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Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature
Published by Universitas Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo
ISSN : 23385243     EISSN : 26558718     DOI : https://doi.org/10.36841/pioneer.v11i2
Core Subject : Humanities, Education, Social,
Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences
Pioneer is a journal of language and literature which provides academics and practitioners with the opportunities to put out their ideas, theoretical applications, data analyses, discourses, and literary criticisms. This journal is managed by Faculty of Letters, University of Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo, and published periodically in June and December.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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Translation technique for translating children’s songs in Cocomelon YouTube channel Nurdin Bramono; Muhammad Fa'iz Hasan
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 18 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Faculty of Letters, Universitas Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v18i1.7318

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Translating children’s songs requires specific techniques to convey the lyrics accurately because of their linguistic features. This study examines translation strategies for four songs on the Cocomelon YouTube channel in Indonesia. The four songs are Twinkle-Twinkle Little Star, The Wheels on the Bus, Sick Song, and Finger Family, as it is a descriptive qualitative study that applied Molina and Albir’s (2002) concept of translation techniques. The result reveals that two variants of the translation technique are found. They are single and couplet techniques. In the single technique, the three most commonly used of the five are adaptation, modulation, and literal. Meanwhile, in the couplet technique, there are eleven found, which are the couple of amplification and reduction translation techniques most commonly used. The strategies found in this study show that the translation technique used contributes to the development of similar language characteristics in children’s songs, in terms of simple language and repetitive words, between the source and target languages.
Locally based syncretic literacy practices among multicultural students in North Sumatra Jubilezer Sihite; Rotua Elfrida Pangaribuan; Nenni Triana Sinaga
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 18 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Faculty of Letters, Universitas Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v18i1.7275

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This study reveals how different multicultural students in North Sumatra interpret heritage symbols as literacy artifacts available in their new place, and how the assimilation process occurs in the context of broader literacy practices in the surrounding environment. Through a participatory case study approach, students were encouraged to capture photographs of literacy artifacts of their choosing within their own environments and to engage in group discussions about these images. The data were analyzed using a framework of syncretic literacy practices, emphasizing acceptance, adaptation, adoption, and synergy or reaction. This study explores ethical meaning-making across different spaces, languages, and modes, examining how multicultural students interpret local culture from their home contexts and whether these interpretations mirror broader faith-based literacy practices within their communities. The results suggest that syncretic literacy practices hold significant potential to inform policy development, enhance the role of literacy in everyday life, and improve literacy education curricula. Moreover, such practices promote the blending and integration of culturally diverse traditions in both the form and organization of literacy activities.
Representation of social conflict in Poppi Pertiwi's novel Septihan Nur Alyani; Masduki Zakaria
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 18 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v18i1.8064

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This study aims to analyze the representation of social conflict in Poppi Pertiwi’s novel Septihan using Ian Watt’s sociological approach to literature. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method, utilizing data in the form of dialogue and narrative excerpts that represent social conflict within the novel. Data collection was conducted through literature review using the read-and-note technique. Data analysis focused on three concepts of Ian Watt’s literary sociology: the author’s social context, literature as a reflection of societal life, and the social function of literature. The research findings reveal family conflicts reflected in Septian’s strained relationship with his parents, stemming from family pressure and a lack of attention. Interpersonal conflicts are evident in Septian’s relationships with his school friends, particularly those influenced by misunderstandings, bullying, and adolescent social competition. Meanwhile, the different treatment received by some characters due to their economic backgrounds and popularity within the school environment highlights the social status conflict. These findings suggest that this novel not only depicts adolescent social dynamics but also contains social criticism of patterns of family relationships, social circles, and social inequality in society.
Particles as hedges Irta Fitriana; Hidayatul Anggun Sari
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 18 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v18i1.6950

