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Power Dynamics in EFL, ESL, ELF A Metaphorical Adaptation of the Newtonian System Sulindra, Eric; Cendra, Anastasia Nelladia; Hartani, Tuti
English Education and Literature Journal (E-Jou) Vol 5 No 02 (2025): English Education and Literature Journal
Publisher : Universitas Ma'arif Nahdlatul Ulama Kebumen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/e-jou.v5i02.1539

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Understanding the power dynamics among English as a Foreign Language (EFL), English as a Second Language (ESL), and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) is critical to navigate balanced English language education framework and policies which in turns would equalize global communication needs and local cultures preservation. This paper explains how the metaphorical perspective works in the context of EFL, ESL and ELF power dynamics and how these powers relate to one another, creating a power dynamics equilibrium and influencing greatly the global Englishes. Using a conceptual paper design in nature, the paper employs a metaphorical perspective of Newtonian System as opposing forces balancing each other to analyze the power dynamics of EFL, ESL and ELF. The Newtonian System metaphor provides an appropriate framework to describe the power equilibrium in the dynamics. On one side, factors like socioeconomic influences, demographic shifts, language policy, act metaphorically as forces pushing the spread of English across diverse contexts. Countries with strong economic ties to English-speaking nations tend to adopt ESL or EFL, driven by necessity (metaphorical representation of Newton’s first law of inertia). Simultaneously, the standard English paradigm acts as a force of conformity, reinforcing global norms and expectations around English usage, much like a gravitational pull, shaping the trajectories of EFL and ESL toward a fixed center of linguistic authority (metaphorical representation of Newton’s second law). On the opposite side, resistance arises from localized cultures, native languages, and distinct educational policies that push back, creating a dynamic balance similar to Newton’s third law of action and reaction. Future research can study extended contexts such as digital communication or postcolonial settings, to explore how local resistance adapts to globalization. Another possible further research are empirical investigations to recommend policy-making and teaching strategies that respect linguistic diversity while fostering global connectivity
Meningkatkan Kemampuan Penulisan Surat Dinas: Pelatihan Tata Surat dan Korespondensi untuk Tenaga Kependidikan Yayasan Lazaris, Surabaya Sarbani, Yohanes Adven; Cendra, Anastasia Nelladia; Hartani, Tuti; Hadisoebroto, Andreas Emmanuel; Lestari, Indriana; Sulindra, Eric
Journal of Applied Community Engagement Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Applied Community Engagement (JACE)
Publisher : ISAS (Indonesian Society of Applied Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52158/jace.v5i1.1134

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This community service program aims to improve the ability of educational staff at Yayasan Lazaris, Surabaya, in writing official letters in accordance with the standards outlined in Ministerial Regulation No. 3 of 2021. The training was conducted in two sessions: theoretical and practical, and included a pre-test and post-test assessment. The results showed a significant improvement in participants' competence in understanding official letter formats and using email for formal correspondence. This program has proven to be applicable, relevant, and impactful in strengthening administrative governance and supporting the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education.
PEMBENAHAN SISTEM INVENTORI UKM SUMBER BERKAT MANDIRI, BLITAR, JAWA TIMUR Hartani, Tuti; D. Muljani, Benedicta; Subandoro, Philipus Suryo; Sulindra, Eric
Jurnal Sekretari Universitas Pamulang Vol. 8 No. 2 (2021): JURNAL SEKRETARI
Publisher : Universitas Pamulang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32493/skr.v8i2.12963

