bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
analisis pembelajaran tematik pada muatan IPS saat BDR (Belajara Dari Rumah) di Kelas V Sekolah Dasar Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Sari Gusti Permata Sari , Badeni  , Puspa Djuwita
Published: October 2022

This study aims to: (1) describe the teacher's process in planning thematic learning on social studies content during BDR (Learning From Home) during the covid-19 pandemic in class V of Bengkulu City Elementary School; (2) Describe the teacher's process in carrying out thematic learning on social studies content during BDR (Learning From Home) during the covid-19 pandemic in class V of Bengkulu City Elementary School; (3) Describe the teacher's process in evaluating thematic learning on social studies content during BDR (Learning From Home) during the COVID-19 pandemic in class V of Bengkulu City Elementary School. This type of qualitative descriptive research by analyzing the data collected in the form of wordsP, pictures and not numbers to get an objective description. The research subjects in this study were 5th grade teachers who taught at SD Negeri 53, SD Islam Al-Azhar and SD Negeri 29 Bengkulu City, parents of students. The collection procedure carried out by researchers by conducting interviews, and documentation. Data Analysis Techniques in this research by reducing data, displaying data and verifying data based on the research results obtained. The results of the study found that the Management of Thematic Learning on Social Studies Content While Studying from Home (BDR) in class V of Bengkulu City Elementary School, the teacher had made maximum efforts when faced with the current covid 19 pandemic condition by starting from designing learning plans that were made according to conditions. , the implementation of learning is carried out in accordance with the current situation and condition of students so that learning objectives are achieved and conduct an assessment / evaluation of learning seen from the cognitive aspect only because when they want to assess affective and psychomotor aspects, they are constrained by pandemic conditions so that teachers cannot make direct observations of students only. carry out an assessment in the form of a written test that is sent via the WhatsApp group only. From this condition, the teacher must be smart in managing the class so that learning can run according to the expected learning objectives.
PENGEMBANGAN LEMBAR KERJA PESERTA DIDIK (LKPD) BERBASIS DISCOVERY LEARNING BERBANTUAN GEOGEBRA PADA GEOMETRI KELAS IV SD
Authors: Nopitria Mira Nopitria , Agus Susanta  , Irwan Koto
Published: October 2022

The aims of study is to describe how to develop, the feasibility and student responses to the development of discovery learning-based LKPD integrated with Geogebra in Geometry grade IV elementary school. This research includes research and development (Research and Development). The model used is Borg and Gall, namely: (1) Data and Information collection, (2) Planning, (3) initial product development, (4) Initial Field Test, (5) Product Revision, (6) Main Field Test, (7) Product Revision (8) Operational Field Trial (9) Final Product Revision, (10) Dissemination and distribution. In this development research, the researcher limits from 10 steps to 5 steps. The subjects in this study were teachers and fourth grade students of SD Negeri 01 Pendopo. The result of this research isthe LKPD of Mathematics based on Discovery Learning assisted by Geogebra is valid based on expert judgment on three aspects of feasibility. Feasibility of material with validity 0.87, feasibility of language with validity 0.94, and feasibility of graphic 0.91. 99% student response, and 95% teacher response. These results indicate that the Geogebra-assisted Discovery Learning-based Mathematics LKPD is feasible and gets a very positive response from students.
Analisis Persentase Jenjang Kognitif Dan Kualitas Butir Soal Ujian Sekolah Mata Pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Kelas VI SDN Pendopo Kabupaten Empat Lawang Tahun Pelajaran 2020/2021
Authors: Fabil Fabil , Irwan Koto  , Endang Widi Winarni
Published: October 2022

This study aims to describe the cognitive appearance and quality of empirical questions about school exams. This type of research is descriptive quantitative research. The subject of this research is a matter of school exams for science subjects. The object of research is the description and quality of the items empirically. The research instrument was in the form of an analysis of the percentage level of knowledge and quality of items empirically. The research data were analyzed using proportions calculated by percentage and rater agreement as well as student scores tested for validity, reliability, level of difficulty, and discriminatory power. The results showed that: 1) The percentage of questions at Level 1 was 52.50%. At Level 2, 22.50% is less than the ideal standard of BSNP. At Level 3 of 25%, and 2) The quality of the items empirically, the results of the validity of 22 questions are valid and 18 questions are not valid, the results of the reliability test are 0.629, the difficulty level test is 5 easy questions (12.5%), 27 questions moderate (67.5%) and 8 difficult questions (20%,) the results of the discriminatory test were 25 bad questions (62.5%) and 15 questions were sufficient (37.5%). Thus, the quality of the science test items for grade VI students of SDN Pendopo, Empat Lawang Regency 2020/2021 is not good, judging from the comparison of the level of knowledge and quality empirically.
Analisis Butir Soal Ditinjau Dari Unsur Dimensi Pengetahuan Dan Jenjang Kognitif Soal Ujian Sekolah Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020 dan 2020/2021 Mata Pelajaran IPA SDN 04 Kecamatan Pendopo
Authors: Aslamiah Suwai Batul Aslamiah , Irwan Koto  , Endang Widi Winarni
Published: October 2022

