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Language, Technology, and Social Media
Published by WISE Pendidikan Indonesia
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30267196     DOI : https://doi.org/10.70211/ltsm
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Language Technology and Social Media is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality research findings in the field of language technology and social media without implicit limitations. All publications in Language Technology and Social Media are freely accessible enabling articles to be available online without any subscription. Language Technology and Social Media is an open access journal fully referenced exclusively published online since 2023. The journal is issued two times a year. The purpose of this journal is to disseminate research results to educators researchers and practitioners in the language field concerning issues related to technology and language education. The focus of Language Technology and Social Media goes beyond technology itself rather it centers on matters concerning language learning language teaching and how these aspects are influenced or enhanced by the use of digital technology and social media. Language Technology and Social Media is overseen by an editorial board comprising experts in the fields of language technology and social media studies. Language Technology and Social Media is professionally managed by Wise Pendidikan Indonesia to assist academics researchers and practitioners in disseminating their research results. Language Technology and Social Media has been an academic platform for authors editors and reviewers from many countries. The editorial team of the journal is committed to maintain the geographical diversity of contributors to enhance the journals quality.
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Name Tags and Net Tags: Investigating Username Construction as Identity Markers among Nigerian TikTok Creators Mohammed Sani Ya'u; Mustapha Muhammad
Language, Technology, and Social Media Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March 2026 | Language, Technology, and Social Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70211/ltsm.3026-7196.187

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In Nigeria’s active digital space, TikTok has become a popular platform where creators express their identities using carefully chosen usernames. This study investigates how Nigerian TikTok creators use usernames as identity markers, reflecting cultural, linguistic, and social affiliations in a multicultural context. Drawing on a manually compiled list of 200 top Nigerian TikTok influencers, ranked by follower count in April 2025, the research employs qualitative content analysis to examine username patterns. This aligns with the study’s objectives to identify linguistic and cultural elements, analyze usernames as identity markers, and infer influencing factors. Findings reveal that 15% of usernames reference Nigerian names or cultural figures, 2.5% incorporate national symbols like the Nigerian flag emoji, 25% include emojis or symbols, 40% use authenticity conventions such as “official” or “real”, and 20% reflect entertainment or trendy nicknames tied to content niches. These patterns highlight how creators blend cultural pride, linguistic creativity, and social engagement to navigate global digital spaces while celebrating Nigeria’s diverse heritage. The primary limitation of this study is the absence of survey data, meaning inferences about creators' motivations are based solely on content analysis and existing literature, rather than direct input from the creators themselves. This study uniquely addresses an important gap in research by specifically looking at how Nigerian TikTok creators intentionally create usernames as clear identity markers. It offers new insights into how digital identity is formed in non-Western settings, highlighting how cultural representation and language diversity interact online.
Occupational Noise Exposure and Age as Predictors of Disabling Hearing Loss in Pakistan Hanif, Huma; Thakur, Ibtasam; Georgiou, Georgios P.; Binos, Paris
Language, Technology, and Social Media Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March 2026 | Language, Technology, and Social Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70211/ltsm.3026-7196.275

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This study aimed to assess the prevalence, severity, and functional impact of hearing loss (HL) in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. A total of 400 participants, aged 12 to 70 years, were enrolled in the study, and data were collected using pure-tone audiometry (PTA) and the Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA). The results indicated that 18% of participants had some form of HL, with 22% meeting the criteria for disabling HL (≥35 dB HL). The severity of HL ranged from mild to profound, with 55% of participants exhibiting no measurable HL. Sensorineural HL was the most common type (60%), followed by conductive (24%) and mixed (10%) types. Bivariate analysis revealed that older age (≥60 years) and occupational noise exposure were significantly associated with HL ≥35 dB HL. The multivariable logistic regression model confirmed that age and occupational noise exposure were independent predictors of HL. Furthermore, hearing aid users reported significantly lower HHIA scores, indicating reduced psychosocial burden compared to non-users. This study highlights the need for early detection, public health interventions, and increased access to hearing aids, particularly in rural areas. The findings also demonstrate the importance of occupational noise control and workplace interventions to reduce the risk of HL in high-noise environments. The study contributes to the understanding of HL in Pakistan, offering valuable insights for improving hearing care accessibility and policy development.
Decolonizing Cultural Heritage Theory: A Critical Reframing from the Palestinian Context M. Shehada, Ziad; H Alaqad, Mohammed
Language, Technology, and Social Media Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March 2026 | Language, Technology, and Social Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70211/ltsm.3026-7196.310

