bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Petani Jagung Pakpak Bharat dalam Mengolah Limbah Pangkal Jagung Menjadi Pupuk Organik Ramah Lingkungan
Authors: Sari Sri Adelila , Prastowo Puji , Muslim  , Kabeakan Feri Yuni , Hasibuan Hanisah , Nasution Lia Mardiana
Published: December 2024

Pakpak Bharat Regency in North Sumatra Province has significant potential in the agriculture sector, particularly in corn cultivation. However, the management of corn waste in this region has been suboptimal, with corn cobs often left to accumulate or burned, leading to environmental pollution. Limited technology and the high cost of equipment have hindered the community from processing this waste into organic fertilizer, resulting in dependence on externally purchased organic fertilizers. This study was aimed to enhance corn farmers' knowledge about processing corn cob waste into organic fertilizer. The methods used were included education, provision of appropriate technology (TTG) in the form of shredders, and training and mentoring in organic fertilizer production. Data were analyzed using scoring methods and Spearman Rank. The results were indicated a significant increase in corn farmers' knowledge in Pakpak Bharat regarding the processing of corn cob waste into organic fertilizer, with scores were rised from 1.57 (low) to 2.80 (high). Factors contributing to this improvement were included of age (rs=0.410*), education (rs=0.500*), and technology suitability (rs=0.620*). Through this activity, farmers learned to convert corn cob waste into organic fertilizer, which reduced environmental impact and improved their income and quality of life.
 
Abstrak
Kabupaten Pakpak Bharat, Provinsi Sumatera Utara, memiliki potensi besar dalam sektor pertanian, khususnya dalam budidaya jagung. Namun, pengelolaan limbah jagung di wilayah ini masih belum optimal, dengan limbah pangkal jagung sering dibiarkan menumpuk atau dibakar, mengakibatkan pencemaran lingkungan. Keterbatasan teknologi dan biaya pengadaan alat yang mahal menghambat masyarakat dalam mengolah limbah ini menjadi pupuk organik, serta ketergantungan pada pupuk organik yang dibeli dari luar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan petani jagung tentang pengolahan limbah pangkal jagung menjadi pupuk organik. Metode yang digunakan mencakup edukasi, penyediaan teknologi tepat guna (TTG) berupa alat pencacah, serta pelatihan dan pendampingan dalam produksi pupuk organik. Data dianalisis menggunakan metode scoring dan Rank Spearman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam pengetahuan petani jagung di Pakpak Bharat mengenai pengolahan pupuk organik dari limbah pangkal jagung, dari skor 1,57 (rendah) menjadi 2,80 (tinggi). Faktor-faktor yang berkontribusi terhadap peningkatan ini meliputi umur (rs=0,410*), pendidikan (rs=0,500*), dan kesesuaian teknologi (rs=0,620*). Melalui kegiatan ini, para petani jagung memperoleh pengetahuan dalam mengolah limbah tongkol jagung menjadi pupuk organik, yang tidak hanya mengurangi dampak lingkungan dari pembakaran limbah tetapi juga pendapatan dan kualitas hidup mereka mestinya dapat ditingkatkan.
Optimizing the Career Studies of Sharia Accounting Students in Madura with a SWOT Analysis Approach
Authors: Handayani Sri , Purnamawati Anni Muslimah , Andini Fariza , Wirawan Feby Ramzi
Published: December 2024

This study aims to investigate the career studies of Sharia accounting students in
Madura and the challenges they face in pursuing their careers. The approach utilized
qualitative research through interview and observation techniques, employing a SWOT
analysis provides a comprehensive framework to identify internal and external factors
affecting students' career potential. Therefore, numerous suggestions are made. First,
universities and graduates must make concerted efforts to educate and socialize
companies and agencies about the exceptional quality of sharia accounting graduates.
Secondly, the government must promote the expansion of the Sharia finance industry by
implementing regulations and policies, thereby creating new employment opportunities
for Sharia accounting graduates. Third, the government must promote the expansion of
the Sharia finance industry through policies and regulations. This research is examine
the career studies of sharia accounting students, as well as the obstacles and challenges
they faced in achieving their career objectives.
Closed Rupture of Anterior Tibial Tendon and Reconstruction With Hamstring Autograft and Extensor Retinaculum Preservation
Authors: Castro Alexandre , Cunha Raquel , Carvalho Pedro Atilano , Teixeira João
Published: December 2024

Case:

A 49-year-old patient with an indolent history of ankle pain and edema presented to the orthopaedic clinic with a documented anterior tibial tendon rupture with a gap of 6 cm. The patient underwent anterior tibial tendon reconstruction with a hamstring autograft and extensor retinaculum preservation.

