Language Use In Communication Research Articles

Emerging Problems in Language and Translation, and Related Solutions During Epidemics

Healthcare, societal structures, the economy, education, and communication have been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, its impact extends to the various language aspects. This study aims to explore how the pandemic has influenced language use in communication, education, and technology, especially in Arabic language. The research investigates the semantic changes that occur in certain expressions due to the pandemic. Moreover, this study examines how translators navigate challenges when translating new English terms and expressions into Arabic using the Skopos Theory. Utilizing a qualitative approach, data were collected from various social and mass media sources. In conclusion, the research findings suggest the creation of new vocabulary and semantic shifts. Additionally, Arabic, like all languages, evolves in translation, leading translators to use various methods for accurate rendering of terms and expressions.

The impact of data-driven learning form-focused tasks on learners’ task engagement: An intervention study

Abstract Data-driven learning (DDL) form-focused tasks are a relatively new concept. These tasks involve using concordance lines to teach language in a way that integrates discovery learning, authentic language use, consciousness-raising, and the communicative use of language. Given their novelty, there haven’t been many studies on how they impact learners’ engagement. Therefore, this study sought to study whether DDL form-focused tasks influence English as a foreign language (EFL) learners’ task engagement. A total of 114 Iranian EFL learners were randomly divided between comparison and intervention groups in a study that utilized an experimental (comparison group, pretest, and post-test) design within a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design. The comparison group completed 10 non-DDL form-focused tasks, whereas the intervention group completed 10 DDL form-focused tasks. The results of t-tests and repeated-measures ANOVA indicated that incorporating DDL form-focused tasks into English classes enhanced EFL learners’ task engagement in the short run. However, the impact of DDL form-focused tasks on EFL learners’ task engagement was not durable. Moreover, analyzing semi-structured interview data suggested that using DDL-enhanced tasks with a form-focused approach increases EFL learners’ task engagement by triggering their curiosity, improving their autonomy, enhancing their concentration and interest, and facilitating their discovery learning. The present study lends more credence to the application of such tasks. The paper ends with implications for English language teaching and materials development.

Perilaku Komunikasi Verbal dan Nonverbal Orang Tua dengan Remaja Pengguna Gadget Aktif: Kasus Tiga Keluarga di Gang Rukun Sidoarjo Hilir Kecamatan Tembung

In everyday life, communication is not just about transmitting messages; it involves complex verbal and nonverbal dimensions. The digital era, driven by the advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), has brought significant changes in the way we interact. Its influence is strongly felt among teenagers who are actively involved in using gadgets. Although designed to facilitate communication, gadgets often become a potential source of problems in human interaction. This research uses a qualitative method with descriptive data analysis, focusing on the communication dynamics between parents and teenagers who actively use gadgets. The research results show that the use of the Batak language in verbal communication by parents is the main highlight, highlighting the cultural richness in family interaction. In addition to the verbal dimension, interaction is also observed through nonverbal communication including facial expressions, body movements, and body posture in the context of parent-teenager relationships.

Interpretable answer retrieval based on heterogeneous network embedding

Community question answering is a rising technology based on users' autonomous interactive behaviors, such as posting their issues, answering questions based on their experience, and commenting on existing questions. As a result of its use of natural language for communication and stimulation of user interest in information sharing, it has increasingly taken the place of other channels as the main way that people learn new things. Multi-type entity characteristics fusion and poor answer interpretability are the two major concerns that currently plague community answer prediction research. The Interpretable Answer Retrieval Method Based on Heterogeneous Network Embedding (IARHNE) is what we present in this work. It combines complex entity features and generates interpretable predicted answers. In order to incorporate the interactions of several kinds of individuals in answer social retrieval, we first build a heterogeneity graph. In order to acquire entity embeddings, we secondly use the heterogeneous graph neural network. We then adopt the vector distance to convert the entity matching problem in the heterogeneous information network into a homogeneous node similarity job. Finally, using entity correlation to predict answers, we provide a list of answers to the new query and interpret them using meta-paths. Comparative studies using three authentic datasets demonstrate the benefits of IARHNE for interpretative question-answering research.

