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Language Techniques and Literary Devices for National Messaging in President Buhari’s Democracy Day Speech
Authors: Aluya Isaiah , Edem Samuel 
Published: May 2023

That language is used to convey a broad sense of meanings and that the meanings that are conveyed with language are moulded by our immediate social, political and historical conditions are safe assumptions about the efficacy of language. This paper discusses language techniques and literary devices for national messaging to ascertain their functions in national discourse. To achieve this aim, the study examines purposively sampled excerpts from Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari’s Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2019, using insights from practical stylistics. This is to determine whether the language and literary devices have been deployed effectively to the speech’s content. The language and literary devices observed were reference items, to signal solidarity and inclusivity; evidential clauses, to consolidate the argument raised; capitalisation, to foreground the issues discussed; name-calling, to ridicule political opponents; the praise tactic, for self-promotion and positive representation, the blame-game tactic, to evade responsibility and denigrate previous administration; hasty generalisation, to advance personal agenda; and allusion, to draw knowledge from historical events. The study submits that the aforementioned devices, depending on how they are used in communication, can either foster or jeopardise national integration. Consequently, it recommends that national discourses be cautiously constructed using pertinent linguistic and literary devices.
Double Coding in John Banville’s ‘Mefisto’ (1999)
Authors: Čebotarjovs Mihails 
Published: May 2023

The present paper examines how John Banville creates a peculiar version of the Faust legend in his novel Mefisto (1999) through the use of double coding. The term is frequently used in postmodern art, especially in literary theory and architecture. The idea consists of the possibility of sending two opposite or even multiple messages at once. Mefisto presents a fertile ground for the analysis of the way double coding might operate in a work of postmodernist fiction. Moreover, it has been one of the most challenging contemporary interpretations of the Faust legend for critics and, therefore, the present analysis has more specific relevance for those who are already taking interest in Banville’s oeuvre and/or in the Faust legend. For those who are yet to discover Banville, the article may serve as a short introduction to his idiosyncratic artistic style and peculiar means of expression. The ensuing analysis of double coding in Mefisto has the task of demonstrating that both a metanarrative appeal and a quotation/irony combination are clearly detectable in the novel. The aspiration is also to stress that Eco’s approach to the definition of double coding is more in-depth and more relevant for literary theory or postmodernism than Jencks’s one.
The Application of Diachronic Corpus Compilation Principles in a Pilot Study of Subjectivity
Authors: Korneliusa Kristīna , Vinčela Zigrīda 
Published: May 2023

Researchers claim (see Egbert, 2018) that, irrespective of the growing amount of corpora, there is insufficient focus on the research and discussion of corpus creation and analysis challenges. The ongoing international project LEXECON (2021-2024) raises awareness about these kinds of issues. The goal of this study is twofold: firstly, to explore corpus creation stages in relation to compilation criteria; and secondly, to pilot the functionality of the created subcorpus by researching first-person pronoun variations to uncover the subjectivity across the subcorpus genres. The pronouns were explored by observing their relative frequency, context, and surplus-deficit index. Two corpus analysis tools—Sketch Engine and Hyperbase 10—were applied. The corpus creation results confirm that balance is the most challenging corpus criterion to fulfil, whereas corpus editing is the most time-consuming corpus creation stage. The results obtained via first-person pronoun extraction confirm that the context and surplus-deficit index contribute to the research results no less than the relative frequency data. The analysis of personal pronoun data variations shows that essays contain the fewest first-person singular pronouns; however, in other genres, they often do not convey an authorial stance. Moreover, a greater surplus of possessive case reflects a more active authorial stance as opposed to objective case.
False Friends in Interpreting: the case of English, French and Latvian
Authors: Ķiršakmene Evelīna 
Published: May 2023

False friends are the result of language interference on a lexical level. They have been studied in various language combinations and from various aspects, often resulting in different classifications and subtypes. The paper highlights the issues related to false friends from English and French into Latvian in the interpreting scene and considers the current lexical and semantic processes in the Latvian language. Research shows that the number of deceptive loans in Latvian has increased considerably during this century. The diachronic change of false friends may reflect the need for updated lexicographic resources on false friends, since they are an important tool for distinguishing them. However, false friends also exist on an idiomatic level. The discourse on false friends has been assessed through an analysis of a survey that was delivered to Latvian interpreters working in European Union institutions and in the Latvian local market. The study and conclusions may be of interest to linguists, interpreters and translators as well as language teachers and learners.
The Benefits and Limitations of Teaching English for Specific Purposes Online and Face-To-Face: Sport and Health Sciences Students’ Perspectives
Authors: Ropa Anastasija , Malahova Ludmila 
Published: May 2023