Conclusion:

The use of a hamstring autograft in tibialis anterior reconstruction yields positive clinical outcomes. This surgical approach effectively restored the postoperative ankle range of motion and enhanced tendon strength in both inversion and dorsiflexion.
Examining the Value Chain in Achieving Educational Multicultural-based Innovation: A Cost Leadership Perspective
Authors: Ma’arif Samsul
Published: December 2024

The existing management of Madrasah Ibtidaiyyah’s education has not been able to play a role in preparing the expected graduates. This situation occurred because Madrasah Ibtidaiyyah (MI) did not know what innovations would produce professional graduates who could become role models from the ubudiyah side and tolerant of differences. This research aims to explore madrasah education activities in developing local and national content from a value chain perspective in achieving educational innovation based on multicultural. This research used qualitative methods, with a case study approach. This research takes MI Al Ahmad Krian, Sidoarjo as an object. Value chain activities implemented in the school provided extra value in developing local and national content. The cost leadership implemented by the school succeeded in creating 1) quality-based educational services at affordable cost, 2) community satisfaction of the motto “School based on the Qur’an, global and environment,” and 3) parent’s pride in their children with advanced academic achievements, practices of ubudiyah, and reciting Qur’an.
Building Religious Character through Suluk on Multiethnic Students of Thariqah Al-Mu'min Community in West Kalimantan
Authors: Kurnanto Muhammad Edi , Sumin Sumin , Zuchdi Darmiyati , Asmawi Sumar’in
Published: December 2024

The moral damage caused by the erosion of positive values and national character is quite concerning. This phenomenon has encouraged government concern through strengthening students’ character. Strengthening students' character through formal education has not produced significant results, as evidenced by the many symptoms of moral decay and crime involving students in Indonesia. To overcome this, an alternative strategy is needed to elaborate between character education based on thoughts and hearts, which non-formal educational institutions can carry out. This research explores the suluk method as an alternative for forming religious characters for students who practice the Thariqah Al-Mu'min in West Kalimantan. This study uses a case study method and a qualitative approach. The research results found that; suluk can shape the religious character of students who practice the Al-Mu'min Order; these characteristics are; peace of mind, discipline, enthusiasm in worship, gratitude, trustworthiness, honesty, understanding the purpose of life, feeling close to Allah, feeling more moral than before, feeling more important in controlling lust, respecting others, increasing love for the hereafter, increasing longing for Allah and His Messenger, and sincere in worship. Suluk can give a deep religious impression and feel the presence of God in his life. This study emphasizes the importance of using the method of suluk in non-formal Islamic societies and formal Islamic education institutions such as Islamic boarding schools and religious colleges to form pious students. However, suluk also has weaknesses; only a thariqah practitioner can practice suluk. The students must also be physically and mentally prepared because the suluk method requires seriousness to form a religious character in the performer.
Exploring Educational Philosophy of Primary School Teacher Candidates in Turkey
Authors: Amac Zeynel , Oral Behçet
Published: December 2024

Every teacher has a philosophy that affects their education practices and approaches to students. The adopted educational philosophy guides the teachers who are the implementers of the curriculum. Therefore, it is crucial to explore the educational philosophy adopted by teacher candidates, who are expected to be good curriculum practitioners and be educated in this direction. This qualitative study explored primary school teacher candidates’ philosophy of education. Data were collected from 24 primary school teacher candidates and analyzed thematically. The results showed that the participants mostly held the philosophy of Progressivism, and some had an eclectic understanding. Because Turkey's current primary school curriculum was prepared according to the philosophy of Progressivism, it can be inferred that teacher candidates who believe in this philosophy are compatible with the curriculum. It is also concluded that teacher candidates with a philosophy other than Progressivism have not yet fully understood the curriculum. Activities related to increasing knowledge and awareness about educational philosophies in teacher education programs are recommended.
Efektivitas Penyaluran Dana Zakat Produktif Pada Program Satu Keluarga Satu Sarjana Dalam Pemberdayaan Mustahiq
Authors: Wandira Novera , Abdullah K.A. Bukhori , Cahaya Peny
Published: December 2024

