Archive for month: September, 2024

This research is a contrastive analysis between English swear words and their Indonesian equivalents in the Tintin comic book entitled Tintin in the Land of Black Gold. The purpose of this Contrastive Analysis was to find out the similiarities, differences, and to predict the possible learning problems made by Indonesian learners based on the differences. The author employed a descriptive qualitative technique with the case study method to accomplish the research objectives. Based on the results of the data analysis, there were 34 swear words between the English swear words and their Indonesian equivalents. From the data, there were 3 similarities and 31 differences between the English swear words and and their Indonesian equivalents. It was found that most English swear words were idiomatic, while their Indonesian equivalents were non-idiomatic. As the contrastive suggests, based on the differences, the Indonesian learners may face learning problems, in this case, the translating problems of the english swear words into their Indonesian equivalents. Indonesian learners may make mistakes when translating the English swear words into Indonesian for example Bluebeard into *Janggut biru , instead of the correct one *Bandot tua. Indonesian learners may make mistakes by translating the English swear words literally or through word-by-word translations. Indonesian learners should be aware of these differences and should be careful when translating English swear words into Indonesian.

The pandemic situation has changed aspects of education. Online learning and assessment are still an alternative solution. However, there are still pros and cons related to online assessment activities. This is because online evaluation activities cannot be carried out optimally according to standard norms. This research aimed to: (1) analyze the online assessment type, (2) analyze the planning and implementation process of online assessment, (3) analyze the criteria in determining student achievement, and (4) determine the implications of online assessment for the quality of education. This research is qualitative research, which investigates the natural conditions of an object for which the researcher is the key instrument, and the results focus more on generalization. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis is carried out interactively and continuously until the data is saturated. The results show that (1) the types of assessment used in the assessment are multiple choice, essay, practical test, and oral test, (2) the assessment planning process consists of three stages; the media are Google form and WhatsApp, some of the assessment frequency remains the same and some are less frequent, while the obstacle in assessment is waiting for parents’ cellphones, (3) some learning assessment criteria remain the same and some provide added value for those who submit on time, and (4) The implication of online learning assessment is that the average ability decreases (for example in reading, writing, and arithmetic), behavior also decline.

The Nusantara Sea Defence Strategy (SPLN) is essentially a national defence strategy implemented at sea. The implementation of SPLN is carried out through a military campaign through interrelated joint operations, matra operations and assistance operations with the support of national forces. This research, which uses qualitative research methods, takes place in the Archipelago Capital Region (IKN). In the Marine Defence Strategy Policy in the Archipelago Capital Region (IKN), the problem formulation is the need for a defence system policy that can protect the Archipelago Capital (IKN) from various physical and non-physical threats. Given the location of IKN in the strategic Indonesian Archipelago Sea Route II (ALKI II) as a connecting route between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, it has a number of problems that have the potential to become threats. The results of this study indicate that there are several aspects in the analysis of the Marine Defence Strategy Policy in the Archipelago Capital Region (IKN) according to William Dunn, which consists of aspects of Problem Formulation, Forecasting, Policy Recommendations, Monitoring Policy Results and Policy Performance Evaluation. In the forecasting aspect based on Indonesia’s historical experience.

Policy recommendations in this study are the relocation of the new capital city from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, changing the geographical character of the Indonesian capital city so far. The development of IKN necessitates the need for transformation of the TNI’s power level because the centre of gravity of government has shifted from Java to Kalimantan. Therefore, a new breakthrough is needed from all stakeholders to formulate a mature and integrated strategic planning for the development of the country’s maritime defence that collaborates all potential defence capabilities of the State, namely between the TNI (Army, Navy and Air Force), ministries, as well as with other government agencies, and still adhere to the principles of transparency and accountability.

High-quality and high-performing human resources have become a crucial issue in companies, especially in addressing business world challenges and supporting the achievement of company goals. Therefore, companies need to focus on talent-based human resource management to enhance and develop employee performance. The Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data of PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Lampung from 2021 to 2023 shows a decline in the performance of Bank Lampung employees. In fact, the category of unsatisfactory employee performance has increased in the past three years. It is suspected that underperforming employees are experiencing fatigue or boredom with the routine tasks performed over a long period. Hence, this study aims to determine the effect of job rotation on employee performance with organizational commitment and work-life balance as mediating variables at Bank Lampung. This research method is descriptive verification research. The sampling technique used is convenience sampling with a sample size of 282 Bank Lampung employees, both at the Headquarters and branch offices in Lampung Province. The data used is primary data in the form of questionnaires, and the data analysis technique uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS software.

Purpose: The aim of this research is to know the effect of job rotation on employee performance with organizational commitment and work-life balance as mediating variables.

Patients and methods: Data has been obtained from the answer of questionnaire testing on 282 respondents at Bank Lampung who were used as samples in research using techniques convenience sampling.

Results: This study show that job rotation has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Bank Lampung employees. However, the second and third hypotheses, which state that organizational commitment cannot mediate the effect of job rotation on the performance and that work-life balance cannot mediate the effect of job rotation on the performance of Bank Lampung employees.

Conclusion: Companies can advised to maintain the implementation of the job rotation program by planning a periodic job rotation program schedule and maintaining good employee performance by giving awards for employee achievements to the company and increasing work discipline by giving punishment to employees who are not disciplined regarding working hours. Apart from that, the Human Capital department of Bank Lampung needs to evaluate the work processes carried out and  resolve problems faced by employees so that employees feel comfortable and find it difficult to leave the company/organization.