This study aims to describe the percentage of knowledge dimensions and cognitive levels on school exam questions for the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 Science subjects at SDN 04 Pendopo District. This type of research is descriptive quantitative research. The research subject is in the form of school exam questions for science subjects. The object of research is the percentage of knowledge dimensions and cognitive level of the questions. The research instrument was in the form of a sheet of knowledge dimension analysis and cognitive levels. The results show that: The highest percentage of knowledge dimensions on US IPA 2019/2020 questions are factual dimensions of 33 questions (82.50%), conceptual dimensions of 7 questions (17.50%), and procedural and metacognitive dimensions of 0% . The highest percentage of dimensions in the US IPA 2020/2021 questions is the factual dimension of 32 questions (80.00%), the conceptual dimension is 8 questions (20.00%) and the procedural and metacognitive dimensions are 0%. Percentage of cognitive level of US IPA 2019/2020 items for the highest cognitive level, namely applying (C3) as many as 16 questions (40%), understanding (C2) as many as 13 questions (32.50%), analyzing (C4) as many as 11 questions ( 27.50%), and remembering (C1), evaluating (C5), and creating (C6) did not appear. Percentage of cognitive level of US IPA items in 2020/2021 for the highest cognitive level, namely analyzing (C4) as many as 19 questions (47.50%), applying (C3) as many as 12 questions (30.00%), understanding (C2) as many as 8 questions (20.00%), evaluates (C5) as much as 1 question (2.50%). Thus, it can be concluded that the quality of the school exam questions for the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 school year subjects in SDN 04 Pendopo District is viewed from the dimensions of knowledge and cognitive level of the questions.
Internalisasi Nilai Karakter Religius dan Nasionalis Dengan Metode Pembiasaan Keteladanan Berbasis Budaya Sekolah oleh Guru di SDN 17 Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Wahendra Wahendra , Bambang Parmadi
Published: October 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan proses pelaksanaan internalisasi nilai karakter religius dan nasionalis dengan metode pembiasaan keteladanan berbasis budaya sekolah di SDN 17 Kota Bengkulu serta mendeskripsikan faktor pendukung dan penghambat dalam proses internalisasi nilai karakter. Jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi . Subjek dalam penelitian ini merupakan guru di SDN 17 kota bengkulu sebagai narasumber utama, sedangkan kepala sekolah dan siswa sebagai narasumber pendukung. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini adalah peneliti sendiri dengan menggunakan lembar observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumen. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model interaktif dari Miles, Huberman, dan Saldana yaitu pengumpulan data, kondensasi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada pelaksanaan internalisasi nilai karakter terdiri dari tahap-tahap internalisasi, pengunaan metode pembiasaan keteladanan, internalisasi nilai melalui budaya sekolah dengan lingkup kegiatan rutin, kegiatan terprogram dan kegiatan spontan. Terdapat faktor pendukung internalisasi nilai karakter melalui budaya sekolah yaitu  partisipasi guru, lingkungan, dan sarana prasarana. Selain itu ditemukan juga faktor penghambat yaitu partisipasi orangtua dan kesadaran peserta didik. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa telah ada upaya dari guru dan pihak sekolah dalam intrenalisasi nilai karakter religius dan nasionalis dengan metode pembiasaan keteladanan berbasis budaya sekolah.
Internalisasi Nilai-Nilai Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter Melalui Pembelajaran Tematik Muatan PKn pada Masa Pandemi COVID-19 di Kelas V
Authors: Apriansyah Robi , Puspa Djuwita  , Bambang Parmadie
Published: October 2022

This study discusses the internalization of the values of strengthening character education through thematic learning of Civics content during the COVID-19 Pandemic in class V SD Negeri 32 Seluma. The purpose of this study is to describe the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Civics Thematic learning as an internalization of PPK values during the COVID-19 pandemic in class V SD Negeri 32 Seluma. The type of this research is descriptive qualitative with data sources consisting of principal, teacher, students, and parents of students. The results of the study indicate that the internalization of the values of strengthening character education has been carried out through the learning process. At the planning stage, values are integrated in lesson plans, teaching materials, and student worksheets (LKPD). At the implementation stage, values are integrated in the stages of learning and providing teaching materials. As for the evaluation stage, values are integrated in the assessment of learning outcomes, attitude assessment journals, and counseling guidance agenda books.
Kebijakan Refocusing Anggaran dan Strategi Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Aldila Giovani Rizki Dhia , Estiningrum Sri Dwi
Published: October 2022

