karena permasalahan karena persaingan Rektor di PTN cukup banyak kasusnya. Di dalam hukum dikenal Asas Equality Before the Law (persamaan dihadapan hukum), semua insan harus mendapatkan perlakuan yang adil, konsep moratorium pemberian sanksi hanya menghentikan sementara penjatuhan sanksi pelanggaran yang diduga pernah dilakukan sebelum menjabat. Moratorium ini diharapkan menjadi resolusi karena konflik pada Jabatan Rektor harus diminimalisir karena efeknya yang melibatkan banyak pihak. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Yuridis-Sosiologis dengan menggunakan Norma Hukum sebagai landasan, kemudian melihat gejala masyarakat untuk mendapatkan pemecahannya. Hasil dari penelitian ini, perlu adanya kesadaran dari sivitas akademis untuk mengedepankan  Presumption of Innocence (Asas Praduga Tak Bersalah), adanya aturan tertulis mengenai jabatan rektor untuk mendapat hak moratorium atas pelanggaran yang pernah dilakukan sebelum menjabat. The rector's office is a prestigious position, causing a lot of people to be interested in holding it. It has the potential for conflict; usually, disharmony is trying to find mistakes to drop. This will undoubtedly disrupt the activities of the college and also reduce the credibility of the institution in the community. So there needs to be a resolution to the conflict because the problem is the competition among the rectors in state colleges in quite a few cases. Under the law known as Equality Before the Law, all human beings must be treated fairly. The concept of a moratorium on sanctions only stops the temporary fall of sanctions for alleged violations that have ever been committed before taking office. This moratorium is expected to be a resolution because the conflict in the Rector's Department must be minimized due to its multi-party effects. The method used in this research is Yuridis-Sociological, using the Law Norms as a basis, then looking at the symptoms of the community to find its solution. As a result of this research, there is a need for a consciousness of academic civilization to advance the Presumption of Innocence, a written rule on the post of rector to obtain the right to a moratorium on violations committed before taking office.
PENERAPAN INTEGRATED FARMING KETAPANG SEBAGAI INOVASI PROGRAM CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PT PERTAMINA PATRA NIAGA IT TANJUNG WANGI
Authors: Nursyamsi Fajar , Riyanti Chika , Rahina Angelica Kintani Sekar
Published: February 2025

Program Tanggung Jawab Sosial Perusahaan (Corporate Social Responsibility/CSR) telah menjadi bagian dari strategi bisnis perusahaan dalam berkontribusi terhadap pembangunan berkelanjutan. PT Pertamina Patra Niaga IT Tanjung Wangi mengembangkan program inovatif melalui penerapan integrated farming di Ketapang. Konsep integrated farming atau pertanian terpadu ini menggabungkan berbagai sektor pertanian seperti perikanan, peternakan, dan pertanian dalam satu sistem yang saling berkesinambungan. Program ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat setempat dengan memberikan pelatihan, fasilitas, dan pendampingan dalam pengelolaan pertanian terpadu. Melalui pendekatan ini, masyarakat lokal tidak hanya memperoleh manfaat ekonomi yang lebih stabil, tetapi juga berkontribusi terhadap ketahanan pangan dan pelestarian lingkungan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa program ini telah berhasil meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat, memperkuat keterampilan lokal, dan mendukung keberlanjutan lingkungan. Implementasi ini menjadi model inovatif yang dapat direplikasi oleh perusahaan lain dalam pengembangan program CSR yang berkelanjutan dan berorientasi pada pemberdayaan masyarakat. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs have become an integral part of business strategy in contributing to sustainable development. PT Pertamina Patra Niaga IT Tanjung Wangi has developed an innovative program through the implementation of integrated farming in Ketapang. The concept of integrated farming combines various agricultural sectors such as fisheries, livestock, and agriculture into one interconnected system. This program aims to improve the welfare of the local community by providing training, facilities, and assistance in managing integrated farming. Through this approach, the local community not only gains more stable economic benefits but also contributes to food security and environmental preservation. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method. The research results show that the program has successfully increased community income, strengthened local skills, and supported environmental sustainability. This implementation serves as an innovative model that can be replicated by other companies in developing sustainable CSR programs focused on community empowerment.
TRANSFORMATION OF THE PROCUREMENT SYSTEM IN THE INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT
Authors: Firmansyah Anry , Maulana Rio Yusri , Miftah Ahmad Zaini
Published: February 2025

