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Students' Willingness To Communicate In English Through Virtual Classroom, Chotmaniyah Chotmaniyah, Yazid Basthomi, Mirjam Anugerahwati

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The aim of this study is to describe students' willingness to communicate in English through virtual classroom during Covids-19 Pandemic. This study used descriptive qualitative research design, conducted at SMK Negeri 8 Malang. Data collection methods were obtained from students' responses on questionnaires and compiled with transcripts of the virtual interview result. The finding showed the students preferred to communicate in English written rather than English spoken.

The Fact Of Learning Economics At National University Of Laos During The Pandemics Covid-19 In Lao Pdr, Phousith Phongsavath, Agus Hermawan, Imam Mukhlis

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The out-breaking of Pandemics Covid-19 which is affected to many countries and regions in the world in the term of education. This study uses a qualitative approach which is the type of research is Phenomenology (case study). This type of phenomenological research is used due to it is oriented to the topic of teaching-learning economics course of teachers and students in National University of Laos. The determination of this research subject with the Snowball Sampling technique and the data collection techniques with in-depth interview and documentation. The finding results of this research found that learning economics in National University of …

Efl Teachers' Strategies In Teaching Four Language Skills During Online Learning, Hardina D. Ni'mah, Utami Widiati

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Penelitian ini menggunakan studi kasus ganda untuk menentukan bagaimana guru EFL menerapkan strategi dalam mengajarkan empat keterampilan bahasa (berbicara, mendengarkan, membaca, dan menulis) selama pembelajaran online. Tantangan muncul akibat pergeseran moda mengajar konvensional ke platform digital.

Graduate Students Metacognitive Reading Knowledge Of, Dwi Susanti, Furaidah Furaidah, Johannes Ananto Prayogo

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study presents the graduate students' understanding of metacognitive reading strategies. Obtained from thinking-aloud and interview, seven reading strategies are monitored when reading namely, (1) restating strategy to figure out the author's meaning, (2) making gist conclusion to get the key point, (3) using Google translate to interpret new terms confidently...

English Performance Of The Students Of The English Department From Different Educational Backgrounds, Sakinah Aprilia Dewi, Ali Saukah, Utari Praba Astuti

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed to compare school program attended by students in Senior High School based on the score of the English performance. The data collected were in form of participants' individual score of Placement test. The data representing 309 participants divided in to three groups; natural science, social science and language program.

The Meaning Of Sekura Cakak Buah Tradition Of Saibatin Community, Eka Purnama Sari, Budijanto Budijanto, Singgih Susilo

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research aims to uncover and explore the meaning and value of sekura cakak buah tradition for indigenous saibatin communities and to understand the implementation of meanings and values of tradition in the lives of saibatin community. The study used qualitative design with an understanding approach to the meaning of ethnography. Data were analyzed by analyzing domains, taxonomic, components and cultural themes. The results of the study showed that the meaning of sekura cakak buah tradition for the saibatin community is self-identity, life, and sosial life. The meaning and values are implemented in community’s lives which are namely cultural meaning …

Hear Our Voices: Pre-Service English Teachers’ Challenges And Expectations During Teaching Practice, Dwi Yumna Abdullah, Yazid Basthomi

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Teaching practicum is one of the most fundamental and crucial stages in the teacher preparation program. The pre-service teacher readiness can be developed to become a qualified future teacher. This descriptive qualitative study is aimed to find the challenges and expectations of pre-service English teachers, mentor teachers, university supervisor, and the head of the teaching practice program. The findings indicated that pre-service teachers are challenged to improve their classroom management, strategies, and methods of teaching. The pre-service teachers, mentor teachers, and university supervisor are expected to gain benefits and successful school-university partnership.

Physical Education Graduates Prospect In Wetland Area, Sunarno Basuki

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

As a university located in wetland are, Lambung Mangkurat University must adapt with the surrounding geographical area to prepare prospective graduates that meets the current local demands. This paper seeks to explore the prospect of Physcial Educatioan Graduates in wetland areas. This paper was a descriptive research which examined the current development of Physical Education to meet the demand of wetland area. This paper showed that some efforts must be performed to improve the graduates of Physical Education Department. The efforts that must be made including: the preparation of professional faculty members, suitable and contextualized curriculum, supporting facilities and infrastructure, …

The Influence Of Traditional Games On The Motor Development Of Students With Disabilities, Gumilar Mulya

