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Academia Open
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27147444     DOI : 10.21070/acopen.11.2026.12985
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Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This journal aims is to provide a place for academics and practitioners to publish original research and review articles. The articles basically contains any topics research or review. Academia Open is available in online version. Language used in this journal is Indonesia or English.
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Enhancement of DC Electrical Conductivity of Polypyrrole/Cu Nanocomposites Synthesized via In-situ Chemical Polymerization: Peningkatan Konduktivitas Listrik DC Nanokomposit Polipirol/Cu yang Disintesis melalui Polimerisasi Kimia In-situ Manal J. Khalifa
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.11459

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General Background: Conducting polymers, such as polypyrrole (PPy), offer a unique blend of mechanical flexibility and electronic functionality, making them attractive for diverse technological applications. Specific Background: Incorporating metal nanoparticles into PPy has shown promise in enhancing its electrical properties, particularly DC conductivity. Knowledge Gap: However, a systematic understanding of how varying copper (Cu) nanoparticle concentrations affect charge transport mechanisms and activation energy in PPy/Cu nanocomposites remains limited. Aims: This study aims to synthesize PPy/Cu nanocomposites via in-situ chemical polymerization and evaluate their DC conductivity and activation energy across a temperature range of 293–433 K. Results: The addition of Cu significantly enhanced conductivity, from 1.7×10⁻⁷ S/cm (pure PPy) to 8.6×10⁻⁴ S/cm (10 wt.% Cu), and reduced activation energy from 0.045 eV to 0.023 eV, indicating improved charge transport. Novelty: The findings reveal a clear correlation between Cu concentration and the formation of efficient conduction pathways, supported by percolation theory and interfacial charge transfer dynamics. Implications: These results position PPy/Cu nanocomposites as promising materials for applications in energy storage, sensing, and electromagnetic shielding, where high conductivity and tunable electrical behavior are critical.Highlight : High Conductivity Gain: Conductivity increased by 10,000× with 10 wt.% Cu addition. Efficient Charge Transport: Activation energy dropped from 0.045 eV (pure) to 0.023 eV (10 wt.% Cu). Application Potential: Suitable for energy storage, sensors, and electromagnetic shielding Keywords : Polypyrrole, Copper Nanoparticles, Conductivity Enhancement, Nanocomposites, Activation Energy
Instrumental Drives in English Learning Among Non-English Majors Nuria Anjelina; Tri Rohani; Umi Kalsum
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.11460

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General Background: Motivation is a fundamental factor influencing success in foreign language learning, especially in contexts where English is a secondary academic subject. Specific Background: In Indonesia, non-English major students in smaller teacher training institutions often receive less attention in language motivation research. Knowledge Gap: Previous studies have largely focused on English majors or students from urban universities, leaving a lack of insight into motivation among non-English majors in peripheral regions. Aim: This study investigates the types and factors of English learning motivation among non-English major students at STKIP Muhammadiyah Pagar Alam. Results: Using a mixed-methods approach, findings reveal that most students demonstrate high extrinsic motivation—such as academic and career goals—while a smaller group, mainly from the Indonesian Language Education program, also show intrinsic interests like cultural appreciation and personal enjoyment. Novelty: This research highlights motivation dynamics in an underrepresented population, offering context-specific insights beyond mainstream university settings. Implications: The results suggest that English instruction in similar institutions should be tailored to students' dominant motivational drivers, using student-centered methods and digital tools to foster engagement and overcome learning anxieties.Highlight : Non-English major students are generally motivated to learn English, mostly due to instrumental reasons like academic and career goals. Intrinsic motivation is more common among Indonesian Language students, who show interest in English media and global culture. Supportive learning environments—with interactive methods and digital tools—can boost motivation and reduce learning barriers. Keywords : English Learning, Motivation, Non-English Major Students, Integrative Motivation, Instrumental Motivation
Psychological Analysis of the Main Characters in the Novel In the Land of Pepper by Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie: Analisis Psikologis Karakter Utama dalam Novel Di Negeri Lada Karya Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie Noval Selpiansyah; Pepes Redi Juliansa; Irma Sendy Aristya
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.11461

