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Digital skill and digital safety in combating online fraud: A cross-generational study Nurrahmi, Febri; Nisak , Cut Lusi Chairun; Masykar, Tanzir; Asgha , Ashabul Yamin
Jurnal Komunikasi Vol. 19 No. 3 (2025): VOLUME 19 NO 3 OKTOBER 2025
Publisher : Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20885/komunikasi.vol19.iss3.art8

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Aceh reported 1,987 cases of illegal financial activities between November 2024 and May 2025. This study examines the levels of digital skill and digital safety among Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z in the context of online fraud. A total of 300 Acehnese respondents aged 17–60 years participated in the study. Data were collected through an online survey using a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. The data were further analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Kruskal–Wallis test in SPSS version 22. The results showed generational differences in digital skills and digital safety. Gen Y achieved the highest scores in both domains, followed by Gen Z with slightly lower results. At the same time, Gen X consistently reported the lowest. Across all groups, digital safety scores lagged behind digital skill scores. Strengthening digital safety awareness is therefore crucial to reducing vulnerability to online fraud.
Community Interest and the Future of Community Academy: a Case for Establishing a State Polytechnic in West-South Aceh Febri Nurrahmi; Tanzir Masykar; Hery Wiharja; Andi Mustari; Haimi Ardiansyah; Mahlil Mahlil
Journal of Vocational Education Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Vol 9 No 1
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/joves.v9i1.13386

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This study examines community perceptions and levels of interest in the establishment of a state polytechnic in the West-South Aceh region, particularly following the collaborative initiative of D4 programs by Akademi Komunitas Negeri Aceh Barat (AKN Aceh Barat) and Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe (PNL). Using a quantitative cross-sectional design, data were collected through an online survey completed by 242 respondents. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, and one-way ANOVA were applied to assess perceptions across three key indicators: the urgency of establishing a polytechnic, personal interest in attending, and family interest in polytechnic education. Results indicate overwhelming support across demographic groups, with over 93% consider the establishment urgent, and more than 84% expressed personal or familial interest. Although men showed significantly higher personal interest than women, no significant differences were observed by region or education level. Community preferences for mining, maritime, and informatics programs demonstrate a clear connection to the region’s workforce demands and industrial profile. These findings provide strong empirical support for upgrading AKN Aceh Barat into a state polytechnic, addressing both educational and regional workforce development needs.
ASSESSING MAFINDO’S COMMUNICATION APPROACH IN THE TULAR NALAR PROGRAM: A STUDY OF DIGITAL LITERACY FOR THE ELDERLY IN BANDA ACEH Syarifah Dhamratus Shiddiqah; Febri Nurrahmi; Nasya Bahfen; Tanzir Masykar
JURNAL ILMU SOSIAL Vol 24, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jis.24.1.2025.122-144

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Internet use in Indonesia continues to increase across all age groups, including the elderly. However, limited digital skills make the elderly particularly vulnerable to hoaxes and digital crimes. In Aceh, this issue is especially concerning, as the province was identified among the top three regions with the highest hoax dissemination in 2019. In response, the Indonesian Anti-Slander Society (Mafindo), through its Tular Nalar program, aims to provide digital literacy education to vulnerable groups, including the elderly. This study explores the communication strategy employed by Mafindo Aceh in implementing the Tular Nalar Lansia program in Aceh. Guided by Charles Berger’s Planning Theory and Hafied Cangara’s communication strategy model, the study adopts a qualitative case study approach to offer a contextually relevant analysis. Data were gathered through interviews with the Mafindo Aceh Coordinator, two facilitators, and three elderly participants, along with non-participant observations and document analysis. Findings reveal that although the program was implemented in a structured manner, several weaknesses remain, such as the lack of localized research, inadequate participant selection, and limited evaluation mechanisms. The study underscores the need for communication strategies that are inclusive, culturally sensitive, and tailored to the elderly’s abilities to enhance the impact of digital literacy initiatives.
Validating an Automated Essay Evaluation System for Vocational EFL Learners Using Icnale-Gra and a CEFR-J Writing Level Analyzer (CWLA) Mahlil Mahlil; Tanzir Masykar; Teuku Azhari
VOCATECH: Vocational Education and Technology Journal Vol 8, No 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Akademi Komunitas Negeri Aceh Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38038/vocatech.v8i1.315

