Indigenous Language Impediment in English Speaking Setting: A Case Study of Thai EFL Learners

This study explores the ongoing issue of L1 interference from native Thai phonology impacting English speaking skills in Thai EFL students. Even with continuous formal English teaching, the native language still affects learners’ pronunciation precision in EFL speaking activities. Using a qualitative case study design, the study was carried out with junior high school students at Nida Suksasat School in Satun, Thailand. Data were gathered via classroom observations and video-recorded discussions on the grammatical subject “Have Got” and examined using phonological characteristics consistently disrupt that Thai phonological characteristics consistently disrupt English pronunciation, especially via sound substitution and sound alteration, even during rehearsed speaking tasks. This study adds to EFL studies by offering empirical proof of sustained phonological transfer in regulated speaking situations, underscoring that memorization fails to remove L1 impact. From a pedagogically, the findings highlight the significance of context-aware pronunciation teaching and phonological awareness-focused methods to reduce the impact of indigenous language interference in Thai EFL speaking classes

Mentoring and Microteaching training in Al Qur'an Learning for Adults for Al Qur'an Teachers at MQ Al Muhajirin Sidoarjo

This community service program aims to improve the teaching competence of Al-Qur’an teachers in delivering learning specifically designed for elderly learners. The program involved several stages, including needs identification, collaborative planning, implementation of mentoring and training, joint reflection and evaluation, as well as program improvement and adjustment. The community service method employed a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach and was conducted at MQ Al Muhajirin Boro, Tanggulangin. During the needs identification stage, the service team carried out observations, interviews, and discussions to understand the challenges faced by Al-Qur’an teachers in teaching elderly learners, such as difficulties in delivering material, a lack of appropriate teaching techniques, and limited learning support tools. Based on these findings, a microteaching module tailored to the needs of elderly learners was developed, along with a schedule of regular training sessions and the provision of relevant instructional aids and learning media. The mentoring and training activities were conducted periodically, emphasizing the use of visual and audio methods, adequate time intervals, and simple language. Periodic evaluations indicated improvements in teachers’ instructional skills, elderly learners’ understanding of Al-Qur’an materials, and the effectiveness of instructional aids and learning media. Overall, the program produced a significant positive impact and is expected to serve as a model for similar programs in other settings. Recommendations for program sustainability include continuous development, advanced training, community involvement, facility enhancement, and further research

Exploring the Influence of Self-Control, Subjective Well-Being, Happiness, and Life Satisfaction on Prosocial Behavior among Muslim Students in Indonesia

Prosocial behavior voluntary actions intended to benefit others plays a vital role in adolescents’ social skills, emotional well-being, and constructive interpersonal relationships. Adolescents with high prosociality tend to exhibit lower negative emotions and stronger social development. However, limited research has examined this phenomenon among Muslim university students. Guided by Domain Theory, this study investigates the influence of self-control, subjective well-being, happiness, and life satisfaction on prosocial behavior in Indonesian Muslim students. A cross-sectional design with convenience sampling recruited 300 Muslim university students (84 males, 28%; 216 females, 72%) aged 17–24 years (M = 19, SD = 1.23). Participants completed the Prosocial Tendencies Measure (PTM), Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS), BBC Subjective Well-being Scale (BBC-SWB), Orientation to Happiness Scale (OTH), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), all adapted to the Indonesian context with acceptable reliability. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. Results showed that subjective well-being (β = -0.169, p = 0.031) and happiness (β = 0.498, p = 0.000) significantly influenced prosocial behavior. Self-control (β = -0.058, p = 0.333) and life satisfaction (β = 0.119, p = 0.081) showed no significant effect. Indonesian Muslim students who reported higher levels of subjective well-being and happiness were more likely to engage in prosocial behavior. However, the research model hasn’t optimally explained the relationship between variables, as there are still other factors that can influence them

Long-Distance Parenting and Family Resilience Strategies of Indonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan