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Literature serves as a medium for expressing psychological realities, particularly through characters shaped by trauma and emotional struggle. Specifically, Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie’s In the Land of Pepper portrays the inner world of Salva, a child enduring neglect and domestic violence, whose psychological conflicts reflect broader societal issues. Despite existing studies on literary psychology, few have focused on Indonesian novels that depict childhood trauma using Freud's psychoanalytic theory. This study aims to analyze the protagonist’s psychological condition through Freud’s structural model—Id, Ego, and Superego—complemented by Jungian symbols and Eriksonian psychosocial theory. Results indicate Salva employs defense mechanisms such as denial, repression, and fantasy projection to navigate trauma, with the “land of pepper” functioning as a symbolic refuge. The novelty lies in the integrative psychoanalytic approach applied to a contemporary Indonesian text, highlighting the character’s fragmented psyche and imaginative resilience. Implications include the potential for literature to foster emotional literacy and trauma awareness in educational settings, as well as providing a foundation for further interdisciplinary research between literature and psychology.Highlight : The study analyzes the inner psychological struggles of the protagonist using Freud’s Id, Ego, and Superego. Childhood trauma and emotional neglect form the core of Salva’s development and coping mechanisms. Literature is presented as a medium for psychological reflection and emotional education through character exploration. Keywords : Literary Psychology, Main Character, Inner Conflict, Trauma, Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie
TikTok Videos Support Students’ Vocabulary Mastery in Junior High School: Video TikTok Dukung Penguasaan Kosakata Siswa di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Tria Miranda; Tri Rohani; Umi Kalsum
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.11463

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General Background: Vocabulary mastery is essential for language proficiency, yet many junior high school students in Indonesia struggle with vocabulary acquisition. Specific Background: Traditional, textbook-based methods often fail to engage Generation Z learners, prompting the need for innovative, tech-integrated pedagogies. Knowledge Gap: While prior studies have explored social media for language learning, few have examined TikTok’s effectiveness in formal junior high school contexts in Indonesia. Aims: This study investigates the impact of TikTok-based instruction on vocabulary mastery among seventh-grade students at SMP Muhammadiyah Pagaralam. Results: Using a quasi-experimental design, the study revealed that the experimental group, taught with TikTok videos, significantly outperformed the control group in vocabulary post-tests, with a mean improvement of 44.83 points compared to 29.33 points. Novelty: Unlike prior research focused on university settings or informal learning, this study applies TikTok pedagogically within a structured junior high school environment, demonstrating its potential beyond entertainment. Implications: The findings suggest that integrating TikTok into English instruction enhances student engagement, retention, and confidence, offering a viable alternative to conventional methods and encouraging educators to embrace digital platforms aligned with students’ media habits.Highlight : TikTok-based instruction significantly improved students' vocabulary mastery compared to traditional methods, showing higher post-test scores and engagement. Students in the experimental group demonstrated greater motivation and retention, aided by interactive, visual, and auditory content from TikTok videos. The study supports integrating social media into formal education, offering practical benefits in language learning and suggesting broader pedagogical applications. Keywords : TikTok, Vocabulary Mastery, Language Learning, English Education, Junior High School
Histopathological Features of Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis Provide Diagnostic and Therapeutic Insights Shaalan Mofleh Hadeed; Karam Turath Tawfeeq
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.11466

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Background: Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis (AFRS) is a non-invasive subtype of fungal sinusitis marked by a hypersensitivity reaction to environmental fungi, predominantly Aspergillus. Specific Background: Its diagnosis depends on integrated clinical, radiologic, and histopathological assessments. Knowledge Gap: Despite established criteria, the histopathological profile of AFRS in Iraqi clinical settings remains underreported, limiting diagnostic precision. Aim: This study aimed to characterize the histopathological features of AFRS in patients managed at Al Salam Teaching Hospital, Mosul, Iraq, to improve diagnostic accuracy. Results: In a retrospective analysis of 42 cases from January 2023 to January 2024, all specimens demonstrated allergic mucin (100%), with 95.2% exhibiting dense eosinophilic infiltrates and 85.7% showing Charcot-Leyden crystals. Fungal hyphae, typically sparse, septate, and branching—consistent with Aspergillus—were detected in all samples using GMS and PAS stains. Novelty: This study highlights the consistent presence of Charcot-Leyden crystals in addition to the classical triad, emphasizing their diagnostic value in differentiating AFRS from other chronic rhinosinusitis forms. Implications: Recognition of these histopathological hallmarks is essential to guide treatment strategies focused on surgical and anti-inflammatory modalities, rather than systemic antifungal therapy. Highlight: Consistent Triad: Allergic mucin, eosinophils, and fungal hyphae are key diagnostic features. Diagnostic Marker: Charcot-Leyden crystals enhance specificity in AFRS detection. Therapeutic Focus: Emphasizes surgery and anti-inflammatory therapy over antifungals. Keywords: Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis, Histopathology, Charcot-Leyden Crystals, Eosinophilic Infiltrate, Aspergillus
Webtoon Comic Improves Eighth Graders' Mystery Text Comprehension: Komik Webtoon Tingkatkan Pemahaman Teks Misteri Siswa Kelas VIII Dhea Dwiastuti; Kurnia Febianti; Yuliana
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.11467