The existence of Covid-19 in the government sector led to the issuance of Presidential Instruction Number 4 of 2020 which contains a budget priority policy for handling Covid-19, namely refocusing the budget for regional work units (SKPD). In making policy, a leader needs to pay attention to the situation, condition, and observe when carrying out the strategy to be taken, of course by taking into account the inhibiting factors and supporting factors, and communication. In taking action decisions, it is necessary to look at the positive and negative sides and think about the consequences of making a decision. With this regulation, it is hoped that the budget can be allocated optimally through several strategies. From the strategies carried out, among others, delaying programs and activities, reducing this spending budget also has an impact on UMKM actors because not all can participate due to target restrictions, and training is postponed. This study aims to see and examine the steps taken in optimizing the budget. This research method is qualitative, data collection is done by triangulation (combined observation, interviews, documentation). This research begins by conducting a survey to the research location, then collecting data which includes observation, interviews, documentation of the results of data collection, then analyzes the data by means of identification. Based on the results of observations and interviews, it is known that the strategies carried out include budget revisions, program delays or budget absorption activities that have been quite successful, as can be seen through the Government Performance Report (LKJIP) 2020-2021.
Analysis Between Kidney Function and Hearing Loss Using Hemodynamic and Physical Characteristics: A Large Cross-Sectional Cohort Study With Health Screening Test
Authors: Kim Sang Hyun , Kim Tae Hwan , Lee Mi Yeon , Lee Jung Yeop , Hong Joon Pyo , Chang Sun O , Kim Min-Beom , Lee Sang Hyuk
Published: October 2022

Background and Objectives A large-scale community-based study of the general population has not been conducted. There have been no studies on the relationship between decreased renal function and the degree of hearing loss. Thus, the purpose was to evaluate the relationship between hearing loss and impaired renal function with a large number of populations.Subjects and Method We performed a cross-sectional population-based cohort study by enrolling 470718 adults, 18 to 80 years old with pure tone audiometry tests who had regular health screening between 2013 and 2018. Hearing loss was defined as a pure-tone average of thresholds at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz in both right and left ears. Kidney function was evaluated based on eGFR. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) was diagnosed as an eGFR<60 mL/ min/1.73 m². Other predictor variables including noise and age that can affect hearing were also used to evaluate correlation factors.Results Of Participants with CKD, 14.2% had any hearing loss (>25 dB) and 5.0% had above moderate hearing loss (>40 dB). But those with normal kidney function, 2.0% either had any hearing loss and 0.4% had above moderate hearing loss. The odds ratio (OR) of above moderate hearing loss for participants with CKD was 1.51 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.15-2.00, p=0.003) but the OR of mild hearing loss for participants with CKD was 0.82 (95% CI: 0.67- 1.02, p=0.073). The result suggested that CKD and above moderate hearing loss were related even after correcting for potential confounders, but had no statistical significance with mild hearing loss.Conclusion Decreased kidney function is associated with above moderate hearing loss.
Protection of Endotracheal Tube During Laryngeal Laser Surgery Using Fire Resistant Tape
Authors: Ko Seok Hwa , Seo Woo Geun , Ji Yong Bae
Published: October 2022

Operating-room airway fires are serious and potentially fatal complications. To prevent airway fire in CO2 laser surgery of the larynx, many techniques and devices have been developed. Using laser safe tube is one of the common methods of preventing airway fire, but it is very expansive and hard to treat. In this study, we used a fire-resistant tape to protect the endotracheal tube and had very successful results in experiments with CO2 laser. In this article, we introduce the technique of using a fire-resistant tape to protect endotracheal tube.
A Case of Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Several Months After Perilymph Fistula Repair
Authors: Kim Young Nam , Lee Jong Gyu , Lee Ju Yeob , Chang Young-Soo
Published: October 2022

