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SIGNS BEYOND: A SEMIOTIC READING OF TRANSCENDENCE IN “STUCK IN THE MIDDLE” BY BABYMONSTER Muliawan, Anugrah Adi; Darmanto, Darmanto; Hakim, Luqman; Dewi, Ekka Zahra Puspita; Cahyo, Eko Nur
Jurnal Multidisipliner Bharasumba Vol 4 No 03 (2025): BHARASUMBA: Jurnal Multidisipliner
Publisher : Pusat Studi Ekonomi, Publikasi Ilmiah dan Pengembangan SDM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62668/bharasumba.v4i03.1673

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This study explores the representation of transcendental themes in the music video Stuck in the Middle by K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER using Charles Sanders Peirce’s semiotic framework. Through qualitative analysis, six visually rich scenes were examined to uncover how signs—icons, indexes, and symbols—convey deeper meanings related to self-reflection, emotional isolation, aspiration, and the human connection with the cosmos. The research finds that visual elements such as cosmic landscapes, symbolic colors, lighting contrasts, and fantasy-inspired settings serve as metaphors for emotional and spiritual journeys. These scenes construct a layered narrative that combines fantasy aesthetics with existential themes, reinforcing K-pop’s capacity to deliver profound messages beyond entertainment. By analyzing these transcendental signifiers, the study highlights the role of visual semiotics in shaping the cultural and philosophical depth of Korean popular music in a global context.
LINGUISTIC DIPLOMACY: THE ROLE OF KOREAN LANGUAGE IN INDONESIA–SOUTH KOREA RELATIONS Darmanto, Darmanto; Cahyo, Eko Nur; Nengrum, Yeny Septi; Adefiannisa, Fitra Jasmine
Jurnal Multidisipliner Bharasumba Vol 4 No 03 (2025): BHARASUMBA: Jurnal Multidisipliner
Publisher : Pusat Studi Ekonomi, Publikasi Ilmiah dan Pengembangan SDM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62668/bharasumba.v4i03.1682

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In the context of globalization, the Korean language has emerged as a strategic asset in Indonesia, especially in labor mobility, academic exchange, and cultural diplomacy. This study explores how Korean language education enhances Indonesia–South Korea relations by enabling Indonesian workers to access employment through the Employment Permit System (EPS) and facilitating academic opportunities via scholarships and university partnerships. The Korean Wave (Hallyu) further fuels interest in the language, especially among youth, aligning cultural fascination with professional aspirations. Despite its growing prominence, challenges such as unequal access, limited qualified teachers, and high costs hinder equitable implementation. By adopting a qualitative methodology and analyzing secondary data, this paper argues for stronger policy support, digital solutions, and bilateral cooperation to expand language education. Ultimately, Korean language learning fosters mutual understanding, soft power, and long-term collaboration between Indonesia and South Korea.
GRAMMATICAL OMISSION IN ENGLISH DESCRIPTIVE TEXTS: INSIGHTS FROM SECOND SEMESTER EFL LEARNERS Dewi, Ekka Zahra Puspita; Ngaisah, Siti; Muliawan, Anugrah Adi; Hira, Salma; Darmanto, Darmanto
Jurnal Multidisipliner Kapalamada Vol. 4 No. 02 (2025): JURNAL MULTIDISIPLINER KAPALAMADA
Publisher : Pusat Studi Ekonomi, Publikasi Ilmiah dan Pengembangan SDM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62668/kapalamada.v4i02.1672

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This study investigates grammatical omission errors in descriptive writing by second-semester EFL students at Madani Indonesia University. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research analyzed 45 student-written essays from a mid-term exam. Data were examined using Surface Strategy Taxonomy, focusing specifically on omission errors. The results revealed 239 total omission errors categorized into five types: articles (33.05%), pluralization (21.75%), punctuation (21.33%), verb phrases (12.97%), and conjunctions (10.87%). Article omission emerged as the most frequent. These errors often disrupted clarity, coherence, and grammatical accuracy. Findings highlight the influence of L1 interference and a limited grasp of basic grammar rules. The study underscores the need for focused instruction on articles, plurality, and structure to enhance students’ English writing accuracy and fluency.
Assessing Student Satisfaction with the Korean Language Program at Sejong Korean Academy of Yogyakarta Izzulhaq, Muhammad Haikal; Darmanto, Darmanto; Fitra Jasmine Adefiannisa
Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Indonesia (JIM-ID) Vol. 4 No. 8 (2025): Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisplin Indonesia (JIM-ID) 2025
Publisher : Sean Institute

