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This study analyzes Kompas.com’s news coverage of the Papua conflict and human rights issues during the 2024 Presidential Debate to examine media neutrality through Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) integrated with Teun A. Van Dijk’s model. The analysis covers three dimensions: micro (text), meso (discursive practice), and macro (social practice), using a qualitative descriptive method. Data from 21 news excerpts reveal that social and political contexts are clearly represented, focusing on the strategies of the three presidential candidates in addressing human rights and conflict issues in Papua. The findings highlight the importance of realizing the Papua-related commitments made during the debate by the elected president, given the rising trend of violence and the unresolved justice issues in the region. The study demonstrates that media coverage, even by a leading news outlet such as Kompas.com, carries the potential to influence public perception regarding sensitive political and social issues. At the micro level, the language and lexical choices in the news articles often convey subtle ideological positions, including the framing of human rights violations and conflict events, which may reflect both explicit and implicit biases. At the meso level, discursive practices, including editorial decisions, headline constructions, and sourcing patterns, contribute to the shaping of narratives, highlighting certain aspects of the candidates’ statements while minimizing others. Meanwhile, at the macro level, the broader societal and political context, including historical grievances, regional tensions, and national political dynamics, provides the backdrop against which news coverage is produced and consumed, indicating the complex interplay between 

This study is aim to find out the significant effect of using grammar racing game to the students’ grammar score (simple present tense)  and the students’ interest toward grammar racing as media in teaching grammar for the Students of Elementary School Education Teacher Program In University of Palangka Raya. The study includes in Quantitative Paradigm with Experimental Design. The researcher designed the Lesson Plan, conducted the treatment and observed the students’ score by pretest and posttest. The population of study was at the first semester students which consisted of three classes. The researcher chose 1A as sample. The sample was determined using purposive sampling technique. After getting the data that were from pretest and posttest, the researcher analyzed the data using ttest formula to test the hypothesis stated based on the result of analysis, it was found that the value of tobserved = 8.677 and the ttable =2.03. It showed that the tobserved was higher than the ttable and to answer the second alternative hypotheses research used questionnaire there are 94 % of 43 students of 1A was interest toward grammar racing game as media in teaching grammar. The result of testing hypothesis determined that the Alternative Hypothesis (Ha) stating that there was significant effect of using grammar racing game toward student’s grammar score of Elementary School Education Teacher Program was accepted and Ho stating that there was no significant effect of using grammar racing toward student’s grammar score was rejected.

The Qur'an, as the greatest miracle revealed to the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, possesses a linguistic excellence unmatched by Arab writers, both during and after the revelation. The beauty of its sentence structure, rhetorical power, and the depth of meaning in each sentence make the Qur'an an authentic proof of the Prophet's prophethood. Among the prominent linguistic characteristics in the Qur'an is the use of the istifham style interrogative sentences, which in the science of balaghah is included in the branch of ma'ani. Interrogative sentences in the Qur'an are not always intended to ask for answers, but often contain rhetorical intent that strengthens arguments, raises awareness, or even touches the psychological aspects of the reader. 

This study investigated the implementation and effectiveness of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in enhancing the English reading skills of tenth-grade students at an Indonesian senior high school. The research was motivated by the persistent gap left by traditional language teaching methods, which frequently emphasize grammatical accuracy and vocabulary memorization while often neglecting the development of practical reading abilities. To address this issue, the study systematically examined the application of TBLT through three structured phases: pre-reading, main reading, and post-reading tasks. Each phase was designed to promote active learning, critical thinking, and student engagement in the reading process. The methodology involved classroom observations, task-based instructional activities, and an analysis of student exam scores as the primary indicators of progress. During the pre-reading phase, students were encouraged to activate prior knowledge and predict content, which helped build contextual understanding. In the main reading phase, tasks focused on developing essential reading strategies such as skimming for general ideas and scanning for specific information. 

