Journal Corner of Education, Linguistics, and Literature

Systematic Literature Review on Quarter Life Crisis in Final Year Students: A Study of the Role of Social Support, Career Decisions, and Resilience

Digi Alamsyah — 2025-07-20

The phenomenon of quarter-life crisis (QLC) among final-year students has become an increasingly important issue in developmental psychology studies, considering that the transition to the workforce and adulthood is often accompanied by complex psychosocial pressures. This research aims to systematically examine the role of social support, career decision-making, and resilience towards QLC through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method on 16 scientific articles published between 2018 and 2024 and indexed in reputable databases such as Scopus and ScienceDirect. The analysis was conducted with the help of VOSviewer software to map the relationships between keywords and main themes. The study results indicate that social support and maturity in career decisions contribute to reducing QLC pressure, while resilience proves to be an important mediator in helping students adapt psychologically. Bibliometric visualisation identifies two dominant approaches in the literature, namely psychosocial (focusing on mental health and study-to-work transitions) and reflective-spiritual (value-based and meaning of life). These findings emphasise the value of developing holistic campus interventions based on positive psychology to strengthen the resilience of final-year students in facing life transitions

Integration of Indonesian Language and Literature Learning in the Merdeka Curriculum: A Holistic Approach to Enhancing Literacy and Cultural Appreciation in Secondary Schools

Adelina Anum — 2025-07-20

This study examined the integration of Indonesian language and literature learning within the context of Merdeka Curriculum implementation at the secondary school level as a strategy to strengthen students’ literacy and cultural appreciation. The main objective of this research is to understand the extent to which an integrative approach can improve the quality of learning that is not only cognitively oriented but also affective and cultural in nature. The subjects of this research consist of 20 scholarly articles selected through purposive sampling based on their relevance to the topic and the publication period between 2015 and 2025. The characteristics of the literature encompass perspectives on educational policy, pedagogical strategies, and empirical studies involving junior and senior high school students from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds. This study employs a qualitative approach using a library research method, with documentation techniques for data collection and thematic analysis to identify patterns, trends, and conceptual contributions from each source. The findings indicate that integrating language and literature learning significantly enhances students' literacy skills, broadens their cultural insights, and creates more reflective and meaningful learning experiences. Learning strategies that combine literary texts and language practice foster students' critical thinking, empathy, and appreciation of literature as well as real-life contexts. These findings confirm that the integration of language and literature not only substantively strengthens the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum but also contributes to the formation of the Pancasila Student Profile. As an implication, this approach needs to be further developed through teacher training, the provision of contextual learning media, and educational policies that support holistic and transformative teaching practices.

Development of Interactive Media Using the Quantum Learning Method in Geography Education at Seririt 1 Public High School

Raymond Pandiangan — 2025-07-31

This study aims to describe the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of interactive learning media based on Quantum Learning using the Quizizz application in Geography lessons for grade XI students at SMA Negeri 1 Seririt. This research is of the R&D type, adapting the ADDIE model. The subjects of this research are one Geography teacher and 34 students from class XI-4 at SMA Negeri 1 Seririt. Research data was collected through expert validation, teacher and student responses, pretest, and posttest. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive quantitative methods. The research results are as follows: (1) the validity of the media has an average score of 81.23 (very suitable), (2) the practicality of the media has an average score of 91.65 (very practical), and (3) the effectiveness of the media shows a high average N-Gain score of 0.74 (73.75%). Therefore, the interactive learning media based on Quantum Learning assisted by the Quizizz application is deemed valid, practical, and effective as a learning tool for Geography that supports the improvement of concept understanding among Grade XI-4 students.

Dynamics of Chinese Investment in Infrastructure Development in Lombok Island

Ahmad Mubarak Munir — 2025-07-31

Chinese investment has become the subject of ongoing debates in international political economy studies. In general, scholars argue that the benefits of Chinese investment not only depend on the relationship between China and host countries but also on various state capacities. Using a case study approach, this paper aims to contribute with other scholars to understand Chinese investment patterns in third-world countries, especially Indonesia. The volume of Chinese investment in Indonesia has increased significantly in recent years. This study will focus on understanding Chinese investment patterns in infrastructure in the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Lombok Island. This project received a loan through the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) of 692 million dollars during 2019-2024. This paper argues that Chinese investment has contributed to complex policy-making dynamics at the national and sub-national levels.