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This study aims to analyze the student satisfaction of Sejong Korean Academy of Yogyakarta with the EPS-TOPIK Korean language program. This study used a qualitative descriptive method by using questionnaires to obtain research data. Based on the research results, it was found that four indicators of consumer satisfaction, namely, service quality, price, situational factors and personal factors have a positive influence on student satisfaction. Quality of service includes experienced instructors, interactive learning methods, learning materials and adequate learning resources. Affordable price factors match the quality that students expect. Situation factors include flexible learning schedules and strategic institutional locations. Personal factors indicate that the recommendation of relatives or family members is the dominant factor for students’ satisfaction. The study showed that these four indicators of consumer satisfaction affect students’ satisfaction with the Korean language programs they participate in.
IMPLYING MEANING: AN ANALYSIS OF DECLARATIVE UTTERANCES AS INDIRECT SPEECH ACTS Darmanto, Darmanto; Muliawan, Anugrah Adi; Cahyo, Eko Nur; Maulidita, Salismi Zulfi
Jurnal Multidisipliner Kapalamada Vol. 4 No. 03 (2025): JURNAL MULTIDISIPLINER KAPALAMADA
Publisher : Pusat Studi Ekonomi, Publikasi Ilmiah dan Pengembangan SDM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62668/kapalamada.v4i03.1736

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The present study aims at examining the use of declarative utterances for implying meaning. This study is qualitative research in which the data are gathered from the subtitle movie “Knight and Day and Day” consisting of declarative sentences. The findings reveal several examples in which declarative utterances are used to imply meaning, suggesting that language has more purpose than simple information exchange. Declarative sentences are not only employed as statements of fact but also as veiled requests or subtle commands. This highlights the dynamic nature of communication, where the intended meaning can differ significantly from the literal words spoken. Listeners cannot just assume that speakers always express themselves literally. Often, the meaning is layered and nuanced, thus requiring the listeners to consider not only the words themselves but also the surrounding contexts. This study suggests that individuals should be aware of the potential meaning implied in speech and seek to understand the speaker’s intended message.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: REVIEWING GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES Hidayat, Sidiq; Darmanto, Darmanto; Mu'min, Halek; Dja'wa, Asrianti
Journal Economics Technology And Entrepreneur Vol 4 No 03 (2025): ECOTECHNOPRENEUR : JOURNAL ECONOMICS, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEUR
Publisher : Pusat Studi Ekonomi, Publikasi Ilmiah dan Pengembangan SDM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62668/ecotechnopreneur.v4i03.1765

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This systematic literature review integrates global evidence on how work–life balance (WLB) affects employee performance (EP). This synthesizes peer-reviewed articles and policy and organizational reports to surface patterns, contradictions, and gaps. Overall, WLB enhances productivity, engagement, and organizational citizenship via resource conservation, motivation, and supportive leadership–culture alignment, whereas chronic imbalance heightens stress, burnout, absenteeism, and turnover. Effects vary by context: technology enables flexibility yet risks boundary erosion; gendered caregiving loads and institutional scaffolding shape access and impact; and cultural norms around presenteeism condition uptake. High-impact practices combine flexible work, fair workloads, family-supportive supervision, childcare support, and right-to-disconnect norms.
PELATIHAN DAN PENDAMPINGAN PENGGUNAKAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN DARING GOOGLE CLASSROOM BAGI GURU DI MASA NEW NORMAL Dja'wa, Asrianti; Darmanto, Darmanto; Sule, Sani Abdullahi; Abdullah, La Ode Dedi; Abdullah, Rudi; Nilma, Weni Laysa
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Berkarya Vol. 3 No. 01 (2024): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Berkarya
Publisher : Pusat Studi Ekonomi, Publikasi Ilmiah dan Pengembangan SDM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62668/berkarya.v3i01.996

