Yunisrina Qismullah Yusuf
Biographic Data
| ID | 391298 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Yunisrina Qismullah Yusuf |
| GIVEN NAMES | Yunisrina Qismullah |
| FAMILY NAME | Yusuf |
| SIGNATURE | YUSUF Y Q |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universitas Syiah Kuala |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7187-5117 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Acoustic analysis of English vowel contrast by age and gender among Mainland Chinese speakers
The rapid growth of English language learners in Mainland China and of Chinese students in English-medium institutions of higher education has sparked scholarly interest in Chinese English (CE). Yet, from a phonetic perspective, few studies have examined how age and gender affect the production of CE vowels, despite research showing that these factors are important for understanding phonetic variation. This includes differences in English vowel q…
Language to contest legitimacy: The acceptability of Qanun Putroe Phang in light of the Acehnese discourse
This research aims to describe the perspectives of the Acehnese people on Qanun Putroe Phang. The theoretical approach employed is legal linguistics, utilising Critical Discourse Analysis. The focus of the research is on public opinion regarding the qanun, which is a regional regulation governing government administration and community life in Aceh, Indonesia. This qanun is known for prioritising the protection of women and children in Aceh since…
Vowel Qualities of the Gayonese Language Produced by Speakers in Aceh, Indonesia
Figurative expressions in Acehnese pregnancy cultural taboos as a language of protection
Cultural beliefs surrounding pregnancy are often communicated through figurative language, reflecting a society's values, fears, and protective instincts. This study investigates the figurative language used in Acehnese cultural prohibitions related to pregnancy, focusing on figurative expressions in traditional taboos. Conducted in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar, Indonesia, the research employs a qualitative methodology, analyzing data from 12 inform…
Semiotic Analysis of Bias Language in Online News: The Case of the Indonesian Teacher Marketplace Policy
News discourse is often regarded as an objective and formal form of discourse. However, the definition of news is rather elusive. News must be something extraordinary and captivating enough to attract public attention. This research discusses a semiotic analysis of online news, specifically on Beritasatu.com, concerning the new policy for teachers in Indonesia, known as the Teacher Marketplace, proposed by the Minister of Education, Nadiem Makari…
The role of oral traditions in internalizing smong wisdom: Perspectives from the Simeulue community
This research aims to identify the oral tradition of internalizing smong wisdom, recognized as successful in saving the people of Simeulue, Aceh, Indonesia, during the 2004 tsunami disaster. It employs a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews with 30 informants comprising traditional leaders and community members knowledgeable about smong local wisdom, field observations, and literatu…
The Acehnese and “Ratéb Dôda Idi”: Instilling Compassion Based on Religious Values in Lullabies
“Ratéb Dôda Idi” is a traditional lullaby passed on from generation to generation in Aceh society of Indonesia, as one of the mediums for cultivating religious and other important values in children. There is a scarcity of studies that specifically examine the lullaby concerning its kinds of compassion based on the religious teachings of Islam. Hence, this study intends to fill in the gap by probing the kinds of compassion embedded in “Ratéb Dôda…
Oral monophthong vowel qualities of the Jamee language in Aceh
Jamee language is one of the languages spoken in Aceh Province, in the super-diverse country, Indonesia. Previous studies have noted inconsistencies in the number of oral monophthong vowels produced by the Jamee speakers. Accordingly, this research aims to investigate the qualities of the oral monophthong vowels of the Jamee language that are still spoken today. Ten female speakers were chosen as the informants to provide data for this research. …
Cultural Contents in the Elt Textbook Prepared by the Indonesian Ministry of Education for Secondary Schools
Background and Purpose: Learning materials are powerful resources in facilitating students’ intercultural communication competence; therefore, this study aims to investigate the cultural contents presented in the textbook for Year 11 students in Indonesian secondary schools. Methodology: This study employed a content analysis approach based on the framework by Cortazzi and Jin (1999). The texts, dialogues and images in the textbook were analyzed …
Acehnese Attitudes Towards Their Heritage Language: A Qualitative, Inter-Generational Study