Conducting Court Proceedings in Contested Divorce Cases for Persons with Disabilities at Class 1a Malang Religious Court

: People with disabilities often receive unequal treatment, especially in the justice process. People with disabilities have equal rights in everything, including the legal process. However, there are barriers for persons with disabilities in the Religious Court of Malang. The purpose of this writing is to find out the obstacles and efforts that occur to persons with disabilities during the legal process. The research method used is empirical juridical, by conducting interviews or observations at the Malang Class 1A Religious Court. In this study, it was found that the barriers to lawyering in the Malang Religious Court were insufficient facilities for persons with disabilities, such as the use of language in communication for persons with disabilities. The purpose of legal services for persons with disabilities when dealing with the law in the Religious Courts is to realize inclusive religious justice services. The obstacles in Religious Court of Malang continue to be pursued optimally and gradually by the Malang Religious Court through capacity building for human resources to understand disabilities within the scope of the court which is needed as part of excellent service, which aims to provide information and information to parties with disabilities without hesitation. Keywords: People with Disabilities; Judiciary; Religious Court of Malang.

Analisis Ragam Bahasa Willy The Kid di Platform X

The use of slang language in criminal communication reflects an understanding of language and can help in analyzing and identifying various languages and the presence of criminal content in language. This research method uses qualitative descriptive methods. The results of this study indicate that, 1) The language used in Willy The Kid's tweets, a user on platform X, is informal, and (2) in Willy The Kid's tweets on platform X, there is criminal content in language, namely incitement, hate speech, and insults. This informal language variety is characterized by the use of non-standard words and expressions, as well as the use of slang. The use of informal language variety can be interpreted as Willy The Kid's efforts to build a close relationship with his audience.

Use of Persuasive Language in Communication of Risk during Prostate Cancer Treatment Consultations.

Physician treatment preference may influence how risks are communicated in prostate cancer consultations. We identified persuasive language used when describing cancer prognosis, life expectancy, and side effects in relation to a physician's recommendation for aggressive (surgery/radiation) or nonaggressive (active surveillance/watchful waiting) treatment. A qualitative analysis was performed on transcribed treatment consultations of 40 men with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer across 10 multidisciplinary providers. Quotes pertaining to cancer prognosis, life expectancy, and side effects were randomized. Coders predicted physician treatment recommendations from isolated blinded quotes. Testing characteristics of consensus predictions against the physician's treatment recommendation were reported. Coders then identified persuasive strategies favoring aggressive/nonaggressive treatment for each quote. Frequencies of persuasive strategies favoring aggressive/nonaggressive treatment were reported. Logistic regression quantified associations between persuasive strategies and physician treatment recommendations. A total of 496 quotes about cancer prognosis (n = 127), life expectancy (n = 51), and side effects (n = 318) were identified. The accuracy of predicting treatment recommendation based on individual quotes containing persuasive language (n = 256/496, 52%) was 91%. When favoring aggressive treatment, persuasive language downplayed side effect risks and amplified cancer risk (recurrence, progression, or mortality). Significant predictors (P < 0.05) of aggressive treatment recommendation included favorable side effect interpretation, downplaying side effects, and long time horizon for cancer risk due to longevity. When favoring nonaggressive treatment, persuasive language amplified side effect risks and downplayed cancer risk. Significant predictors of nonaggressive treatment recommendation included unfavorable side effect interpretation, favorable interpretation of cancer risk, and short time horizon for cancer risk due to longevity. Physicians use persuasive language favoring their preferred treatment, regardless of whether their recommendation is appropriate. Clinicians should quantify risk so patients can judge potential harm without solely relying on persuasive language. Physicians use persuasive language favoring their treatment recommendation when communicating risks of prostate cancer treatment, which may influence a patient's treatment choice.Coders predicted physician treatment recommendations based on isolated, randomized quotes about cancer prognosis, life expectancy, and side effects with 91% accuracy.Qualitative analysis revealed that when favoring nonaggressive treatment, physicians used persuasive language that amplified side effect risks and downplayed cancer risk. When favoring aggressive treatment, physicians did the opposite.Providers should be cognizant of using persuasive strategies and aim to provide quantified assessments of risk that are jointly interpreted with the patient so that patients can make evidence-based conclusions regarding risks without solely relying on persuasive language.