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the application of traditional games on motor development in students with disabilities. The method used in this study is the experimental method. The sample that participated in this study in this study was 25 students with disabilities taken from three special needs kids schools with an average age of 12 years. The sampling technique used by the writer was purposive sampling. The data collected in this study used a preliminary test and a final test using a standing broad jump, long jump, and throwing test. The conclusion of the …

Unveiling The Profound Significance Of Gurindam Xii In The Quest For The Meaning Of Life, Izul Haidi Afdilah, M Yunus Sudirman, Nanda Alfan Kurniawan, Randi Saputra, Suci Nora Putri, Karisma Karisma Khoirul Hidayah, Rona Rohmah Dini

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Every culture possesses distinct rules and values that evolve and are collectively embraced by its people. The Malay community is no exception, as they adhere to a set of shared values, one of which is Gurindam XII. In alignment with this, Gurindam XII encompasses a wide array of values...

Speaking Performance And Grammatical Competence Across Cognitive Learning Styles And Strategy Inventory For Language Learning (Sill), Ayu Chandra Agustin, Ekaning Dewanti Laksmi, Suharyadi Suharyadi

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The correlation between speaking performance and grammatical competence has been a debatable issue. It is also believed that cognitive learning styles and learning strategies are two of the many factors that influence students' language achievement.

The Effectiveness Of Visual Media In Increasing Self-Development Ability Toward Children With Mild Mental Retardation, Gardiana Karya, Mohammad Efendi, Ediyanto Ediyanto, Asep Sunandar

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Research aims to prove the effectiveness of visual media to improve self-development skills in children with mild visual impairment. The ability to do self-development is still low, so training requires a structured defense approach with visual media in picture cards.

Investigating Sadness And Happiness In Rumi's Masnavi And Comparing It With The Opinions Of Several Other Thinkers, Ali Ashrafi

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research studies the two elements and categories of sadness and happiness in the Masnavi of Jalal al-Din Rumi and compares it with some of the most thoughtful views of the past and today. Considering that Rumi recommends the audience to be happy in Masnavi and other works of his own. It is stated that Rumi has a positive attitude toward happiness and escape from sadness. Happiness is one of the positive human emotions. In different perspectives, it has been identified as a factor in achieving the ideal of knowledge and perfection. On the other hand, Rumi knows the path …

Self-Efficacy And Self-Directed Learning Profiles Of High- Achieving Students, Rahmita Budiartiningsih, Evi Suryawati, Syarifah Nur Siregar, Geovani Meiwanda

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed to explore the profiles of Self-Efficacy (SE) and Self-Directed Learning (SDL) among students at Universitas Riau, providing insights into their potential for academic and non-academic achievement. The findings indicate that 31% of the outstanding students were male, while 69% were female. The average SE scores were 4.36 for male students and 4.31 for female students, while the SDL scores were 4.20 for males and 4.18 for females. The results show no statistically significant differences between male and female students in terms of SE and SDL, suggesting that both genders have equal opportunities for success in academic and …

Graduate Students Metacognitive Reading Knowledge Of, Dwi Susanti, Furaidah Furaidah, Johannes Ananto Prayogo

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study presents the graduate students' understanding of metacognitive reading strategies. Obtained from thinking-aloud and interview, seven reading strategies are monitored when reading namely, (1) restating strategy to figure out the author's meaning, (2) making gist conclusion to get the key point, (3) using Google translate to interpret new terms confidently...

English Performance Of The Students Of The English Department From Different Educational Backgrounds, Sakinah Aprilia Dewi, Ali Saukah, Utari Praba Astuti

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study aimed to compare school program attended by students in Senior High School based on the score of the English performance. The data collected were in form of participants' individual score of Placement test. The data representing 309 participants divided in to three groups; natural science, social science and language program.

Beyond Language Deficiency: Students' Code-Switching In International Program Of Vocational Higher Education In Indonesia, Hilda Cahyani, Isnani Nur Safitri

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Code-switching (switching in-and-out from one language to another) has been an international debate whether it is a simply language avoidance or a communication strategy. It is thus crucial to see in what way and in what situations students made use code-switching in the classroom.

Measuring Cosmic Rays With Muon Detectors (Quarknet), Jack W. Maseberg

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

We report measurements of atmospheric muon particles originating from cosmic rays. Using four QuarkNet project scintillators in a stacked geometry, we recorded muons in coincidence with each other. We observed a change in the muon flux due to a solar Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) event on Jan 19, 2026.