This study examines the resilience of Indonesian Migrant Worker (PMI) families in Taiwan and the strategies they apply in long-distance parenting. Using Henry’s family resilience model, it analyzes family risks, vulnerabilities, protection, adaptation, and socio-ecological factors. Data were collected through interviews with 25 PMIs in Taiwan, 25 left-behind children and 25 caregivers in Indonesia. The findings show that migration-related family risks are rooted in structural poverty, gendered labor regimes, and marital disruption, while vulnerability is shaped by low educational attainment, weak communication, and limited caregiving capacity. Religion emerges as a crucial protective resource in transnational family life. Beyond emotional coping, religious values provide moral guidance, sustain parental authority, shape caregiving practices, and support meaning-making across distance through practices such as religious instruction, pesantren-based (Islamic Boarding) care, and faith-informed role modeling. Family adaptation depends not only on individual agency but also on socio-ecological support, including faith-based organizations and migrant networks. The study extends family resilience theory by demonstrating how religion strengthens resilience processes in transnational families and highlights the importance of culturally grounded interventions for migrant family welfare

Politeness and Transitivity Strategies in Speech Siraj Season 4 Arabic Cartoon Series Characters: Analysis Pragmatic Functional

This study examines politeness strategies and transitivity patterns in the speech of the characters of the Arabic cartoon series Siraj Season 4 using a pragmatic functional approach. The background of the study departs from the limitations of studies that integrate Brown & Levinson's politeness theory with Systemic Functional Linguistics in Arabic children's media discourse. The purpose of this study is to describe the types of politeness strategies and types of transitivity processes that realize interpersonal meaning in the characters' speech. The study uses a qualitative descriptive method based on content analysis with data taken through purposive sampling from eleven episodes of Siraj. The analysis is carried out through the classification of politeness strategies (positive, negative, off record, and bald on record) and the identification of types of transitivity processes (material, mental, verbal, relational). The results show that positive and negative strategies are the most dominant, realized through mental and verbal processes that emphasize empathy, cooperation, and social respect. Meanwhile, off record strategies appear in educational contexts that emphasize moral gentleness. This study confirms that politeness in Siraj is a pragmatic and grammatical phenomenon that functions to educate socio moral values, and has implications for the development of Arabic language learning that emphasizes polite and reflective communication. Suggestions for future research include conducting comparative studies with other Arabic language children’s cartoons to reveal cross cultural differences in the realization of politeness strategies and transitivity patterns, as well as further developing the analysis by incorporating other meta functions within the Systemic Functional Linguistics framework

TNI Soldier Desertion: The Gap of Normative Approaches and Social Reality in the Formulation of Countermeasures Policies

The crime of desertion is a serious violation in the military environment that has an impact on the discipline of soldiers and the effectiveness of state defense. Previous studies tend to place desertion in a purely normative juridical perspective, so it has not fully explained the relationship between legal norms and the social factors that underlie them. This study aims to analyze the crime of desertion by TNI soldiers through a juridical-empirical approach by examining legal norms as well as identifying the causative factors and law enforcement efforts. The research method uses a juridical-empirical approach with a descriptive-analytical nature, through a literature study of laws and regulations, legal literature, and military court decisions enriched with the analysis of relevant social factors. The results of the study showed that desertion was influenced by internal factors, such as family conditions, economy, intentions, age, education, and mental readiness, as well as external factors, such as understanding regulations, workload and placement, social environment, and superior-subordinate relations. Law enforcement efforts are carried out through preventive and repressive measures. Preventive efforts include attendance supervision, mental coaching, legal counseling, and strengthening internal communication, while repressive efforts are carried out through the application of military disciplinary laws and military criminal laws, including in absentia examination mechanisms. This research contributes by offering an integrative approach between juridical analysis and social factors in understanding desertion, and recommends strengthening policies based on soldiers' welfare and sustainable discipline development as a more effective countermeasure strategy

Teachers' Efforts in Strengthening Religious Moderation in Character Formation of Students at SD Negeri 2 Rukti Endah