This study aims to determine the effect of the Course Review Horay learning model on students' comprehension ability in response text material at SMP Negeri 4 Gunungsitoli Idanoi. This learning model is an active and fun strategy that combines game elements with learning activities, so it is expected to increase student engagement and understanding of the material. The study used a quasi-experimental approach with a Non-Equivalent Control Group Design. The research procedure included three stages, namely (1) implementing a pre-test to measure students' initial abilities, (2) providing treatment by applying the Course Review Horay model in the experimental class and conventional learning in the control class, and (3) implementing a post-test to determine the increase in students' comprehension abilities. The study population was all seventh grade students consisting of two classes, namely VII-A and VII-B, each consisting of 20 students, so that the total number of participants was 40 people. Sampling used a saturated sampling technique because the entire population was sampled. The independent variable in the study was the application of the Course Review Horay learning model, while the dependent variable was student learning outcomes in the response text material. The results of data analysis showed a significant difference between student learning outcomes in the experimental class and the control class. Based on the hypothesis test, the t-value was 12.006, with a significance (2-tailed) <0.001, which is smaller than 0.05. 

This study investigates the use of lexical hedges by male and female characters in the animated film “Tinker Bell” (2008), focusing on differences in variation and communicative functions based on gender. The analysis employs Lakoff’s theory of women’s language and Holmes' framework of language functions. A qualitative descriptive method was used, with data collected through documentation and audio-visual observation from the film’s transcript. The results also indicate that although both genders employ lexical hedges, female characters tend to demonstrate a broader range of forms and functions. The findings highlight how hedges not only reflect gendered communication styles but also contribute to character development and narrative flow within the film. This study contributes to understanding gendered communication patterns in animated media and how they reflect broader sociolinguistic dynamics.

This study explores the metaphor of life in Colleen Hoover’s novel Reminders of Him, aiming to identify the types of linguistic metaphors and analyze the conceptual metaphors that underlie them. Based on Lakoff and Johnson’s conceptual metaphor theory, which classifies metaphors into structural, ontological, and orientational categories, this study highlights the role of metaphor as a cognitive tool, not merely a stylistic device. A qualitative method was employed, with data collected using AntConc software by focusing on parts of the novel containing the word “life.” The Metaphor Identification Procedure was applied to identify linguistic metaphors, which were then categorized based on the word class of the lexical units that were used metaphorically. The results of this study show four types of linguistic metaphors involving the noun “life”: nominal, verbal, adjectival, and prepositional. These forms portray life as a physical object, a process, a possessed attribute, or a container. These linguistic metaphors reflect eight conceptual metaphors, including five ontological metaphors (life is ownership, life is a container, life is an entity, life is air, life is a place) and three structural metaphors (life is a machine, life is a journey, life is a challenge). The diversity of these conceptual metaphors illustrates the rich representation of life in the novel.  

This study aims to explore expressive illocutionary acts in the film The Perks of Being a Wallflower, focusing on the types and functions that appear in the interactions between the characters. Expressive illocutionary acts, as part of pragmatic studies, play an important role in representing emotions, attitudes, and social relationships between speakers. This study was conducted to identify in detail twelve types of expressive illocutionary acts and their four accompanying functions, thereby providing a deeper understanding of the dynamics of communication in the film. This study uses a qualitative approach with documentation and observation methods of the film's dialogue. Data analysis was carried out through three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, to obtain a systematic picture of the pattern of expressive illocutionary acts. The results show that all twelve types of expressive illocutionary acts are found in the film, with the expression "thank you" as the most dominant form. This reflects the film's main theme, which emphasizes the value of friendship, emotional support, and gratitude between characters. In contrast, the expression "regret" is the least used type. 

This study aims to explain the effectiveness of using ChatGPT version 3.5 on advanced writing production in Tendances A2, Unit 7, Learning 2, with the topic “Demander une autorisation” (Requesting Permission) for fourth-semester students of the French Language Education Program at Unimed. The issue addressed in this study is the lack of students' mastery of vocabulary and sentence structure, as well as the fact that ChatGPT has never been used as a learning medium in the advanced writing course. This issue is reflected in the students’ pre-test score, which was 32—still below the minimum passing score (KKM) of 75. The method employed in this research is an experimental method using a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The study population consisted of all 17 students from Class B of the 2023 academic year. To analyze the effectiveness of the media used, several stages were carried out: pre-test, treatment, and post-test. 