This study aims to analyze the planning and effectiveness of the distribution of productive zakat funds in the one-graduate one-family program in empowering mustahiq. In this study using a type of qualitative research with type descriptive explorative research aims to describe a situation phenomenon.  Data collection was carried out by direct observation at BAZNAS South Sumatra Province, interviews with BAZNAS officials and recipients One Family One Graduate scholarship, and equipped with documentation.  Data analysis using data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and withdrawal conclusion. The results of the study on the effectiveness of the distribution of productive zakat funds in the one-graduate one-family program in empowering mustahiq are: BAZNAS of South Sumatra Province improves the quality of human resources in the field of education through the One Family One Bachelor program by providing scholarships of IDR 2.500.000 to underprivileged students each semester to assist mustahiq in paying a single tuition fee.  The distribution of productive zakat funds at BAZNAS of South Sumatra Province using the Allocation to Collection Ratio (ACR) shows a calculated result with a percentage of 83% and the results of interviews with the head of productive zakat, the coordinator of the One Family One Bachelor program and 15 scholarship recipients are effective.
PERAN ULAMA DAN UMARA DALAM MENGATASI KONFLIK ANTAR WARGA PASCA PEMILIHAN KEPALA DESA DI KECAMATAN PADANGSIDIMPUAN ANGKOLA JULU
Authors: Siregar Asma Sari , Mailin Mailin , Simamora Irma Yusriani
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuanUntuk mengetahui konlik yang terjadi anatara masyarakat pasca pemilihan kepala desa, selain itu untuk mengalisis peran ulama dan umara dalam mengatasi konflik antar warga pasca pemilihan kepala desa di kecamatan padangsidimpuan angkola julu. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus. Dalam penelitian ini digunakan studi dokumenter, wawancara, observasi. Hasil Penelitian mendapati: Konflik yang terjadi antar warga pasca pemilihan kepala desa di Kecamatan Padangsidimpuan Angkola Julu terjadi disebabkan oleh tidak menangnya kandidat kepala desa yang dicalonkan sehingga menyebkan terjadi konflik antar warga. Persaingan pilihan politik kepala desa tersebut menyebabkan di beberapa desa masyarakat terbagi kepada dua kelompok. Kelompok pertama yaitu kelompok yang kandidat pilihan kepala desanya menang dan kelompok kedua yaitu kelompok yang kandidat pilihan kepala  desanya kalah. Konflik yang terjadi diantaranya yaitu tidak saling tegur sapa, tidak saling mengundang ketika pesta, tidak datang untuk mengaji (Martolong)  ketika ada yang meningal atau kemalangan, tidak mau ikut andil dalam acara-acara desa dan pembagian zakat fitrah dibagi kepada dua kelompok. Peran Ulama dimana ulama berperan menjadi pemandu (mursyid) umat supaya masyarakat hidup rukun, aman dan damai, ulama juga berperan sebagai pilar kehidupan masyarakat, ulama juga menjaga kemurnian dan pemahaman Agama kepada masyarakat agar tidak, terpecah bela dikarenakan beda pilihan pada peilihan kepala Desa, ulama juga berperan untuk meningkatkan moralitas dan menekan angka penyakit sosial masyarakat, serta ulama menjadi wadah pemersatu umat. Sedangkan Umara berperan sebaigai fasilitator bagi masyarakat Desa agar tercapai tali persaudaraan yang kuat antar warga pasca pemilihan kepala Desa dengan melakukan mediasi dan kegiatan-kegiatan.
PENGEMBANGAN KURIKULUM PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI PONDOK PESANTREN
Authors: Hadi Moh. Syamsul , Fauzan Umar , Malihah Noor
Published: December 2024

This article discusses the theory and practices involved in the development of the Islamic religious education curriculum in Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren). The curriculum of Islamic religious education in pondok pesantren is an integral part of the Islamic education system, focusing on spiritual, academic, and social education. The main objective of this research is to analyze the theories underlying the development of the Islamic religious education curriculum in pondok pesantren and implement best practices in curriculum development. This article adopts a qualitative approach, collecting data through literature review. The research findings indicate that the development of the Islamic religious education curriculum in pondok pesantren is based on theories of Islamic education, learning theories, and an understanding of the needs of the pesantren students. Successful curriculum development practices include identifying relevant religious competencies, selecting effective teaching methods, developing structured lesson plans, and implementing continuous evaluation to ensure the achievement of learning objectives. The development of the Islamic religious education curriculum in pondok pesantren also involves active participation and engagement from teachers, pondok pesantren administrators, and the pesantren community as a whole. The article emphasizes the importance of considering the local context, culture, and traditions of the pesantren in curriculum development, as well as maintaining a balance between formal education and the transmission of Islamic values through the pesantren tradition. It is expected that this article will provide better insights into the theory and practices of developing the Islamic religious education curriculum in pondok pesantren. By understanding relevant theories and implementing best practices, it is hoped that pondok pesantren can continue to improve the quality of Islamic religious education delivered to the students and produce competent and morally upright graduates.
IMPLEMENTASI UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 33 TAHUN 2014 TENTANG JAMINAN PRODUK HALAL PADA PEDAGANG KULINER DI KALIMANTAN TIMUR
Authors: Hervina Hervina , Abdi Muhammad Iwan
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini akan menggali data berupa bentuk-bentuk implementasi dari Undang-Undang Nomor 33 Tahun 2014 tentang Jaminan Produk Halal di Kalimantan Timur yang meliputi 3 wilayah, yakni Samarinda, Balikpapan dan Bontang. Guna mmfokuskan arah penelitian, maka penulis akan menjelaskan clue atau beberapa kata kunci pada judul penelitian. Implementasi merupakan instilah ilmu manajemen yang secara sederhana dapat diartikan pelaksanaan dari sebuah program yang telah direncanakan sebelumnya, dalam hal ini secara konseptual yang ingin dipotret pelaksanaan program atau kebijakannya adalah Undang-Undang Nomor 33 Tahun 2014 tentang Jaminan Produk Halal  dengan mengambil lokus di 3 Kabupaten/Kota Kalimantan Timur.Undang-Undang Nomor 33 Tahun 2014 tentang Jaminan Produk Halal merupakan peraturan pemerintah yang mengatur tentang berbagai produk. Adapun yang menjadi focus dalam penggalian data penelitian ini adalah: labelisasi halal (promosi dan proses sertifikasi), pemahaman pedagang kuliner, bentuk pengawasan, serta peluang dan tantangan.
OPTIMALISASI PENGELOLAAN SARANA DAN PRASARANA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN EFEKTIVITAS PEMBELAJARAN DI SEKOLAH DASAR ISLAM
Authors: Tarman Tarman , Setiyati Setiyati , Metta Metta , Warman Warman
Published: December 2024