Due to the dominant position of Indonesian as the national and official language, local languages have been less favoured amongst their native speakers. Even one of the most widely used languages in Aceh Province, Acehnese seems to be neglected by younger generations, especially in urban areas. This study investigates the practice, attitudes, and maintenance of the Acehnese language. Three generations of Acehnese women were interviewed in-depth o…
Shaping Emotions Through Education in Selangor, Malaysia
Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to determine the role of education in shaping the well-being of the people in Selangor, Malaysia. Specifically, we traced the linkages between education and three well-being attributes: economic, health, and emotion. Methodology: To collect the data, this study distributed a survey questionnaire to 1304 people in 12 municipalities of Selangor, Malaysia. The questionnaire recorded information abou…
Addressing Gender Bias Issues in Elementary School Efl Textbooks: An Analysis of Grow With English
Purpose of the study: A textbook is a book containing comprehensive teaching-learning materials for a certain subject which is regularly used by both teachers and students at school. Textbooks should not contain unfair content or matters, such as gender bias. This study was conducted to examine the extent to which gender bias appears in the EFL textbook mostly employed in Aceh, Indonesia. Methodology: This research was aimed at investigating the …
Eap Need Analysis for Lecturers: The Case of a State Islamic University in Padang, Indonesia
Purpose of the study: The research aims to identify the need and level of English Academic Proficiency (EAP) of lecturers in Padang, Indonesia, in using English. Methodology: From a total of 365 lecturers in the entire six faculties at UIN Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia, 92 lecturers were selected randomly as respondents for this research. To collect data, a questionnaire was used to gather the lecturers’ perception of the need for EAP programs, w…
The dehumanizing metaphors in the culture of Acehnese in Indonesia
This study investigated dehumanizing metaphors used in the daily life and collective memory of Acehnese people in Indonesia and how male and female persons are presented. The interviews were held with 20 people from six districts in Aceh province, Indonesia. Data were collected from elders aged 60 and above, and Acehnese is spoken as their mother tongue. Since they did not travel much (except for occasional holidays with families and Hajj pilgrim…
To Say or not to Say? Construing Contextual Taboo Words Used by Acehnese Speakers in Indonesia
This study describes the types of taboo words used by the Acehnese people in Aceh, Indonesia. Ten language informants in the district were interviewed for this qualitative study. The interviews were recorded and then transcribed prior to analysis. The data were then analysed by the procedures of condensation, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings of the research reveal that the most common taboo types used by Acehnese speakers are taboos …
A qualitative study of teacher talk in an EFL classroom interaction in Aceh Tengah, Indonesia
Teacher talk plays an essential role in classroom interaction since it can facilitate students to enhance their levels of comprehension toward the learning materials and further encourage them to be more active during the learning process. This qualitative study is aimed to analyze the types of talk employed by the teacher in the classroom interaction based on the framework of Flanders Interaction Analysis Category System (FIACS) promoted by Flan…
Acehnese Teachers Teaching English to Rohingya Refugees: Process and Cultural Barriers
Rohingya people being sheltered in East Aceh, Indonesia, are taught English to prepare them for their future resettlement in Western countries; these countries are as determined by the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The Rohingya are taught English by local Acehnese mentors at UNHCR refugee camps. This research was designed to study the classroom environment, teaching processes, and cultural barriers between mentors and refu…
Cross-Linguistic Influences of Malay Through Cartoons on Indonesian Children’s Language Use in the Home Domain
The Malay cartoons that air on Indonesian television channels are now popular among children in Indonesia. The shows Upin & Ipin, Boboboi, and Pada Zaman Dahulu are especially popular with Acehnese children. Initial observations found that these cartoons have played a great role in the increased use of contemporary Malay in their Indonesian. Thus, this study discusses the cross-linguistic influences of Malay from cartoons in Indonesian children’s…
An instrumental study of oral vowels in the Kedah variety of Acehnese
Speaking Acehnese in Malaysia
Acehnese Attitudes Towards Their Heritage Language: A Qualitative, Inter-Generational Study
Due to the dominant position of Indonesian as the national and official language, local languages have been less favoured amongst their native speakers. Even one of the most widely used languages in Aceh Province, Acehnese seems to be neglected by younger generations, especially in urban areas. This study investigates the practice, attitudes, and maintenance of the Acehnese language. Three generations of Acehnese women were interviewed in-depth o…