The transformation of Indonesia's procurement system has become a strategic step to improve governance's effectiveness, transparency, and accountability. In this article, we discuss the shift of the procurement system from corruption-prone manual methods to digitalization through e-procurement and e-catalog. This transformation started with bureaucratic reform after 1998, the creation of LKPP, and the implementation of digital systems such as SPSE, SiRUP, and e-catalog. Kurt Lewin created the framework of the Theory of Organizational Change, which includes three stages: unfreeze (making aware of the need for change), change (making changes), and refreeze (creating new norms). This framework was used to analyze this transformation. This model helps us understand how procurement systems are systematically changed, from finding inefficiencies to making digitalization the new standard in governance. The online content analysis method was used in this research. It combines data from digital platforms, academic reports, government documents, and online media articles. The data was analyzed using coding and interpretation methods to find key issues and evaluate how effective the changes to the procurement system were. This method enabled an in-depth understanding of how Indonesia's procurement system is changing. The results show that the transformation requires a holistic approach to ensure sustainability, including regulatory changes, the creation of a blockchain-based system, HR capacity building, and improved evaluation. By combining organizational change theory and a comprehensive methodology, the transformation will become the norm in procurement governance and help sustainable domestic economic growth.
DAMPAK TRANSFORMASI PERPUSTAKAAN DESA BERBASIS INKLUSI SOSIAL TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Wulansari Ayu , Sumaryanti Lilis , Syam Aldo Redho , Laksana Sigit Dwi , Asih Asih
Published: February 2025

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa dampak transformasi perpustakaan desa berbasis inklusi sosial di Desa Manuk Kecamatan Siman Kabupaten Ponorogo dalam meningkatkan kualitas kehidupan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan analisis deksriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan in-depth interview, participant observation, dan documentation study. Teknik analisis data dengan data collection, data condensation, data display, dan drawing and verifying conclusion. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa dampak transformasi perpustakaan desa berbasis inklusi sosial di Desa Manuk Kecamatan Siman telah berjalan sejalan dengan konsep transformasi perpustakaan berbasis inklusi sosial Woro Titi Haryanti, yaitu: pertama, perpustakaan Desa Manuk telah bertransformasi menjadi sarana peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat; pusat solusi dalam mengatasi berbagai problematika kehidupan masyarakat; pusat ilmu pengetahuan dan kebudayaan (learning center) dan pusat pengembangan minat dan bakat masyarakat; dan kedua; dampak transformasi perpustakan Desa Manuk berbasis inklusi sosial ini sangat berdampak significant bagi masyarakat Desa Manuk dan masyarakat umum ditandai dengan (a) adanya peningkatan literasi informasi berbasis teknologi dan informasi, dilihat dari bertambahnya wawawan dan pengetahuan, dan nilai sekolah yang bagus; dan (b) peningkatan kesejahteraan dan kemakmuran masyarakat, dilihat dari meningkatnya pendapatan, kesehatan, dan mendapatkan pekerjaan, dan lain sebagainya.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTING A SLIMS-BASED LIBRARY AUTOMATION SYSTEM IN THE REGIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF TANAH DATAR REGENCY
Authors: Yoliadi Dodi Nofri
Published: February 2025