Pengelolaan sarana dan prasarana yang baik dan efisien sangat penting untuk mendukung pembelajaran di sekolah dasar. Masalah yang ada harus diselesaikan dengan cara yang tepat agar sarana dan prasarana dapat dimaksimalkan untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan. Studi ini akan memberikan kontribusi teoritis dan praktis dalam bidang manajemen pendidikan dan menawarkan solusi yang dapat diterapkan oleh sekolah-sekolah dasar di Indonesia untuk mengatasi masalah yang ada dan meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan secara keseluruhan. Metode penelitian dalam tulisan ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode kajian pustaka. Sumber data primer dapat berupa buku-buku teks, jurnal ilmiah, disertasi, tesis, skripsi, laporan penelitian, dan sumber-sumber tertulis lainnya yang membahas secara langsung topik penelitian. Sementara itu, sumber data sekunder dapat berupa buku-buku penunjang, artikel di media massa, website, dan sumber-sumber lain yang tidak secara langsung membahas topik penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara mengumpulkan, membaca, dan menganalisis berbagai sumber tertulis yang relevan dengan topik penelitian. Data dalam penelitian ini dianalisis menggunakan model analisis interaktif meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perencanaan dan pengadaan sarana dan prasarana yang efektif dan efisien merupakan komponen penting dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan. Optimalisasi pengelolaan sarana dan prasarana memerlukan strategi yang komprehensif dan bekerja sama untuk mengatasi berbagai hambatan dan memaksimalkan dampak positif terhadap efektivitas pembelajaran.
Reproduksi Otoritas Keagamaan di Pesantren Daaru Attauhid Muaro Kumpeh: Pendidikan Berbasis Tauhid dan Respon Masyarakat
Authors: Mesalina Juliana , Zahara Anzu Elvia , Kusnadi Edy , Rafii Muhammad
Published: December 2024

This article stems from anxiety about religious authority which is unstable and difficult to control in the religious sector specifically in Indonesia. This article will explore how the Daaru Attauhid Islamic boarding school reproduces religious authority through monotheism-based education. This research uses a phenomenological approach in answering these questions in order to obtain in-depth meaning. This article finds that special education is given to students who want to graduate from Islamic boarding schools, especially the books of Siyarus Salikin, Fathur Rabbani, and al-Hikam. Apart from limited discussions, students are ordered to attend recitations which are open to the public, namely attended by the majority of the public. The public's response to the recitation, both general and specific, was considered positive, namely education in depth and limited to certain students. The conclusion of this article is that the reproduction of religious authority at the Daaru Attauhid Islamic Boarding School has the potential to become a legacy for the students that will spread to the public. This authority can at least be obtained through a deep understanding of the science of monotheism.
Eksistensi Muslimah Sebagai Pillars of Positive-Digital Change melalui Ibrah Sayyidah Fatimah Azzahra
Authors: Endiana Yeni , Ningsih Yuni Setya , Fauziyah Ni'matul , Nuruzzaman Muhammad Adib
Published: December 2024

If a woman is virtuous, then the state is virtuous, and if a woman is not virtuous, then the state is broken. Women serve as the pillars of civilization, consistently contributing to the construction of societal order throughout history, including in the digital era. This research aims to explore the role of Muslim women as pillars of positive digital change and their connection with the lessons from Sayyidah Fatimah Azzahra. Using a descriptive quantitative approach, data for this study was collected through a questionnaire distributed to 64 respondents via Google Forms, along with a brief survey distributed through the Not Gonna Lie (NGL) application. Then the data is analyzed using cluster analysis techniques to group respondents or information into groups that have similarities in attitudes, behaviors, or views related to the existence of Muslim women and ibrah Sayyidah Fatimah Azzahra. The findings reveal that the existence of Muslim women as pillars of positive digital change encompasses: 1) Their presence in propagating Islamic teachings on social media, 2) Their role in maintaining modesty in online interactions, and 3) Their commitment to observing modesty in attire. The correlation with the lessons from Sayyidah Fatimah Azzahra includes: 1) Exemplary worship practices, 2) Self-exemplification, and 3) Exemplification in interactions with others. It is anticipated that this research will inspire and motivate Muslim women to actively contribute as pillars of positive change in the digital sphere in the future.
Analisis Pemikiran Kritis Imam Al-Suyūṭī terhadap Hadis Al-Takbīr Jazm dalam Kitab Al-Ḥāwī Li Al-Fatāwā
Authors: Zahri Ahmad Fauzan , Muhid Muhid , Nabilah Is'ad Durrotun , Nurita Andris , Ilmi Moh. Hudal Hafid
Published: December 2024