Acehnese Teachers Teaching English to Rohingya Refugees: Process and Cultural Barriers
Rohingya people being sheltered in East Aceh, Indonesia, are taught English to prepare them for their future resettlement in Western countries; these countries are as determined by the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The Rohingya are taught English by local Acehnese mentors at UNHCR refugee camps. This research was designed to study the classroom environment, teaching processes, and cultural barriers between mentors and refu…
Speaking Acehnese in Malaysia
Speaking Acehnese in Malaysia
An instrumental study of oral vowels in the Kedah variety of Acehnese
Cross-Linguistic Influences of Malay Through Cartoons on Indonesian Children’s Language Use in the Home Domain
The Malay cartoons that air on Indonesian television channels are now popular among children in Indonesia. The shows Upin & Ipin, Boboboi, and Pada Zaman Dahulu are especially popular with Acehnese children. Initial observations found that these cartoons have played a great role in the increased use of contemporary Malay in their Indonesian. Thus, this study discusses the cross-linguistic influences of Malay from cartoons in Indonesian children’s…
Acehnese Teachers Teaching English to Rohingya Refugees: Process and Cultural Barriers
Rohingya people being sheltered in East Aceh, Indonesia, are taught English to prepare them for their future resettlement in Western countries; these countries are as determined by the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The Rohingya are taught English by local Acehnese mentors at UNHCR refugee camps. This research was designed to study the classroom environment, teaching processes, and cultural barriers between mentors and refu…
A qualitative study of teacher talk in an EFL classroom interaction in Aceh Tengah, Indonesia
Teacher talk plays an essential role in classroom interaction since it can facilitate students to enhance their levels of comprehension toward the learning materials and further encourage them to be more active during the learning process. This qualitative study is aimed to analyze the types of talk employed by the teacher in the classroom interaction based on the framework of Flanders Interaction Analysis Category System (FIACS) promoted by Flan…
Shaping Emotions Through Education in Selangor, Malaysia
Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to determine the role of education in shaping the well-being of the people in Selangor, Malaysia. Specifically, we traced the linkages between education and three well-being attributes: economic, health, and emotion. Methodology: To collect the data, this study distributed a survey questionnaire to 1304 people in 12 municipalities of Selangor, Malaysia. The questionnaire recorded information abou…
Addressing Gender Bias Issues in Elementary School Efl Textbooks: An Analysis of Grow With English
Purpose of the study: A textbook is a book containing comprehensive teaching-learning materials for a certain subject which is regularly used by both teachers and students at school. Textbooks should not contain unfair content or matters, such as gender bias. This study was conducted to examine the extent to which gender bias appears in the EFL textbook mostly employed in Aceh, Indonesia. Methodology: This research was aimed at investigating the …
Eap Need Analysis for Lecturers: The Case of a State Islamic University in Padang, Indonesia
Purpose of the study: The research aims to identify the need and level of English Academic Proficiency (EAP) of lecturers in Padang, Indonesia, in using English. Methodology: From a total of 365 lecturers in the entire six faculties at UIN Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia, 92 lecturers were selected randomly as respondents for this research. To collect data, a questionnaire was used to gather the lecturers’ perception of the need for EAP programs, w…
The dehumanizing metaphors in the culture of Acehnese in Indonesia
This study investigated dehumanizing metaphors used in the daily life and collective memory of Acehnese people in Indonesia and how male and female persons are presented. The interviews were held with 20 people from six districts in Aceh province, Indonesia. Data were collected from elders aged 60 and above, and Acehnese is spoken as their mother tongue. Since they did not travel much (except for occasional holidays with families and Hajj pilgrim…
To Say or not to Say? Construing Contextual Taboo Words Used by Acehnese Speakers in Indonesia
This study describes the types of taboo words used by the Acehnese people in Aceh, Indonesia. Ten language informants in the district were interviewed for this qualitative study. The interviews were recorded and then transcribed prior to analysis. The data were then analysed by the procedures of condensation, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings of the research reveal that the most common taboo types used by Acehnese speakers are taboos …
Oral monophthong vowel qualities of the Jamee language in Aceh
