Journal issue
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024)
June
Published: 2024-06-20
All articles of this issue have been reviewed in a blind review process, and the authors and co-authors are from seven countries (Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Pakistan, Ghana, Germany, Vietnam, and USA)
- Articles
- 19
- Published
- 2024-06-20
- Year
- 2024
Table of Contents
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Articles
Indonesian EFL Students’ Perceptions of DeepL Machine Translation Tool: Utilization, Advantages, and Disadvantages
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as machine translation tools, has gained traction in language education, offering potential benefits while raising concerns. This mixed-methods study…
Pages: 256-276 -
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Examining the Correlation among Motivation, Self-efficacy, and English Language Proficiency (ELP) across Gender
The motivational aspect has great influence on the urge to develop as does self-efficacy brings optimism towards attaining learning goals. High self-efficacy results to motivation for success in learning activities since the…
Pages: 277-295 -
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"Status Quo" of Malay Linguistics Studies: A Bibliometric Analysis
The study of Malay linguistics is a dynamic and intellectually engaging pursuit that provides valuable insights into the nuanced subtleties of one of the world's most widely spoken languages. The study of the Malay language…
Pages: 296-312 -
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Cyberloafing Behaviors in Students’ Learning Process: EFL Teachers’ Efforts to Create Productive Learning Environment
The phenomenon of cyberloafing, where individuals engage in non-work-related online activities during productive hours, has become increasingly prevalent, particularly among students. This study investigates the impact of…
Pages: 313-329 -
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Derivational Suffixes Forming Adjectives and Their Syntactic Functions in reference to Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales
Fairy tales can be used as the medium to comprehend the word formation using the derivational suffixes and the word structure using syntactic functions. Furthermore, adjectives are an important class words needed to create a…
Pages: 330-345 -
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Defining the Idiot for Africa’s Political Advancement: A Literary Analysis of the Title of Asare’s Ananse in the Land of Idiots
The study of literary titles in literature is not new but has become prominent in modern space of literary analysis. People no longer see literary titles as mere appendages with which they identify a literary work, but rather,…
Pages: 346-360 -
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Improving Students’ Writing Skills in Composing Descriptive Texts with Clustering Technique: A Lesson Learned from Vocational Schools
This study investigates the use of clustering techniques to improve students' writing skills in composing descriptive texts. This study used Classroom Action Search (CAR) as the research method. This study consisted of two…
Pages: 361-375 -
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Understanding Second Language Performance: The Significance of Personality Type Among Learners
According to studies, MBTI personality types exhibit different cognitive function preferences, where a strong inclination towards certain traits can influence how well individuals receive and process information. This is related…
Pages: 376-391 -
Articles
Teachers’ Challenges on ICT Implementation Using Google Meet as Teaching Media in English Language Teaching
The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education has significantly transformed the teaching and learning process, particularly in language instruction. Among the various ICT tools, Google Meet has…
Pages: 392-405 -
Articles
Dimensions of Religiosity in a Collection of Short Stories “War Breaks Again In Gaza” (Satu Pena Palestine Humanitarian Anthology)
This study explores the dimensions of religiosity that appear in the short stories contained in the book "War Breaks Out Again in Gaza: Satu Pena's Palestinian Humanitarian Anthology". In the humanitarian context of Palestine,…
Pages: 406-418 -
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Unveiling Environmental and Islamic Narratives in Avatar :The Way of Water": An Eco-Critical Analysis and AI-Driven Exploration
"Avatar: The Way of Water" is a highly anticipated sequel in James Cameron's groundbreaking franchise, promising a deeper exploration of environmental themes intertwined with indigenous cultures. This study employs eco-critical…
Pages: 419-431 -
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Existentialism in Extracurricular Poetry Creation: A Hermeneutic Analysis
Poetry is a literary form that conveys the poet's emotions and thoughts through an imaginative and structured process. It is rich in emotion and distinct in its expression. Writing poetry involves channeling imagination into…
Pages: 432-444 -
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Implementing Diagnostic Assessment in Designing Differentiated Learning for English Language Learning at the Junior High Schools
The Merdeka Curriculum is an educational framework in Indonesia that emphasizes core subjects, personality development, and student skills. It integrates various assessments, including diagnostic, formative, and summative, to…
Pages: 445-458 -
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Is Traditional Media Still Relevant in English Language Teaching?: Perceptions and Challenges
The relevance of traditional media in English Language Teaching (ELT) has come under increasing scrutiny due to the proliferation of digital technologies. This study aims to investigate whether traditional media still hold…
Pages: 459-471 -
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A Case Study of Exploring Pedagogical Practices Applied to Enhance Critical Thinking and Oral Commmunication Skills
The pedagogical practices mostly applied in the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) contexts include case-based learning (CBL). The CBL directs lecturers to teach their students about real decision-making scenarios. It is…
Pages: 472-483 -
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Discourse Analysis on the Cohesive Devices in the Graduate Student Thesis
One of the significant elements of writing skills is cohesion. Cohesion is a concept that refers to the connection and smooth relationship between elements in a text or discourse. In the context of writing, cohesion is the…
Pages: 484-495 -
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Learners’ Abilities in Solving Math Story Problems: A Lesson Learned from Young Language Learners
The importance of young language learners’ understanding in solving math story problems in the 21st century learning era is crucial, because this ability is not only the key to competition in the world of work but also essential…
Pages: 496-506 -
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Using TikTok as a Media to Enhancing Speaking Skills in English Foreign Language Classroom: A Lesson Learned from ESP Contexts
The TikTok application is a social media platform that allows users to upload and edit videos using a variety of features to create content as desired. Its accessibility via mobile phones means that it can be used for online…
Pages: 507-515 -
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Differentiated Assessment In EFL Classroom in Indonesia: Prospects and Challenges
Differentiated assessment has emerged as a pivotal component within the realm of English Language Teaching (ELT), particularly in the culturally diverse landscape of Indonesia. This paper reviews the prospects and challenges…
Pages: 516-523