Divine love is the ultimate goal of human life and occupies the highest maqam in the spiritual journey. This love begins from self-love that grows because it always remembers the Creator (Allah), then dissolves in dhikr and deep spiritual contemplation, until a person begins to let go of his attachment to the world and prefers closeness to Allah. Love for Allah is a deep mental condition, in which the beloved (human) is willing to open the veil of his ego in order to welcome the presence of the true Lover (Allah). In this context, Jalaluddin Rumi's thinking is particularly relevant, especially when viewed philosophically as to how Divine love becomes possible to grow in a person. It can also be seen as an answer to the disruptive attempts of Western thought that tend to separate spirituality and human existence. Morality is a principle that is closely related to good and bad in human behavior. Human actions are inseparable from moral judgment, whether they are right or wrong, good or bad. Humans as spiritual beings have an awareness of the meaning and purpose of life, different from other beings who, although intelligent, do not have an existential dimension and transcendent consciousness. This awareness is the basis for the emergence of moral responsibility and the search for the true meaning of life. 

The development of digital technology has brought significant changes in the patterns of social interaction in society. Social media, especially TikTok, now functions not only as a means of entertainment but also as an effective medium for disseminating social, cultural, and humanitarian values. One interesting phenomenon in this context is the emergence of altruistic content, namely messages that represent caring, kindness, and selfless assistance. Content with altruistic nuances has its own appeal because it can create emotional closeness with the audience and has the potential to be used by business actors as a communication strategy to build a positive brand image. This study aims to identify and describe the forms of altruistic messages displayed in the TikTok account @mr.kingthread owned by Batik Benang Raja. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with a content analysis method based on the altruism theory of Eisenberg and Mussen, as well as the six stages of content analysis according to Klaus Krippendorff. Data were collected from 24 videos uploaded between January 1–31, 2025, through observation and documentation techniques. Then, they were analyzed and categorized into six indicators of altruism: sharing, cooperation, helping, donating, honesty, and generosity. The results of the study show that @mr.kingthread's content consistently displays altruism through sincere, emotional, and easily accepted actions by the audience. The aspect of donating emerged as the most dominant element, followed by aspects of cooperation, helping, and sharing. The natural, authentic, and uncontrived message delivery strengthens emotional closeness with the audience and increases public trust in Batik Benang Raja's image as a brand that cares about humanitarian values. In conclusion, the altruism-based communication strategy through TikTok has proven effective in spreading humanitarian values, strengthening the company's positive image, and fostering a spirit of sharing among the audience.  

In the era of globalization, the rapid development of information technology has brought significant changes in the way people access and convey information. The presence of the Internet and social media has proven that global networks enable interaction and information exchange to occur in real time without geographical boundaries. One phenomenon arising from this development is social media, which has become a virtual space for individuals and companies to communicate directly, personally, and interactively. One of the most popular social media platforms today is Instagram, a platform that is now widely utilized by businesses, including those in the culinary industry, to build a strong brand image amid intense competition. This study focuses on the Instagram account @tastea.ig, which makes use of visual content, interactive features, and the comment section to maintain emotional connections and consumer trust. The purpose of this research is to analyze the interaction strategies of the @tastea.ig account in maintaining a positive brand image in the eyes of its followers. Instagram’s visual-centric nature allows businesses to showcase their products in an aesthetically appealing manner, drawing attention from potential customers. The strategic use of high-quality images, videos, and stories not only highlights the brand’s offerings but also creates a lifestyle around the product. @tastea.ig effectively uses these features to build an engaging presence, showing its products in an appealing and relatable context. In addition to visuals, Instagram’s interactive features such as polls, quizzes, and direct messaging foster a sense of community and direct engagement with followers. By involving followers in decision-making or seeking their opinions, @tastea.ig strengthens its relationship with its audience, making them feel valued and heard.

This research aims to know the Role of Teachers in Addressing Bullying Behavior in Fourth Grade Students of XXV Wailiti Maumere Elementary School. The method used is a qualitative approach with data collection through interviews, observations, and documentation. The data sources in this study are primary and secondary data. The primary data obtained from the fourth-grade students and teachers of XXV Wailiti Maumere Elementary School, while the secondary data is collected from archives or school data and books and journals that support this research. Data analysis in this study was conducted before entering the field, during the fieldwork, and after completing the fieldwork. The activities in data analysis include data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The research results show that the role of the teacher in addressing bullying behavior among fourth-grade students at XXV Wailiti Maumere Elementary School is that when there are problems, the class teacher calls the involved students, those who have issues are called one by one, the problems that occur are investigated, the issue is clarified first, the teacher identifies the problems that occur, the student who made the mistake is called and confronted, the student involved in the issue is asked one by one "Did you do it or not?", both parties are reconciled, an agreement is made so that the behavior is not repeated, and if it cannot be resolved, then the parents are called or the matter is handed over to the principal or his deputy.