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ABSTRAKUKM Sumber Berkat Mandiri sebagai Mitra Tim Abdimas selama ini menggunakan “sistem manajemen warung” dalam menjalankan bisnis di mana hampir seluruh urusan dikerjakan secara perorangan. Manajemen tersebut menyebabkan kurang optimalnya sistem administrasi, terutama dalam hal pencatatan aset, berdampak pada over stock dan kerugian lain. Secara umum, permasalahan yang dihadapi mitra adalah belum adanya sistem administrasi terpadu untuk membantu pelaksanaan proses bisnis Mitra dan belum adanya sistem manajemen aset yang baik. Karena itu, tim abdimas membantu mitra untuk membenahi sistem inventori mitra, juga mengembangkan kemampuan manajerial Mitra melalui pengembangan keterampilan bagi Mitra dalam hal kepemimpinan, etika profesi, manajemen waktu, layanan prima, dan keterampilan interpersonal. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan Abdimas ini dilakukan dalam 4 (empat) tahap. Tahap pertama survey untuk mengidentifikasi kebutuhan mitra; tahap kedua pemberian materi pelatihan; tahap ketiga penugasan kepada mitra terkait inventori barang yang dijual; tahap keempat sharing atas pelatihan yang telah didapatkan dan pendampingan penggunaan aplikasi inventory management. Luaran kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah buku panduan kerja yang dapat digunakan oleh mitra dalam mengimplentasikan aplikasi inventory management.Kata Kunci: UKM, pencatatan aset, aplikasi inventory management ABSTRACTA Small-Medium Enterprise unit, Sumber Berkat Mandiri, as the partner of this social and community service activity, has been using “sistem manajemen warung” in doing the business, in which almost all management activities are done in ‘one man show’ mode. This management style causes lacking in administration system optimality, especially in inventory record. The style has created over stock problem and other losses. In general, the partner’s major problem is the absence of integrated administration system for the business process and lacking of good inventory system. Therefore, the social and community service team helps the partner to implement an application for the inventory record and also develop the partner’s managerial skills through leadership training, professional ethics training, time management and service excellence trainings, as well as interpersonal skills training. The methods used in helping the partner are divided into 4 (four) phases. The first phase is doing a survey to get the partner’s needs; the second phase is giving the trainings; the third phase is asking the partner to record the inventory of all items in the partner’s warehouse; and the fourth phase is getting the partner’s feedback after receiving all the trainings and guiding the partner in implementing inventory management application. The result of this activity is a manual book for the partner to implement the inventory management application.Keywords: Small-medium enterprise unit, inventory record, inventory management application
Optimalisasi Daya Saing Profesional Siswa SMA St. Louis 2 Surabaya melalui Professional Lifeskills Training Sulindra, Eric; Nelladia Cendra, Anastasia; Emmanuel Hadisoebroto, Andreas; Lestari, Indriana; Setya Budi Wahyun, Caeciliai; Memarista, Gesti; Arumsari Agung, Deatri; Sarbani, Yohanes Adven
Journal of Applied Community Engagement Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Applied Community Engagement (JACE)
Publisher : ISAS (Indonesian Society of Applied Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52158/jace.v5i2.1415

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In today’s era of globalization, digital transformation, and increasingly competitive job markets, high school (SMA) and vocational school (SMK) students are expected to excel not only in academics but also in essential life skills. Abilities such as managing digital information and communicating professionally are now critical assets for building a career and achieving independence. Unfortunately, many graduates still face a gap between the skills they have and what the professional world requires. For instance, they often lack proficiency in productive digital tools like Microsoft Excel and have little awareness of the importance of developing a personal digital brand through platforms such as LinkedIn or professional email. To address this gap, the Professional Life Skills Training program was introduced as a strategic initiative to help SMAK St. Louis 2 students grow holistically and strengthen their future competitiveness. This training goes beyond teaching technical skills; it also fosters the mindset and attitudes needed to thrive in the 21st-century workplace.
A Constructivist-Ecological Model in Utilizing Collaborative Platforms to Improve Academic Writing Skills: A Conceptual Framework Sulindra, Eric; Cendra, Anastasia Nelladia; Lestari, Indriana
English Education and Literature Journal (E-Jou) Vol 6 No 01 (2026): English Education and Literature Journal
Publisher : Universitas Ma'arif Nahdlatul Ulama Kebumen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53863/e-jou.v6i01.1887