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This study examines how heritage conservation theories remain grounded in Eurocentric frameworks shaped by colonial and post-war Europe, including the Venice Charter, the Nara Document on Authenticity, and UNESCO conventions. While these agreements advanced global heritage discourse, they continue to marginalize indigenous, Islamic, and non-Western perspectives, particularly those impacted by conflict. Applying decolonial theory, the research reframes heritage paradigms by proposing a Palestinian philosophy rooted in local knowledge, community memory, and resistance practices. Central to this approach is the concept of “Liberation Heritage,” an anti-colonial model of cultural survival developed through literature, judicial texts, religious traditions such as Waqf, and heritage storytelling. This framework challenges Western notions of authenticity by emphasizing contextual values like living traditions, symbolic continuity, and cultural stewardship under occupation. Gaza, with its rich history and resilience amid suffering, serves as a primary case study for articulating this theory. Drawing on postcolonial thought, critical heritage studies, and Islamic architectural principles, the paper offers a constructive alternative for colonized or conflict-affected communities reclaiming cultural narratives. The findings contribute to broadening heritage theory, diversifying conservation practices, and empowering communities to assert their cultural sovereignty.
The Impact of AI Chatbot Integration on Vietnamese EFL Learners' Speaking Performance, Fluency, and Confidence Huong, Nguyen Thuy
Language, Technology, and Social Media Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March 2026 | Language, Technology, and Social Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70211/ltsm.3026-7196.314

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Speaking proficiency remains a significant challenge for Vietnamese EFL learners due to limited practice opportunities, heightened anxiety, and psychological barriers. This study investigated the impact of AI chatbot integration on Vietnamese university students' speaking performance and confidence. Employing a one-group pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design, 38 intermediate-level EFL learners engaged in structured AI chatbot practice three times weekly for eight weeks. Speaking performance was assessed using IELTS-style tests evaluating fluency, grammatical accuracy, pronunciation, and lexical resource, while speaking confidence was measured through an adapted anxiety questionnaire. Results revealed significant improvements in both speaking performance (d = 1.45) and confidence (d = 1.24), with all performance dimensions demonstrating substantial gains. Notably, lower-confidence learners experienced greater confidence increases (M = 9.82 vs. M = 5.67), and performance improvements positively correlated with confidence gains (r = .48). Individual variability analysis identified that while 89.5% showed performance improvement, 10.5% experienced minimal change or decline, attributed to inconsistent practice and technical difficulties. These findings suggest that AI chatbot integration effectively addresses both linguistic and affective dimensions of speaking development in Vietnamese EFL contexts. The results hold important implications for technology-enhanced language pedagogy, particularly for learners experiencing speaking anxiety and requiring additional practice opportunities beyond traditional classroom instruction.
Vietnamese EFL Teachers' Readiness and Challenges in Integrating AI-Generated Feedback Hang, Nguyen Thu
Language, Technology, and Social Media Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March 2026 | Language, Technology, and Social Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70211/ltsm.3026-7196.315