A perilymphatic fistula (PLF) is an abnormal leakage of the perilymph from the inner ear into the middle ear. A PLF may be trauma-induced or may occur with unknown causes. PLF repair should be considered when patients present with sudden or progressive sensorineural hearing loss with positional nystagmus. Although the leakage of perilymph is not always found during the exploration surgery, both hearing loss and dizziness tend to improve immediately after PLF repair. However, about 24% of patients who underwent PLF repair reportedly have experienced recurrent vestibular symptoms, suggesting the possibility of PLF recurrence or other vertigo causes. In this PLF patient, dizziness completely subsided after the PLF repair. However, several months later, the disabling paroxysmal positional vertigo developed, which was diagnosed as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Reported herein, with a review of the relevant literature, is a case of paroxysmal positional vertigo several months after PLF repair, where successful vertigo subsidence was finally achieved.
Gender variations in language use by male and female bloggers: A corpus-based comparative analysis
Authors:   Department of English linguistics and translation, Umm Al Qura University, Saudi Arabia., Qadi Ahmad
Published: October 2022

The present study endeavours to investigate the influence of gender on language use among male and female bloggers by identifying Lakoff's "features of women's language," as listed in her seminal work Language and Woman Place that is widely credited as the pioneering and most influential feminist study on the relationship between language and gender. She discovered some variations on how women and men used language and proposed a Deficit model which described how women's lower status and inferior role in society are exacerbated by this language use. In the present study, Lakoff's deficit theory was chosen as a model for analysing gender's influence on linguistic use among male and female bloggers through a modest-sized quantitative comparative analysis. To identify the "features of women's language" as listed by Lakoff and analyse the gendered linguistic variations, the researcher used stratified random sampling and generated two gendered corpora from the Blog Authorship Corpus, one for male bloggers and the other for female bloggers. The researcher then used the KWIC and WORDS functions in the Lancsbox (v4.5) to calculate the frequency of each language attribute in the blogs. The results revealed that linguistic features found by Lakoff differed substantially between male and female languages (1975). Furthermore, the existence of some common language use differences and similarities showed that Lakoff's arguments regarding gender effects on language use are still valid and should be studied using broader corpora of written and spoken language grounded in various cultural settings since different uses of language often result in multiple variations in communication. This research may help writers, readers, and teachers better comprehend gender differences, especially in terms of linguistic characteristics as identified by Lakoff.
Student's Strategies in Coping with Writing Anxiety
Authors: Santri Meilsa , Ikhsanudin Ikhsanudin , Rezeki Yanti Sri
Published: October 2022

Investigating the causal factors, effects, and strategies to overcome writing anxiety is the aim of this research. A fifth semester student of English Education Study Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Universitas Tanjungpura with high learning motivation was chosen as the participant of this research. A case study design was employed in this research by using semi-structured interview and document analysis as the method of data collection. The result of the data analysis indicated that the student experienced cognitive writing anxiety where she felt difficult in deciding a writing topic, choosing relevant vocabulary, and using appropriate grammar. Writing anxiety was caused by a high frequency of assignment, feeling lack of linguistics skill and vocabulary, and fear of being criticized by others. Based on the findings, it is revealed that the writing anxiety experienced by the participant brought a facilitative effect toward her writing performance which led her to take some efforts by managing several strategies to overcome the writing anxiety. It is reported that vocabulary checking, creating constructive surroundings to have writing practice, diary writing, and doing writing challenge are strategies she had used to overcome her writing anxiety.
Euphemism Used by Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Political Debate
Authors: Shaunaa Roaini , Chojimah Nurul , Sugiharyanti Eni
Published: October 2022

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An Analysis of the English Speaking and Writing Skill Level of Tour Guides in Trenggalek’s Tourist Villages
Authors: Wahyuningtyas Dwi , Sumarno Wahyu Kyestiati , Asih Ria Arista , Endriana Fathika , Windiarti Khofiatul Rosdiana , Mafruudloh Naajihah
Published: October 2022

Tourist village has been one of the main focuses of Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy right now. Indonesian government is targeting 3000 tourist villages in Indonesia, and some areas may start developing its tourist villages, one of which is Trenggalek, a small regency that is located in East Java. Trenggalek is targeting 100 tourist villages by 2024. One of the most important supporting components in tourist villages is tour guide. In other words, the role of tour guide is inseparable from the existence of tourist villages. To fulfill their duties, a tour guide must master some skills, one of which is English skill. A tour guide is required to comprehend four English skills, especially productive skills; speaking and writing. In Trenggalek, some tour guides are in charge of tourist villages. However, most of them have not joined English training programs. Their English skill level has also not been analysis or mapped. This study then initiates the analysis of English skill level of tour guides in tourist villages in Trenggalek. The study employs qualitative descriptive research to find the data. The findings reveal that there are some levels of both speaking and writing skill. However, speaking skill levels are more diverse compared to the writing ones.
Teaching Reading Using CIRC Method
Authors: Rahmasari Brigitta Septarini , Swasti Agnes Ery
Published: October 2022