This research was conducted to obtain information about the effectiveness of using the SLIMS-based library automation system by librarians at the Tanah Datar District Public Library and to identify the obstacles encountered in its use. In this study, descriptive research was combined with a qualitative approach using the SLIMS-based library automation system by librarians at the Tanah Datar District Public Library and to identify the obstacles encountered in its use. In this study, descriptive research was combined with a qualitative approach. Based on research findings, the effectiveness of using the SLIMS-based library automation system at the Tanah Datar District Public Library in various forms of library activities includes the procurement and processing of library materials, fast circulation processes, and librarian satisfaction with the use of the SLIMS-based library automation system. Based on indicators measuring the effectiveness of implementing the SLIMS-based library automation system, such as data security, time, accuracy, relevance, variety of reports, physical comfort, information quality, and information technology, it is proven that, after using the SLIMS-based library automation system, library management and services to users as a whole run more effectively and efficiently.
DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN EDUCATION: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS ON THE WEB OF SCIENCE
Authors: Suhada Hofur , Yuadi Imam
Published: February 2025

This study aims to identify trends and developments in scientific publications related to digital libraries in education. The VOSViewer bibliometric analysis and visualization method was applied using the Web of Science (WOS) database from 2013 to early 2024. The study reveals significant developments in research over the past few years. It details research productivity and identifies the keywords 'higher education' and 'systematic review' as frequently associated with the main keywords. United states of america is identified as the most influential country in publications, with author Khan A and the journal Humanidades Inovacao as the most  contributors. The study's conclusion confirms that scientific publications on digital libraries in education are experiencing positive growth, in line with the development of information and communication technology (ICT).
UTILIZATION OF THE SIPALAPA APPLICATION INNOVATION IN THE PAMEKASAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Authors: Srirahayu Dyah Puspita , Firdausi Amelia , Anugrah Esti Putri
Published: February 2025

The library as a place to accommodate collections, manage and store information should provide quality services for users. The presence of technology makes the library experience changes and creates new innovations for the library. This will have a positive impact on the library itself. If with this innovation the library can have a positive impact both in terms of programs and services provided to its users, then the library will get good feedback. The purpose of this study is to find out how to explain the usability and utilization of the SIPALAPA library application in increasing ease of access to services in the community, to identify the factors that become obstacles in the use of the SIPALAPA application. The research method used is descriptive qualitative method where data is obtained through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of this study are that the existence of the SIPALAPA application can help libraries provide more optimal services, although there are still some obstacles in launching the application to its development, such as usability in the learnability aspect which still needs assistance and development of library applications to reduce community constraints when utilizing the SIPALAPA application. Barriers to using the SIPALAPA application include: internet network down, application bugs, digital collections that are still limited, lack of socialization and lack of understanding of users facing problems when using the SIPALAPA application. The existence of these innovations must be balanced with the capabilities possessed by librarians because this can affect the services that will be provided to users.
PERSONAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PADA FITUR SAVED POST DI MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM OLEH MAHASISWA UIN SAYYID ALI RAHMATULLAH TULUNGAGUNG
Authors: Wati Sherina Mutiara , Handayani Nurul Setyawati
Published: February 2025

Beragamnya informasi yang tersebar di media sosial instagram menjadikan seseorang memiliki keinginan dalam menyimpan, menemukan kembali informasi dengan mudah. Oleh karena itu kegiatan personal information management perlu dilakukan agar informasi yang tersimpan juga dikelola. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi pola personal information management pada fitur saved post di instagram oleh mahasiswa UIN SATU Tulungagung dan juga mengetahui kendala yang dihadapi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Informan dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dan dipilih 6 informan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data dan menarik kesimpulan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah kegiatan personal information management yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa meliputi penemuan informasi, penyimpanan pengelompokan informasi, pemeliharaan informasi, pengelolaan arus informasi, dan juga dengan menggunakan fitur saved post memberikan efektifitas dan efisiensi sehingga membantu dalam menemukan kembali informasi. Kendala yang didapati mahasiswa adalah pada kegiatan penemuan informasi dan pengelompokan informasi.
A Novel Method for Drift Detection in Streaming Data Based on Measurement of Changes in Feature Ranks
Authors: Porwik Piotr , Orczyk Tomasz , Wrobel Krzysztof , Dadzie Benjamin Mensah
Published: February 2025