THE IMPORTANCE OF USE OF THE REGIONAL LANGUAGE MALAY DELI IN FORMAL EDUCATION IN MEDAN CITY

The aim is to hone regional language skills and develop students' personalities. It is our obligation as Indonesian citizens (WNI) to master and apply Indonesian in our daily lives properly and correctly, so that our regional languages maintain their authenticity. The aim of this research is to find out; 1) Understanding the language, 2) Indonesian language courses for students, 3) The importance of regional languages in formal education, 4) Aims and benefits of Indonesian language courses. So Indonesian is important to study in higher education, because Indonesian is a unifying language, a guide to the preparation and use of good and correct language in scientific communication, as well as to deepen the language in communication and to be preserved by native speakers.

GAMIFICATION AND SOLO TAXONOMY: A STRATEGY TO PROMOTE ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

The motivation for this study arises from the potential of gamification, particularly the integration of game-based platforms like Kahoot!, to enhance active communicative language use within the classroom. The research aims to investigate the impact of implementing gamification based on SOLO taxonomy's relational level on the Kahoot! application on active participation, discipline, and learning outcomes in the context of English language learning. This study employs a descriptive research methodology, involving observations, interviews, and assessments, with a participant group comprising 35 nursing program students. Descriptive analysis reveals that gamification within the SOLO taxonomy framework positively influences students' active engagement and discipline, although there are fluctuations in their learning outcomes. Students express enthusiasm for utilizing the Kahoot! application for English learning, but they encounter occasional connectivity issues that hinder problem-solving activities. Consequently, the integration of technology is a promising approach for enhancing English language skills, with a reliable internet connection being a critical factor for success when using the Kahoot! platform.

Comparing the Writing Styles of Multiple Disciplines: A Large‐Scale Quantitative Analysis

ABSTRACTInvestigating the writing styles of different disciplines is crucial for comprehending the scientific language in scholarly communication. This study examines the variations in scientific writing styles across disciplines using a large‐scale analysis on 14 million abstracts from the Microsoft Academic Graph database. Writing styles are quantified in four aspects: symbolic, lexical, syntactic, and readability. The t‐tests were employed to explore potential trends in the evolution of writing style and investigate linguistic differences across disciplines. Results indicate an overall trend towards increasing complexity and informativeness in writing, with significant changes observed in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Psychology. Disparities of linguistic features in writing styles were observed across disciplines. The findings shed light on the distinct language use in scholarly communication across disciplines.

Between Habermas and Lyotard: Rethinking the Contrast between Modernity and Postmodernity

The article shows that Habermas’s modernism and Lyotard’s postmodernism are not as antithetical as they are often taken to be. First, we argue that Habermas is not a strong foundationalist concerned with identifying universal rules for language, as postmodern critiques have often interpreted him. Instead, he develops a social pragmatics in which the communicative use of language is the fundamental presupposition of any meaningful interaction. Second, we argue that Lyotard is not a relativist who denies any universal linguistic structure. Instead, he claims that language involves a universal element of dissensus that cannot be subordinated to consensus. Third, we show that neither does Habermas defend a new version of the kind of philosophy of history characteristic of the Enlightenment, nor is Lyotard a historical relativist, but instead they both seek alternatives to these positions. The conclusion calls for more nuance in the interpretation of both perspectives.

PENGARUH PEMBIASAAN PENGGUNAAN BAHASA JAWA DALAM PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER PATRIOTISME SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR

Many children don't know the difference between conversations with their parents and their peers in this era. In Javanese society, we already see fewer and fewer children who don't experience difficulties in behaving around their parents, some don't even have it at all. Children are increasingly far from noble values ​​and local wisdom. The methodology for writing this article is a literature review of research results published in national publications. Procurement of habituation to the use of the Javanese language for communication in elementary schools can be one of the means to be able to preserve Javanese culture and language. Besides that, it can also increase the value of the character of love for the motherland and also children's patriotism. The provision of habituation to the use of the Javanese language in elementary schools can be associated with or can influence the love of the motherland and patriotism of elementary school students.