This research is aimed at describing the use of the CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading Comprehension) method to teach reading and finding the strengths and weaknesses of CIRC to teach reading to young learners. This research is applied in qualitative research with a descriptive analysis model. The data collecting is done by observation, interview, and documentation. In analyzing data, it is done by data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The result of this research can be concluded as follows the Implementation of CIRC Method to teach reading are: (1) partner reading, (2) story grammar and related writing (3) word out loud, (4) word meaning, (5) story retell, and (6) spelling. The advantages of CIRC method in teaching reading are first, the students are easy to understand the material. Second, the students have the motivation to learn to read more. Third, the situation of the class is fun. Fourth, students pay more attention and are more focused on learning. Meanwhile, the disadvantage of CIRC method in teaching reading is sometimes the students are confused by the teacher’s explanation and instruction
Challenges Encountered by an Active Bilingual Child in Productive Skills
Authors: Wulandari Putu Devi Mas , Marsakawati Ni Putu Era , Dewi Ni Luh Putu Eka Sulistia , Santosa Made Hery
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to describe the bilingual child's ability and challenges in speaking and writing in two languages: Bahasa Indonesia and English. This research was designed by using a case study. The subject of this research was an 11-year-old, who communicated in both Bahasa Indonesia and English. Data were collected through observation, interview, video recording of the child’s speaking English and Bahasa Indonesia, and document analysis. The result showed that the subject was an active bilingual child because he actively spoke Bahasa Indonesia as his mother tongue and English as his second language. In English speaking, he had constraints in pronouncing /wɑː.zənt/, /bɑːt/. In speaking Bahasa Indonesia, he missed spealing some words, such as Hari,  Dermaga, Bermain. In, writing English, he had difficult in writing words. He dominantly had challenge in writing the Indonesian Language, especially in developing content, vocabulary used, and in grammar used.
Peer Interaction in Language Learning at SMAN 1 Galis Pamekasan
Authors: Amiruddin Mohammad , Sy Evha Nazalatus Sa'adiyah , Zuhri Muhammad Darin
Published: October 2022

This study is to finding out the ways teachers creating the peer interaction of students and the effect of the peer interaction of students on language learning at SMAN 1 Galis Pamekasan. This study facilitates the students having interaction and sharing their thought in English as well as it becomes beneficial input in language learning. This study is a qualitative research by using descriptive case study approach. This study describes in details the methods of the teachers promote student peer contact as well as the impact of student peer interaction on language acquisition.  The participants of this study are the students and the teachers. Observation and interview are conducted to get the data of peer interaction and the influences of it in language learning. The results show that the way the teacher creates peer interacts with restricted English interaction and full English interaction. Peer Interaction in learning acts as an input in learning English and as a stimulus that can increase students' motivation to interact using English.
Exploring the Influence of Blended Learning Method in English Recount Text Writing for Senior High School Students
Authors: Anak Agung Istri Rita Santi Kusuma  , Santosa Made Hery , Myartawan I Putu Ngurah Wage
Published: October 2022

This paper aims to explore the influence of blended learning method on the teaching of English recount text writing and examine students’ perceptions toward the implementation of the method. The design of the study was a mixed-method research designs. The data were collected by using a pre-test, post-test, and an open-ended interview. The quantitative data were analyzed using independent samples t-test, while qualitative data obtained from interviewing students were transcribed, categorized, and interpreted using interactive model analysis. The quantitative data analysis showed there was a significant effect of the blended learning method towards students' English recount text writing with a large effect size (1.03). From the interviews, it was found that the students gave positive responses to the implementation of blended learning methods in teaching writing of recount text. It can be concluded that blended learning is an effective method for teaching writing recount text for senior high school. Other researchers are expected to expand the research variable and explore this method's implementation on different English skills.
“Thriving through Reflecting”: Current Perspective on Teacher Professional Development Research in Asia Context
Authors: Krismalita Sekar Diasti  , Kuswandono Paulus
Published: October 2022

Reflective practice has long gained more spotlight from researchers in the education realm, particularly for promoting teachers’ professional development (TPD). Generally speaking, reflective practice provides abundant merit for teachers, namely, evaluating teachers’ teaching quality, enhancing teachers’ professional skills, and guiding teachers in their professional development. This study aims to present how reflective practice assists English teacher professional development in the Asian context. To discover how reflective practice promotes teacher professional development, the researchers analyzed several research journal articles using a document analysis method. The current contributions of reflective practice present the significance of reflective practice. It involves why and how English teachers should employ the reflective practice in their daily teaching processes. This study provides future research direction as well, specifically on how to equip teachers to become reflective practitioners in their teaching practices, how to provide a supportive environment for reflective practitioners, and how to enhance the implementation of reflective practice through online platforms.

