L2 CONFIDENCE DEVELOPMENT OF ELF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN TAIWAN

Second Language (L2) confidence is considered an affective variable for L2 users to claim ownership of English. However, the findings of previous studies could not be generalized to international students in a non-English-speaking context like Taiwan since English mainly functions as a lingua franca among individuals with diverse first languages. This study investigated three international students' development of L2 confidence while they were studying in Taiwanese universities. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted on personal background, experiences, critical events, and personal evaluation of their L2 confidence. The interviews were transcribed, coded, and then analyzed in thematic narratives. Specific situations that affected this dynamic L2 confidence development were identified and probed deeper. The findings showed that the three participants seemed more confident in an English as Lingua Franca (ELF) community where local students were absent. Native Speaker (NS)-norms still dominated their English journey, and their confidence level greatly hinged on their NS-based proficiency. The ideology of following the NS English model threatened L2 confidence in ELF interactions. Furthermore, the participants’ perception of their nonnative speaker (NNS) identity might make them less confident. The findings contribute to the pedagogical implications for L2 learners, users and teachers

PROMOSI EVENT SOLO GREAT SALE TERHADAP MINAT BELANJA MASYARAKAT KOTA SOLO

Generating public interest in spending during the post-pandemic economic recovery is certainly not easy. Through the promotion carried out by the Solo Great Sale Event in generating shopping tourism in Solo City by utilizing socialization, social media, and mass media as a means of promotion for events organized by the Surakarta City Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This study aims to find out the promotions carried out by the Solo Great Sale Event in driving the economy for UMKM in the City of Solo and to find out the implementation of the Solo Great Sale Event as an effort to increase the shopping interest of the people of Solo City with discounts and raffle prizes given. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and documentation. The analysis technique used is descriptive analysis technique. The results of this study are (1) Promotions carried out by the Solo Great Sale Event directly (socialization, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) and indirectly (banners, banners, videotron). (2) The Solo Great Sale event succeeded in driving the economy of the City of Solo (3) The shopping interest of the people of Solo City increased with discounts and raffle prizes. With the Solo Great Sale, public interest in spending has increased and has a positive impact on Solo City entrepreneurs, especially UMKM. In addition to getting more profits, their products can be known by the public

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Comparison of two different rehabilitation programmes for thrust plate prosthesis: a randomized controlled study

Objective: Weight bearing after total hip arthroplasty is postponed in order to prevent early loosening, but this negatively affects the rehabilitation programme. For the force transfer characteristics of thrust plate prosthesis (TIPP), a new type of hip prosthesis used without cement is similar to the normal hip. We evaluated the possibilities of early weight bearing after TPP by comparing early partial with early full weight bearing

Dokuz Eylul University (DEU) orthosis: an orthotic method of preventing ankle equinus during tibial lengthening

An orthosis developed in Dokuz Eylul University (DEU) at the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthotics and Prostheticsis is described. It is applied as a non-invasive device attached to the distal ring of the Ilizarov external fixator to keep the ankle joint in a neutral position and prevent ankle equinus during tibial lengthening with Ilizarov technique. This minimises additional invasive techniques such as heel cord release and prophylactic pinning of the heel and the foot, and manipulation under anaesthesia. It may also be detached by the physiotherapist or patient when physical therapy is needed during the lengthening procedure

The use of iron (III) ferrocyanide soil amendment for removing salt from the soil surface

Accelerated soil salinization is a worldwide concern. Our study was carried out to determine the effects of different rates (0, 5, 10, and 15 mmol kg -1 ) of iron (III) ferrocyanide application to remove salts from the soil. Within two weeks of its application, iron (III) ferrocyanide at 5, 10, and 15 mmol kg -1 removed 12.2%, 26.5%, and 42.9% of the total salts from the soil, respectively. Results suggested that iron (III) ferrocyanide application at 15 mmol kg -1 is one of the most rapid and effective ways to remove substantial amounts of salts from undrained soil (land) where fresh water is scarce. © 2018, © 2018 Taylor & Francis