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This study investigates Luffy’s use of Hedges Encoded in Particles (HEPs) as negative politeness strategies based on Brown and Levinson’s framework. It examines their use in recruitment interactions to express intentions while minimizing imposition and avoiding threats to the interlocutor’s negative face. Focusing specifically on recruitment contexts, the study analyzes how Luffy invites others to join his crew without pressure or coercion, thereby clarifying the pragmatic function of HEPs and avoiding overlapping interpretations of politeness strategies. Using a descriptive qualitative design, the data were collected through systematic transcription and note-taking of Luffy’s utterances across eight episodes of the series, with particle-based hedges as the unit of analysis. The findings identify 47 instances in which HEPs are used to mitigate face-threatening acts and maintain a polite, non-imposing tone, particularly in interactions with potential crew members. These particles function as hedging devices that soften illocutionary force and signal respect for the interlocutor’s autonomy. Rather than serving merely as discourse fillers, HEPs operate as pragmatic resources that shape interpersonal meaning and interactional alignment. This study contributes to pragmatic research by highlighting the functional role of particles in negative politeness strategies and by extending politeness analysis to character-driven media discourse, especially within live-action adaptations.
Collective conflict and social structure in Indonesian folklore Raoul Hafiz; Nina Queena Hadi Putri
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 18 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v18i1.8047

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This study examines the types and dynamics of social conflict in folklore as a representation of social reality using a sociology of literature framework. Previous studies on Indonesian folklore have primarily focused on moral values and cultural preservation, leaving the dynamics of social conflict underexplored. This study addresses this gap by analyzing how conflict evolves within oral literature. The novelty lies in its focus on the transformation of individual conflict into communal conflict and its interpretation of folklore as a social document reflecting structural tensions. This research employs a qualitative content analysis method, focusing on narrative segments that represent conflicts and social relations in the folklore Dara di Kedang Ipil. The findings reveal that conflicts develop from personal rivalry into communal disputes that disrupt social order, reflecting structural tensions, weak social control mechanisms, and collective responses. Furthermore, folklore functions as a medium of cultural transmission and social documentation across generations.
Participatory culture perspective in Love and Deepspace TikTok community Shafira Azzalea Diandra; Silvy Adelia
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 18 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v18i1.8197

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Existing studies have examined participatory culture in fanfiction communities and social media fandoms, yet limited attention has been given to how players of 3D otome games collectively reinterpret and reconstruct narratives on TikTok. This netnography study investigates how fans of the Love and Deepspace TikTok community interpret, expand, and reconstruct narrative elements through participatory culture. Using Kozinets’ (2015) netnography method, the research analyzed approximately 150 TikTok and over 2,000 comments collected over 12 month-period. Findings reveal four practices: POV Performances, Lore theories producing timeline diagrams, Visual Storytelling, and Cross-Game Recreation migrating leads into Sword of Justice and Baldur’s Gate 3 through labor described as fighting the sliders. The study contributes to broader discussions on how platform affordances reshape participatory culture in the mobile gaming era, while suggesting future research directions including cross-platform and cross-cultural comparative analyses, as well as ethnographic investigations into fan motivations and experiences.
Gender bias in selected Igbo novels John Odo Onu
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 18 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Faculty of Letters, Universitas Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v18i1.8482

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This study investigates gender bias in selected Igbo novels and examines novelists’ commitments to advocate gender balance in their literary works of art. The selected Igbo novels are: Ubesie’s Isiakwu Dara N’ala (1973), Nzeako’s Nkoli (1973), and Meniru’s Nwaeze (1978). Literature mirrors society, and it is through writers such as Igbo novelists that equitable gender relations are promoted within Igbo society. The objective of this study is to determine whether Igbo novelists portray both positive and negative images of male and female characters, which are essential for social cohesion and national development. The study also explored other factors that perpetuate gender imbalances in Igbo society. The study adopts a qualitative research design. Data were collected through close textual analysis of selected Igbo novels. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive qualitative methods. The theory of liberal feminism was adopted to analyze the data. The study’s major findings reveal that most Igbo novelists are not gender-neutral. While some novelists advocate for the emancipation of women, others reinforce female marginalization. The findings of the study further reveal that gender bias has its roots in primary socialization, particularly within family structures that construct and perpetuate male dominance. Culture, media, religion, education, and peer groups reinforce existing gender imbalances and injustices that pervade many spheres of social life. Colonialism has also contributed to entrenching existing gender biases among the Igbo. This study contributes to feminist literary criticism by highlighting how Igbo novelists negotiate gender balance in their works.
Romanization-induced phonetic deviation in Mandarin affricates of Indonesian migrant workers’ interlanguage in Taiwan Arjuna Satria Dewa Bagaskara; Ressi Maulidina Delijar
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 18 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Faculty of Letters, Universitas Abdurachman Saleh Situbondo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v18i1.8140