COMMUNICATION IN THE FAMILY AND MORAL PLANTING FOR CHILDREN IN THE CITY OF TANGKAHAN

ABSTRACT Child behavior is a result of the interpretation of communication by parents in the family. The child’s first education comes from within the family, especially from their parents. Good communication in the cultivation of morals for the child will result in good behavior in the early stages. The problem that is presented is communication the how good the cultivation of morals in the outdoors of the city field. Methods of research used are qualitative descriptive, observations, and interviews performed by each child and parents in the family in the field. The results of the research have been obtained that good two-way communication within the family between parents and children can implant morality in the child, the use of good language in communication avoids the child from bad morality. Key Words: Communication In The Famil, Moral Planting For Children

Die Fremdsprache Deutsch als Unterrichtssprache im DaF-Unterricht – das Fallbeispiel Polen

The first step in acquiring a language is to extract information from the environment. The research conducted in this field mainly focuses on two aspects: the role of language input as a trigger for language acquisition processes and the corrective function of language. The paper discusses classroom language as one of the most important sources of language input in foreign language teaching, whereby special attention is given to the quality and quantity of language input provided by Polish teachers of German as a foreign language. After presenting an overview of relevant research findings, recommendations for the use of foreign language in classroom communication are given, with reference to the example of German as a foreign language.

Сохранность этнического языка у уральских марийцев

This article presents linguistic biographies of several representatives of the Mari diaspora in the Moscow region, natives of the Sverdlovsk region who took part in the author’s sociolinguistic 2019-21 survey aimed at describing how an ethnic language functions within an internal diaspora. It is assumed that language use is due, among other things, to previous linguistic experience in the locality where one grew up. Thus, part of the survey questionnaire was devoted to language use in intra-family communication, preschool education, school education (language of instruction and language as school subject), and further education. The responses made it possible to establish which channels were used by respondents for learning Mari and Russian, as well as to identify the languages used for interacting with their neighbors in their home area. The data collected in the article is also offered as an attempt to describe the current Mari language situation in areas with a high concentration of Ural Maris in the Krasnoufimsky, Achitsky, Artinsky and Nizhneserginsky districts of the Sverdlovsk region. The author discusses Mari language use in the home and in the educational system. Some common language ideologies that underly family language policy and influence the choice of the language of intra-family interactions are described in detail. A separate section analyzes the dynamics of how the Mari language functions in education according to data obtained in interviews with teachers at local schools. The issues of Mari language-in-culture maintenance and its presence in religious rites are also explored. An important focus of the article is on preserving the ethnic identity of the Mari people residing in the diaspora that was formed in the 16-18th centuries.

LUANG ISLAND: COASTAL ECOLOGY SYSTEM IN OUTERMOST SMALL ISLANDS (ESCAOSD), MALUKU-INDONESIA

Coastal communities and their ecology are inseparable units, connected to one another. The Luang Island community is one of the coastal communities on the outermost islands in Indonesia-Maluku Province-Southwest Maluku Regency. Understanding the ecological system of the people of Luang Island is inseparable from how they live their daily lives, which then accumulates into knowledge, habits as well as patterns to regulate their life order through a long historical process of interaction with nature. This knowledge and habits depend on the geographical environment in which they live, in other words, the natural environment also influences the way they act and think. This pattern then plays a role in realizing the harmonization of their lives, to create unique social and cultural conditions which then become their spirit. This spirit can be seen in their daily lives. This study uses ethnographic research with an ecological anthropological approach. Data was collected through literature study techniques, interviews, FGDs, and participatory observation. The data analysis technique used in this research is ethnoecology. The results of this study indicate that the influence between community relations and nature on Luang Island is reflected in the use of everyday language in communication, the ability to express sea areas based on local knowledge, and presenting natural elements into the social culture of the people of Luang Island. The results of this study are useful for ecological studies in the outermost small islands in Indonesia and as a comparison among the forty-eight archipelagic countries in the world, both tropical and non-tropical.