Hidden changes in the data stream are unknown to learning algorithms and are referred to in the literature as drifts of various types. The accuracy of the classifier may degrade due to the occurrence of drift in non-stationary data streams. In such situations, the classifier must detect significant data changes and adjust its predictions. This article aims to present a new method of drift detection based on analyzing changes in feature ranks across adjacent chunks of data. The proposed strategy involves determining the ranking of the most important feature and tracking its fluctuations within the chunks into which the input data stream is divided. Changes in feature rankings between adjacent chunks serve as symptoms of data drift. The Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) procedure was proposed as an efficient rank pointer. We compared well-known and popular drift detection algorithms, such as the Drift Detection Method (DDM), Early Drift Detection Method (EDDM), ADaptive WINdowing (ADWIN), and Principal Component Analysis Feature Drift Detection (PCA-FDD), with our approach in comparative studies. The tests were conducted on different artificial data streams (sudden, gradual, recurring, and incremental) as well as real data. Comparative studies were performed on both two-class and multi-class datasets. The experiments confirm that the proposed feature drift detection strategy produces valuable results.
Adaptive Separation Fusion: A Novel Downsampling Approach in CNNS
Authors: Ji Xia , Chang Jinglong , Ji Yapeng
Published: February 2025

Almost all computer vision tasks rely on convolutional neural networks and transformers, both of which require extensive computations. With the increasingly large size of images, it becomes challenging to input these images directly. Therefore, in typical cases, we downsample the images to a reasonable size before proceeding with subsequent tasks. However, the downsampling process inevitably discards some fine-grained information, leading to network performance degradation. Existing methods, such as strided convolution and various pooling techniques, struggle to address this issue effectively. To overcome this limitation, we propose a generalized downsampling module, Adaptive Separation Fusion Downsampling (ASFD). ASFD adaptively captures intra- and inter-region attentional relationships and preserves feature representations lost during downsampling through fusion. We validate ASFD on representative computer vision tasks, including object detection and image classification. Specifically, we incorporated ASFD into the YOLOv7 object detection model and several classification models. Experiments demonstrate that the modified YOLOv7 architecture surpasses state-of-the-art models in object detection, particularly excelling in small object detection. Additionally, our method outperforms commonly used downsampling techniques in classification tasks. Furthermore, ASFD functions as a plug-and-play module compatible with various network architectures.
ISDS Reform UNCITRAL: Implications For Indonesian Investment Policy
Authors: Wiko Garuda , Kinanti Fatma Muthia
Published: February 2025

The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Working Group III (WG III) has been meeting intensively to formulate comprehensive reforms to Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) based on emerging criticisms. In July 2017, UNCITRAL established Working Group III with a mandate to identify and evaluate ISDS-related concerns, consider the need or desirability of reforms, and develop relevant solutions. Some of the issues that have been identified in relation to the current ISDS mechanism include lack of consistency and predictability of arbitral awards by ISDS forums, lack of independence and impartiality of arbitrators, cost and duration of proceedings, and third-party financing. The WG III forum has formulated several options to address these issues: 1) establishment of a court mechanism, 2) appointment of arbitrators and adjudicators, 3) parties' involvement and control, 4) dispute prevention and mitigation: strengthening dispute prevention and mitigation mechanisms, 5) cost management and third-party financing transparency: efforts to manage costs and related procedures, as well as transparency in third-party financing. The findings indicate that Indonesia actively participates in WG III by advocating for balanced reforms that safeguard state sovereignty and public interest while addressing investor rights. Key recommendations include enhancing transparency and leveraging regional alliances to strengthen Indonesia’s position in international investment frameworks.
Tumor edematoso de Pott: complicação rara de uma doença pediátrica comum
Authors: Cortes Caio , Nunes Paula , Dulaba Luana , Lipienski Thayná , Maeda Adriano , Wagner Rafaela
Published: February 2025