Politeness Strategies Used By Ganjar Pranowo and Mahfud MD In the 2024 Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates Debate Event

Naura Alifa Rahma — 2025-07-30

Politeness strategy is a technique used by someone to speak more courteously. Conversations in a daily life and arguments often use polite communication strategies. The 2024 presidential and vice-presidential debates are the debates that are interesting to investigate in this study. This study aims to characterize the politeness strategies employed by Ganjar Pranowo and Mahfud MD during the presidential and vice-presidential debates. This study employed the politeness strategies developed by Brown and Levinson (1978), which categorizes politeness strategies into four types: Off Record (OR), Bald-On Record (BOR), Positive Politeness (PP), and Negative Politeness (NP). The findings of this study show that in the presidential and vice-presidential debates, Ganjar Pranowo and Mahfud MD employ three different kinds of politeness strategies. The most prominent politeness strategy is Positive Politeness (56.5%). Other politeness strategies are Bald-On Record (30.4%) and Negative Politeness (13%). It can be concluded that Ganjar Pranowo and Mahfud MD mostly use Positive Politeness in delivering their speech for presidential and vice-presidential debates.

The Influence of Principal Supervision and Teacher Training on the Pedagogical Competence of Teachers at State Madrasah Aliyah in Pekanbaru City

Iwan Salih Hamonangan Daulay — 2025-07-30

This study examined the impact of principal supervision and teacher training on the pedagogical competence of educators at State Islamic Senior High Schools (Madrasah Aliyah Negeri) in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. Employing a quantitative research design, data were collected through surveys administered to teachers across several institutions. The findings reveal that both principal supervision and teacher training exert a significant and positive influence on teachers’ pedagogical competence. Principals’ supervisory practices, when carried out systematically through guidance, feedback, and evaluation, play a pivotal role in enhancing instructional quality. Similarly, targeted and continuous professional training programs equip teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt to contemporary pedagogical demands, including technology integration and innovative teaching methodologies. The results underscore a synergistic relationship between supervision and training, with statistical analyses indicating that these variables, both independently and collectively, contribute substantially to the development of pedagogical competence. Teachers who receive consistent supervisory support and participate in relevant training demonstrate improved capabilities in lesson planning, classroom management, student assessment, and instructional delivery. These findings highlight the importance of institutional strategies that prioritize sustained supervisory engagement and structured teacher development initiatives as critical pathways for improving teaching effectiveness and educational quality within the madrasah system.

The Influence of Organizational Commitment and Motivation on Employee Performance Through Job Satisfaction (Case Study: Contract Workers at a Power Plant in Pasuruan Regency)

Darwis Chandra — 2025-07-30

Generation Business Unit (UBP) Grati, a Gas and Steam Power Plant (PLTGU) located in Pasuruan Regency, East Java, had consistently surpassed its unit performance targets until a notable decline was observed in the first half of 2025. This study aims to investigate the factors contributing to this decline, explicitly focusing on the influence of organizational commitment and motivation on employee performance, with job satisfaction serving as a mediating factor. The research centers on the contract-based workforce (PKWT) at UBP Grati, which constitutes a substantial 47% of the total workforce. Employing a quantitative approach, the study's population consisted of these contract workers, from which a sample of 142 respondents was selected through purposive sampling. Data collection involved questionnaires, interviews, and documentation, with analysis conducted using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS 3.2.9. The findings indicate that organizational commitment and job satisfaction have direct and significant impacts on employee performance. However, motivation does not exhibit a significant direct effect on performance. Notably, the results demonstrate that both organizational commitment and motivation exert important indirect effects on employee performance when mediated by job satisfaction. These findings emphasize the vital role of job satisfaction in transforming both commitment and motivation into enhanced performance for contract workers at UBP Grati.