This study aims to determine the benefits of the internet as a learning resource for students in the Economics Education Study Program at Mahammadiyah University Maumere. This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. This study provides an accurate description and explanation of the conditions or phenomena encountered. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, documentation, and triangulation. The research subjects are 12 students from the 2021 cohort of the Economics Education Program. The utilization of the internet as a learning resource for students in the Economics Education Program at Muhammadiyah University of Maumere plays a significant role because the internet provides easy and quick access to various information such as learning materials, scientific journals, e-books, educational videos, and relevant and supportive resources. This enables students to access the latest information and a variety of up-to-date topics. The research findings indicate that economics education students at Muhammadiyah University of Maumere actively utilize the internet to search for references, access e-books, journals, educational videos, and participate in online discussions. The use of platforms such as Google, YouTube, TikTok, and AI tools like ChatGPT aids in understanding course materials. Despite network challenges, students seek solutions by relocating or using the campus network. They tend to choose reliable learning sources, reflecting strong digital literacy skills. Overall, the use of the internet enhances students' motivation and academic performance, leading to improved outcomes

This study aims to analyze the improvement functions and principles of education management in supporting digital transformation, emphasizing the use of technologies such as school management systems (SIS), learning management systems (LMS), and performance monitoring applications. The research method used was a literature review of 15 scientific articles published between 2020 and 2024, which discussed relevant issues related to digital education management. The results of the study indicate that the main functions of management in education, namely planning, organizing, directing, and controlling, are increasingly important when integrated with the principles of effectiveness, efficiency, innovation, and participation. The planning function emphasizes the development of school digitalization strategies, organizing plays a role in allocating human and technological resources, directing includes empowering teachers and students in the use of technology, while controlling functions to ensure the quality of education services is maintained during the digital transformation process. In addition, adaptive education management principles are essential. Effectiveness emphasizes the measurable achievement of digitalization goals, efficiency highlights the optimal use of resources, innovation encourages the creation of creative technology-based learning strategies, and participation invites all education stakeholders to be actively involved. Key factors supporting successful digital transformation include infrastructure readiness, improved teacher digital competency, visionary and adaptive leadership, and government policy and political support. However, this study also identified several challenges, such as disparities in access to digital infrastructure between regions, limited digital literacy among teachers and education personnel, and resistance to change. Therefore, improving the functions and principles of educational management in line with technological developments is believed to strengthen the quality, equity of access, and competitiveness of education in the digital era.

Digital transformation in education demands a fundamental shift in the role of teachers from traditional instructors to modern learning facilitators who are adaptive, creative, innovative, and responsive to the latest technological developments. This research aims to explore in depth the multidimensional role of economics teachers in optimizing visual learning media to increase students' interest in learning in the digital era, especially at SMAN 1 Lewolema in the 2024/2025 academic year. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study involved one economics teacher and 23 students of class X through observation, interviews, and comprehensive documentation. The results show that teachers play the role of innovative learning designers, interactive facilitators who encourage active participation, motivators who arouse the spirit of learning, and innovators who make effective use of visual media. The integration of visual learning media is carried out with a contextual and interactive approach, so that it is able to transform the student learning experience holistically. The positive impacts identified include an increase in the affective dimension through a sense of pleasure, a cognitive dimension through a better understanding of the material, and a conative dimension through increased focus, interest, and motivation of students to learn. However, the implementation of the use of visual learning media cannot be separated from various challenges. Obstacles that arise include the limitations of technology infrastructure in schools, the gap in teachers' digital competencies, and the diversity of students' psychological characteristics that affect acceptance of new methods. This research makes a theoretical contribution to understanding the dynamics of educational technology integration in Indonesia, as well as offering a practical blueprint for schools with limited resources.

This study aims to describe the early reading skills of first-grade students at Wahidiyah Elementary School in Tugu Village, Sendang District, Tulungagung Regency. This study uses a qualitative approach with a model adapted from John Creswell. The research subjects consisted of five students selected purposively. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The focus of the study was directed at five indicators of early reading, namely: letter recognition, syllable recognition, combining letters into words, reading words, and reading simple sentences. The results of the study showed that the use of the reading wheel teaching media had a positive impact on improving students' early reading skills. Students appeared enthusiastic about participating in reading learning activities with the reading wheel media. The activity of spinning the wheel, arranging letters, and reading the results of the rotation became a fun learning tool and motivated them to be more active. This process helped students recognize letters and put words together gradually, although the achievement of each student's early reading skills varied. The reading wheel teaching media was proven to create an interactive and enjoyable learning atmosphere. The conclusion of this study is that the reading wheel media is effective for use in early reading learning in first-grade elementary schools. Researchers recommend that teachers develop and utilize similar innovative teaching media to support students' early literacy skills.