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AbstractThis paper focuses on the authenticity of an automated essay grader in determining English writing competence in vocational higher learning students in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) setting. The study was done in Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe, Indonesia where first-year second-semester students of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department participated. The primary dataset consisted of 40 student essays that were gathered at the final writing examination. The essays were graded with the use of an AI-based essay grading through the help of an essay grading tool of Writecream (app.writecream.com), which would provide automated writing scores on the basis of the linguistic and structural characteristics. In an attempt to authenticate the validity of the AI scoring results, this study has used two benchmarking frameworks. The International Corpus Network of Asian Learners of English (ICNALE Online) with special attention to the ICNALE-GRA database was utilized as a corpus-based reference, and it represented the standardized levels of writing proficiency of learners. Second, the Writing Level Analyzer (CWLA) based on CEFR was used where the essays were categorized into the bands of the writing proficiency on the CEFR-J framework. The use of CVLA3 desktop version assisted in the classification of the essays into those bands. The validation process was conducted against the AI-generated scores against CEFR-J level classifications and corpus-based proficiency standards. The results showed that the automated essay assessment system showed a validity rate of 62% which showed moderate level of validity with the results of the CEFR-J aligned assessment. This implies that AIs scoring devices can be of service when it comes to vocational EFL formative writing assessment. Nevertheless, the moderate validity raises the importance of using automated systems alongside human judgment particularly in high-stakes measures as with final examination. Altogether, the research adds practice to the existing body of research on AI-aided language testing and underlines the relevance of validation based on CEFR in education. Keywords:AES; CEFR-J; CWLA; ICNALE-GRA corpus; EFL writing assessment. AbstrakPenelitian ini berfokus pada otentisitas penilai esai otomatis dalam menentukan kompetensi menulis bahasa Inggris pada mahasiswa pendidikan tinggi vokasional dalam konteks Bahasa Inggris sebagai Bahasa Asing (EFL). Studi ini dilakukan di Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe, Indonesia, di mana mahasiswa semester dua tahun pertama Jurusan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (TIK) berpartisipasi. Dataset utama terdiri dari 40 esai mahasiswa yang dikumpulkan pada ujian menulis akhir. Esai-esai tersebut dinilai dengan menggunakan penilaian esai berbasis AI melalui bantuan alat penilaian esai Writecream (app.writecream.com), yang akan memberikan skor menulis otomatis berdasarkan karakteristik linguistik dan struktural. Dalam upaya untuk mengotentikasi validitas hasil penilaian AI, studi ini menggunakan dua kerangka kerja benchmarking. International Corpus Network of Asian Learners of English (ICNALE Online) dengan perhatian khusus pada basis data ICNALE-GRA digunakan sebagai referensi berbasis korpus, dan mewakili tingkat kemampuan menulis standar para pembelajar. Kedua, Writing Level Analyzer (CWLA) berbasis CEFR digunakan di mana esai dikategorikan ke dalam tingkatan kemampuan menulis pada kerangka CEFR-J. Penggunaan versi desktop CVLA3 membantu dalam klasifikasi esai ke dalam tingkatan tersebut. Proses validasi dilakukan terhadap skor yang dihasilkan AI terhadap klasifikasi tingkat CEFR-J dan standar kemampuan berbasis korpus. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa sistem penilaian esai otomatis menunjukkan tingkat validitas 62% yang menunjukkan tingkat validitas moderat dengan hasil penilaian yang selaras dengan CEFR-J. Ini menyiratkan bahwa perangkat penilaian AI dapat bermanfaat dalam hal penilaian penulisan formatif EFL kejuruan. Meskipun demikian, validitas moderat meningkatkan pentingnya penggunaan sistem otomatis bersamaan dengan penilaian manusia, khususnya dalam pengukuran berisiko tinggi seperti ujian akhir. Secara keseluruhan, penelitian ini menambah praktik pada penelitian yang ada tentang pengujian bahasa yang dibantu AI dan menggarisbawahi relevansi validasi berbasis CEFR dalam pendidikan..
Analysis Of Generation Z’s Discontinuance From Facebook: A Theory Of Planned Behavior Perspective Febri Nurrahmi; Tanzir Masykar
Interaksi: Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi Vol 15, No 1 (2026): Juni 2026
Publisher : Master of Communication Science Program, Universitas Diponegoro

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/interaksi.15.1.26-44

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Facebook has experienced a shift in usage among Generation Z. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior, this study aims to explain how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence Generation Z's discontinuance of Facebook use. Data were collected through structured interviews with 15 undergraduate students at Universitas Syiah Kuala who had previously used Facebook actively. The findings reveal that attitudes toward Facebook and subjective norms are the primary factors driving informants to leave the platform. Negative attitudes emerge from concerns over the widespread circulation of hoaxes and the perception that Facebook is dominated by older users with lower levels of media literacy. Subjective norms further reinforce this discontinuance, as peer migration to alternative social media platforms shapes individual decisions. While perceived behavioral control plays a less dominant role, it still contributes to discontinuance, particularly among users who feel limited in navigating Facebook’s features and verifying information accuracy. These results highlight important implications for understanding the evolving dynamics of social media use and suggest that changing social environments and peer influence significantly shape platform abandonment among younger audiences. In conclusion, the study demonstrates that discontinuance of Facebook use is primarily socially and attitudinally driven rather than technologically constrained.
Pre-service English teachers’ perspectives on global Englishes in Banda Aceh, Indonesia Diana Fauzia Sari; Yunisrina Qismullah Yusuf; Heather Linville; Amirul Mukminin; Tanzir Masykar
English Language Teaching Educational Journal Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/eltej.v9i2.15083

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The role of English as a global language has sparked debates in English Language Teaching (ELT), particularly within the context of World Englishes. This study investigates Indonesian pre-service teachers’ perceptions of five key issues: English as a global language, language ownership, native versus non-native speaker status, cultural content in ELT, and the appropriateness of teaching methods and materials. The study was conducted in Banda Aceh and used a mixed-methods approach, combining questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with 15 participants. The findings show that while participants recognize the global importance of English, they express concerns about its dominance over local languages and cultures. Native speakerism is contested; some value native speakers’ linguistic accuracy, while others prioritize teaching ability. The participants note challenges in adapting Western materials to local contexts and encourage a hybrid approach combining global perspectives with local relevance. They find that English teaching should be more flexible and inclusive to help students understand global English while valuing local cultures.