Jamee language is one of the languages spoken in Aceh Province, in the super-diverse country, Indonesia. Previous studies have noted inconsistencies in the number of oral monophthong vowels produced by the Jamee speakers. Accordingly, this research aims to investigate the qualities of the oral monophthong vowels of the Jamee language that are still spoken today. Ten female speakers were chosen as the informants to provide data for this research. …
Cultural Contents in the Elt Textbook Prepared by the Indonesian Ministry of Education for Secondary Schools
Background and Purpose: Learning materials are powerful resources in facilitating students’ intercultural communication competence; therefore, this study aims to investigate the cultural contents presented in the textbook for Year 11 students in Indonesian secondary schools. Methodology: This study employed a content analysis approach based on the framework by Cortazzi and Jin (1999). The texts, dialogues and images in the textbook were analyzed …
Acehnese Attitudes Towards Their Heritage Language: A Qualitative, Inter-Generational Study
Due to the dominant position of Indonesian as the national and official language, local languages have been less favoured amongst their native speakers. Even one of the most widely used languages in Aceh Province, Acehnese seems to be neglected by younger generations, especially in urban areas. This study investigates the practice, attitudes, and maintenance of the Acehnese language. Three generations of Acehnese women were interviewed in-depth o…
The Acehnese and “Ratéb Dôda Idi”: Instilling Compassion Based on Religious Values in Lullabies
“Ratéb Dôda Idi” is a traditional lullaby passed on from generation to generation in Aceh society of Indonesia, as one of the mediums for cultivating religious and other important values in children. There is a scarcity of studies that specifically examine the lullaby concerning its kinds of compassion based on the religious teachings of Islam. Hence, this study intends to fill in the gap by probing the kinds of compassion embedded in “Ratéb Dôda…
Semiotic Analysis of Bias Language in Online News: The Case of the Indonesian Teacher Marketplace Policy
News discourse is often regarded as an objective and formal form of discourse. However, the definition of news is rather elusive. News must be something extraordinary and captivating enough to attract public attention. This research discusses a semiotic analysis of online news, specifically on Beritasatu.com, concerning the new policy for teachers in Indonesia, known as the Teacher Marketplace, proposed by the Minister of Education, Nadiem Makari…
The role of oral traditions in internalizing smong wisdom: Perspectives from the Simeulue community
This research aims to identify the oral tradition of internalizing smong wisdom, recognized as successful in saving the people of Simeulue, Aceh, Indonesia, during the 2004 tsunami disaster. It employs a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews with 30 informants comprising traditional leaders and community members knowledgeable about smong local wisdom, field observations, and literatu…
Language to contest legitimacy: The acceptability of Qanun Putroe Phang in light of the Acehnese discourse
This research aims to describe the perspectives of the Acehnese people on Qanun Putroe Phang. The theoretical approach employed is legal linguistics, utilising Critical Discourse Analysis. The focus of the research is on public opinion regarding the qanun, which is a regional regulation governing government administration and community life in Aceh, Indonesia. This qanun is known for prioritising the protection of women and children in Aceh since…
Vowel Qualities of the Gayonese Language Produced by Speakers in Aceh, Indonesia
Figurative expressions in Acehnese pregnancy cultural taboos as a language of protection
Cultural beliefs surrounding pregnancy are often communicated through figurative language, reflecting a society's values, fears, and protective instincts. This study investigates the figurative language used in Acehnese cultural prohibitions related to pregnancy, focusing on figurative expressions in traditional taboos. Conducted in Banda Aceh and Aceh Besar, Indonesia, the research employs a qualitative methodology, analyzing data from 12 inform…
Acoustic analysis of English vowel contrast by age and gender among Mainland Chinese speakers
The rapid growth of English language learners in Mainland China and of Chinese students in English-medium institutions of higher education has sparked scholarly interest in Chinese English (CE). Yet, from a phonetic perspective, few studies have examined how age and gender affect the production of CE vowels, despite research showing that these factors are important for understanding phonetic variation. This includes differences in English vowel q…
Psychology (12 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Linguistics (10 works) · Philosophy (7 works) · Pedagogy (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Computer Science (5 works) · Indonesian (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Anthropology (4 works)