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Utilizing the Linguistic Landscape Feature of the Muslim Pro Application to Improve the Memorization Skills of Students at the Ar-Ridho Tahfidz House Dewi Nurmala; Ayu Melati Ningsih; Muhammad Ferry Hidayat; Nasuha Ibnu Salam; Nazir Hidayat
Jurnal Pengabdian West Science Vol 5 No 07 (2026): Jurnal Pengabdian West Science
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/jpws.v5i07.3694

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This article is the result of the community service activity of a team of lecturers and students of Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah from the English literature study program to the students at the Ar-Ridho Tahfidz house. The purpose of this community service is to share knowledge of linguistic landscape labelling of business signboards. This Community Service (PkM) initiative aims to address the issues of declining motivation and slowing progress in memorization (ziyadah) among students at the Ar-Ridho Tahfidz House, caused by visual fatigue from conventional print media. The proposed solution is training and guidance on utilizing the digital linguistic landscape through the Muslim Pro app. This digital linguistic landscape includes optimizing the visual layout of Al-Qur’anic verses, color-coded tajwid cues (chromatic cues), and audio-text synchronization. The implementation method consists of three stages: (1) Orientation and installation, (2) Training on the use of visual memory features and self-directed audio controls, and (3) Periodic mentoring over the course of one month. The community service partners were 9 advanced-level students and 1 supervising teacher at the Ar-Ridho Tahfidz House. Program evaluation results showed a significant improvement in the students’ memorization skills. This community service activity demonstrates that targeted mobile technology interventions can accelerate traditional memorization methods.
INFLECTIONAL AND DERIVATIONAL MORPHEME IN THE CONVERSATION’S ARTICLE Adinda Putri Maharani; Dewi Nurmala
PHILOLOGY Journal of English Language and Literature Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Philology: Journal Of English Language and Literature
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra UMN AL Washliyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32696/pjell.v6i1.6367

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This study analyzes Inflectional and Derivational morphemes in The Conversation's article. Using a qualitative content analysis method with a theoretical approach. The results of the study show that there are 305 Inflectional Morphemes with the most dominant being Plural, while Derivational morphemes are 83 with the most dominant being the Adjective form into Adverb. This study provides a new perspective on the development of Inflectional and Derivational morphemes found in an article.
MORPHEMIC FEATURES IN THE SELECTED POEMS OF CHARLOTTE BRONTË Nazwa Syafrida; Devi Melani; Andini Putri; Aldi Rohim Pratama; Dewi Nurmala
PHILOLOGY Journal of English Language and Literature Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Philology: Journal Of English Language and Literature
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra UMN AL Washliyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32696/pjell.v6i1.6371

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This study analyzes the morphemic features found in five selected poems by Charlotte Brontë, namely Life, Stanzas, Parting, On the Death of Anne Brontë, and Regret. The study aims to determine how Brontë’s morphological structures contribute to meaning, rhythm, and stylistic character in her poetry. The analysis focuses on identifying free morphemes, bound morphemes, inflectional affixes, derivational affixes, and other word-formation processes. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method using textual documentation and morphemic analysis. The findings, based on an analysis of 1229 total morphemes across the five poems, reveal that all poems are dominated by emotional free morphemes and inflectional bound morphemes (-ing, -ed, -s). Thus, it is concluded that morphological structures play a significant role in shaping the aesthetic effect in Brontë’s poetic works, specifically by combining simple structural forms with expressive word formation.
FORMS OF VERBAL HUMOR PRODUCED BY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: A GTVH-BASED STUDY IN AN INDONESIAN ISLAMIC SCHOOL Rezky Khoirina Tarihoran; Dewi Nurmala; Ratna Sari Dewi
PHILOLOGY Journal of English Language and Literature Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Philology: Journal Of English Language and Literature
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra UMN AL Washliyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32696/pjell.v6i1.6374