 

Keywords: reflection, reflective practice, reflective practitioner, collaborative reflective practice
Applications Used in Distance Education for English Language Classrooms
Authors: Ipek Omer Faruk , Ustunbas Zafer
Published: October 2022

Integration of technology in the teaching/learning process has caused many changes in education in recent years. In addition, due to the pandemic that surrounded the world at the beginning of 2020, schools had to switch from face-to-face to distance education; therefore, the need for technology use and expansion of online applications became inevitable. As a result of this massive change in education and the emergence of online applications as language learning tools, this evaluation study investigates Edpuzzle, Flipgrid, Padlet, and Quizlet that are created as educational applications used in English language classes. The paper starts with the hegemony of technology in education and then continues with the evaluation of these online applications. Lastly how to use these applications effectively in English as a foreign language (EFL) classrooms is discussed. It can be reported that EDpuzzle can mostly be used for authentic video sessions; Flipgrid is effective on online speaking skills; Padlet is helpful with students’ writing skills, and lastly, Quizlet is beneficial for vocabulary teaching. It can be concluded that online applications are likely to result in effective assistance of learning and practicing both for language teachers/students and learning/teaching processes.
Pre-Service EFL Teachers and Faculty Members' Views on the Challenges and Complexities of Online Research Supervision amid COVID-19
Authors: Pardede Parlindungan , Purnamasari Asri
Published: October 2022

Undergraduate research supervision has long been one of the most intricate learning issues due to its complexities and challenges. The policy to learn from home during COVID 19 pandemic could have increased the complexities and challenges. This study aimed at discovering the nature of problems and challenges of undergraduate research supervision in the English Education Department of Universitas Kristen Indonesia Jakarta, Indonesia. Employing a qualitative method using a content analysis approach, this study was conducted in October to November 2020 involving 5 faculty members and 15 students who participated in the research supervision held amid COVID 19. Data from the faculty members were gathered through a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews, and data from the students were gathered using a questionnaire and focus group discussions. The obtained data were analyzed using the qualitative content analysis technique. The results revealed that the students viewed the online undergraduate supervision during COVID as very complex and challenging due to their limited research and writing skills, inability to access the research fields, inadequate ICT skills for research, absence of face-to-face communication, and ICT constraints. Both supervisees and supervisors generally viewed the online research supervision was more complex and challenging than the traditional face-to-face research supervision.
Revealing the Secrets of the English Teacher’s Excellent Proficiency
Authors: Atmojo Arief Eko Priyo
Published: October 2022

This study tries to shed light on what makes the English teacher’s proficiency excellent and how these factors help the English teacher achieve excellent proficiency. One female English teacher from a private secondary school participated in this study. Her excellent English proficiency is proven by some proficiency test certificates such as TOEFL and CEFR. Data were garnered through a series of semi-structured interviews based on well-prepared interview guidelines. The principles of data saturation were applied to ensure the credibility of the data. The data analysis was done by employing thematic content analysis. The results suggest that there are four main factors which contribute to the English teacher’s excellent proficiency. These factors include high self-motivation, long learning experience, diverse kinds of exposure, and various kinds of practices. Several affective factors like the feeling of fun, enjoyment, and interest also contribute to the process of language learning and acquisition which lead to excellent English proficiency. Further studies on English proficiency are still encouraged with different methods, settings, and contexts.
Indonesian EFL Teachers' Perceptions on Formative Assessment in Writing
Authors: Wijaya Kristian Florensio
Published: October 2022

Abstract

Traditionally, the previous writing learning enterprise strictly focused its concern on gaining the fixed results from EFL educators in the form of scores or judgments. However, nowadays writing learning venture gradually abandons this old method to be replaced by formative assessment approach. It is strongly believed by worldwide researchers that the suitable implementation of formative assessment can enable learners to yield better writing qualities, gain more satisfying writing achievements, and foster their writing learning motivation. This present small-scale study was planned to further investigate Indonesian EFL teachers’ perceptions on the use of formative assessment in EFL writing. The data gathering processes relied on 5 open-ended written narrative inquiry questions in order to provide more rejuvenating insights for ELT experts and practitioners. These inquiries were distributed to 2 experienced Indonesian EFL teachers holding English Education Master Degree. 2 major specific themes were scientifically obtained namely: (1) Formative assessment can intensively guide learners to improve the quality of their writing and (2) Formative assessment can promote more holistic writing learning venture for all learners. Suggestively, these 2 themes aimed to suggest worldwide ELT parties to exhaustively preparing more authentic formative writing assessment activities for the betterment of future writing learning dynamics.  