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General Background: Reading comprehension is essential for junior high students to engage meaningfully with English texts, especially narrative genres. Specific Background: Mystery narratives, while rich in linguistic features and critical thinking opportunities, often pose challenges due to students’ lack of interest and engagement. Knowledge Gap: While digital media like comics have been explored in language learning, limited research addresses the use of Webtoon specifically for teaching mystery narrative texts in rural educational settings. Aims: This study investigates the effectiveness of using Webtoon comics as a digital medium to improve reading comprehension among eighth-grade students at MTs Negeri 2 Empat Lawang. Results: Using a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-tests, findings showed the experimental group taught with Webtoon outperformed the control group, achieving a significant gain (mean = 72.36 vs. 67.02; t = 3.454, p = 0.001). Novelty: This research uniquely integrates mystery narrative texts with digital storytelling tools in a rural Indonesian context, targeting specific comprehension skills such as inference and reference. Implications: The findings suggest that digital comics like Webtoon enhance student motivation and comprehension, offering a promising pedagogical strategy aligned with students’ digital habits and literacy development.Highlight : Webtoon comics effectively improve students’ reading comprehension, especially in understanding mystery narrative texts. Statistical analysis confirms a significant difference in post-test scores between experimental and control groups. Digital media integration enhances engagement and supports comprehension through visual storytelling. Keywords : Webtoon Comic, Reading Comprehension, Mystery Narrative, Digital Literacy, Educational Technology
RIDER Strategy Promotes Critical Comprehension of Narrative Texts in Junior High: Strategi RIDER Mendorong Pemahaman Kritis terhadap Teks Naratif di Sekolah Menengah Pertama Lira Meista; Tri Rohani; Yuliana
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.11468

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General Background: Reading comprehension is a fundamental skill that underpins academic success in language learning. Specific Background: Many Indonesian junior high school students struggle with understanding narrative texts due to limited vocabulary and surface-level reading strategies. Knowledge Gap: Despite prior studies on metacognitive strategies, few have used quasi-experimental designs to evaluate structured strategies like RIDER in South Sumatra. Aims: This study investigated the effectiveness of the Read, Imagine, Describe, Evaluate, and Repeat (RIDER) strategy in improving narrative text comprehension among eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Muara Pinang. Results: Using a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-tests, the study revealed that students taught with the RIDER strategy demonstrated greater improvements in reading comprehension, particularly in main ideas, vocabulary, and inference, compared to those taught conventionally. Novelty: This research is among the first in the region to quantitatively compare RIDER with traditional methods using statistical analyses, providing robust evidence of its pedagogical value. Implications: Findings suggest that integrating RIDER into English instruction can foster critical thinking, deeper engagement, and improved comprehension, offering practical guidance for educators aiming to enhance literacy outcomes in narrative reading.Highlight : The RIDER strategy significantly improved students' comprehension, especially in identifying main ideas, vocabulary, and inferences. The experimental group showed greater gains than the control group, though the difference was not statistically significant in the independent t-test. The strategy promotes critical thinking and active engagement, making it a promising tool for teaching narrative texts. Keywords : Reading Comprehension, Narrative Text, RIDER Strategy, Junior High School, English Language Learning
Uterine and Hormonal Changes Following Pregnancy in Ruminants Dina H. Sadiq
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.11470