This study aims to discuss the critical thinking of Imam al-Suyūṭī regarding the hadith with the wording “al-takbīr jazm” in the book al-Ḥāwī li al-Fatāwā. Imam al-Suyūṭī in his book, al-Ḥāwī li al-Fatāwā, criticizes a hadith that reads “al-takbīr jazm” (takbir is jazm/sukūn). The criticism includes the authenticity and understanding of other scholars regarding the hadith. This study uses a qualitative research method with a type of library research and a character study approach from Abdul Mustaqim. The main source in this research is the book al-Ḥāwī li al-Fatāwā by Imam al-Suyūṭī. The result of this study is that Imam al-Suyūṭī said that the hadith “al-takbīr jazm” did not come from the Prophet, but from the words of Ibrāhīm al-Nakha‘ī who was a tabiin. Imam al-Suyūṭī also criticized some interpretations of scholars who interpreted the word jazm by not lengthening the reading (madd) and removing the harakat at the end of the word (not inflected for i‘rāb). According to Imam al-Suyūṭī, the meaning of the word jazm is only not lengthening the reading (madd), and does not include the removal of the harakat at the end of the word (not inflected for i‘rāb). Nonetheless, the recitation of jazm in takbir is not a condition of the validity of the prayer and does not have serious implications if left out, because reciting takbir with jazm is sunnah.
Enhancing the Academic Writing of EFL Learners: An Analysis of Effective Strategies through Meta-Synthesis
Authors: Fadhly Fahrus Zaman
Published: December 2024

This study presents a meta-synthesis analysis of the challenges faced by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in composing academic writing (AW). A comprehensive literature review was conducted to identify relevant studies on EFL learners' difficulties in AW, leading to the inclusion of 25 articles in the final analysis. The selected articles were systematically analyzed and synthesized to identify common themes and patterns related to the difficulties EFL learners face in AW. The findings revealed five major categories of challenges: including linguistic difficulties, organizational and coherence problems, cultural and sociocultural factors, feedback and revision, and motivation and self-efficacy. Based on the meta-synthesis, recommendations for teaching and learning practices are provided, as well as directions for future research in the area of EFL composition. By understanding the challenges faced by EFL learners in composition, educators can develop targeted interventions and support strategies to facilitate their students' progress and success in composing texts.
Racism in social media: A Critical Discourse Analysis of YouTube Comments
Authors: Shafa Shafa
Published: December 2024

Social media plays a role in forming a digital public space that can accommodate all groups, classes, races, or groups to communicate freely, without boundaries, and opens up greater opportunities to reach more interests such as political, economic, cultural, religious, and ethnic. This study explores fundamental difficulties in researching social media texts from a discourse analytic viewpoint. It gives a rationale and framework for analyzing social media conversation based on Critical Discourse Analysis. The study aims to understand how individuals use racism to express themselves on YouTube, one of the most popular websites. The research aimed to determine (1) the types of racism used in YouTube comments and (2) what racism as critical discourses implies. The observation led to the selection of four racist remarks from a YouTube video, which were subsequently evaluated in three phases: textual analysis (description), processing analysis (interpretation), and social analysis (explanation). YouTube comments contain every racist speech outlined by Neubeck and Glasberg (Personal and Institutional racism).
The Needs Analysis of English for Specific Purposes: A Study in an Indonesian Medical School
Authors: Hidayati Laely , Meisani Diah Royani
Published: December 2024

In Indonesian higher education institutions, English has been taught for the past few decades to fulfill the specific academic and professional needs of students. The present study investigates medical students’ needs for English when studying for their medical degrees which indirectly benefits their professional environments. Through survey-based research, this study examined the communication requirements of students at the Faculty of Medicine at both the academic and professional levels. The data collected through an adapted questionnaire were gathered, examined, and statistically interpreted. Three hundred medical, midwifery, and pharmacy students responded. Their answers highlight the importance of English for students' ability to participate in and understand medical discourse and communicate formally in academic settings. Accordingly, the findings of the study should contribute to improving the course objectives and syllabus, so as a result, the study will definitely benefit the learners for whom it is designed.
EFL Pre-service Teachers’ Perspectives on Team-based Project in Developing English Lesson Plans in Primary Teacher Program
Authors: Apoko Tri Wintolo
Published: December 2024

Team-based project (TBP) has been implemented in some universities to encourage students to be creative and motivated to develop some projects. However, not all EFL teachers in higher education can effectively apply TBP in generating the projects, including English instructional tools for young learners developed by EFL pre-service teachers. This study examines the EFL pre-service teachers' perspectives on using TBP in the contexts of how English lesson plans are developed, their creativity, motivations, and learning opportunities in the primary school teacher education program (PSTEP). The participants of this study are EFL pre-service teachers of PSTEP in one of the reputable private universities in Jakarta, Indonesia, who attended an English Learning in Primary Schools course in the second semester. This study uses a mixed methods design for collecting data from the survey and data from interviews. The results showed that EFL pre-service teachers had positive perceptions of using TBP in developing English lesson plans. The results also demonstrated that EFL pre-service teachers’ creativity, motivation, and learning opportunities, qualitatively increased. Thus, this study recommends that EFL pre-service teachers continually work in groups to discuss and share their critical ideas with their teammates to produce English lesson plans as projects.
Direct measure of soil carbon persistence over annual to centennial timescales
Authors: Landis Joshua , Pries Caitlin Hicks , Renshaw Carl , von Fromm Sophie , Spinola Diogo , Portes Raquel , McDowell William , Nytch Christopher , Zhou Jun , Obrist Daniel , Palucis Marisa , McFarlane Karis
Published: December 2024

