Abstract:This study investigates the influence of academic leadership styles on the quality of higher education in Indonesia, focusing on permanent lecturers in public and private universities under the Ministry of Education in South…
outh Sulawesi. Using a quantitative explanatory approach and survey method, data were collected from 120 respondents and analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using SmartPLS. The study examines three leadership styles—transformational, transactional, and distributed—and their impact on teaching quality, institutional governance, student outcomes, and academic services. The findings reveal that all three leadership styles positively affect higher education quality, with transformational leadership having the most significant impact, followed by distributed and transactional styles. These results underscore the importance of visionary and participative leadership in improving institutional performance, particularly in regional universities facing resource and structural limitations. The study contributes theoretically by validating leadership models in a non-Western context and practically by offering insights for leadership development policies. It highlights the need for adaptive leadership strategies tailored to local academic cultures and institutional dynamics to enhance educational quality in Indonesian higher education.
Abstract:This article examines gender identity within a metaphysical framework by exploring the tension between essentialist and social constructivist paradigms. The core issue addressed in this research is the absence of a conceptual…
ptual framework capable of reconciling these two traditionally opposing approaches. Essentialism regards gender as a fixed, inherent attribute, whereas constructivism emphasizes that gender is shaped by social and cultural practices. The aim of this study is to formulate a hybrid metaphysical model that integrates both perspectives through dialectical synthesis. The methodology employed involves a philosophical literature review with thematic analysis of works published within the last five years. Findings reveal that a relationally grounded hybrid model successfully merges the strengths of both paradigms, offering a more inclusive and applicable approach for social policy development. This model is viewed as critical for advancing academic discourse while also providing a robust philosophical foundation for the recognition and protection of gender diversity in contemporary society.
Abstract:Penelitian ini mengkaji penggunaan aplikasi berbasis kecerdasan buatan (AI) oleh mahasiswa Program Studi Manajemen Informatika Politeknik Belitung dalam menyelesaikan tugas kuliah. Tujuannya adalah untuk menggambarkan pola…
la penggunaan, dampak terhadap proses pembelajaran, serta pandangan etis mahasiswa terhadap teknologi AI. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan mixed methods, dengan data kuantitatif diperoleh melalui kuesioner tertutup dan data kualitatif dari pertanyaan esai dalam Google Form serta wawancara terstruktur. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa 80% dari 30 responden merasa terbantu dengan AI, seperti ChatGPT, dalam memahami materi dan menyelesaikan tugas secara lebih cepat dan efisien. Namun, sekitar 20% responden menunjukkan adanya kecenderungan ketergantungan yang berdampak pada penurunan keterlibatan intelektual dan orisinalitas karya. Sebagian besar mahasiswa menyadari pentingnya penggunaan AI secara bijak, khususnya dalam menyeleksi informasi dan menjaga integritas akademik. Temuan ini menegaskan perlunya panduan etis dan edukatif dari institusi pendidikan agar pemanfaatan AI benar-benar mendukung proses belajar, bukan menggantikannya.
Abstract:This study aims to analyze the effect of Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) and Long Term Debt to Equity Ratio (LTDTER) on Return on Investment (ROI) at PT Semen Indonesia (Persero) Tbk during the period 2016–2023. The method used…
sed is descriptive associative with a quantitative approach, using secondary data in the form of the company's quarterly financial reports obtained through purposive sampling techniques. The analytical tools used include Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis, coefficient of determination (R²), t-test and F-test, and multiple linear regression. The results of the study show that DAR has a negative correlation with ROI of -0.607, while LTDTER also shows a negative correlation of -0.478, both of which are included in the weak relationship category. The coefficient of determination value of 50.4% indicates that half of the variation in ROI can be explained by the two independent variables, while the remaining 49.6% is influenced by other factors outside the study. The F test shows that DAR and LTDTER simultaneously have a significant effect on ROI. This finding confirms that a high debt-based capital structure has a negative impact on investment returns, making it important for financial management to consider the efficiency of long-term debt use and total debt in long-term financial strategies.