Keywords: Formative assessment, EFL teachers, writing
The Effect of Working Memory Training on Vocabulary Recall and Retention of Iranian EFL Learners
Authors: Marashi Seyed Mojtaba , Adibi Sadinezhad Mina
Published: October 2022

Working memory plays an important role in learning since it serves as the buffer between past sensations and future behavior, making it essential to understand not only how we encode and recall sensory information in memory but also how we plan for its upcoming use. This study examined the effect of working memory training on vocabulary recall and retention of Iranian EFL learners using the dual N-back task technique. N-back requires the individual to remember an item that was presented a certain number of items previously. To this end, 50 EFL learners were randomly assigned to the experimental (n = 25) and control (n = 25) groups. The participants were taught 100 English words in 20 sessions. In each session, the experimental group also received a dual n-back task. After the treatment, immediate and delayed vocabulary posttests were administered. The obtained data were analyzed through two-way repeated-measures ANOVA and independent samples t-tests. The results showed that the experimental group outperformed the control group in target words’ recall and retention.
Examining Teacher Opinions of Age and Duration of English Language Support in International Schools
Authors: Lehman Clayton
Published: October 2022

International school educators hold various opinions about language acquisition. These opinions are often formed during their training and previous teaching experiences in their home countries. This quantitative cross-sectional survey-based study explored and compared the opinions of 283 English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Primary, and Secondary English teachers in international schools in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. The study examined the age EFL students should begin receiving EFL teacher support and for how long. The study revealed statistically significant differences between EFL and Primary teachers concerning the age for EFL students to begin receiving support from an EFL teacher. Further revealed were significant differences between EFL and Secondary English teachers concerning the duration of EFL support.  Overall, participants' opinions about the duration of EFL support are well below previously reported data, which is troubling since EFL students in English-medium international schools are learning English for academic purposes.
Pre-Service EFL Teachers’ Perceptions of Online Instructional Tools
Authors: Bayram İlknur , Baturay Meltem Huri
Published: October 2022

This study carried out with the participation of 68 pre-service EFL teachers (PET) attending Turkish universities aims to investigate PETs’ perceptions as to the use of online instructional tools (OIT). This is a mixed-methods study; both quantitative and qualitative data have been collected. Data was gathered in the academic year of 2018-2019 through an online questionnaire developed by the researchers. The survey was comprised of three sections; (1) demographics, (2) the frequency of teacher educators’(TE) and PETs use of OITs in an English language teacher education program, (3) PETs’ intention of using OITs upon graduation. Two open-ended questions were also asked to find out what might motivate or discourage PETs from using OITs when they become teachers. Results indicate that TEs always use and PETs mostly plan to use videos and presentation tools when they start serving as teachers. However, TEs do not make use of MOOCs, online ELT courses, and blogs as much as expected. Similarly, PETs do not plan to integrate them into their teaching. The reasons underlying their choices are presented in the study.
Exploring Algerian Higher Education Classroom Discourse: Verbal Abuse Manifestations and its Impacts on Learners of English
Authors: Boudjelal Mustapha
Published: October 2022

The very mentioning of verbal abuse is more likely to send the reader/listener to educational settings like the primary, middle, and high schools. Howbeit, it is rare to affiliate between this linguistic maltreatment and higher education settings. The aim of this study is to explore EFL university learners’ experiences of verbal abuse by means of investigating the various effects of verbal abuse on classroom participation, academic achievements and self-esteem. This study is based on the reflection of nine female master learners from the University of Mostaganem of their verbal abuse experiences. The data have been collected from a survey questionnaire that comprises different sections, involving closed and open-ended questions. The results showcase that learners tend to experience verbal abuse at the university, articulated by some teachers in a form of shaming and public criticizing, which mainly targets their “English language abilities”. As to its effects, it has been found that due to learners’ age (over 20years old), verbal abuse does not negatively affect learners’ motivation, self-esteem, and academic achievements; however, it tends to reduce their classroom participation rate.
Students’ Self-regulation in English Reading Comprehension during Online Class in Yogyakarta Private Senior High School
Authors: Klara Tyas Sulistyawati  , Paulus Kuswandono
Published: October 2022