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This study investigates the forms of verbal humor produced by elementary school students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Swasta (MIS) Syababul Qorib Perbaungan, Indonesia. Data were collected through participatory observation, interviews, and audio-visual documentation of students’ verbal interaction during formal learning activities and informal peer communication. The analysis was conducted by examining humorous utterances through the six Knowledge Resources of GTVH: Script Opposition, Logical Mechanism, Situation, Target, Narrative Strategy, and Language. The findings reveal that students consistently produce structured forms of verbal humor, including riddle-based humor, metaphorical humor related to learning content, light peer-directed teasing, situational humor, and media-influenced digital humor. These forms emerged from recurring configurations of script opposition and logical mechanisms adapted to age-appropriate language and classroom contexts. This study contributes to applied linguistic research on child humor and extends the application of GTVH to naturally occurring discourse in Indonesian Islamic elementary school settings.
MORPHOLOGICAL CREATIVITY IN BRAND NAMING: WORD FORMATION AND DERIVATIONAL PROCESSES Riska Safitri Siregar; Siti Aisyah; Rifandy Wijaya; Dimas Bagoes Prasetyo; Dewi Nurmala
PHILOLOGY Journal of English Language and Literature Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Philology: Journal Of English Language and Literature
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra UMN AL Washliyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32696/pjell.v6i1.6375

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This research investigates the strategic intersection of morphological theory and commercial branding by examining the linguistic mechanisms behind 50 global consumer brands. The primary objective is to analyze the derivational processes and creative word-formation strategies that facilitate brand distinctiveness. Utilizing a mixed-method approach supported by a corpus-based analysis, this study evaluates the structural patterns and functional impact of various linguistic innovations. Drawing on frameworks of derivational morphology and advertising management, the findings reveal that non-standard linguistic strategies are pivotal for establishing market resonance. Statistical data from the processed corpus indicate that compounding is the most dominant process (44%), followed by coining/acronyms (26%) and blending (24%), while standard derivation remains minimal at 6%. The analysis demonstrates that brands frequently employ "language games" to optimize phonetic appeal and semantic density. This study concludes that morphological creativity is a vital instrument within the contemporary linguistic landscape, providing a unique "creative experience" that differentiates commercial entities in a competitive global market.
A LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE IN THE DIGITAL ERA: A CASE STUDY IN MEDAN Dewi Nurmala; Diana Sopha Diana Sopha; Ayu Melati Ningsih; Vera Kristiana; Muhammad Kiki Wardana
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): December
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v5i3.9398

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The study investigated the linguistic landscape of downtown looks like in the digital era and how the digital era influenced changes in the linguistic landscape in downtown Medan. This study uses qualitative methods. The data collected consists of written data and the types of media on signboards in the city of Medan. Data analysis was carried out in three steps, namely: 1) data condensation, which is the process of reading the collected data and determining the data, in this case data in the form of writing and types of signboard media, 2) data display, which is displaying selected data in the form of billboards in the central area of Medan, and 3) drawing conclusions, which is finding results after analyzing the data. After analysing data, it was found that 38% signage uses Indonesian, 30% uses English, 27% uses language mixing and the rest, 5% uses traditional language and other foreign languages. Conventional signage has given way to new, more dynamic, and interactive forms thanks to the digital age. These include LED boards, electronic screens, and the incorporation of digital components like social media and QR codes in signboards and advertisement. Digital media forms display more modern language choices, posing a threat to the national language and isolated regional languages in their own countries. The research highlights the linguistic landscape that has emerged in the digital era.
Quality Assessment of English Idiom Translation into Indonesian Among Primary School Students: A Pre-Test and Post-Test Study at SDN 101901 Lubuk Pakam Risna Harvina; Desi Noviari; Muliawan Prayuda Putra; Nanda Kirana Silitonga; Abdollah Harahap; Dewi Nurmala
Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia Vol. 4 No. 01 (2026): Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia (Ju-Pendi), June 2026
Publisher : Sean Institute

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This study aims to assess the quality of English idiom translation into Indonesian among fifth-grade primary school students and to examine whether contextualized idiom instruction improves students' translation performance. The study employed a quantitative one-group pre-test and post-test design involving 20 fifth-grade students at SDN 101901 Lubuk Pakam. The instrument consisted of parallel translation tests containing English idiomatic expressions, and students' translations were assessed using a translation quality assessment framework covering accuracy, acceptability, and readability. The scores were analyzed using descriptive statistics, quality-category distribution, normality testing, and a paired-samples t-test. The findings revealed that students' mean score increased from 63.75 in the pre-test to 89.00 in the post-test, with an average gain of 25.25 points. The distribution of translation quality also improved substantially: before the intervention, most students were categorized as sufficient, poor, or good, whereas after the intervention all students reached either the good or very good category. The paired-samples t-test confirmed a statistically significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores, t(19) = 17.695, p < 0.001, with a very large effect size (Cohen's dz = 3.96). These results indicate that contextualized idiom instruction can significantly enhance primary school students' ability to translate English idioms into Indonesian accurately, naturally, and readably. The study suggests that idiom-based translation activities should be integrated into English learning at the primary school level to strengthen vocabulary mastery, figurative language awareness, and cross-cultural translation competence.
CONNOTATIVE MEANING IN ARIANA GRANDE’S SONG LYRICS ETERNAL SUNSHINE ALBUM Siti Maryam Razali; Diana Sopha; Risnawaty Risnawaty; Dewi Nurmala
PHILOLOGY Journal of English Language and Literature Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): Philology: Journal Of English Language and Literature
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra UMN AL Washliyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32696/pjell.v6i2.6909