INTRODUCTION: Acute bacterial sinusitis is a common complication of upper respiratory tract infections in the pediatric age group in about 8% of cases. In some cases, it may evolve with intra and/or extracranial complications.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to report a case of a patient who developed a rare complication after sinusitis, called Pott’s puffy tumor.
CASE REPORT: 12-year-old male patient with a history of flu-like symptoms and fever for 3 months, developed daily headache with red flag signs, associated with a mass in the frontal region. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an expansive formation in the extracranial plan of the mid frontal region, extending to the front ethmoidal region, eroding the cranial vault. He underwent surgical drainage of purulent secretion, in which was later identified Streptococcus intermedius in culture, corroborating to the diagnosis of Pott’s puffy tumor.
CONCLUSION: Although rare, sinusitis can progress with severe complications that require surgical intervention and broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy.
Desafíos para la formación en Trabajo Social: la experiencia de profesionales de campo en la supervisión de prácticas profesionales al sur de Chile
Authors: Sanhueza-Díaz Lilian Olimpia , Álvarez-Caro Carolina Andrea , Sanhueza-Jara Sergio Rodrigo , Vargas-Gallardo Karina Monserrat
Published: February 2025

El artículo analiza la experiencia de profesionales de campo que supervisan prácticas de estudiantes de Trabajo Social, en la Universidad Católica de Chile. A partir de un Proyecto de Innovación Docente (PID) consistente en un programa de formación sobre supervisión en Trabajo Social, se profundizó acerca de a) las principales tensiones que enfrenta el Trabajo Social en Chile; b) las fortalezas y debilidades de la formación profesional; y c) el papel de la supervisión y de los supervisores. A través de una metodología cualitativa, se transcribieron los relatos de los y las participantes del curso, y luego se categorizó e interpretó la información a través de la técnica de análisis de contenido cualitativo. En los resultados se constata la preocupación de los y las profesionales por los efectos del neoliberalismo en las políticas públicas, el ejercicio de la profesión y la formación profesional, así como, la necesidad de reconocer los contextos de desigualdad y exclusión social en los que se desarrolla la profesión. Dentro de las fortalezas de la formación profesional señalan la proactividad y la disposición, y entre las debilidades, las dificultades en torno a la argumentación teórica, el análisis crítico y el manejo de tecnologías de la información. En cuanto a la supervisión, la conciben como un espacio de “discusión reflexiva”, basado en el acompañamiento, la retroalimentación y la reflexión crítica de la realidad, para generar propuestas de acción pertinentes, lo que coincide con lo referido en la literatura respecto a los supervisores de práctica como educadores prácticos.
THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF USING CHAT GPT ON EFL STUDENTS' WRITING: EFL TEACHERS' PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Rahma Alleyza , Fithriani Rahmah
Published: February 2025

Chat GPT is currently gaining significant attention worldwide, including in writing. Extensive research has been conducted of writing in higher education. Many students are also utilizing Chat GPT as a new technology tool. With advances in technology, tools like Chat GPT that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) can help overcome difficulties with academic writing. However, there is known about how teachers view Chat GPT as a digital tool for English writing. The study investigates teacher perspective on using Chat GPT as a tool to support English writing, using qualitative case study approach. 10 teachers familiar with Chat participated. Questionnaires and in-depth interviews collected data on participants' viewpoints. Findings showed teachers responded positively overall to using Chat GPT to help improve students writing quality. Additionally, Chat GPT was providing useful writing features, and aiding language development. This study suggests AI technologies like Chat GPT play an important role in facilitating high-quality student academic writing.
DOES SYSTEMIC FUNCTIONAL LINGUISTICS GENRE PEDAGOGY FACILITATE ISLAMIC SCHOOL STUDENTS' WRITING?
Authors: Yusuf Fazri Nur , Rofiawati Oti
Published: February 2025