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In the post Covid 19 pandemic New Normal era, the learning system in Indonesia has changed from a face-to-face classroom system to a hybrid learning system, which is a learning method that combines the concept of online learning with face-to-face learning or PTM. This is done in order to maintain the quality of education in schools in accordance with the mandate of the 1945 Constitution. One of the online learning methods that are widely used by schools is google classroom. Research on the use of Google classroom as an online learning media has been conducted with satisfactory results. The target audience in this service is teachers of SMP Negeri 2 Tomia, Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi. In the initial survey of the target audience, the team found that there were obstacles in the audience, namely the target audience had not mastered the use of Android / smartphone and laptop for online learning. So far, the target audience has only used online methods by using whatsapp groups to send materials and students collect assignments to school so that there is still contact between the target audience and students when collecting assignments. Based on these problems, the service team chose to provide training and assistance in online teaching using Google Classroom to overcome the problems of the target audience. The results obtained were very satisfying because they exceeded the achievement target of 99 percent from the initial target of 80 percent for mastering the use of Google classroom as an online learning media for teachers of SMP Negeri 2 Tomia, Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Current Research Trends in Korean Webtoons from 2018 to 2025 Cahyo, Eko Nur; Darmanto, Darmanto; Muliawan , Anugrah Adi; Dewi , Ekka Zahra Puspita
Ranah Research : Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): Ranah Research : Journal Of Multidisciplinary Research and Development
Publisher : Dinasti Research

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38035/rrj.v8i1.1840

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In the digital era, Webtoons have gained remarkable popularity, especially among young people accustomed to online media. This growth supports their global expansion as digital consumption rises. People increasingly prefer online entertainment, making Webtoons widely accessible. This paper is a quantitative research and is intended to examine keyword networks to analyze Webtoon-related studies. Results show “Webtoon” as the most frequent keyword, linked to themes such as Korean wave, brands, transmedia storytelling, and comics globalization. These connections highlight Webtoons’ transformation from digital comics into a global creative industry, influencing marketing, animation, and digital regulation. Although less frequent, transmedia storytelling remains significant, positioning Webtoons within a cross-media ecosystem adapted into films and dramas. Ultimately, Webtoons emerge as both cultural phenomena and creative industry drivers.
Exploring Qualitative Descriptive Methods in Korean Linguistic Studies Cahyo, Eko Nur; Darmanto, Darmanto; Muliawan, Anugrah Adi; Maulidita, Salismi Zulfi; Masruroh, Siti
Journal Corner of Education, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): November
Publisher : CV. Tripe Konsultan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54012/jcell.v5i2.619

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The current research aimed to uncover the use of the descriptive qualitative method in Korean linguistic studies, with the main objective of investigating how this method is applied in such research. This study is not merely theoretical but also practical, as it provides guidelines for conducting research in Korean linguistics using descriptive qualitative approaches. The objects of this study were scholarly articles and relevant books, as well as previous research reports selected through purposive sampling, analyzed using a qualitative approach with a library research method and documentation techniques for data collection. The findings reveal six stages in conducting Korean linguistic research with descriptive qualitative methods: problem identification, literature review, determining research objectives, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and reporting of findings. Furthermore, data analysis involves four essential steps, namely data collection, data reduction, data display, and drawing conclusions. Although the descriptive qualitative method proves beneficial for research in Korean linguistics, it still presents challenges, particularly the potential subjectivity of researchers during data interpretation. Therefore, this research suggests that future studies should be supported by alternative perspectives, such as quantitative methods or a mixed-methods approach that combines both quantitative and qualitative methodologies in linguistic research.
The Effectiveness of the ODOW Strategy in Developing Young Learners’ English Vocabulary Ekka Zahra Puspita Dewi; Siti Ngaisah; salma Hira; darmanto darmanto
Jurnal Ilmu Multidisiplin Vol. 4 No. 4 (2025): Jurnal Ilmu Multidisplin (Oktober - November 2025)
Publisher : Green Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.38035/jim.v4i4.1303

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This study investigated the effectiveness of the One Day One Word (ODOW) strategy to enhance English as a Foreign Language (EFL) vocabulary mastery among elementary school students. This classroom action research (CAR) involved sixty-three fourth-grade students as research subjects. The preliminary test revealed that 57 out of 63 subjects struggled with basic vocabulary translation from Indonesian to English, scoring below 75 out of 100 on items taken directly from their textbook. The research proceeded with a cyclical approach consisting of four key stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection The initial results from Cycle 1 demonstrated some improvement, with 41 out of 63 students achieving an average score of 70 out of 100. Then, this research implemented cycle 2. The results of cycle 2 were significantly more promising, with 60 out of 63 students achieving an average score of 91 out of 100. The findings showed that the ODOW strategy was beneficial for improving young learners’ vocabulary mastery in an EFL context. In addition, the findings indicated that consistent, focused exposure to new vocabulary, coupled with active engagement and practice, could lead to significant gains in vocabulary acquisition.