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This study analyzes connotative meaning in selected songs from Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine album using Geoffrey Leech’s theory. The research aims to identify the types, functions, and characteristics of connotative meaning found in the lyrics. A qualitative descriptive method was employed. The data consisted of words, phrases, clauses, and sentences containing connotative meanings from seven selected songs. The findings reveal three types of connotative meaning: positive (30 data), negative (35 data), and neutral (14 data). Negative connotation was the most dominant type, reflecting themes of heartbreak, emotional conflict, and insecurity. The dominant function was conveying emotion (27 data), while the most frequent characteristics were associative and subjective meanings (19 data each). The study concludes that connotative meaning plays a significant role in enriching the emotional and artistic quality of the album’s lyrics.
Co-Authors Abdollah Harahap Adiattoni, Muhammad Adinda Putri Maharani Adinda Ramadhani Agustina, Meri Ahmad Suriansyah Aldi Rohim Pratama Ali Djamhuri Andika Wahyu Pratama Andini Putri Anggia Sari Lubis, Anggia Sari Ardiyanti, Sunia Arini, Dessy Rizqi Ashar, Diya Ayu Melati Ningsih binti Hisham, Hadirah Amalin Daniel, Muhammad Dardanila, Dardanila Defitri Herlambang Desi Noviari Devendran A/L Ramachandran Devi Melani Dharmadiah Dharmadiah Diajeng Amelia Putri Diana Sopha Diana Sopha Dimas Bagoes Prasetyo Dwi Widayati, Dwi Ekalestari, Susi Eriyani, Reni Nur Faradila Fairuz Alsha Gabena Indrayani Dalimunthe Girsang, Raflika Azwanda Gumarpi Rahis Pasaribu Gustianingsih, Gustianingsih Hamda, Haikal Handayani, Riska Hapipah Harianto II Hendra Setiawan Hikmatunisa, Azizah Imraini Imraini Irawan, Fadhilah Kartika, Dinda Dwi Luthfiyyah, La’ali M. Handika Syahputra Manurung, Iqbal Fahruzi Mas Andika Fahreza Mawaddah, Muftia Zakia Muhammad Danial Muhammad Ferry Hidayat Muhammad Hatta Siregar Muhammad Kiki Wardana Muliawan Prayuda Putra Nanda Kirana Silitonga Nasuha Ibnu Salam Nasution, Ajeng Tria Wasesha Nazir Hidayat Nazwa Syafrida Nila Afningsih Nurisa Nabila Utami Nurul Nazma Zafira Olita, Apen Ovami, Debbi Chyntia Purwanti, Ratna Putri Puspitasari Rahmat Darmawan Rangkuti, Cindy Rahayu Rani Mahraini Ratna Sari Dewi Ratna Sari Dewi Ratna Sari Dewi Raudah Raudah Riandy Agusta, Akhmad Rifandy Wijaya Rifky Sultan Nico Sembiring Riska Safitri Siregar Risna Harvina Risnawaty Risnawaty S.Pd. M Kes I Ketut Sudiana . Salsabila, Ananda Pasha Shafira Ramadhani Lubis Sinar, T. Silvana Siregar, Riska Safitri Siti Aisyah Siti Maryam Razali Sopha, Diana Sri Wulan Syafrida, Nazwa Syahputri, Maulida Syakila, Farah Tarihoran, Rezky Khoirina Tengku Silvana Sinar Tria Novita Br Karo Sekali Tristi Ananda Vera Kristiana Vera Kristiana Wirananda, Henny Andriyani Zahara, Anisa