We measure the age of soil organic matter (SOM) in soil depth profiles using fallout radionuclide (FRN) chronometry. The FRN age model quantifies the well-known lag in ∆14C which is the time between biological carbon fixation and its incorpration into SOM 1–3. The FRN model also reveals sharp excursions in ∆14C at depth to extremely old ages, which we attribute to legacy petrogenic, pedogenic, or passive carbon pools because corresponding soil carbon fluxes based on legacy ∆14C do not reconcile with independent ecosystem measures. FRN ages may thus resolve a foundational uncertainty regarding ages of SOM, agreeing with mass balance of carbon pools and fluxes at both soil profile and global scales 4,5, 𝛿13C experiments at profile and global scales 6,7, compilation of global experimental soil carbon fluxes 8, and independent 35Cl bomb-pulse dating 9. We confirm that the pool of SOM relevant to climate transition is up to 10 times younger than deduced from global ∆14C turnover times. We thereby estimate that temperate and tropical forest soils store ca. 10% of Net Primary Productivity (NPP) over decadal timescales. These observations demonstrate that SOM cycling is more dynamic than deduced from 14C and may respond rapidly to both climate change as well as mitigation efforts aimed at sequestering atmospheric CO2 over annual to decadal timescales.
The non-medical factors affecting the level of inter-facility transfers of care among rural Israeli breast cancer patients
Authors: Hovav Boaz , Brammli-Greenberg Shuli
Published: December 2024

Purpose
Inter-facility transfers of care during breast cancer treatment occurred in 37% of cases in previous studies, leading to treatment delays and decreased survival. The reasons for such transfers were scarcely studied. The study aimed to identify the factors affecting facility transfers among breast cancer patients.
Patients and Methods:
198 Hebrew-speaking Israeli women, aged 32 to 81, diagnosed with breast cancer up to five years earlier, now considered disease-free participated in a mixed-methods study. 19 in-depth qualitative interviews were analyzed and used to construct a ten-part, 78-item questionnaire, which tracked 179 patient's treatment from biopsy to recovery, focusing on treatment decisions and the factors and perceptions influencing them.
Results
Participants reported high rates of inter-facility transfers. 60% of the participants transferred between biopsy and surgery, motivated by facility type (OR = 15.15) and level of trust (OR = 2.58). 67% transferred between the biopsy and neo-adjuvant chemotherapy, and about 53% of those who had neo-adjuvant chemotherapy transferred prior to surgery. Following surgery, participants requiring radiation therapy transferred 90% of times, driven by the low availability of radiotherapy equipment in rural Israel (OR = 31.87) or by the staff’s attitude (OR = 8.32). Participants who needed adjuvant chemotherapy transferred 49% of cases, motivated by the staff’s attitude (OR = 38.4) and transferred again in 81% of the cases for radiotherapy.
Conclusion
Lower availability of cancer treatments in rural areas, lack of trust in the facility staff and demographic factors lead to inter-facility transfers that may lead to treatment delays and increased morbidity.
Do Budget Deficits Benefit or Harm Economic Growth? Evidence from African Countries Applying a Threshold Analysis
Authors: Mwigeka Samwel
Published: December 2024

Economic expansion in recent years has been linked to a sharp increase in budget deficits. It is therefore imperative to cross-check their relationship. The study uses system GMM, quasi maximum likelihood, and bias-corrected dynamic panel estimator for estimation using panel data from 1996 to 2022. The findings show that budget deficits and economic growth have a statistically significant positive association. The study has determined a threshold value through a dynamic panel threshold model in gauging the effect of budget deficits on economic growth. The results indicate a single threshold impact that produced a threshold level of 14.3% thus confirming the prevalence of a non-linear relationship. The findings show that budget deficits significantly harm the upper regime on economic growth and show mean-reverting behavior over the threshold. The results recommend that governments expand their tax base for government revenue by prioritizing strengthening revenue authorities and reducing spending on recurrent budgets.
Competition design to create high-performance teams
Authors: Ryabenko Anton , Bakurova Anna , Tereschenko Elina , Мatiukhin Anton , Pyrozhok Andrii
Published: December 2024

The object of the research is the design of a series of competitions to form a high-performance team of members with a high level of productivity in interaction. Let’s mean that a highly effective team is a team of players who have high productivity of interaction in a pair.
Investigated problem: The purpose of the presented research is to formalize competition planning when forming a team based on the competition factor. The graph-theoretic formalization of the team formation problem on a complete undirected weighted graph has been developed by the authors in previous works. The edge weight is calculated by dividing the number of victories of the team, which includes a pair of participants, by the total number of teams, which includes this pair of participants. In these terms, the set of admissible solutions, the Pareto set, and the full set of alternatives of the two-criteria problem are studied. The criteria of the vector objective function formalize the achievement of maximum team efficiency.
The main scientific results: The article develops a method for constructing a competition design, which takes into account the factor of the possibility of practical implementation of the required number of competitions to enumerate the set of admissible solutions, methods for reducing the enumeration of the set of admissible solutions without loss of statistical significance. When choosing a design for a series of competitions, it is proposed to exclude restrictions on the number of formed teams and from calculating the number of meetings of a pair in a team, the probability of meeting a pair in a team. The methodology consists of three steps, which are illustrated by numerical examples.
The area of practical use of the research results: team building techniques in sports, IT project management, and enterprise management in competitive conditions.
Innovative technological product: the method for constructing a competition design.
Scope of the innovative technological product: building high-performance teams
Theme and Thematic Progression Analysis of Pre-Service Teachers' Recount Text
Authors: Latifa Syifa Hajar , Kurniawan Eri
Published: December 2024