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This study investigates how a non‑standard romanization system used in a private Indonesian training institution shapes the production of Mandarin affricates by Indonesian Migrant Workers (IMW) in Taiwan. It asks how L1‑based spellings interact with Indonesian phonology to produce systematic deviations in Mandarin affricate interlanguage. A descriptive case study was conducted with five female workers, a purposively bounded sample reflecting the female-dominated composition of the caregiving sector in which they are employed, combining acoustic analysis of /z/, /c/, /j/, /q/, /zh/, /ch/ measuring Voice Onset Time (VOT), Frication Duration (FD), and Center of Gravity (CoG) with semi‑structured interviews and analysis of the training module. The results show pervasive over‑aspiration of non‑aspirated affricates, variable aspiration of aspirated segments, and consistent dentalization of retroflex affricates, indicating a collapse of aspiration contrasts and a shift toward alveolar/dental articulations. Module inspection reveals that modified romanization visually maps Mandarin affricates onto Indonesian graphemes for /tʃ/ and /dʒ/, while interviews indicate a strong reliance on these spellings and hyper articulation strategies. The study concludes that local romanization, L1 phonology, and communicative pressures jointly foster a fossilized interlanguage affricate system, and argues for revising romanization practices and integrating explicit articulatory instruction and feedback in migrant worker Mandarin training.
Developing an android-based application using a deep learning approach to improve grammar and vocabulary learning M. Labib Al Halim; Moh. Arifin; Risco Ferdian Indarto
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 18 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v18i1.7236

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This research aims to develop an Android-based educational application that uses a deep learning approach (meaningful, mindful, and joyful learning) to improve vocabulary and grammar learning in a more fun and impactful way, tailored to the needs of students in the modern era. The needs analysis results indicated that students equally require digital learning media with highly structured material and interactive exercises that are appealing. This research used a Research and Development design based on the ADDIE model. The process included conducting a needs analysis, designing the application, validating it with experts, and performing limited trials. A limited trial involving 34 students was conducted, and 86 per cent said that it was fairly straightforward to use, which indicated it was very easy for students to use. The average for the final in the pre-test was 64.03, but the post-test rose to 84.15, meaning that this media could improve students’ vocabulary mastery and grammar understanding. Therefore, this research provided a conceptual contribution to strengthening the relevance of the deep learning approach in the context of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL), particularly in the development of Android-based media applications.
The emotions of the main character in Kusdina Ain’s novel 7 Our Family Agrin Arrum Ningtyas; Alfian Rokhmansyah; Nia Novita Putri
Pioneer: Journal of Language and Literature Vol 18 No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36841/pioneer.v18i1.8048

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This study examines the emotional dynamics of the main character in a dysfunctional family, particularly in relation to loss, emotional neglect, and emotional abuse, as represented in Kusdina Ain’s novel 7 Our Family. The main problem of this research is how the classification of the main character Razi’s emotions reflects the trauma caused by loss, emotional neglect, and emotional abuse in Kusdina Ain’s novel 7 Our Family. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method using content analysis within a literary psychology framework based on David Krech’s theory of emotional classification to identify, categorize, and interpret narrative passages, dialogues, and actions representing Razi’s emotions. The findings indicate that Razi’s emotional experiences are dominated by persistent negative emotions, particularly grief, fear, and guilt. These emotions emerge as a response to rejection from his siblings and the internalization of the stigma that labels him as a bad luck charm. Furthermore, the dysfunctional family environment shapes Razi’s self-concept as a burden within the family. As a result, he develops emotional survival strategies characterized by self-suppression and self-sacrifice. This study contributes to the development of literary psychology studies by examining how childhood trauma related to loss, emotional neglect, and emotional abuse shapes the main character’s emotional experiences and self-concept in the novel.

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