L2 CONFIDENCE DEVELOPMENT OF ELF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN TAIWAN

Second Language (L2) confidence is considered an affective variable for L2 users to claim ownership of English. However, the findings of previous studies could not be generalized to international students in a non-English-speaking context like Taiwan since English mainly functions as a lingua franca among individuals with diverse first languages. This study investigated three international students' development of L2 confidence while they were studying in Taiwanese universities. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted on personal background, experiences, critical events, and personal evaluation of their L2 confidence. The interviews were transcribed, coded, and then analyzed in thematic narratives. Specific situations that affected this dynamic L2 confidence development were identified and probed deeper. The findings showed that the three participants seemed more confident in an English as Lingua Franca (ELF) community where local students were absent. Native Speaker (NS)-norms still dominated their English journey, and their confidence level greatly hinged on their NS-based proficiency. The ideology of following the NS English model threatened L2 confidence in ELF interactions. Furthermore, the participants’ perception of their nonnative speaker (NNS) identity might make them less confident. The findings contribute to the pedagogical implications for L2 learners, users and teachers

Analisis Rendahnya Minat Belajar Peserta Didik di SMP IT Mutiara Aulia

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis rendahnya minat belajar di SMP IT Mutiara, untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan metode yang digunakan guru dalam melakukan keberlangsungan suatu proses pembelajaran, agar mengetahui apa saja kendala yang dihadapi oleh pendidik dalam upaya membangkitkan minat belajar peserta didik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah metode kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus. Narasumber wawancara terdiri dari 10 orang dengan 3 orang kelas VII, 3 orang kelas VIII, 3 orang kelas IX dan satu orang guru. Dalam pengambilan data peneliti melakukan observasi langsung dan wawancar. Setelah mendapatkan hasil dari wawancara tersebut, peneliti mendapatkan ada beberapa faktor yang menjadi penyebab rendahnya minat belajar peserta didik di SMP IT Mutiara Aulia, diantaranya : 1.) kurangnya perhatian dari guru, (2) kurangnya motivasi belajar siswa, (3) siswa tidak tertarik untuk melakukan sebuah pembelajaran, (4) sedikitnya jumlah peserta didik dalam kelas, (5) tidak adanya guru di saat jam masuknya pelajaran

Kesulitan Belajar Peserta Didik Dalam Membedakan Materi Bangun Datar Pada Pembelajaran Geometri Di Sekolah Dasar

Penelitian ini berisi tentang hasil identifikasi dan analisis kesulitan-kesulitan yang dialami peserta didik dalam membedakan bangun datar dalam pembelajaran geometri di sekolah dasar. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode campuran (mixed methods) yang melibatkan pendekatan kualitatif melalui observasi, wawancara, dan analisis dokumen, serta pendekatan kuantitatif menggunakan kuesioner dan tes diagnostik. Hasil dari  penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peserta didik mengalami kesulitan dibagian membedakan karakteristik unik masing-masing bangun datar, seperti jumlah sisi dan sudut, simetri, serta perbedaan dan persamaan di antara bangun-bangun tersebut. Faktor-faktor penyebab kesulitan ini termasuk keterbatasan pemahaman konsep, kurangnya keterampilan visualisasi, dan metode pengajaran yang kurang efektif. Penelitian ini menawarkan pendekatan-pendekatan pedagogis yang dapat diimplementasikan untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut dan meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran geometri di sekolah dasar

Effects of long-term wastewater irrigation on soil properties

The use of wastewater for irrigation is increasingly being considered as a technical solution to minimize soil degradation and to restore nutrient contents of soils. This study describes changes in soil and plant nutrient contents after long-term irrigation with wastewater. Application of wastewater increased salinity and decreased pH. Several beneficial changes were observed including an increase in organic matter, N, concentrations of major cations and heavy metals of soils. Wastewater increased N, P, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, B, Mo and Cd contents of cabbage (Brassica olerecea var. Capitate cv. Yalova-1) and potato (Solanium tuberosum) plants. In order to avoid undesirable side effects due to salinity and toxic concentrations of metals from the application of wastewater to soil, it is necessary to determine the effects of wastewater concentration in long-term periods

Long-term effects of sewage sludge application on sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.)

This study describes the long-term effects of different sewage sludge application rates on vegetative parameters, morphological characteristics, yield, and chemical properties of fruit and leaves of sour cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) cv. "Kutahya." A three-year field experiment was set up in a completely randomized block design with six sewage sludge application rates (0.0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, 10.0 and 12.5kg of dry matter per tree) and three replications. One-year-old Kutahya sour cherry trees grafted on Prunus mahaleb rootstock were evaluated. In all application rates, sewage sludge altered vegetative growth parameters, morphological characteristics, and yield. The most effective application rate was 7.5kg per tree, it increased cumulative yield more than twofold. The results obtained in this study demonstrate that application of sewage sludge to light-textured soil is an effective means for improvement of vegetative growth and yield, and that a single application of sewage sludge sustains its effects for at least 7years

Halima: Memories of Masri

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PROMOSI EVENT SOLO GREAT SALE TERHADAP MINAT BELANJA MASYARAKAT KOTA SOLO

Generating public interest in spending during the post-pandemic economic recovery is certainly not easy. Through the promotion carried out by the Solo Great Sale Event in generating shopping tourism in Solo City by utilizing socialization, social media, and mass media as a means of promotion for events organized by the Surakarta City Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This study aims to find out the promotions carried out by the Solo Great Sale Event in driving the economy for UMKM in the City of Solo and to find out the implementation of the Solo Great Sale Event as an effort to increase the shopping interest of the people of Solo City with discounts and raffle prizes given. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and documentation. The analysis technique used is descriptive analysis technique. The results of this study are (1) Promotions carried out by the Solo Great Sale Event directly (socialization, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) and indirectly (banners, banners, videotron). (2) The Solo Great Sale event succeeded in driving the economy of the City of Solo (3) The shopping interest of the people of Solo City increased with discounts and raffle prizes. With the Solo Great Sale, public interest in spending has increased and has a positive impact on Solo City entrepreneurs, especially UMKM. In addition to getting more profits, their products can be known by the public