Youth Sex Trafficking: From Pathways To Prevention, Katelyn M. Deines

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Sex trafficking affects an estimated 300,000 American children per year with a child sold every two minutes. Child sex trafficking is broadly defined as the exchange of something of value for sexual relations with a child/minor. The commercial sexual exploitation of children and domestic minor sex trafficking occur across the United States and violates the rights and health of many youth and other vulnerable and/or marginalized groups. Both familial traffickers and nonfamilial traffickers manipulate and control their victims with similar strategies. This poster outlines the prevalence of child sex trafficking, pathways into adult sex work, and offers guidance on preventing …

Bridging The Gap: Addressing Educational And Psychosocial Needs In Cancer Care At Gilda’S Club Middle Tennessee, Hayden Goode

OTD Capstone Projects

Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee is a nonprofit organization that provides psychosocial support to individuals and families impacted by cancer. This project aimed to address educational and psychosocial needs through two targeted initiatives grounded in health promotion, client-centered care, and community engagement. The first initiative focused on improving awareness of pelvic floor health in men affected by cancer. An accessible educational handout was developed to increase understanding of pelvic floor anatomy, common symptoms, toileting norms, and available resources, including pelvic floor therapy. The second initiative involved facilitating an expressive arts workshop for Gilda’s Club members to explore the lived experience of …

Essays On Innovation And Financial Markets Cryptoassets And Other Financial Technologies, Zachary Ethan Glatzer

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

In this manuscript, I present essays that examine the role of innovation in financial markets. The first essay introduces a classification framework for cryptoassets. Existing approaches either apply overly broad economic-function criteria or rely on narrow legal definitions, neither of which adequately captures the diversity of digital assets. This essay proposes a two-track framework that integrates both functional roles and technical structure. By bridging the gap between traditional asset categories and emerging digital instruments, this framework offers actionable guidance for policymakers assessing regulatory treatment, practitioners evaluating risk profiles, and academics engaged in research at the intersection of digital finance and …

Testing Effects Of Acoustic Propagation, Morphology, And Intrasexual Selection On The Elaboration And Performance Of Song In Bachman’S Sparrows (Peucaea Aestivalis), Hans Kayser Gonzembach

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Birdsong is a communication signal shaped by ecological, morphological, and cultural processes. While many songbird species produce relatively simple vocal repertoires, others, such as the Bachman’s Sparrow (Peucaea aestivalis), produce moderately large repertoires with multiple distinct and context-dependent song categories. Despite this complexity, little is known about the major drivers that shape song elaboration in this species. Additionally, it is unclear whether abiotic factors play a significant role in determining how different song types are learned and shared within a population. To better understand how ecological and social pressures shape song variation, I conducted three studies using Bachman’s …

Programming Lights For Storytelling In Live Theatre: Technology, Collaboration, And Creativity, Jeremy Pitts

Undergraduate University Honors Capstones

This project explores how theatrical programming supports creative storytelling in live performance while collaborating closely with a professional Lighting Designer. My primary focus is acquiring theatrical programming skills, with the already foundational knowledge of theatrical electricity that supports theatre productions. Throughout the thesis process, I will learn to operate the ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls) Ion Classic console via structured tutorials and hands-on production experience. This practical approach will guide me comprehensively to understand the console's capabilities and real-world application. As part of my capstone project, I take on a role as a Co-Lighting Designer, co-designering with a professional lighting designer …

Does Culture Translate? A Case Study On Artificial Intelligencegenerated Text Concerning Japanese-Style Employment, Kanji Kitamura

Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Faculty Publications

Translation matters to international business when it has a discernible impact on firm performance or critical business processes. Current developments include machine translation, which is evolving in tandem with generative artificial intelligence (AI). On one hand, useful translation apps have become available to help the public communicate internationally. On the other hand, recent research concludes that even machine translation's best output still requires post-editing by a human. This argument implies that a machine-translated, grammatically accurate text may not always make sense to a human audience, possibly because of a semantic-pragmatic issue beyond the lexical level. This paper regards it as …

Impact Of Collodion Thickness On Fission Track Generation Within Lexan Employed For Nuclear Forensic Analyses, Ryan K. Chapman, Zachary P. Meisel, Abigail A. Bickley