This study aims to describe teachers' efforts in strengthening religious moderation towards the formation of student character and identify supporting and inhibiting factors at SD Negeri 2 Rukti Endah. This study uses a qualitative approach with the type of Classroom Action Research (CAR) model Kemmis and McTaggart which is implemented in two cycles through the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation, while data analysis uses the interactive model of Miles and Huberman and percentage analysis to measure changes in students' tolerance character. The results of the study indicate that the application of the Problem Based Learning method and role playing is effective in improving students' tolerance character, which is demonstrated through the habit of saying salam, praying before and after studying, carrying out religious worship, and appreciating the celebration of religious holidays. This study shows that students not only understand the concept of tolerance theoretically, but are also able to implement it in everyday life, which reflects the values ​​of tasamuh, musawah, shura, and tahadhdhur. Supporting factors include a multicultural school environment, inclusive policies, participatory learning strategies, and teacher role models. While inhibiting factors include limited time, the absence of structured programs, lack of teacher training, and external environmental influences. Overall, this study emphasizes the importance of contextual and experiential learning in strengthening religious moderation and the need for collaboration between schools, teachers, and parents in shaping students' character

Islamic Psychological Approach in Forming Student Character Through Islamic Religious Education Learning at Nurul Qodiri Integrated Vocational School

This study aims to analyze the application of an Islamic psychology approach in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning and its role in shaping student character at Nurul Qodiri Integrated Vocational School. This study used a qualitative approach with field research. Data collection techniques were conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that the application of Islamic psychology was carried out through role models, habituation, advice, and a personal approach to students. This approach was able to shape student character, especially in aspects of discipline, responsibility, honesty, and religiosity. Thus, Islamic psychology-based PAI learning has proven effective in integrating cognitive, affective, and spiritual aspects, and contributes to the development of students' character as a whole

Management of the Mental Revolution in Developing the Work Ethic of Human Resources at Madrasah Aliyah NU Mojosari Nganjuk

  This study aims to describe the management of the mental revolution in developing the work ethic of human resources (HR) at Madrasah Aliyah NU Mojosari, Nganjuk. The research focuses on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of mental revolution programs applied within the educational institution. This study employs a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation, and analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that mental revolution management is carried out through the formulation of vision and work programs that emphasize strengthening character values such as integrity, a strong work ethic, discipline, and a culture of service. Program implementation includes routine coaching, leadership role modeling, and the development of competencies among teachers and educational staff. Evaluation is conducted periodically through performance meetings, monitoring, and feedback from various stakeholders. Overall, mental revolution management is able to enhance motivation, responsibility, and the quality of human resource performance at Madrasah Aliyah NU Mojosari, Nganjuk. These findings underscore the importance of planned and sustainable behavioral change management in improving the quality of educational institutions.  

Legal Choice and Inheritance Negotiation in a Plural Legal Order: Typologies and Determinants in Padang Sidempuan, Indonesia

This study addresses the problem of legal choice in inheritance distribution within Indonesia’s plural legal system, where Islamic inheritance law (farā’iḍ) and customary law coexist but often operate in tension. Focusing on Padang Sidempuan, a predominantly Muslim society characterized by a strong Batak Angkola patrilineal structure, this research aims to analyze how inheritance decisions are determined and negotiated in practice. Using a qualitative socio-legal approach, the study examines six inheritance cases (2023–2024) through in-depth interviews with 18 informants, analysis of Religious Court decisions, and relevant documentary evidence. The data were analyzed thematically to identify patterns of legal choice and dispute resolution. The findings reveal three distinct typologies of inheritance settlement: first, full application of Islamic inheritance law, second, dominance of customary law, and third, a negotiated hybrid model combining elements of both systems. The study further demonstrates that legal choice is shaped by the interaction of six key factors: religious literacy, patrilineal kinship structure, social authority, institutional access, economic value of assets, and gender awareness. Rather than reflecting rigid normative conflict, inheritance practices operate through dynamic processes of social negotiation that produce context-specific outcomes. Theoretically, this study contributes to the discourse on legal pluralism by conceptualizing inheritance decisions as negotiated and adaptive processes. Empirically, it provides a structured model for understanding legal choice in inheritance practices within patrilineal Muslim societies