This study aimed at investigating how systemic functional linguistics genre pedagogy facilitates Islamic school students' writing exposition text. Grounded in qualitative approach, this study was in a case study employing three instruments; written documents, classroom observations, and interviews. Results revealed systemic functional linguistic genre pedagogy facilitated and enhanced students' exposition text writing on context, discourse, grammar, and graphical features. Compared to their diagnostic writing, the students could develop their first draft to the final draft through constructing genre-based schematic structures and using a more comprehensive range of lexico-grammatical resources. The enhancement between the diagnostic writing and final draft were indicated by the knowledge of the topic written, the knowledge of the exposition writing including the stages, phases, vocabularies, and grammar aspects. Along with the teachers' step-by-step guidance, the students were engaged in individual writing, their writing progress was demonstrated throughout the teaching and learning activities where students seemed to be more motivated and engaged and could grasp meaningful knowledge better. This also supported their writing in the final draft of their written works. Results also indicated that the teaching and learning processes, from building knowledge to independent construction, were all crucial to facilitate the Islamic secondary school students to improve their knowledge of writing and the writing product. It recommends that these stages can help students gain a deep understanding of the holistic concept of exposition text writing.Keywords: exposition text; Islamic secondary school; systemic functional linguistics genre pedagogy; teaching writing
BANANA BOOM ICE-BREAKING IN EFL CLASSROOM: STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES
Authors: Wahyuni Atika , Hz Benni Ichsanda Rahman
Published: February 2025

Banana Boom Ice-breaking is one of the most popular activities in the classroom. This study aims to investigate the impact of Banana boom ice-breaking activities on students' enthusiasm for learning and their English skills. This research uses qualitative case study research to know what students felt after doing Banana Boom Ice-breaking. The participants in this study were Junior High School students in Medan, the totalling 28 students in class IX. The data were analysed in two ways: in quantitative methods using content analysis and in qualitative methods using qualitative interpretation based on interviews with participants. The questionnaire consisted of 15 questions that were filled in by 28 students 9th class. The results show that more than half of the students who filled out the questionnaire experienced changes after doing ice breaking. Moreover, in terms of assignments, Banana Boom Ice-breaking can improve students' English skills, which can be seen from the results of this study. It is suggested that educators consider integrating Banana Boom Ice-breaking and similar engaging activities into their teaching practices to enhance students' enthusiasm for learning and foster improvements in their English language skills.
INVESTIGATING EFL LECTURERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS YOUTUBE AS A TOOL FOR EXTENSIVE LISTENING
Authors: Salsabiela Alvina , Setyarini Sri , Gunawan Muhammad Handi
Published: February 2025

Abstract: In Indonesia, teaching English, especially listening, is barely knowledgeable to be taught in teaching-learning activities. Furthermore, some obstacles come along with teachers’ competencies on how to conduct listening skills in teaching-learning activities to support the obstacles solved. YouTube is a knowledgeable tool and one of the motivating and collaborative learning resources that can promote extensive listening activities. Lecturers can utilize it since extensive listening provides an engaging listening practice in line with the usage of YouTube. The article aims to investigate the EFL lecturers' attitudes towards using YouTube as a tool for extensive listening. Open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews collect the leading information to grasp the lecturers' experience during the course implementation. Two of three lecturers were selected to be interviewed for further information from the answers to the open-ended questionnaire. The study employs thematic analysis with supporting Nvivo 12 to organize the data. The findings revealed that lecturers have positive opinions about using YouTube as a tool for extensive listening. The lecturers admitted that implementing YouTube as extensive listening promotes the enjoyment and exposure input by students for lecturers, amounts of learning materials used, accessibility of learning materials is effortless, and high motivation about teaching listening.Keywords: YouTube; extensive listening; lecturers; attitude
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF USING THE AI GRAMMAR CHECKER APPLICATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Agustina Nur Aini , Damanik Emeliya Sukma Dara
Published: February 2025