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This explanatory sequential mixed-methods study examined Vietnamese EFL teachers' readiness and challenges in integrating AI-generated feedback into writing instruction. Quantitative data from 233 university teachers revealed moderate overall readiness (M = 3.09, SD = 0.58) masking pronounced disparities: ethical awareness (M = 3.76) substantially exceeded technological (M = 2.87) and pedagogical readiness (M = 2.54). AI usage emerged as the dominant predictor (β = .58, p < .001), with users demonstrating significantly higher readiness across all dimensions (d = 1.20-1.43) than non-users, while demographic variables showed null effects. Teachers reported high concerns about student over-reliance (M = 4.21), training deficits (76.4% received none), and pedagogical uncertainty (M = 4.08). Qualitative interviews with 15 teachers exposed pedagogical disorientation, ethical dilemmas without institutional frameworks, technical skill deficits masked by surface familiarity, and institutional abandonment. Despite challenges, successful adopters developed pragmatic strategies including division of labor, feedback sequencing protocols, and critical evaluation integration. Findings reveal "aware incompetence" wherein ethical consciousness outpaces implementation capabilities, functioning as a barrier rather than facilitator. Results challenge deficit narratives about teacher resistance while exposing how institutional policy vacuums (69.5% lacked policies) impede integration. Implications emphasize reconceptualizing professional development beyond technical training to address pedagogical frameworks, ethical protocols, and ongoing implementation support.
Teen Digital Language and Identity Formation: A Corpus-Driven Multimodal Linguistic Landscape Analysis on Social Media Platforms Mokodompit, Isnawita; Basalama, Nonny; Miolo, Sartin T.; Muziatun
Language, Technology, and Social Media Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): March 2026 | Language, Technology, and Social Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70211/ltsm.3026-7196.321

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The intensification of social media has significantly altered the linguistic landscape among teenagers, influencing identity formation and communication practices. This research investigates how social media platforms, such as Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp, shape teens language by studying the forms, types, components, and functions of linguistic landscapes in virtual spaces. Qualitative method with ethnography design was used in this study and utilized corpus-driven data collection techniques. This research conduct in MAN 1 Kota Gorontalo to analyzes language use among middle level students, aged 17-18. It investigates the emergence of digital language as new linguistic forms consist of; slang, abbreviations, emojis/stickers, and memes, until their effect in constructing digital identities. Essentially, this study offers theoretical novelty by concerning the new concept of linguistic landscape (LL) in virtual public spaces, showing how the digital platform creates various kind of linguistic form. The findings reveal that teen language in social media is highly dynamic, reflecting both the social and cultural aspects of identity. Besides, the study also identifies the social conflicts that caused from language use, such as generational gaps and misunderstandings between teens and authority figures, highlighting the ethical challenges in digital communication. The study completes by highlighting the need for academical interventions to handle the ethical problem caused by engage teen language in the digital era and suggests strategies for fostering responsible digital communication.
Social Media as a Crisis Communication Tool During the 2021 KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Civil Unrest Luthando Valencia Ngubane; Elvis Madondo
Language, Technology, and Social Media Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): June 2026 | Language, Technology, and Social Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70211/ltsm.3026-7196.183

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This study examines how social media functioned as a crisis communication and mobilisation infrastructure during the July 2021 civil unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, South Africa. Although prior research has linked digital platforms to protest organisation and crisis information flows, less attention has been paid to how affected publics perceived the simultaneous roles of mobilisation, risk communication, official communication, and misinformation in the South African unrest. Using a quantitative survey design, data were collected with an online questionnaire from 299 adult social media users who resided in KwaZulu-Natal, had witnessed the unrest through social media, and consented to participate. Descriptive statistics, reliability testing, exploratory factor analysis, and chi-square tests were used to analyse the data. The instrument showed high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.851). Findings indicate that respondents strongly perceived social media as an integral communication channel, a tactical source of real-time information, and a mechanism for broadcasting the unrest beyond local communities. Four dimensions emerged from the analysis: connectivity and information sharing, safety and risk communication, official crisis communication, and public engagement and mobilisation. Gender differences were statistically significant for social media as a crucial information source and for real-time coordination, while race-based patterns suggested uneven perceptions across several items. The study contributes a contextualised crisis-informatics perspective on the dual capacity of social media to support public safety and intensify disorder during civil unrest.
Code-Switching and Emotion in ABtalks: A Paralinguistic and Structural Analysis Hasnaa Saad Al-Khafaji; Yasir Bdaiwi Jasim Al-Shujairi
Language, Technology, and Social Media Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): June 2026 | Language, Technology, and Social Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70211/ltsm.3026-7196.320

