Journal issue
Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025)
December
Published: 2025-12-17
All articles of this issue have been reviewed in a blind review process, and the authors and co-authors are from five countries (Indonesia, Nigeria, Philippines, India, and Malaysia)
- Articles
- 30
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- Year
- 2025
Table of Contents
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Articles
Innovative Learning of Fiction Writing through an E-Module Integrating Local Wisdom “Andum Alpukat”
The use of E-Modules is not new for educators; however, there remains a limited number of studies that specifically develop Flipbook-based interactive modules integrating local cultural values to enhance elementary students’…
Pages: 851-864 -
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Melody and Morphology: The Role of Songs in Teaching Verbal Structures of Foreign Languages
Verbs are important component of syntax and play a crucial role on how learners express meaning, both orally and in writing. This study explores how Daouda’s song La femme de mon patron can be used as a practical tool for…
Pages: 865-877 -
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Exploring the Structure and Language Features of Successful Business Letters: A Case Study of a Tour Travel Agency
Business letters play crucial roles in exchanging information, maintaining relationships, and creating markets in organizations. However, the gap between academic research and practical workplace application in business letter…
Pages: 878-888 -
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Using TikTok for English Language Learning in Indonesian Formal Education: A Systematic Literature Review
This study aims to synthesize findings on the uses, benefits, and challenges of using TikTok for English language learning in the Indonesian formal education context through a systematic literature review. Following the PRISMA…
Pages: 889-904 -
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Development of Google Sites Featuring Jombang Legends as a Teaching Media for Indonesian Language
This development research aims to examine the feasibility of the Google Sites based instructional media as a learning tool for narrating the Legend of Jombang. The Google Sites learning media can be accessed through each…
Pages: 905-917 -
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Understanding Students’ Experiences with Project-Based Assessment across Educational Levels and Contexts
Project-based assessment (PBA) is often highlighted as a more authentic, engaging, practical, and student-centered approach compared to traditional exams. However, despite its growing use, there is limited and unified…
Pages: 918-931 -
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A Jungian Psychological Study of Nora Seed’s Introverted Personality in The Midnight Library: A Literary Analysis
The phenomenon of introverted personality represents a significant area of inquiry in both psychology and literary studies, as it captures the complexity of individuals characterized by introspection and emotional sensitivity.…
Pages: 932-944 -
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A Critical Look into the Language Ideologies of Filipino ESL Teachers in Korean-run ESL Centers in the Philippines
This study delves into the language ideologies of Filipino teachers of English as a second language (ESL) who work at an ESL center for Korean students in the Philippines. Using a critical discourse analysis (CDA) framework, the…
Pages: 945-956 -
Articles
Linguistic Innovation through Blend Words in Jakarta Smart City Annual Report
Blending is widely recognized as a creative and productive word formation process in Indonesian, commonly found in media, branding, and everyday communication. Despite its popularity in informal contexts, the use of blended…
Pages: 957-966 -
Articles
Trends in Google Docs Application for Collaborative Academic Writing: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Publications
Using Google Docs for collaborative writing has grown more important in many locations worldwide. Prior studies have demonstrated that classroom collaboration obstacles stem from team members having disparate proficiency levels…
Pages: 967-981 -
Articles
Representation of Violence Against Women in the Novel Rumah untuk Alie by Leen Liu (An Existentialist Study of Simone de Beauvoir)
This study examines the representation of violence against women in Leen Liu’s novel Rumah untuk Alie , which reflects the persistence of patriarchal domination and gender inequality in Indonesian society. The research aims to…
Pages: 982-995 -
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The Shackles of Patriarchy in the Short Story Collection Sepotong Hati yang Baru by Tere Liye: A Feminist Literary Sudy
This study aims to reveal the reflection of the patriarchal system and the social criticism of women’s oppression in three short stories by Tere Liye Kisah Sie Sie, Mimpi-Mimpi Sampek-Engtay, and Buat Apa Disesali. Using a…
Pages: 996-1011 -
Articles
AI and Digital Literacy in Language Education: A Systematic Review on Critical Thinking Development
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have reshaped language education and raised new questions about how AI interacts with digital literacy and critical thinking development. This study presents a Systematic Literature…
Pages: 1012-1024 -
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The Integration of Digital Tools in EFL Grammar Instruction in Indonesia’s Digital Age: Prospects and Challenges
Digital technologies are transforming grammar instruction within English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programs. However, limited knowledge exists regarding their implementation in Indonesian higher education, where access…
Pages: 1025-1036 -
Articles
A Barthesian Semiotic Analysis of Domination and Opression Myths in Osama Hajjaj’s Israel-Palestine Caricatures on Instagram
Political cartoons play a significant role in shaping public meaning because they can convery social criticism and ideology through brief yet powerful visual symbols. As a form of visual discourse, cartoons challenge dominant…