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In language learning, digital platforms have offered unique opportunities to the learners to expand their skills and competencies beyond their standard level. In academic writing, collaborative platforms, or digital collaborative platforms, have been widely used by writers to achieve their writing goals. However, these platforms have been used in random manners and ways, according to different degrees of the writers’ familiarity to the platforms. There is no structured pattern of how these platforms are effectively used and able to support the writers optimally. Therefore, the paper is conceptualizing a proposed model of how the digital collaborative platforms may function as affordances in supporting the academic writers achieving their goals. The affordances technically function as a bridge between the constructivism approach and the ecological perspective. affordances refer to opportunities for action that the environment provides, which learners perceive and utilize. The learners’ ability to use the affordances determine how they construct the meanings and ideas, especially in their writing. The affordances are available within the environment, creating an ecology for the writers, under the ecological perspective lens. A five-stages model is presented in the paper to explore how a writer is supported by the collaborative platforms in each stage to reach their goals. The stages are initial writing task; interaction with affordances; knowledge construction; feedback and reflection; and finally, development of writing proficiency. The elaboration is done within an ecological perspective and the principles of constructivism. Future research would benefit optimally if focusing more on the empirical aspects of the model and how the effectiveness of digital tools in creating affordances in the five-stage-model intervention
Tantangan Administration Professionals Selama Work from Home (WFH) dalam Membangun Komunikasi yang Efektif Tuti Hartani; Benedicta Djarwati Muljani; Indriana Lestari; Eric Sulindra
Jurnal Administrasi dan Kesekretarisan Vol 7 No 1: Maret 2022
Publisher : Universitas Tarakanita

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36914/99v1zk96

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Pandemi COVID-19 berdampak pada organisasi atau bisnis, terutama kegiatan komunikasi dan koordinasi dalam lingkup administrasi di organisasi atau bisnis tersebut, dengan stakeholders internal maupun eksternal. Penelitian ini berusaha memberikan gambaran tentang kegiatan komunikasi dilakukan selama work from home dan tantangan yang dihadapi oleh para administrative profesional. Informan penelitian ini adalah alumni Prodi Administrasi Perkantoran Diploma Tiga, Fakultas Vokasi Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya yang berkarir sebagai Administration Professionals tersebar di seluruh Indonesia. Metode penelitian adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Informan dipilih menggunakan kriteria bahwa mereka adalah perempuan bekerja (career woman), sering berkerja di rumah (work from home), alumni dari Program Studi Administrasi Perkantoran (Sekretari) Diploma Tiga, Fakultas Vokasi, Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa informan lebih memilih komunikasi verbal lisan karena dianggap paling cepat untuk mendapatkan respon. Selain itu informan juga memilih media komunikasi Whatapps, Line atau Telegram karena dianggap paling cepat dan mudah digunakan. Pentingnya kemampuan beradaptasi, menyesuaikan dengan situasi dan kondisi di mana semua orang berkomunikasi melalui media komunikasi digital, melakukan klarifikasi, menanyakan ulang, menjelaskan kembali dengan informasi yang lebih detil, lebih fleksibel, tarik ulur dalam proses komunikasi adalah beberapa upaya yang dilakukan oleh administration professionals dalam membangun komunikasi yang efektif.
Empowering local communities in Ngrambe Village through service learning and entrepreneurship Agung, Deatri Arumsari; Memarista, Gesti; Sulindra, Eric; Sancoko, Aldo Hardi; Budiharseno, Rianmahardhika Sahid
Abdimas: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Universitas Merdeka Malang Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): February 2026
Publisher : University of Merdeka Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/abdimas.v11i1.16295

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The CED Program of Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya aimed to empower small businesses in Ngrambe through service-learning and social entrepreneurship to address local socio-economic challenges. The program integrates academic knowledge with practical experience to promote sustainable development, community collaboration, and rural economic resilience. Using a structured methodology, participants improved their business operations by focusing on social media management and product development. The program supported 13 small businesses with 54 facilitators (9 lecturers and 36 students) from 4 institutions, which included international participants from 6 different countries. A preliminary survey identified the needs of local businesses, followed by planning and the implementation of service-learning projects. The program's impact was evaluated through targeted questionnaires. Small businesses in Ngrambe, Ngawi, benefited significantly from enhanced product packaging, creative digital marketing strategies, and business training, resulting in increased consumer interest and expanded online market reach. Meanwhile, participating students gained hands-on experience in business management and social entrepreneurship, while developing professional skills, cross-cultural collaboration, and social awareness. This collaborative initiative strengthened local businesses, fostered sustainable growth, and positively influenced the local economy and community dynamics.