The use of technology in education has become increasingly important in recent decades. One area where technology makes a significant contribution is in English language learning. English is an international language that is important to master in this era of globalization. High school students around the world are trying to improve their English skills in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. This research aims to explore Students’ Perception of using the AI Grammar Checker application in learning English for high school students. An exploratory qualitative research design was used to gain a comprehensive understanding of students' experiences with the AI Grammar Checker and its impact on their English learning. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, questionnaires, and direct observation. The collected data was analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. The results showed that most students found the AI Grammar Checker application useful for improving their English grammar skills. However, some students felt that the recommendations provided by the application were sometimes irrelevant. While the majority reported a positive impact on their writing skills, some did not feel a significant effect. Overall, this research indicates that the AI Grammar Checker application has great potential for improving English learning for high school students. However, it is important to understand individual student needs and make adjustments in the use of the application to provide maximum benefits.
EMPOWERING STUDENTS’ WRITING SKILL AND CREATIVITY THROUGH IMPLEMENTING GENRE-BASED APPROACH
Authors: Romawi Dadang , Saehu Andang , Sundari Hanna
Published: February 2025

This study focused on investigating the ways the English teacher implemented a Genre-Based Approach to improving students’ writing skills and creativities. The case study was conducted in MAN 1 Cianjur. The respondents were 36 students and an English teacher. There were six students chosen to be interviewed in this study. The instruments of data collection were carried out by observing the teaching-learning process of the Genre-Based Approach and interviewing the students relating with their creativity. The result of the observation showed that the EFL teacher implemented the Genre-Based Approach properly. It was proved that the teacher implemented the steps well, and the students’ average scores improved from 70 to 90. Based on the interview, the Genre-Based Approach could help students to be creative by fulfilling fluency including producing great idea, providing solution or feedback, and having option to respond. Besides that, it could help them to fulfill the flexibility including producing various ideas and answers, looking for different alternatives, and changing perspectives. Moreover. It could help them to make an original text including producing new and unique expressions, thinking novel and unusual ideas, and combining unusual ideas. Furthermore, I could motivate them to elaborate on the text well including developing ideas and providing details and clarity by stating the end of the story, impression, and conclusion in the last paragraph of recount text.Keywords: Genre Based Approach; Creativity; Writing skill.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE ON USING DUNGEONS & DRAGONS FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING PRACTICE
Authors: Kurniawan Biyan Aji , Susanto Dias Andris , Affini Laily Nur
Published: February 2025

This study explores the potential of using Dungeons Dragons (DD) as a media for teaching English speaking skills among high school students. The primary objective is to understand students' reactions and responses when DD is incorporated into their English learning curriculum. Through a series of observations, questionnaire and Interview, students participated in DD campaigns designed to stimulate verbal communication, critical thinking, and collaborative storytelling. The findings reveal that students exhibited increased engagement, and a positive attitude towards using this unconventional method for learning English. This research aims to shed light on the effectiveness and student perception of gamified learning tools in language education, offering insights for educators seeking innovative approaches to language instruction.
BELIEF, PERCEPTION, AND CHALLENGES OF NON ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS TO LEARN ENGLISH IN GLOBALIZATION ERA
Authors: Iftanti Erna , Maunah Binti
Published: February 2025