Student interest in becoming a teacher remains a major challenge in preparing prospective professional teachers, especially amidst increasingly complex changes and demands in education. This study aims to analyze the influence of the School Field Introduction (PLP) experience and perceptions of the Teacher Professional Education (PPG) program on student interest in becoming a teacher. This study used a quantitative approach with a multiple linear regression method. The population in this study were all students of the Economics Education Study Program at Surabaya State University, intake 2020–2022, with a sample of 150 students selected purposively. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire instrument distributed online via Google Form. The collected data were analyzed using multiple linear regression tests to examine the partial and simultaneous effects of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The results of the analysis indicate that partially, the PLP experience does not have a significant effect on interest in becoming a teacher. Conversely, student perceptions of the PPG program show a positive and significant effect on interest in becoming a teacher. Simultaneously, the PLP experience and PPG perceptions significantly influence student interest in becoming a teacher. These findings indicate that perceptions of PPG have a more dominant contribution in shaping interest in becoming a teacher than PLP experience. Therefore, it is crucial for educational institutions to improve the understanding and quality of PPG program implementation to encourage students' interest in pursuing a career as teachers. This research provides practical implications for curriculum designers and teacher education program managers to place greater emphasis on students' perceptions and readiness for PPG in order to produce professional and highly motivated teachers.

Individuals who do not live with their parents or do not have a nuclear family are generally placed in social care institutions such as orphanages. Living outside the family environment causes orphaned adolescents to experience limitations in building emotional bonds that are usually obtained from interactions with family. The absence of strong emotional relationships can affect various aspects of adolescent psychology, one of which is self-acceptance. Adolescents living in orphanages often perceive themselves as different from adolescents raised in intact families. This feeling can impact the formation of self-concept, self-esteem, and how they view and accept themselves. This study aims to examine the level of self-acceptance of orphaned adolescents living in orphanages, identify factors that influence self-acceptance, and understand the role of self-acceptance in relation to other psychological variables. This study was conducted using a literature review method of various relevant previous research results. Based on the results of the literature review, it was found that self-acceptance of orphaned adolescents in orphanages is generally at a moderate to high level. Several key factors contributing to this self-acceptance include social support from the surrounding environment, self-esteem, optimism, and a positive self-concept. These factors are interrelated and play a crucial role in shaping the psychological resilience and mental health of adolescents in orphanages.   Keywords: self-acceptance , orphaned teenager, orphanage

This research aims to develop an electronic student worksheet (E-LKPD) based on Liveworksheet, integrated with Quizwhizzer, for teaching economic activities in elementary school. The background of this study stems from the limited variation in learning activities and the underutilization of digital technology in the learning process at schools. To address these problems, the study seeks to produce innovative, interactive, and easily accessible learning media that can support student engagement and improve learning outcomes. The development process follows the ADDIE model, consisting of five stages: Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. In the analysis stage, the needs of students and teachers were identified. The design and development stages involved creating E-LKPD content integrated with Liveworksheet and interactive quizzes using Quizwhizzer. The implementation was carried out through classroom trials, followed by evaluation to assess the effectiveness and feasibility of the product. Data collection was conducted through expert validation (media, material, and language experts) and questionnaire responses from both teachers and students. The validation results indicated that the E-LKPD developed is of excellent quality, with a score of 90% from media experts, 98% from material experts, and 96% from linguists. The student trial also produced highly positive results, with a feasibility score of 83%, reflecting strong student enthusiasm and acceptance of the media. Teachers also responded positively to the practicality and clarity of the content. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the Liveworksheet-based E-LKPD integrated with Quizwhizzer is highly feasible and effective for use in teaching economic activities at SD Negeri 7 Kampungdalem. This learning media is expected to increase students' interest, motivation, and active participation, while also optimizing the role of technology in supporting a more engaging and meaningful learning experience in the classroom.