Faculty Publications

We report results from a computational study of fission track damage within a Lexan substrate caused by ²³⁵U suspended within a collodion film of varied thickness. MCNP6.3 was used to model energy deposition and displacements per atom within a Lexan film coated by a film of collodion, located within the air-filled 6 inch dry tube of a TRIGA reactor. The collodion layer was varied between 20 and 100 μm thickness, resulting in an 8.8% difference in energy deposition and 12% difference in displacements-per-atom within the Lexan substrate. These findings indicate that collodion adhesive thickness has a moderate impact on …

Living To Die: Life Imprisonment Without Remission Or Parole In India, Preeti Pratishruti Dash, Rushil Batra

Articles

This article critically examines the Supreme Court of India’s use of life imprisonment without the possibility of remission or parole (LWORP) as a sentencing alternative to the death penalty. While the Constitution Bench in V Sriharan vs Union of India (2015) upheld the constitutionality of such sentences, it did not articulate principled standards governing their imposition. This article argues that the absence of such standards has produced a vacuum in LWORP sentencing. To substantiate this claim, we analyse fifty-three Supreme Court judgments delivered between 2016 and 2024 in which death sentences were commuted to LWORP. The analysis reveals widespread inconsistency …

Optimizing Project Success In Civil Engineering: Assessing The Impact Of Integrating Agile Methodologies In Large-Scale Construction Projects., Sameerullah Sheik

Harrisburg University Dissertations and Theses

Building and civil engineering projects face numerous challenges during their lifespans. A study was conducted to investigate the use of Agile and hybrid methodologies for improving project performance. The contingency theory was applied to determine the impact of Agile on cost, schedule, quality, and stakeholder engagement. It also explored obstacles and factors in successful implementation. The study used qualitative research design and interviewed 15 construction project professionals from different sectors. The interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis to extract information about Agile and hybrid methodologies. The major findings showed that these methodologies were not used in their pure form. Instead, …

"I Wasn't Broken": Addressing Stigma Associated With Dementia While Walking The Talk For Dementia, Kate Irving, Fernando Aguzzoli Peres, Walter D. Dawson, Jonathan Adrián Zegarra-Valdivia, Lingani Mbakile-Mahlanza, Sherril B. Gelmon

Institute on Aging Publications

INTRODUCTION:Walking the Talk for Dementia (WTD) convenes people from every continent and multiple perspectives, including people with lived experience, in a 40- km walk followed by a 2-day symposium. The aim is collective reflective dialogue about dementia stigma without the burden of professional hierarchies.

METHODS: Qualitative reflections during and immediately following the walk were analyzed using content analysis to identify common themes.

RESULTS: Three themes demonstrate an evolution of perspectives about dementia and stigma: “meeting the person not the label”, “a community in solidarity”, and “I wasn’t treated like I was broken, and I wasn’t broken.”

DISCUSSION: WTD created an …

Physical Therapy Assessment Of Work Capacity Gaps In Transition-Aged Youth With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Katelyn Malick, Delaney Roberts, Rachel Ray, Marla Smith, Rhonda Haitz, Anne Woodruff Jameson

Posters and Presentations: Physical Therapy

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) experience disproportionately low employment rates despite expressing a strong desire for community integrated employment. This study examined whether discrepancies exist between the current work capacity of adolescents and young adults with IDDs and the physical exertion demands of their desired careers, and explored the role of physical therapy (PT) in addressing these gaps. Forty-five participants (ages 14–24) in the Nebraska EmployABILITY project identified their top career choice. PT‑assessed current work capacity was compared to the physical exertion requirements of the selected job using a standardized exertion scale. Differences were analyzed using the Wilcoxon …

Artificial Intelligence Moderation In Online Gaming: A Cybersecurity Analysis Of Risks And Defenses, Labib Khan

Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research Showcase

This research paper will examine the role of artificial intelligence (AI) moderation systems in enhancing cybersecurity within online gaming environments. As multiplayer platforms increasingly rely on real-time text, voice communication, and user-generated content, developers have implemented AI-driven tools such as natural language processing (NLP), speech recognition, and behavioral analytics to detect harassment, toxic behavior, cheating coordination, and other malicious activity. These systems enable gaming companies to efficiently monitor large volumes of player interactions, improving response times and helping maintain safer and more controlled digital environments for users across global gaming communities of varying sizes and activity levels.

While these technologies …