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In an era where digital media redefines how people express themselves, podcasts serve as platforms for emotionally nuanced bilingual interaction. This study examines how Arabic–English speakers in ABtalks, an interview podcast, employ code-switching (CS) and paralinguistic features to convey emotion, identity, and social meaning. Drawing on the typology of CS, paralinguistic framework, and bilingual emotion, four episodes were analyzed using qualitative discourse analysis. Findings reveal that intra-sentential CS dominates (accounting for 92–97% of instances), functioning as an expressive and affective strategy, while inter-sentential and tag-switching occur selectively for emphasis, narrative effect, or authenticity. Paralinguistic cues—including pauses, rising and falling intonation, vocal stress, laughter, and speech rate—consistently align with CS to signal hesitation, emotional intensity, reflection, or psychological regulation. English insertions often universalize or soften emotionally charged content, whereas Arabic anchors intimate, culturally contextualized expressions. The interaction between language choice and vocal delivery demonstrates that speakers deliberately use CS and paralinguistics to perform identity, regulate emotions, and enhance narrative engagement. Future research could examine other podcast genres or bilingual contexts and employ acoustic analysis to explore how prosody and CS jointly shape emotional meaning and digital self-expression.
Does Social Media Selectively Transform the Protest Paradigm? Evidence from Online News and X Posts During Indonesia’s 2025 Demonstrations Eriyanto
Language, Technology, and Social Media Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): June 2026 | Language, Technology, and Social Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70211/ltsm.3026-7196.395

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This study examines how the protest paradigm operates in Indonesia’s hybrid media ecosystem by comparing online news coverage and social media posts during the August–September 2025 demonstrations. Using quantitative content analysis, this study analyzed 2,682 Detik.com news articles and 421 posts from the X account @barengwarga published between 25 August and 5 September 2025. The analysis focused on three dimensions: protest framing, sourcing patterns, and marginalization/legitimization devices, with differences between media types tested using chi-square analysis. The findings show that the protest paradigm is transformed selectively rather than uniformly. Riot and confrontation frames appeared at comparable levels in online news and social media, indicating the persistence of conflict-oriented protest representation. However, social media more frequently used spectacle and debate frames, foregrounded protesters’ voices, highlighted police violence, and represented protests as peaceful. In contrast, online news relied more heavily on institutional sources and more often associated protesters with violence. These statistically significant differences indicate that social media do not fully overturn the protest paradigm but reconfigure it by shifting narrative authority and moral attribution. This study contributes to protest communication scholarship by offering empirical evidence from a Global South hybrid media context.
Multicultural Literacy Learning Model Based on Indonesian Folktales in Elementary School Indonesian Language Learning Nashrullah; Noor Alfulaila; Puji Sri Rahayu
Language, Technology, and Social Media Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): June 2026 | Language, Technology, and Social Media
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70211/ltsm.3026-7196.402

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This study aims to develop and test the effectiveness of a multicultural literacy learning model based on Indonesian folklore in Indonesian language learning in elementary schools. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach with the ADDIE model, encompassing analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The subjects consisted of 60 fifth-grade students from two elementary schools in Palu, two practicing teachers, and three expert validators. Data were collected through validation sheets, practicality questionnaires, literacy tests (pretest–posttest), a multicultural attitude scale, observation, and documentation. Data were analyzed descriptively, using paired t-tests, and calculating effect sizes (Cohen's d). The results showed that the developed model had a very high level of validity (93%) and excellent practicality (89%). The effectiveness test demonstrated a significant increase in students' literacy skills (p < 0.001) with a large effect size, particularly in the interpretation of cultural values and the production of reflective texts. Furthermore, there was a significant increase in students' multicultural attitudes, particularly in the aspects of tolerance and cross-cultural empathy. These findings indicate that integrating Indonesian folklore within a critical literacy framework can strengthen literacy competencies and build multicultural awareness in elementary school students. This model contributes theoretically to the development of culture-based literacy and practically provides an innovative alternative for contextual and transformative Indonesian language learning.

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