Pengembangan Modul Praktikum Fisika Dasar Digital pada Materi Listrik Magnet sebagai Upaya Adaptasi Kebiasaan Baru

Online practicum is one of the learning solutions during the pandemic but requires adjustments both in terms of material and practicum modules. The purpose of this study was to develop a Digital Fundamental physics Practicum Module on Electromagnetic Materials. The module developed is in the form of a digital module for Fundamental physics Practicum assisted by an integrated practicum video. The Research and Development Model chosen is a 4-D Development Model which has four process stages, namely Define, Design, Development, and Disseminate. The results of the validation of the material experts obtained that the coverage and accuracy aspects of the material obtained a percentage score of 80% and the aspect of material recency received a score of 93%. The results of the validation of linguists found that aspects of language suitability and communicative use of language obtained a percentage score of 93%. In addition, the aspect of using language that stimulates student curiosity has a score of 80%. The results of media expert validation found that the media presented in the digital practicum module had the accuracy of using media in the form of images and videos, aesthetics in images and videos, as well as a clear and systematic description of video interpretation with an average score of 93%. The feasibility test resulted in an average percentage score of 86%, this means that the module is in the very feasible category

Analysis Discourse of “Blarak” Short Story by Yanusa Nugroho

In communicating, humans sometimes need to show directly what they mean. The use of language in communication between humans in dating is a form of discourse. Besides discourse being a form of language use, discourse is also an utterance. Discourse analysis based on context is, of course, inseparable from the use of pragmatics. Pragmatic discourse analysis in literary works has been done—analysis of the novel Bumi Manusia by Pramodya Ananta Tour, translated into English by Max. This study aims to analyze discourse with a pragmatic approach in the short story Blarak by Yanusa Nugroho. The type of research used in this research is descriptive qualitative research. The data of this study are the words or sentences contained in the short story Blarak by Yanusa Nugroho which are contained in the 2009 Kompas short story collection. The data collection technique in this study used note-taking techniques. This study's research instrument (data collection instrument) is from the researcher himself. The analysis technique used in this study is a qualitative data analysis technique. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the deixis in the short story Blarak by Yanusa Nugroho includes personal deixis, place deixis, and time deixis. Keywords: analysis, discourse, short story

Content and structural aspects of communicative competence as a component of the professional qualities of future psychologists

The article analyzes scientific sources on the problem of the peculiarities of the formation of communicative competence in future psychologists. Communication competence is a necessary element for the successful practice of psychology, as it determines the psychologist's ability to interact with clients, effectively communicate information and establish deep understanding. The article analyzes various aspects of the formation of communicative competence in future psychologists. First of all, the theoretical foundations of the components of communicative competence are considered, including cognitive, communicative-speech, social-perceptive and interactive. The content aspects of communicative competence are considered: mastery of language skills, understanding of non-verbal signals and the ability to show empathy. The role of active listening, adequate use of language and flexibility in communication with different categories of people is investigated. The author also provides recommendations on the development of structural components of communicative competence in future psychologists.

ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ ГЕНДЕРНОЇ КОНЦЕПТУАЛІСТИКИ В ПОЛІТИЧНОМУ ДИСКУРСІ США (2017-2021)

The current article studies transformations of gender conceptualization in the political discourse of the USA from 2017 to 2021. In recent years, numerous large-scale protests in the United States of America, such as #MeToo, have affected political discourse, in particular in the United States. It should be noted that specific changes were also caused by the publication of UN recommendations on the use of more inclusive language in political communication, which did not rely on a binary understanding of gender, suggesting for the first time the use of gender-neutral terms and the avoidance of words that indicate masculinity (for example, congressman, etc.). These events lead to the transformation of the English language and weaken the binary understanding of gender, which can potentially affect the English speakers’ language world model. The article aims to investigate changes in the gender component in the language of USA political discourse associated with the introduction of gender-inclusive language and its impact on changes in the modern English language. To study the transformations of gender concept in the political discourse of the United States, a corpus linguistic analysis of the language of the United States Congress is proposed. Using two language corpora, namely the Google Books Ngram Viewer and the Congressional Regional Corpus, the article compares the frequency of use of gender marked words that are associated with a specific gender (e. g., congressman, spokesperson, etc.) with the frequency of their gender-neutral equivalents (representative, spokesperson, etc.). The comparative analysis allows us to draw a conclusion about changes in the political discourse of the USA, in particular in its gender conceptualisation: the gender component is becoming more inclusive, the binary understanding of gender is becoming less unambiguous, and the attitude towards non-binary personalities is becoming more tolerant.