The restrictions imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19 resulted in the switch from in-person to online teaching, including the teaching of foreign languages in 2020-2022. This study uses the feedback of students who have studied English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in virtual and classroom settings. The aim is to investigate the benefits and limitations of each approach for language acquisition in ESP for sport and health sciences. A questionnaire to ascertain students’ experiences was distributed to 60 students in sport and health sciences who studied ESP at the Latvian Academy of Sport Education. It was found that online and face-to-face studies of ESP in sport and health sciences tended to facilitate the acquisition of different language skills. In the questionnaire, students reported consistent progress in the study of vocabulary and reading the texts related to their area of study during both online and face-to-face studies, but less improvement was reported in the areas of grammar and speaking skills. Overall, synchronous online live classes would facilitate the steady and continuous development of all language skills if supplemented by continuous support from the teaching personnel, regular offline meetings or classes, and access to specially designed online resources.
How Might the Analysis of the Social Context Influence B2-C2 Level Learners’ Linguistic Choices in Oral Discourse?
Authors: Willcox-Ficzere Edit 
Published: May 2023

The significance of pragmatic competence in L2 speakers’ successful social integration has been highlighted, and the need for assessing it has increased as the number of international students in English-speaking countries has risen. Many existing pragmatic tests are based on the Speech Act Theory and employ discourse completion tasks. However, these have been criticized for overlooking the importance of the discursive side of pragmatics. Furthermore, there has been little research into gaining learners’ insight into their thought processes while analyzing the given social context, which in turn will influence their linguistic choices and pragmatic performance. The aim of this research was, therefore, to examine how the depth of learners’ context analysis might influence their linguistic choices in authentic tasks and impact the conversational strategies employed in order to achieve the communicative goal. Data were collected from thirty B2-C2 level international university students, who performed four monologic tasks. This was followed by a semi-structured interview to gain participants’ perspectives on the contexts. Task performance was analyzed qualitatively using Conversation Analysis, and interview data was utilized to better understand language use and strategies in task performance. The results indicate that with increasing proficiency, learners not only employed more pragmalinguistic devices when deemed necessary, but they also placed a stronger emphasis on cooperation and the mutual achievement of the communicative goal. The data from the semi-structured interviews also highlighted that with increased proficiency there was a greater depth of contextual analysis, focusing more closely on the conversational partner’s circumstances and potential reaction to the request.
The Practice of Rule of Law in China’s Systematic Reform
Authors: Wang Dan 
Published: May 2023

After more than 40 years of reform and opening up, China has always insisted on promoting reform on the track of rule of law, following the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics and realizing the modernization of state governance. The experience of China’s systematic reform in building the rule of law is mainly reflected in three “combinations”: first, it insists on combining external “people’s supervision” and internal “self-reform”; second, it insists on combining rule by law and running the Party with regulations; third, it insists on combining top-level system design and “crossing the river by feeling the stones”.
Pengaruh Metode Sugesti Imajinasi dan Kreativitas terhadap Keterampilan Menulis Puisi Siswa Kelas IX SMP
Authors: Harianto Budi Teguh , Harjono Hary Soedarto 
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan menguji (1) pengaruh metode sugesti imajinasi terhadap keterampilan menulis puisi siswa, (2) pengaruh metode sugesti imajinasi terhadap keterampilan menulis puisi pada siswa yang mempunyai kreativitas tinggi, (3) pengaruh metode sugesti imajinasi terhadap keterampilan menulis puisi pada siswa yang mempunyai kreativitas rendah, (4) pengaruh kreativitas terhadap keterampilan menulis puisi siswa. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kuantitatif, yang dilakukan dengan metode kuasi eksperimen melibatkan (3) variabel, yaitu metode sugesti imajinasi sebagai variabel bebas dan kreativitas siswa sebagai variabel antara, serta keterampilan menulis puisi sebagai variabel terikat. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini simpulannya adalah terdapat pengaruh signifikan metode sugesti imajinasi dan kreativitas siswa terhadap keterampilan siswa menulis puisi. Artinya pembelajaran dengan metode sugesti imajinasi yang digunakan pada kelas eksperimen lebih unggul daripada pembelajaran metode konvensional yang dilakukan pada kelas kontrol. Oleh karena itu, metode sugesti imajinasi lebih baik dari pada metode konvensional dalam meningkatkan keterampilan siswa menulis puisi.
his study aims to examine (1) the influence of imagination suggestion methods on students' poetry writing skills, (2) the influence of imagination suggestion methods on poetry writing skills on students who have high creativity, (3) the influence of imagination suggestion methods on poetry writing skills for students who have low creativity, (4) the influence of creativity on students' poetry writing skills. The approach used in this study is a quantitative approach, which is done by quasi-experimental method involving (3) variables, namely the method of imagination suggestion as an independent variable and student creativity as an intermediate variable, as well as poetry writing skills as dependent variables. Based on the results of this study the conclusion is that there is a significant influence on the method of suggestion of imagination and creativity of students on the skills of students writing poetry. This means that learning using the imaginary suggestion method used in the experimental class is superior to the conventional method of learning conducted in the control class. Therefore, the suggestion method of imagination is better than the conventional method in improving students' skills in writing poetry.
Kemampuan Menulis Paragraf Deskriptif Menggunakan Media Gambar Siswa SMP di Kota Jambi
Authors: Janiasari Janiasari , Harjono Hary Soedarto , Rustam Rustam 
Published: May 2023

Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan kemampuan menulis paragraf deskriptif menggunakan media gambar siswa kelas VII B SMP Negeri 8 Kota Jambi dari 4 aspek penilaian paragraf deskriptif. Jenis pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan menulis paragraf deskriptif berdasarkan media rata-rata hasil penilaiannya adalah cukup mampu. Kemampuan menulis paragraf deskriptif berdasarkan media gambar siswa kelas VII B SMP Negeri 8 Kota Jambi ditinjau dari aspek kesesuaian tema dengan gambar dapat digolongkan pada kategori mampu dengan nilai 73,2, dari aspek menciptakan daya khayal dapat digolongkan pada kategori cukup mampu dengan nilai 70, ditinjau dari aspek melibatkan kesan indra dapat digolongkan pada kategori cukup mampu denggan nilai 67,2 dan pada aspek menimbulkan kesan yang hidup dapat dikategorikan cukup mampu dengan nilai 69,2. Secara keseluruhan hasil penilaian diakumulasikan maka hasilnya adalah 69,9 dengan keterangan cukup mampu. Penggunaan media gambar dapat membantu menunjang hasil belajar siswa dalam menulis paragraf deskriptif.

Kata Kunci: Kemampuan, menulis, paragraf, deskriptif, gambar
Pembelajaran Membaca Berbasis Survey Question Read Recite and Review untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca Pemahaman Siswa SMK
Authors: Yuliatiningsih Titik , Harjono Hary Soedarto , Budiyono Herman 
Published: May 2023

Abstrak
Tujuan Penelitian adalah untuk meningkatkan minat baca siswa dan kemampuan membaca pemahaman siswa kelas X Jurusan Teknik Kendaraan Ringan (TKR) SMK Negeri 5 Tanjung Jabung Barat melalui metode pembelajaran membaca berbasis Survey Qestion Read Recite and Review (SQ3R) dalam membaca pemahaman. Uji Validasi data yang digunakan yaitu: (1) triangulasi data, (2) triangulasi metode, (3) triangulasi teori, dan (4) review informan. Proses penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam 3 siklus. Hasil penelitian menunjukan indikator keberhasilan tindakan yang ditentukan dari tiga siklus penelitian yaitu hasil belajar peserta didik terdapat peningkatan minat baca siswa kelas X Jurusan Teknk Kendaraan Ringan (TKR) SMK Negeri 5 Tanjung Jabung Barat melalui penerapan metode pembelajaran membaca berbasis SQ3R sebagai metode pembelajaran membaca pemahaman, peningkatan nilai rata-rata hasil angket minat membaca siswa siklus I 54,45%, kemudian pada siklus II 55,21%, dan pada siklus III sebanyak 69,75%.Selain minat baca, penerapan metode Pembelajaran berbasis SQ3R dapat meningkatkan kemampuan membaca pemahaman siswa, nilai rata-rata nya juga mengalami peningkatan, yaitu 55,76 pada siklus I, 68,49 pada siklus II dan 72,27 pada siklus III.

Kata kunci: Metode SQ3R, Keterampilan Membaca Pemahaman

Abstract
This study aims to increase the reading interest and comprehension of student class X of the Department of Light Vehicle Engineering (TKR) of SMK Negeri 5 Tanjung Jabung Barat by the method of reading learning based on Survey Question Read Recite and Review (SQ3R) in reading comprehension. The student uses a Qualitative and Quantitative approach with a classroom action research (CAR). The research prosess was carried out in 3 cycles. The result of this study indicate that the success of these actions is determined by three (3) research cycles including student learning outcomes, wherein the reading interest of student in grade X of the Department of Light Vehicle Engineering (TKR) of SMK Negeri 5 Tanjung Jabung Barat has increased by the application of SQ3R method, the average value of reading interest of students increased in the first cycle 54,45%, in the second cycle 55,21%, and in the third cycle 69,75%, based on the results of the questionnaire. Beside, the application of the SQ3R-based Learning method can also improve student’s comprehension in reading with the average value increased from 55,76 in the first cycle, 68,49 in the second cycle and 72,27 in the third cycle.
Key Words: SQ3R method, comprehension reading skills
An assessment of the impact of adhesive coverage and wire type on fixed retainer failures and force propagation along two types of orthodontic retainer wires: an in vitro study
Authors: Tee Selena H. M. , Shahid Saroash , Al-Moghrabi Dalya , Fleming Padhraig S. 
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

Objectives
To evaluate the force required to promote the failure of fixed orthodontic retainers with different adhesive (composite) coverage and to assess the presence and extent of force propagation with two different orthodontic retainer wires.