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General Background: Pregnancy is a pivotal phase in the reproductive cycle of mammals, particularly in ruminants, involving intricate physiological and hormonal coordination. Specific Background: Hormonal fluctuations during estrous, pregnancy, and parturition significantly influence uterine and endometrial structure, immune modulation, and mammary development. Knowledge Gap: Despite the known involvement of endocrine signaling, detailed insights into uterine transformations post-pregnancy and species-specific hormonal patterns remain limited. Aim: This review aimed to examine uterine changes in ruminants after pregnancy, focusing on the hormonal and immunological mechanisms involved.Results: It highlights how estrogen and progesterone modulate endometrial dynamics and immune responses; the trophoblast’s role in sustaining progesterone secretion through corpus luteum maintenance; and the regulatory cascade triggered by prostaglandin F2α in luteolysis. Notably, cows exhibited higher reproductive hormone levels compared to other ruminants. Novelty: The review integrates hormonal profiles with immune function and mammary gland development, offering a comprehensive picture of post-pregnancy uterine remodeling. Implications: These findings enhance understanding of implantation biology, support strategies to optimize reproductive efficiency, and inform sustainable dairy and meat production practices in ruminants Highlights: Hormones like progesterone and estrogen drive key uterine and immune changes. Trophoblast signals are crucial to sustain pregnancy in ruminants. Cows show higher reproductive hormone levels than other ruminants. Keywords: Uterine Remodeling, Ruminant Reproduction, Hormonal Regulation, Immune Response, Mammary Development
Relationships between addiction and the COMT rs4680 Gene Polymorphism: Hubungan antara kecanduan dan Polimorfisme Gen COMT rs4680 Wael Sattar Jaber; Fulla Abd Alsattar Alriyahee
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.11471

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General background: Addiction to drugs and alcohol presents a severe public health burden worldwide, driven by complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors. Specific background: The catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene, particularly the rs4680 (Val158Met) polymorphism, is known to influence dopamine regulation in the prefrontal cortex, a key area in addiction pathology. Knowledge gap: However, there remains limited genetic data on this polymorphism's role in addiction susceptibility within the Iraqi population. Aims: This study aimed to investigate the association between COMT rs4680 genotypes and the risk of drug and alcohol addiction among Iraqi males. Results: Genotyping 90 male participants revealed a significantly higher frequency of the A allele and AA genotype among addicts, with the AA genotype increasing addiction risk up to 17-fold for alcohol and 14-fold for drug use. The GA genotype showed intermediate risk. Novelty: This is among the first studies to demonstrate a strong association between COMT rs4680 variants and addiction in the Iraqi population, highlighting allele-dose effects on susceptibility. Implications: These findings suggest that COMT polymorphism may serve as a potential biomarker for addiction vulnerability and provide a foundation for future genetic and pharmacological interventions in personalized addiction treatment.Highlight : COMT rs4680 polymorphism showed a strong association with the risk of drug and alcohol addiction, especially in the A (Met) allele and AA genotype. Individuals with the AA genotype had a 14-17 times greater risk of addiction than the control group. The GA genotype showed an intermediate risk, particularly in alcohol addiction (OR = 5.4) although it was not significant for drugs. Keywords : COMT, rs4680, Addiction, Val158Met, Dopamine
Optimizing Spare Part Delivery Routes Using Ant Colony Optimization: Optimasi Rute Pengiriman Suku Cadang Menggunakan Algoritma Koloni Semut Septia Anggraini; Enny Aryanny
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.11477

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General Background: Efficient route planning is a fundamental aspect of logistics, directly impacting operational costs, fuel consumption, and customer satisfaction. Specific Background: A logistics company based in Batam has been facing inefficiencies in spare part delivery operations due to suboptimal routing strategies. Knowledge Gap: While various routing solutions exist, few are tailored to accommodate dynamic, real-world constraints such as vehicle capacity and varying delivery points in mid-scale logistics operations. Aim: This study aims to optimize delivery routes using the Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm by modeling the problem as a Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) with specific operational constraints. Results: The implementation of ACO significantly reduced total travel distance compared to the company’s existing manual routing approach. As a result, fuel consumption was lowered, delivery times improved, and customer service enhanced. Novelty: Unlike generic routing systems, the proposed ACO-based model dynamically adapts to real operational variables through pheromone-based local and global updates, improving the solution iteratively with each cycle. Implications: This research provides a practical and intelligent decision-support framework for logistics planning, demonstrating that metaheuristic algorithms such as ACO can robustly handle complex delivery challenges and be scaled to broader logistics applications Highlights: Improves route efficiency using ACO in real delivery operations. Reduces distance, fuel usage, and delivery time significantly. Provides a scalable model for intelligent logistics planning. Keywords: Ant Colony Optimization, Vehicle Routing Problem, Logistics Efficiency, Route Optimization, Metaheuristic Algorithm