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From Literal Meaning to Emotional Expressions: A Semantic Change of Emotional Slangs in Tiktok Comments Wefi putri dabhita; Dedy Subandowo; Bambang Eko Siagiyanto
Lingual: Journal of Language and Culture Vol. 19 No. 1 (2026): Lingual: Journal of Language and Culture
Publisher : English Department, Faculty of Humanities, Udayana University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/LJLC.2026.v19.i01.p02

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This study examines the semantic changes and emotional functions of emotional slang in TikTok comments from 2024 to 2025. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, five TikTok comments were analyzed using Ullmann's semantic change theory and Martin and White's Evaluation Theory. The results show that slang undergoes systematic semantic processes, such as amelioration, pejoration, and widening, which transform literal meanings into emotional expressions. These emotional meanings function in the domains of Affect, Judgment, and Appreciation, enabling users to express personal feelings, evaluate behavior, and convey admiration. This study concludes that semantic change in emotional slang is a socially driven process that strengthens emotional expression and interpersonal communication in digital discourse.
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GRAMMARLY PERCEPTIONS AND EFL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC WRITING ACHIEVEMENT febrika; Bambang Eko Siagiyanto; Dedy Subandowo
Journal of English Education and Entrepreneurship (JEEP) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): JANUARY
Publisher : English Education Study Program

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/jeep.v6i1.11892

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In the context of academic writing, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) undergraduate students seem to utilize AI-based grammar checkers, such as Grammarly, to assist them in their writing. This current study aimed to investigate the correlation between EFL undergraduate students' perceptions towards the use of Grammarly and their writing achievements in academic writing. Additionally, the study sought to determine the extent to which these perceptions affect their writing achievements in academic writing. This research employed a correlational research design which collecting the data through a questionnaire and writing test from 62 students of English Education Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro. The findings showed that more than half participants, 51.61%, held a "High Perception" of Grammarly while their writing achievements in academic writing were generally categorized as "Good", with 95.16% of participants falling into this category. Then, the results revealed that there was a direct relationship with significant moderate to strong positive correlation and a significant level, suggested that as EFL undergraduate students' perceptions of Grammarly improve, their writing achievements in academic writing also tend to increase.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WAKELET TOWARD EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY AT SMP YOS SUDARSO METRO Yoja Exgysta; Dedy Subandowo; Fenny Thresia
Journal of English Education and Entrepreneurship (JEEP) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): JANUARY
Publisher : English Education Study Program

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/jeep.v6i1.11898

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This study investigated the effect of Wakelet on eighth-grade students' vocabulary mastery at SMP Yos Sudarso Metro using a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test administered to experimental and control groups. The experimental group (n=30) received vocabulary instruction using Wakelet, while the control group (n=30) was taught using conventional methods. The findings from the Paired Sample T-Test indicated a significant improvement in vocabulary mastery within the experimental group (p < 0.001). However, the Independent Sample T-Test revealed no statistically significant difference in post-test scores between the experimental and control groups (p = 0.504). The study concludes that while Wakelet demonstrates a positive effect on vocabulary mastery, it does not provide significantly different results compared to traditional teaching methods. The findings suggest that combining Wakelet with traditional teaching methods can improve vocabulary learning. Future research is recommended to examine the long-term impact of using the Wakelet and the potential for developing other language skills.
Evaluating Cognitive Level Appropriateness of English Textbook Assessment Tasks for First Grade Learners in a Bilingual Elementary School Maya Febrina; Dedy Subandowo; Fitri Palupi Kusumawati
Journal of English Education and Entrepreneurship (JEEP) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): JULY
Publisher : English Education Study Program

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24127/j.v6i2.12601

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This review synthesises existing research on the cognitive levels represented in English textbook tasks, with particular attention to how these demands align with the developmental characteristics of first-grade learners in bilingual elementary settings. Drawing on studies conducted at senior high school, junior high school, and elementary school levels, the review applies Bloom's Revised Taxonomy alongside Piagetian and sociocultural perspectives on child development to examine how lower-order and higher-order thinking skills are distributed across instructional materials. The synthesis reveals a persistent dominance of lower-order cognitive processes across educational levels, with higher-order thinking skills present but inconsistently integrated, and shows that developmental appropriateness is rarely combined with cognitive-level classification as an evaluative criterion. The review further identifies methodological limitations in prior research, including an overreliance on single-framework content analysis and limited attention to task format, scaffolding, and the reliability of coding procedures. Based on these findings, the review argues that evaluating assessment tasks in bilingual first-grade English textbooks requires an integrative framework that combines cognitive classification with developmental and linguistic considerations. It concludes by outlining directions for future research, including classroom-based investigation of how cognitive demands are enacted in practice and closer attention to task design for emergent bilingual readers.
Scientific Writing Best Practice Training Improves Indonesian Students’ Publication Competence Johan Setiawan; Dedy Subandowo; Fauzi Rachman; Laurensius Jesen Prasetyo; Muhammad Bagas Dinanta
Carmin: Journal of Community Service Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Borneo Research and Education Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59329/carmin.v6i1.255

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This article aims to examine the effectiveness of a best practice–based training program on scientific writing and publication in improving the competencies of Indonesian students at Universiti Malaya. This activity is a form of community service (PkM) with participatory training methods and intensive mentoring involving 30 students. This study used a quantitative pre-experimental approach with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The activity stages include needs analysis, scientific article writing training, mentoring in scientific article writing, and evaluation of training results. Data were collected through scientific writing competency tests and publication readiness questionnaires before and after the training, then analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-tests. The results of the community service showed a significant increase in writing competency and understanding of the publication process, with an average pretest score of 54.20 increasing to 78.65 in the posttest (p < 0.05). Students experienced improvements in structuring articles, improving the quality of argumentation, applying appropriate citation techniques, and understanding journal selection, submission procedures, and the peer review process. In addition to cognitive aspects, students' readiness and confidence in reading scientific publications also improved. Overall, best-practice-based training proved effective in improving students' academic readiness to produce publishable scientific articles that meet the standards of reputable journals.