Abstract:This study exemines the ability to use mind mapping in descriptive writing in grade eight junior high school. This study uses quantitative methods by dividing into two groups, namely the experimental group and the control…
l group. The experimental group is taught using mind mapping and the control group taught with the classical method. Data analysis is calculated using the t-test formula. The result showed that mind mapping method is effective in descriptive text writing. It can be proven in the result of the value of t = -4.982 with p-value = 0.000. So, it can be concluded that H₀ is rejected and H₁ is accepted. So, the use of mind mapping method is effective to help students think more creatively in descriptive writing.
Abstract:In discourse, speech is not only considered as a linguistic phenomenon but also as a means to maintain or change power relations in society. One of the clearest examples of the use of speech in discourse to change social…
change occurred in The Black Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1968 in the United States. Based on the interest in studying Malcolm X's speech further, the thesis writer decided to analyze Malcolm X's speech at the Oxford Union Debate using Fairclough's Critical Discourse Analysis framework with a qualitative method that will focus on linguistic issues as part of social and humanitarian issues. The results of this study showed deconstruction result of Malcolm X's speech text by analyzing various linguistic features from the dimensions of text practice (including positive and negative lexical items, key terms of ideology and belief, modality, and rhetorical devices), discursive practice (including intertextuality and shared knowledge), and sociocultural (including formality and personal pronouns), then continued with a discussion of the relationship between discourse, power, and ideology and the role of Malcolm X's speech in the historical context at that time. It can be concluded that Malcolm X's speech highlights his advocacy for revolutionary justice and self-defense for oppressed black people. He also challenged the power structures of his time, opposing segregation and exposing the hypocrisy of the American and Western governments with white supremacy and colonialism behind the mask of democracy.
Abstract:The research made by the author of this thesis aims to analyze the use of conversational maxims and implicatures in Selena Gomez's podcast which discusses the topic “How to Stop Insecurity & Truly Love Yourself to the Core”.…
Core”. The main objective is to understand how conversational maxims and implicatures are applied in the context of podcasts to convey messages about self-confidence and self-love to listeners. The methods used are conversational analysis based on pragmatics theory, conversational analysis based on Grice's (1975), theory of maxims and qualitative methods based on Creswell's (2007), theory then the data analyzed are transcriptions of Selena Gomez podcasts that have been selected based on their relevance to the research topic. The analysis is done by looking at how each conversational maxim (maxims of quantity, quality, relevance, and manner) and the two existing implicatures (conventional implicature and conversational implicature) are applied in the verbal expressions in the podcast. The result is that the four maxims and two implicatures are all found in Selena Gomez's podcast.
Abstract:Disassociation is stated by Karantzas’ through the lens of Jeff Rendell's Thanksgiving film script by analyzing the dynamics of disassociation from the characters' Shariff Eric in this movie script. This study aims to show…
show how the rejection of human nature, manifested through the denial of emotion, warmth, and flexibility, can lead to the experience of dissociation and its psychological and emotional consequences. Thanksgiving movie script is a massacre thriller movie script which is motivated by an endless sense of revenge, which is carried out by the character Sheriff Eric. He has lost a loved one and his future, as a result of thanksgiving night at that time. Then what about the concept of disassociation related in Jeff Rendell Thanksgiving movie script? Through qualitative methods, this study explains how the rejection of human nature. In conclusion, this story shows how a person can lose their humanity.
Abstract:This study examines how emotions are expressed through language in Inside Out (2015) using Saussure’s semiotic theory. The research focuses on how dialogues spoken by Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger function as signs…
signs that represent Riley’s emotional states. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the study analyzes the relationship between signifier (words and phrases used in dialogue) and signified (the intended emotional meaning). The findings indicate that emotions in the film are conveyed through specific verbal expressions, showing how language operates as a system of signs. This research contributes to the field of semiotics by providing insights into how words shape emotional meaning in animated storytelling.
Abstract:This study examines the frenemy relationship between Emily and Stephanie in A Simple Favor. Their friendship is complex, blending admiration, competition, and manipulation. Stephanie looks up to Emily but also struggles…
with insecurity, while Emily enjoys maintaining control over Stephanie. Using a qualitative method, this research identifies key factors contributing to their frenemy dynamic, including social comparison, insecurity, past betrayals, and cultural expectations. The findings reveal that their relationship is shaped by both emotional dependence and hidden rivalry, leading to an unstable and toxic bond. Finally, the study highlights how friendships can mask deeper conflicts, where trust and betrayal coexist.