Pages: 1037-1047 -
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The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict in Tamim Al-Barghouti’s Nafsi Al-Fida’: A Sociological Study of Literature
The prolonged conflict between Palestine and Israel, particularly in the Gaza Strip, has caused widespread humanitarian suffering and has become a recurring theme in contemporary Arabic literature. One prominent example is Tamim…
Pages: 1048-1063 -
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Representation of Javanese Beliefs in the Film Sumala (2024):Magical Realism
The phenomenon of the representation of local beliefs in modern Indonesian films shows a tendency to combine traditional elements with contemporary storytelling styles, but studies that specifically examine this combination…
Pages: 1064-1076 -
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Developing an AI and Generative AI Literacy Framework: A Lesson from an Islamic Higher Education Institution
This study addresses this gap by developing and validating an AI and GAI literacy framework that aligns with the mission of Islamic higher education. Using a Research and Development (R&D) design guided by the ADDIE model,…
Pages: 1077-1086 -
Articles
Exploring the Effectivenss of Critical Thinking Skills in Speaking Skills: Insights from a Vocational School Context
This study explores the impact of the Talking Chips strategy on enhancing critical thinking during English speaking tasks among vocational students. While these students often excel in practical skills, they struggle with…
Pages: 1087-1099 -
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Discourse on Character Education of the Main Character Enong in the Novel Padang Bulan by Andrea Hirata
This study aims to analyze the character education discourse reflected through the main character, Enong, in the novel Padang Bulan by Andrea Hirata using F.W. Foerster's character education theory. The methodological approach…
Pages: 1100-1111 -
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Writing Poetry with the Development of Associative Meaning in Chairil Anwar's Poetry Collection: A Lesson of Poetry Writing Instruction
This research is motivated by the importance of associative meaning in poetry as a formative element of imaginative power, emotion, and linguistic creativity. However, there has been limited research systematizing associative…
Pages: 1112-1123 -
Articles
The Read–Cover–Remember–Retell (RCRR) Technique in Enhancing EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension: A Lesson from Junior High School Context
This study investigates the effectiveness of the Read–Cover–Remember–Retell (RCRR) technique in enhancing EFL learners’ reading comprehension of narrative texts in a junior high school context. The research was conducted with…
Pages: 1124-1133 -
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Gamification in Language Assessment: Challenges and Pedagogical Strategies Across Three Assessment Types in EFL Contexts
Gamification has become a popular learning strategy that incorporates game elements such as points, levels, and badges into learning activities to enhance learners' participation and motivation. It has recently been extended…
Pages: 1134-1147 -
Articles
AR-Based Flashcards to Improve Primary School Students’ English Vocabulary Mastery: Insights from Vocabulary Learning Research
This study aims to develop and test the effectiveness of Augmented Reality (AR) flashcards to improve English vocabulary mastery for 25 students in the fifth-grade primary school. The research method used is Research and…
Pages: 1148-1159 -
Articles
Exploring Social Media on Gender Identity Development Among Generation Z: A Discourse Analysis on Opportunities, Challenges, and Societal Tensions
This study explores the impact of social media on the gender identity development of Generation Z, focusing on the opportunities and challenges these platforms present in shaping young people's understanding of gender.…
Pages: 1160-1170 -
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Maxim Violations and Humor in Trevor Noah’s Stand-Up Comedy: A Pragmatic Analysis
This study aims to analyze the violation of conversational maxims in Trevor Noah’s stand-up comedy performance entitled “How to Not Order at an Indian Restaurant”. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with Grice’s…
Pages: 1171-1181 -
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Intersectional Identity and Representation of a Young Girl in Elemental of Force of Nature (2023): A Contemporary Literary Analysis
This study analyzes the representation of intersectional identity in the character Ember Lumen from Pixar’s film Elemental (2023), which expresses the complexity of race, gender, and social class dimensions in the life of a…
Pages: 1182-1192 -
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Enhancing Career Development for Engineering Students Through Role Play: Developing English Speaking Skills For Professional Settings
This study explores the implementation of role-play activities in enhancing English speaking skills for engineering students, particularly in the context of career development. The research was conducted with 20 fifth-semester…
Pages: 1193-1204 -
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The Efficacy of the Anagram Technique in Stimulating EFL Learners’ Creativity and Enhancing Vocabulary Mastery: An Empirical Evidence
This study investigates the effectiveness of the Anagram technique in enhancing vocabulary mastery among tenth-grade students of Islamic High Schools. Vocabulary acquisition plays a pivotal role in mastering English, yet many…
Pages: 1205-1214 -
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Referential Semantics of Coastal Toponyms: A Case Study Central Java
Toponymy is a branch of linguistics that examines the interrelationship between language, culture, and environment through place naming. In coastal regions, place names often reflect geographical features, natural elements, and…
Pages: 1215-1224