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Ruangguru: A Massive Indonesian Digital Platform as Assessment and English Learning Media Sihombing, Lambok Hermanto
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i2.8366

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Ruangguru has become one of the most prominent digital education platforms in Indonesia, offering a wide range of interactive learning activities that effectively support students’ academic development. This study investigates the potential of Ruangguru as an assessment tool to enhance students’ self-learning competencies, particularly in English language learning. To achieve this objective, the study identifies the platform’s key features, pedagogical strengths, and its development over time. The analysis is supported by relevant research and informed by Manuel Castells’s theories on media technology and Stuart Hall’s reception analysis. The findings suggest that Ruangguru has significantly shaped Indonesian students’ perceptions of digital learning and demonstrates strong potential in fostering autonomous English learning through accessible, student-centered digital engagement.
Teachers’ Readiness for Integrating Technology in English Language Education: The Roles of Institutional Support, Self-Efficacy, and Technological Competence Sihombing, Lambok Hermanto; Muliasari, Desiani Natalina; Herlambang, Yusuf Tri; Fadilah, Elly Rizeqia; Supriatna, Nana
International Journal of Educational Qualitative Quantitative Research Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Qualitative and Quantitative Research Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58418/ijeqqr.v4i2.175

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The rapid digital transformation in English Language Education (ELE) has made teacher readiness a critical determinant of successful technology integration. This study aims to investigate the roles of institutional support, self-efficacy, and technological competence in shaping teachers’ readiness across two distinct educational landscapes: Australia and Indonesia. Adopting a quantitative research design, data were collected from 125 English language teachers and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that institutional support, self-efficacy, and technological competence all exert a positive and significant influence on teacher readiness, collectively explaining 65.8% of the model’s variance (R2=0.658). Among the predictors, self-efficacy emerged as the most dominant driver (β=0.428), highlighting the primacy of internal psychological confidence in adopting digital tools. These results underscore that technology integration is a complex socio-technical process requiring a synergistic approach that balances environmental resources with individual psychological resilience. This study contributes to the field of educational technology by providing a robust cross-cultural model, suggesting that professional development must prioritize building digital agency and supportive ecosystems over mere infrastructure procurement to ensure sustainable digital transitions.
The Impact of Japanese Popular Culture to Indonesian younger Generation:: A Case Study of PUNICO Bunga Putra Bangsa; Sihombing, Lambok Hermanto
Humaniora: Journal of Indonesia Culture and Society Vol. 13 No. 3 (2022): Humaniora
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v13i3.8131

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The research probed into the influence of Japanese popular cultures on the Indonesian-younger generation in Cikarang, West Java, Indonesia. Japanese popular culture had been famed among the younger generation in Indonesia through the increasing popularity of anime. Indonesia, with 1.400 ethnic groups, had a variety of cultural diversity, but the younger generation seemed to be fonder of this foreign culture which in this case was Japanese popular culture. Through the expansion of this Japanese popular culture, Japanese culture could slip into it and could invade their local culture. This cultural expansion could have an impact on how the younger generation would preserve their local culture. Globalization also played a massive part in this cultural expansion; through the internet, it was easier to find something with foreign culture in it. The research used phenomenology research about the Japanese popular culture club of President University Nippon Community (PUNICO) in Cikarang. The research applied a qualitative approach with phenomenology methods. Data collection was done by asking the respondents questions regarding the matter. The respondents were ten members of PUNICO. The research result indicates that Japanese popular culture has been in the respondent's life long enough to change their habits and lifestyle. However, the respondents still care and have the volition to preserve their local cultures. 
Indonesian Stand-Up Comedy: A New Developing Industry of Youth Culture Sihombing, Lambok Hermanto; Rahma Fajri, Annisa; Divia Sonali, Mita; Lestari, Puji
Humaniora: Journal of Indonesia Culture and Society Vol. 14 No. 1 (2023): Humaniora
Publisher : Bina Nusantara University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21512/humaniora.v14i1.8381

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The research analyzed the growth of stand-up comedy in Indonesia, which had developed into a new trend or popular culture and a new creative business that produced skilled and well-known comics. Furthermore, it discussed how stand-up comedy might develop into a new creative business by evaluating the growth of the community, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as the growth of successful comics. In order to help the researchers doing the analysis, the researchers applied a qualitative method. They used two theories named Self-presentation concept by Goffman and Creative Industry theory by Richard Florida. The findings indicate that the creative industry does not always progress forward; interest in stand-up comedy decreased in various places, but it is still attempting to develop. Indonesian people are becoming more receptive to stand-up comedy as it is home to some of the world's most talented comics. Comics must be innovative in their approach to content creation to increase their popularity and viability. Apart from that, when comics are popular, they can inspire others to pursue careers as comics. As a result, comics members continue to grow in number, the community grows in size, and the creative business continues to flourish. Stand-up comedy has developed into popular culture and a new creative sector geared toward youth.