Macca: Journal of Linguistic Applied Research

The Influence Of Qur’anic Verses On Shaping Islamic Ethics And Morality In English-Speaking Communities At The Al Urwatul Wutsqaa Benteng

2025-12-07T07:40:21+07:00

This study explores the influence of Qur’anic verses on shaping Islamic ethics and morality within the English-speaking Muslim community at Al Urwatul Wutsqaa Benteng. The research was conducted to examine how Qur’anic values are internalized in daily behavior and social interaction, as well as to identify the main challenges faced by students in implementing these ethical principles in a multilingual and multicultural pesantren environment. Using a descriptive qualitative design, data were collected through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis involving five purposively selected participants.

The findings reveal that the Qur’an functions as a significant moral foundation for the students, particularly through the concept of al-ihsan, which fosters sincerity, self-awareness, and moral responsibility. Qur’anic values such as honesty, justice, compassion, patience, and respect for parents are shown to contribute to positive character formation. However, the research also identifies persistent challenges in their practical application, especially in the domain of informal social ethics. The primary obstacles include inconsistent mutual respect between senior and junior students, limited control of speech in daily interactions, and the strong influence of peer groups whose habitual communication patterns do not fully align with Qur’anic guidance. The limited use of English in daily communication also affects the process of internalizing values within English-speaking activities.

In conclusion, Qur’anic verses have strong transformative potential in shaping Islamic ethical awareness among students, but the consistent implementation of these values requires continuous guidance, supportive social environments, and strengthened ethical habituation. This research contributes to the development of Islamic ethics studies by highlighting the role of Qur’anic teachings in multicultural educational contexts and by offering insights into the moral challenges faced by English-speaking Muslim communities in contemporary pesantren settings.

Enhancing Faculty Effectiveness through ICT Tools: A Library Research-Based (LRB) Study

2025-12-08T17:30:40+07:00

The rapid advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), combined with innovative applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), has transformed higher education by facilitating blended, hybrid, and fully online learning environments. This Library Research-Based (LRB) study critically examines how various ICT and AI tools such as Learning Management Systems, virtual classrooms, interactive multimedia resources, automated assessment platforms, and AI-driven teaching assistants enhance teaching effectiveness and empower faculty. Key findings highlight that these technologies promote collaborative learning, increase student engagement, improve instructional clarity, and support continuous professional development for educators.

However, the study identifies several challenges that persist, particularly in developing educational settings. Issues such as insufficient institutional support, resistance to technological change, infrastructure limitations, and a lack of digital skills remain significant obstacles. To address these challenges, the research underscores the necessity for educational institutions to facilitate the integration of ICT and AI by implementing structured training programs, providing robust technical support, improving digital infrastructure, and establishing clear policy frameworks.

Additionally, the study advocates for the inclusion of digital literacy programs and the application of pedagogical frameworks like TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) and SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) to ensure effective technology integration. Ultimately, the review concludes that with appropriate institutional backing, ICT and AI hold substantial potential to enhance teacher performance and foster academic success

Tackling the Essentials : Student Needs In English speaking skill development in SMA Al Iman

2025-12-07T08:15:36+07:00

This research aims to identify the English speaking proficiency levels and analyze the specific learning needs of Grade XI students at SMA Al-Iman Sidenreng Rappang. Using a qualitative descriptive method, ten students were selected randomly as research informants. Data were collected through a structured speaking assessment and a needs-analysis questionnaire adapted from Brown (2004) and Hutchinson & Waters (1987). The speaking assessment measured five components: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. The results showed that 50% of students were at the Beginner level, 30% at the Elementary level, and 20% at the Intermediate level, with no students reaching the Advanced level. These findings indicate that students generally have limited speaking proficiency and require targeted support to improve communicative competence.

Needs analysis data revealed that students highly recognize the importance of English speaking skills for academic, professional, and communicative purposes. However, they face significant challenges in fluency, vocabulary mastery, grammatical accuracy, pronunciation, and confidence. Students also expressed strong motivation to enhance their speaking skills through interactive activities, constructive feedback, and increased opportunities for authentic communication. Based on these findings, the study emphasizes the need for a learner-centered and needs-based instructional approach to support effective speaking skill development in secondary education contexts

Artificial Intelligence as a Learning Tool to Improve Vocabulary Skills of Students at SMP Negeri 2 Panca Rijang

2025-12-16T13:04:27+07:00

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a learning tool in improving students’ vocabulary skills at SMP Negeri 2 Panca Rijang. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group. The participants consisted of two classes of eighth-grade students, with one class assigned as the experimental group and the other as the control group. The experimental group was taught vocabulary using AI-based applications, while the control group learned through traditional methods. Data were collected through vocabulary tests, questionnaires, and classroom observations. The findings revealed that both groups showed improvement in their vocabulary mastery; however, the experimental group achieved a significantly higher mean score compared to the control group. Statistical analysis using an independent samples t-test confirmed a significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.05), indicating that the use of AI had a positive effect on students’ vocabulary learning. Furthermore, the questionnaire results showed that students had positive perceptions toward AI-based learning, as it increased their motivation, engagement, and confidence in using new vocabulary. In conclusion, the integration of Artificial Intelligence into English vocabulary learning proved to be more effective than traditional methods. AI not only enhanced students’ vocabulary mastery but also fostered a more interactive and engaging learning environment. These findings suggest that AI can serve as an innovative strategy to support vocabulary development in English language education, particularly at the junior high school level.

Digital Empowerment and Feminist Counter-Narratives to Online Violence: A Literature Survey

2025-12-07T09:15:59+07:00

The study explores how digital media has redefined feminist activism by transforming online spaces into arenas of both empowerment and oppression. It examines feminist counter-narratives that respond to online gender-based violence through digital activism, storytelling, and transnational solidarity, based on literature from previous studies. While platforms like Twitter and Instagram amplify marginalized voices, they also perpetuate issues such as cyber misogyny and harassment. Movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp showcase women's use of digital spaces to reclaim agency and visibility. The findings highlight the importance of intersectionality, revealing how factors such as caste, race, and class impact digital empowerment. Ultimately, digital empowerment entails ongoing negotiation between resistance and vulnerability, as feminist digital activism challenges patriarchal structures and advocates for algorithmic justice and technological accountability. The paper concludes that feminist narratives can transform digital media into platforms for redefining gender, identity, and justice

An Analysis of Moral Values Reflected in Andrea Hirata’s Novel Laskar Pelangi

2026-01-13T10:25:49+07:00

This study aims to analyze the moral values reflected in Andrea Hirata’s novel Laskar Pelangi. The novel presents a rich portrayal of educational struggles, social inequality, and human resilience, making it a significant literary work for moral and educational analysis. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method with a library research approach. The primary data source is the novel Laskar Pelangi, while secondary data are obtained from books, journals, and related literary theories supporting the analysis. The data are collected through intensive reading, note-taking, and classification of textual evidence related to moral values, then analyzed using moral and literary theory perspectives.

The findings reveal that Laskar Pelangi reflects several dominant moral values, including sincerity and integrity, responsibility and leadership, perseverance in pursuing education, religious faith and ethics, discipline, and the strength of friendship. These values are conveyed through the characters’ actions, dialogues, and life experiences, particularly through the struggles of students and teachers in facing economic limitations and social challenges. The novel emphasizes that moral values play a crucial role in shaping character and guiding individuals to overcome adversity.

This study concludes that Laskar Pelangi not only functions as a literary work but also as a moral and educational medium that offers meaningful life lessons for readers. The moral values presented in the novel are relevant to educational contexts and can be used as references for character education, especially in fostering perseverance, empathy, and moral awareness.