This study was carried out in response to the demand that in this 4.0 era, Indonesian students should be proficient in English. Hence, in Indonesia, English has been taught and learnt since elementary school level up to tertiary level of education. This long period of learning should lead the students to be proficient in English which is proved by passing the minimum score of 450 TOEFL test. Yet, many of them did not meet the minimum score. Thus, this study investigates their perception and belief in learning English and the challenge of being able to be proficient in English. The study was done qualitatively through interviewing 80 students of non-English Department who were taking TOEFL course. It reveals that English is perceived like a two-side coin which in one hand, it is misperceived as a difficult subject because of its complicated rules to be memorized. In the other hand, it is thought to be joyful and meaningful that they believe as a means of bringing educational, social, and economical success. Therefore, they are challenged to be proficient in English. This study is then pedagogically implemented through building positive belief and perception that learning English is fun and helpful.Keywords: Belief; perception; challenge; and globalization era
STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVES OF ONLINE LANGUAGE LEARNING DURING CORONA PANDEMIC: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Zboun Jomana S. , Farrah Mohammed
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to elicit students' perspectives towards benefits and challenges of fully online classes at Hebron University. The researchers examined both advantages and challenges of online classes from students' point of view. Also, they explored some suggestions for improving online classes which could play an important role in improving the online learning and teaching process. The researchers employed quantitative methods. They distributed a questionnaire to collect data. Eighty two students from two different English intensive courses were asked to fill a 5 point Likert scale questionnaire and answer four open-ended questions. The researchers used the survey planet app to facilitate the process of distributing and collecting data. The finding of this study showed that students faced some challenges with online learning; they preferred face to face classes. The disadvantages of online classes from their perspectives are more than the advantages. The weak internet connectivity, poor interaction, less motivation, less participation and less understanding are the most challenges of online learning. However, they find online classes easy to access, convenient and easy to be reviewed for exams.Keywords: Online learning; advantages; challenges
THE USE OF PRAAT IN LEARNING ENGLISH DEBATE IN INDONESIAN EFL CLASSROOM
Authors: Rahmatunisa Wulan , Syarifudin Syahrul
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the elements of suprasegmental sound in English debates consisting of stress and intonation by using the PRAAT computer program and students' perceptions toward the use of PRAAT in learning English debate. The data of this study were taken from the practice of debate in the General English class which is a compulsory course in Universitas Kuningan. A total of 30 students from one class of General English were involved in this study. The method used is a mixed method. Several instruments were used to collect data including observation and documentation for qualitative data, and questionnaires for quantitative data. PRAAT program version 6.0.33 was used to analyze the stress and intonation patterns, while questionnaire was used to determine students’ perceptions toward the use of PRAAT in mastering English debate. The results showed that the use of intonation and stress can affect the meaning of speech, especially in debate. Furthermore, students gave a positive response to the use of the PRAAT application in understanding the correct intonation patterns and pressure in speaking English.Keywords: PRAAT; debate; EFL classroom
THE EFFECT OF E-LEARNING ON STUDENTS SPEAKING SKILL PROGRESS: A CASE OF THE SEVENTH GRADE AT SMP PENCAWAN MEDAN
Authors: Rahmawati Rahmawati , Sihombing Chanji , Ginting Elya Karnela Br , Arimonnaria Elfrida
Published: February 2025

This study aims to see whether e-learning has an effect on the progress of students' speaking skill and know the process of students' speaking skill in e-learning. This research uses quantitative methods with a descriptive approach. The study population was SMP Pencawan Medan with a sample of seventh grade of junior high school students. The data was collected by first explaining the recorded material orally through the WhatsApp group which contained 20 students and after that the students collected the audio of their voice by recording. The results of this study indicate that in seventh grade student s at SMP PENCAWAN MEDAN who can understand 20 students who have experienced a decreasing in speaking during face to face leaning before pandemic than e-learning from the score table during the pandemic, from the table of score during the pandemic, there were 2 students with excellent categories, no students with nice category, 8 students with the sufficient categories and 10 students with the not satisfactory categories. The researchers find some problems, namely in pronunciation, fluently, vocabulary and accuracy. When in e-learning process, students become embarrassed to speak and become lazy to speak English, then there is a decreasing in vocabulary, a decreasing in pronunciation and a decreasing in students' speaking fluency and accuracy.Keywords: E-learning; speaking skills; progress.