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THE JOURNEY OF SELF-ACCEPTANCE AND BELONGING IN NATASHA ROMANOFF’S CHARACTER IN THE MARVEL STUDIOS FILMS Nada Ariani; Rizky Mirani Desi Pratama; Mentari Pratami
Jurnal Bahasa Lingua Scientia Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): Vol. 17 No. 2 2025
Publisher : UPT Bahasa Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21274/ls.2025.17.2.307-324

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The purpose of this study is to examine the journey of self-acceptance (self- acceptance) and belongingness (belonging) in the character of Natasha Romanoff, which is featured in several Marvel Studios films, including Black Widow (2021), The Avengers (2012), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). This study employs qualitative research methods, including descriptive analysis, and is based on the Personality Development Theory of Elizabeth B. Hurlock (1974), with a particular emphasis on the concept of self-acceptance. The results of the analysis indicate that the character Natasha Romanoff experiences significant emotional and psychological changes. He begins his life as a traumatized individual who is subjected to the Red Room manipulation and small-scale trauma, and he gradually constructs his own identity after joining the Avengers. Natasha gradually expresses gratitude, trust, and a place to rest through her relationships with Avengers members and her family, a journey that contributes to her self-discovery. Natasha's decision to participate in the final Avengers: Endgame is the culmination of the series, during which she expresses her deepest understanding of herself and her purpose. This study demonstrates that the character Natasha Romanoff is a significant representation of the birth, death, and mourning processes in the context of social relations. It also implies that popular films can serve as a viable medium for exploring psychological and existential issues in depth
The Relationship Between Self-Confidence and Speaking Ability among the Private Islamic Junior High School Students Erniyanti Nur Fatahhela Dewi; Mentari Pratami
Journal of English Language Learning Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : English Language Education Department, Universitas Majalengka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31949/jell.v8i2.11386

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Self-confidence has an essensial part to start any actions, especially for speaking foreign language. This research was aimed to see the relationship among students’ self-confidence and speaking ability. The research’s instruments were questionnaire of self-confidence and speaking ability test. This research used regression and correlation analysis to find out the relationship between the variables. The results indicated that there was a significant relationship between students' self-confidence and speaking ability. It can be concluded that there was a strong relationship between the variables. Therefore, this research suggested the importance of increasing students’ self-confidence. All of these implications contribute to increasing students’ speaking ability in oral descriptive essays.
Linguistic Threads in ‘Cardigan’ Song Lyrics: A Study of Bound and Free Morphemes Erniyanti Nur Fatahhela Dewi; Mentari Pratami
JEPAL (Journal of English Pedagogy and Applied Linguistics) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): January 2026
Publisher : Ma'soem University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32627/jepal.v6i2.1788

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This study examines the use of bound and free morphemes in Taylor Swift’s Cardigan to explore how morphological structure contributes to meaning in contemporary song lyrics. The purpose of this research is to investigate how morphological elements contribute to linguistic artistry, thematic cohesion, and emotional intensity in popular music. Employing a qualitative descriptive research design, the study analyzes words and phrases containing free and bound morphemes drawn from the officially published lyrics of Cardigan. Data were collected through documentation techniques and analyzed using qualitative content analysis by categorizing morphemes into free and bound types and interpreting their grammatical and semantic functions. The findings reveal that free morphemes, especially lexical items such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives, serve as primary carriers of semantic content and imagery, while bound morphemes—particularly inflectional suffixes such as -s, -ed, -ing, and -est—refine meaning by encoding tense, aspect, number, and degree. These morphological choices contribute significantly to thematic cohesion and emotional continuity within the song. Overall, the study demonstrates that morphology functions not only as a grammatical system but also as a vital expressive resource that enhances artistic creativity and emotional resonance in song lyrics.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk dan Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan pada Official Store Somethinc di Shopee Katrine Yorisha; Dhuha Safria; Mentari Pratami
RIGGS: Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Mei-Juli
Publisher : Prodi Bisnis Digital Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/riggs.v5i2.11426

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Industri kecantikan Indonesia yang tumbuh pesat mendorong pergeseran transaksi ke platform e-commerce, menjadikan kepuasan pelanggan sebagai faktor kritis keberhasilan official store. Merek kecantikan lokal Somethinc merupakan salah satu pemain utama di segmen ini yang memanfaatkan Shopee sebagai kanal penjualan digital utamanya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kualitas produk dan kualitas pelayanan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan Official Store Somethinc di Shopee, baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Metode yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif asosiatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada 100 responden menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan skala Likert empat tingkat dan data dianalisis menggunakan regresi linear berganda berbantuan IBM SPSS Statistics 27. Uji validitas dan reliabilitas dilakukan untuk memastikan instrumen layak digunakan sebelum pengolahan data lebih lanjut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas produk berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara parsial terhadap kepuasan pelanggan (t = 5,778; sig. < 0,001), begitu pula kualitas pelayanan (t = 3,677; sig. < 0,001). Secara simultan, kedua variabel tersebut berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan (F = 21,586; sig. < 0,001) dengan kontribusi sebesar 30,8% terhadap variasi kepuasan pelanggan (R² = 0,308), sementara 69,2% sisanya dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain yang berada di luar model penelitian. Temuan ini mengimplikasikan bahwa peningkatan kualitas produk dan pelayanan secara bersamaan dapat menjadi strategi efektif bagi Somethinc dalam meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggannya di platform Shopee.