This study investigates patterns of the theme and thematic progression in a recount text by a pre-service teacher in Indonesia. This study employs a descriptive-qualitative case study research design. The data were obtained from six pre-service teachersâ€™ texts. This study uses the theory of the Theme system developed by Halliday (2014) and the theory of Thematic progression proposed by Eggins (2004) as the framework to analyze the data. The findings revealed that pre-service teachers employed various approaches to building interest and depth in their work, such as coherence using sufficient textual themes and theme progressions. The theme system includes the topical, interpersonal, and textual themes delivered to make the text cohesive and coherent. Furthermore, the Zigzag pattern showed that the teacher maintained a clear focus, successfully established a logical connection, and provided elaboration in their writing. Although it needs several improvements on the higher-level theme, the teacher employed various approaches to building interest and depth in her work. The findings of this study suggest that pre-service teachers need to work on a higher level of English writing for academic and professional writing competence. Finally, it has implications for future studies that could extend this study in investigating argumentative texts written by teachers to improve the higher level of English writing and professional competence.
Lecturer's Perception of Google Translate as an Academic Tool: Appraisal Analysis
Authors: Gunawan Fahmi , Khairunnisa Aini
Published: December 2024

Although research on Google Translate (GT) has been widely documented, there is a dearth of research examining Arabic lecturers' perspectives on GT from an appraisal point of view. This empirical research discusses how Arabic lecturers perceive the usage of GT as a tool for academics. The participants come from ten different Arabic language lecturers. Surveys and in-depth interviews were undertaken to gather data. The appraisal theory proposed by Martin and White (2005) was used for data analysis. The findings demonstrate how lecturers' perceptions of the usage of GT can be divided into four categories happiness and unhappiness, satisfied and unsatisfied. GT is popular among lecturers since it is simple to use, accessible, affordable, provides voice recording functions, and requires little language proficiency. Meanwhile, their unhappiness with GT arises because they find it challenging to grasp due to its literal translation, ambiguity, and poor source language input. Satisfaction with the lecturers arises from GT's assistance with their tasks, whereas dissatisfaction results from GT's inability to translate cultural terms. To this end, discussion and implications are discussed at the end of the study.
Prosodic Features of Jonglish Community: An Effort to A Glocalization
Authors: Ardini Sukma Nur , Senowarsito Senowarsito
Published: December 2024

The current study aims to glocalize the Jonglish community by comparing the pitch and intensity of the accents of native English speakers and Javanese speakers. Thirty-two university students whose first language was Javanese, coming from seven different regencies in Central Java, became the respondents. They are all first-semester students from various Java Island regencies, ranging in age from 19 to 21. The research instrument comprised an oral test of 10 academic vocabulary words and 5 phrases or sentences. Using PRAAT software, the oral test result is examined for the pitch and volume of the sound. The data show each respondent's and native speakerâ€™s average, lowest, and maximum pitch and intensity. The average pitch of the respondents increased by 127.57 Hz, whereas a natural speakerâ€™s pitch is 198.25 Hz. The average Javanese accent's intensity was measured at 65.11 decibels, while a native English speaker's accent was measured at 70.85 decibels. According to the results, there is no discernible difference between the native English speaker and the Javanese accent in terms of pitch or intensity. Even if there are imperfections in individual sounds, listeners may still understand and perceive speech as fluent as long as the prosodic features are well-executed. Consequently, it is acceptable to speak English with a Jonglish accent. Additionally, it might have an impact on cross-cultural communication strategies, foreign language teaching techniques, and linguistic studies on English-Jonglish prosody blending.
Unveiling Speaking Challenges and Overcoming Strategies in Thesis Defense Examination: A Case Study of EFL Students at Universitas Jambi
Authors: Abrar Mukhlash , Anastasia Indri , Wachyunni Sri , Failasofah Failasofah , Rico Felipa M
Published: December 2024

A thesis defense examination (TDE) involves the ability to defend the research and to orally explain the thesis. However, it is not easy to do them in front of the examiners. The purposes of this qualitative study are to identify the speaking challenges faced by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in their TDE and to describe the strategies they employed to deal with encountered challenges. To achieve the purposes, guided by an interview protocol, a semi-structured interview was conducted to elicit the experiences of five EFL students in their thesis defense. Through thematic analysis, we identified two main themes of EFL studentsâ€™ speaking challenges in TDE, including internal challenges (low self-confidence, limited vocabulary and lack of pronunciation) and external challenges (serious examiners and unpredictable questions). In order to deal with the speaking challenges, the participants employed Self management strategies (taking a deep breath, mixing languages and looking at notes) and confirmation strategies (asking for clarification and asking for repeating questions).
Unveiling Students of Midwifery Needs towards HOTS-based English for Specific Purpose Reading Materials
Authors: Koller Muthia Zahranisa , Mirizon Soni , Eryansyah Eryansyah
Published: December 2024

Higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) are crucial in today’s fast-paced world of healthcare education. Healthcare professionals frequently encounter complex, unpredictable situations. HOTS enables them to assess patient conditions, make informed decisions, and solve problems effectively.  These skills need to be taught to students of healthcare education. One of the ways is through the provision of HOTS-based learning materials in teaching English for specific purposes. The primary goal of this study was to investigate the students’ need for English in relation to their future careers as paramedics. This study explores the needs of DIII Midwifery Study Program students at the Health Polytechnic, Ministry of Health in Palembang. Using a mixed-method approach incorporating both quantitative and qualitative, the research data were gathered using surveys for collecting quantitative data and semi-structured interviews for collecting qualitative data. The data was examined utilizing the Target Situation Analysis, Deficiency Analysis, Present Situation Analysis, and Strategy Analysis criteria for requirements analysis put forward by Hutchinson and Waters (1987). The study revealed that students of the Midwifery Program had a high interest in learning English, especially HOTS-based English reading materials. Additionally, the lecturer of English was also in need of a specific source of English material related to midwifery to support students learning English for specific purposes, as such material was not available in her teaching context.
From Teacher Talk to Embodied Actions: Investigating an EFL Primary School Teacher’s Classroom Interactional Competence
Authors: Sugianto Ahmad , Khoirunnisa Sarah Fawziah
Published: December 2024

Teacher talk and embodied actions constitute an essential aspect to facilitate students’ learning and learning opportunities in EFL classroom interactions. Nevertheless, evidence has shown that the ways an EFL teacher employs teacher talk and embodied actions are still under-explored, particularly in the Indonesian EFL primary school context. Therefore, the present study is aimed at scrutinising an EFL primary school teacher's use of embodied actions along with teacher talk that leads to classroom interactional competence. Using a conversational analysis approach, the present study inspected six naturally occurring lessons conducted by a female English teacher teaching in the fifth grade. Twenty-six students were involved as the subjects. Moreover, the data of the current study were garnered using observations and included the teacher’s instructional artifacts. Findings reveal some embodied actions were used by the teacher during the classroom interactions. In this case, the teacher’s gazes were found to be directed at a particular student, a group of students, and objects in the classroom. Also, such gazes were found to be accompanied by deictic gestures, metaphoric gestures or beats that were used by the teacher to elicit responses from the students. Moreover, iconic gestures were also found in the data as the teacher was trying to introduce a new vocabulary. The present study reaches a conclusion that most of the interactional features found in conformity with the pedagogical goals for each micro-context or mode were used to support and mediate the students’ learning
Linguistic Appeals in Political Discourse: A Multimodal Discourse Analysis of 2023 Presidential Election Billboards and Posters in Nigeria
Authors: Makinde Peter Oyewole , Adejumo Barnabas Fiyinfoluwa
Published: December 2024

In the wake of the campaign for the 2023 Presidential election in Nigeria, several political parties were shown to rely on linguistic appeals as a tool for political discourse in their campaign. This has sparked a paradigm shift in the role of linguistics in political discourse. This study examines the linguistic strategies used in political discourse to appeal to voters through a multimodal discourse analysis of campaign posters and billboards. The study utilises a qualitative research design. Data for the study were collected from Vanguard Newspapers and Punch Newspapers. Using Kress and Van Leeuwen's multimodal framework, the study explores how political candidates' use of language, visuals, slogans, colours and other meaning-making resources enhance political discourse, as evident in their posters and billboards. Findings from the study provide valuable insights into the power of linguistics in political campaigns and the potential for language to shape public perception and influence election outcomes. Thus, the findings underscore the significance of verbal and visual multimodal modes, illustrating their effectiveness in conveying nuanced meanings associated with diverse political parties and candidates. The posters and billboards showcase party affiliations and employ diverse elements to strategically communicate messages to the public, showcasing the intricate interplay between linguistic and visual components in political discourse.
The Analysis of Students’ Grammatical Errors in Recount Text Writing
Authors: Nadia Nadia
Published: December 2024

Writing is a skill that requires organizing ideas into clear sentences and paragraphs, relying on a strong understanding of grammar for effective communication. However, the researcher revealed that the ninth-grade students of SMP Islam Al-Azhar 48 Samarinda frequently struggle with recounting text writing, particularly with verb tense, subject-verb agreement, and singular/plural forms. Therefore, this study aims to find out the grammatical errors in the ninth-grade students’ recount texts writing. The researcher used a qualitative approach to identify grammatical errors in recount texts written by ninth-grade students at SMP Islam Al-Azhar 48 Samarinda. Data consisted of texts collected from the students' recount writings, which were then analyzed using Oshima and Hogue's theory. The subjects were selected through purposive sampling, involving 15 ninth graders who were likely to achieve excellent English scores, with further information gathered from questioning the English teachers. The results revealed the common errors in the recount texts written by the students, including missing words, verb tense, subject-verb agreement, singular/plural forms, unnecessary words, wrong word forms, wrong word order, comma splices, fragments, and errors in prepositions, conjunctions, and articles. While students demonstrated a grasp of basic English writing rules, they still exhibited various errors, primarily due to interference from their native language and the overgeneralization of grammar rules.