Materials and Methods
Ortho-FlexTech and Ortho-Care Perform (0.0175 inches), each of 15-cm length, were bonded on acrylic blocks with different adhesive surface diameters (2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, and 5 mm). The samples (n = 160) were subjected to a tensile pull-out test, and debonding force was recorded. Fixed retainers using two different wires and 4-mm adhesive diameter were bonded on acrylic bases resembling a maxillary dental arch (n = 72). The retainers were loaded occluso-apically until the first sign of failure while being video recorded. Individual frames of the recordings were extracted and compared. A force propagation scoring index was developed to quantify the extent of force transmission under load.

Results
A 4-mm adhesive surface diameter required the highest debonding force for both retainer wires with significant differences compared with 2 mm (P &lt; .001; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 8.69, 21.69) and 3 mm (P = .026; 95% CI: 0.60, 13.59). Force propagation scores were significantly higher for Ortho-Care Perform.

Conclusions
Based on this laboratory-based assessment, consideration should be given to the fabrication of maxillary fixed retainers using a minimum of 4-mm diameter composite coverage on each tooth. Force appeared to propagate more readily with Ortho-Care Perform than with a flexible chain alternative. This may risk stress accumulation at the terminal ends with potential for associated unwanted tooth movement in the presence of intact fixed retainers.
ADAPTASI PROGRAM MICROTEACHING BAGI CALON GURU BAHASA INDONESIA PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Sufanti Main , Pratiwi Dini Restiyanti , Sholeh Khabib 
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to describe the implementation of a microteaching program to pre-service Bahasa Indonesia teachers during the Covid-19 pandemic, the advantages of the program, and its weaknesses. Data related to the changes in the program when facing a pandemic, advantages of program changes, and weaknesses. Data obtained from the Microteaching course in the Indonesian Language and Literature Department in The Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. Microteaching in the semester of 2019/2020 amounted to 209 students. Data were from observation techniques, questionnaires, and document analysis. The sample was selected randomly. Triangulation techniques and methods validated the data, the interactive term used for data analysis. The results of this study are as follows. (1) To deal with the Covid-19, there are no changes in the core stages of Microteaching, but it needs some adaptations to the implementation, such as learning tools, teaching practices, observation activities, and assessments. (2) The advantages of adapting this program are students have flexible time and place of practice, improved information technology capabilities, and the student experience varies as they can write more stories. (3) The weaknesses of the adaptation of this program are the workload of lecturers increases, student learning burden increases, limited interaction, and network problems
ALLOPHONIC VARIATIONS AS STYLE MARKER OF A VOICE ACTOR
Authors: Lubis Donal Fernado , Anggraeni Diana 
Published: May 2023

This study deals with the allophones of several phonemes pronounced by a voice actor in performing a character in animation movie. It concerns with the stylistic analysis in phonetic and phonology levels that reinforce the voice actor in performance. The data are taken from the utterances spoken by Adam Sandler, the voice actor of Count Dracula in Hotel Transylvania-2. The method of data analysis is through descriptive qualitative based on stylistic and phonetic approaches. By comparing the general American accent with the voice actor’s pronunciation, it is found that the acoustic features of [5], [r], [?], [º], [n̪] and phonemes /@/ and /e/ have particular effects in reinforcing the character in the movie, mainly to bring up comical atmosphere.Keywords: stylistics, phonetics, phonemes, allophones, voice actor
Leadership 2030: Renewed visions and empowered choices for European university leaders
Authors: Olcott Don , Arnold Deborah , Blaschke Lisa Marie 
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis conceptual and descriptive study examines the critical issues, challenges and priorities for European higher education (HE) leaders, drawing upon the theory, practice and experience of leaders inside and outside the open and distance learning (ODL) field. Focussing on the emerging vantage points of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR), global trends and the post-pandemic HE landscape, the article discusses their impact on organisational architecture and the emerging leadership roles for driving organisational values, change and sustainability. The authors argue that to maintain institutional stability and agility, leaders must interpret the current zeitgeist to set priorities, build decision-action packages and embrace a new organisational architecture: one characterised by flexible structures, a clear vision of the desired future, a culture of trust and openness, a comprehensive and deep understanding and optimum application of employee skill and talent, and the effective implementation of digital tools and curriculum structures in pedagogically meaningful ways. Leaders must be adaptable, agile and innovative, with the capacity to understand, identify and support the forms of leadership appropriate to their strategic objectives and institutional culture. The paper concludes by targeting critical priorities and actions that leaders must navigate to create innovative and dynamic futures for their institutions.