Writing Difficulties in Dysgraphic Students: A Study Using Word Board Media

Eva Dahlia — 2025-07-29

This study investigates the writing difficulties experienced by students with dysgraphia and evaluates the effectiveness of Word Board media as an instructional intervention. The objective of this research is to identify specific patterns of writing challenges among students with dysgraphia and to assess the impact of a multisensory teaching tool in overcoming those challenges. The study involved 20 students from MI Al-Hidayah and MIS Nurul Asyrof, consisting of 10 students from grade 2 and 10 from grade 3. The participants were selected using purposive sampling based on signs of writing difficulties. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, using classroom observation, interviews, and document analysis for data collection, while thematic analysis was used to interpret the findings. The results revealed consistent issues such as confusion between visually similar letters (e.g., "b" and "d"), substitution of letters with numbers (e.g., "s" as "5"), irregular spacing, inconsistent capitalization, and letter reversal. After a four-week intervention using Word Board media, students demonstrated improvements in letter differentiation, spacing, motor coordination, and writing confidence. These findings suggest that Word Board media is a practical, low-tech, and inclusive solution for supporting literacy development among students with learning difficulties. The study contributes to the fields of educational psychology and inclusive education by emphasizing the importance of multisensory teaching strategies in early literacy instruction.

Enhancing Confidence and Fluency through Project Based Learning for Basic Speaking Course

Diyah Dwi Agustina — 2025-07-30

This study investigates how Project-Based Learning can effectively improve students’ confidence and speaking fluency in a Basic Speaking course. Speaking is often considered one of the most difficult language skills to master due to factors such as nervousness and limited speaking opportunities. Through the application of PBL, learners participate in purposeful, group-oriented activities that encourage the practical use of the target language in realistic situations. The subject of this study wa the second semester students of English Education Department, Nahdlatul Ulama Lampung University. This study was utilizing a Classroom Action Reseach method that includes problem identification, planning, action, observation and reflection. The data collecting used triangulation consist of test, observation and interviews. The study in Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 reveals that Project Based Learning contributes to a positive and motivating learning atmosphere. It also enhances students’ engagement and facilitates frequent opportunities for genuine interaction. Consequently, students exhibit significant enhancement in both their confidence and fluency in speaking. The findings suggest that PBL is an effective instructional approach for cultivating communicative abilities in beginning language learners.

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Spiritual Leadership: Implementation of Leadership Models in Islamic Education Institutions

Ali Yakub — 2025-07-15

This research was conducted to find out about the leadership model and how implementation of this spiritual leadership model is in Islamic educational institutions. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study by examining various sources of literature, both from scientific journals, books, and other literature sources related to spiritual leadership. Based on various sources of literature, the author finds that leadership is very important in an organisation because leadership is a process of influencing others to do their work in accordance with the expected goals. And spiritual leadership is very effective in bringing an organisation to have a conducive climate in the development of an organisation, because spiritual leadership is not only about the intelligence of a leader or the skills of a leader in managing other people and institutions but also upholds the values of honesty, kindness, wisdom, compassion and so on in order to form morals and morals. the application of spiritual leadership in Islamic educational institutions requires the synergy of various aspects: ranging from the quality of leaders, organizational culture, competence and commitment of human resources, to the support of religious facilities and programs. it is hoped that with the results of this study the leaders can apply the spiritual leadership model, especially in Islamic educational institutions.

Polite Language in the Teachings of Gus Baha According to the Qur’an: Analysis and Practical Implications

Dwi Santoso — 2025-07-29

This article explores how renowned Islamic preacher Gus Baha promotes the use of polite language by drawing on timeless Qur’anic guidance. Using a qualitative approach that combines an extensive literature review with content analysis, we examine ten specific examples from his teachings and compare them with key Qur’anic principles. Our analysis reveals that practices such as warm greetings, respectful titles, gentle word choices, and constructive feedback not only mirror the ethical values embedded in the Qur’an but also serve as practical strategies for building stronger, more caring communities. Furthermore, the study discusses how these traditional ethical frameworks can address modern communication challenges, particularly in our fast-paced and diverse digital world. By emphasizing respectful dialogue and empathetic interaction, the findings suggest that the deliberate use of polite language can significantly enhance interpersonal relationships and foster greater social harmony. Ultimately, this research provides practical insights into how the thoughtful application of respectful language, as advocated by Gus Baha, can contribute to a more inclusive and interconnected society.