The learning process in Indonesia has predominantly been conducted online since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This online learning mode has also influenced students’ motivation in learning, especially in comprehending reading texts. Considering that problem, the researchers sought to investigate how the students regulated their comprehension in reading during an online class. This research used a mixed-method. The questionnaires were distributed to 30 students and analyzed as quantitative data. Then, the researchers chose four students randomly for interview purposes. The interview transcript was used as qualitative data. In conclusion, not all of the students could regulate themselves in comprehending English text during the online class well. Based on the data, students who could regulate themselves in comprehending the English texts during online class should develop the following procedure: (1) implementing learning autonomy, (2) implementing learning focus, and (3) using critical thinking. Meanwhile, students who could not regulate themselves well were inclined to perform minimally. Since students had different ways to regulate themselves, the teacher needed to monitor the students in online learning process so that the students could achieve a meaningful learning process. To improve students’ regulation in reading comprehension, the teacher can implement suitable learning activities.
A Critical Discourse Analysis towards Utterances in Dentist-Patient Communication
Authors: Novia Ardishanti  , Rusnanto Muhammad Yudhist Alfiananda
Published: October 2022

The interaction between dentists and patients has been a common issue. Nevertheless, the study regarding the Critical Discourse Analysis on utterances used by dentists when taking care of patients remains unknown. This study aims to discover (1) the experience of fresh-graduate dentists in learning how to interact or communicate with patients at their undergraduate program (past experience) and (2) how they use utterances in taking care of patient (current experience). In achieving the goals of the study, researchers employed narrative inquiry as the design of this study and used open-ended questions as a means of collecting data. The collected data was then analyzed in regard to the Critical Discourse Analysis to find whether the utterances used in taking care of patients were relevant to the knowledge they obtained in undergraduate program. Outcome of this study reveals that the experience regarding communication between dentists and patients, both in undergraduate program and at current practice, are interconnected to each other.
Exploring the Potentials of Using Smartphones in Enhancing Learning English at the University
Authors: Boudjelal Mustapha
Published: October 2022

This article investigates the pedagogical benefits of smartphones as a form of mobile learning in English language classes. This study which stems from the experience of the author as a teacher of English at the university seeks two main aims: shedding light on learners’ perceptions and awareness of the pedagogical usages of smartphones and exploring learners’ usages of cellphones inside and outside the classroom settings. To rigorously explore the afore-mentioned aims, a survey questionnaire had been administered to 18 Master students of English Didactics and Applied Languages, Mostaganem University). The analysis of the collected data revealed that the use of smartphones for pedagogical purposes is obstructed by various hindrances that emanate from learners’ unawareness of their academic usages and teachers’ negative attitudes towards them.
Phase composition and local environment of iron ions in gadolinium-doped iron oxide nanoparticles
Authors: Fedotova Julia A. , Gumiennik Uladzislaw E. , Vorobyova Svetlana A. , Degtyarik Mikhail М. , Kharchanka Andrei A. , Przewoznik Janusz , Kapusta Czeslaw
Published: October 2022

FeO ⋅ Fe2O3 ⋅ nH2O, Fe2.95Gd0.05O4 and Fe2.9Gd0.1O4 powders were obtained by chemical precipitation from aqueous solutions. The phase composition and local environment of iron ions in gadolinium-doped iron oxide nanoparticles were studied by X-ray diffraction analysis and nuclear gamma resonance (NGR) spectroscopy. Interpretation of radiographs and NGR spectra of synthesised samples indicates the presence of a superposition of maghemite γ-Fe2O3 and iron hydroxide α-FeOOH in the samples. It was found that under the deposition of powders in the presence of gadolinium nitrate, an increase in the content of iron hydroxide α-FeOOH is observed, which disappears after annealing at 200 °C.
Phenotypes of Post-COVID-19 Interstitial Lung Disease: Clinical, Radiological, and Pathological Correlations
Authors: Gori Leonardo , Ravaglia Claudia , Luzzi Valentina , Ciani Luca , Biadene Giulia , Bambina Sonia , Marinato Martina , Dubini Alessandra , Cozzi Diletta , Cavigli Edoardo , Comin Camilla , Pasini Valeria , Puglisi Silvia , Cavazza Alberto , Poletti Venerino , Spinicc Michele , Bartoloni Alessandro , Peired Anna , Ferraro Stefania , Papa Giulia Caterina , Berillo Edoardo , Nardi Cosimo , Rosi Elisabetta , Lavorini Federico , Tomassett Sara
Published: October 2022

Pulmonary sequelae after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection range from limited abnormalities to major interstitial lung diseases (ILD). Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and cryobiopsy findings, integrated with the clinical and radiological scenario, may help clinicians to correctly manage patients and aid researchers in better understanding the features and pathogenic mechanisms of post-COVID-19 fibrosis.