Zulfadli A Aziz
Biographic Data
| ID | 4047046 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Zulfadli A Aziz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Zulfadli A |
| FAMILY NAME | Aziz |
| SIGNATURE | AZIZ Z A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universitas Syiah Kuala |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2034-1094 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Vowel Qualities of the Gayonese Language Produced by Speakers in Aceh, Indonesia
Enhancing grammar mastery through Climbing Castle app
With the undeniable growth of digital learning as a cutting-edge educational technology, there is an increasing demand for diverse digital grammar-learning experiences for secondary-level students. This study examines the effectiveness of Android-based games in enhancing grammar learning, using a quasi-experimental design with control and experimental groups to evaluate the Climbing Castle app. Seventy secondary-level students from an Indonesian …
Acoustic Analysis of an Acehnese Dialect
This study reports the characteristics of monophthong oral vowels of an Acehnese dialect, spoken in Pidie, Aceh, Indonesia. Ten Pidienese female speakers were recorded to produce ten target vowels using a carrier sentence. Approximately 300 vowel tokens were analysed using Praat version 6.0.19. The data is also compared to the North Aceh dialect vowels. Formant plots and t-tests were done to study their similarities and differences. The results s…
Semantic Relation of Place Toponymy
This study aims to describe types of meanings and identify the semantic relations of place names, as well as explains the migration in Minangkabau on the West Coast of Sumatra. A qualitative research was used where sources of data were taken from interview, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and documents. The interview and FGD were conducted to society figures, community leaders and government officials. The documents include the names of 22 sub-dist…
Origins of Numerals and their Variable Forms in the Languages of Pulau Simeulue and Pulau Banyak, Aceh, Indonesia
Enumeration in the languages of Pulau Simeulue and Pulau Banyak is a complex topic. A language survey conducted by the authors in 2016 and subsequent investigations revealed a plethora of different forms of the basic numerals from one to ten in each of the four indigenous languages, as well as in Nias spoken by newcomers from the south, depending on what is being counted. Variation is evident not only between the five languages under study, but a…
Consonant Changes in Loanwords Borrowed from Indonesian into Dialects of Acehnese
Acehnese, like other regional languages throughout Indonesia, is in constant and intense contact with the Indonesian standard language, bahasa Indonesia. Not surprisingly, a great many Indonesian loanwords are flooding into Acehnese. Some interesting sound changes have affected various aspects pf the consonants, vowels, phonotactics, and stress, and so forth. The sound changes affecting the vowels and, to a lesser extent, the consonants of Indone…
Acehnese Attitudes Towards Their Heritage Language
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…
Plagiarism Among Junior Lecturers in Indonesia
Purpose of the study: Lecturers of public universities in Indonesia are encouraged to publish articles in internationally reputable journals frequently. Due to their workload and tight schedule, they may be tempted to copy some or part of their works. This study aimed at investigating the reasons for young lecturers on plagiarism in English academic writing. Methodology: A quantitative method was used to describe and explain the phenomenon of the…
Linguistic errors made by Islamic university EFL students
In a writing activity students are required to transfer their knowledge to express their ideas on both what to say and how to say it. The difficulties in applying this knowledge have become obstacles for learners in constructing good writing. Consequently, these obstacles may cause the students to make errors. By adopting the notions of Error Analysis (EA) and the Surface Strategy Taxonomy as the theoretical frameworks, this study investigates th…
Language, identity, and ideology
The implementation of Sharia law in Aceh in 2001 has ignited various reactions from both national and international communities. Some argued that this Sharia law could have a detrimental effect on human rights issues. Others claimed that as a province populated by the Muslim majority, Aceh should be given an opportunity to legalise its own legal product, ensuring that Sharia law is part of Acehnese religious values. This paper is primarily concer…
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 …
Enumeration and Classifiers in Pulau Simeulue/Pulau Banyak Languages, Aceh
The counting system(s) and the use of classifiers in the languages of Pulau Simeulue and Pulau Banyak are complex. Indeed, there is more than one means of enumeration depending on the nature of the entity being counted in those languages. This study reveals strong similarities between the counting systems and classifiers used across this set of languages that differ markedly from Bahasa Indonesia and other languages of Indonesia more closely rela…
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 Attitudes Towards Their Heritage Language
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…
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…
Plagiarism Among Junior Lecturers in Indonesia
Purpose of the study: Lecturers of public universities in Indonesia are encouraged to publish articles in internationally reputable journals frequently. Due to their workload and tight schedule, they may be tempted to copy some or part of their works. This study aimed at investigating the reasons for young lecturers on plagiarism in English academic writing. Methodology: A quantitative method was used to describe and explain the phenomenon of the…
Linguistic errors made by Islamic university EFL students
In a writing activity students are required to transfer their knowledge to express their ideas on both what to say and how to say it. The difficulties in applying this knowledge have become obstacles for learners in constructing good writing. Consequently, these obstacles may cause the students to make errors. By adopting the notions of Error Analysis (EA) and the Surface Strategy Taxonomy as the theoretical frameworks, this study investigates th…
Language, identity, and ideology
The implementation of Sharia law in Aceh in 2001 has ignited various reactions from both national and international communities. Some argued that this Sharia law could have a detrimental effect on human rights issues. Others claimed that as a province populated by the Muslim majority, Aceh should be given an opportunity to legalise its own legal product, ensuring that Sharia law is part of Acehnese religious values. This paper is primarily concer…
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 …
Enumeration and Classifiers in Pulau Simeulue/Pulau Banyak Languages, Aceh
The counting system(s) and the use of classifiers in the languages of Pulau Simeulue and Pulau Banyak are complex. Indeed, there is more than one means of enumeration depending on the nature of the entity being counted in those languages. This study reveals strong similarities between the counting systems and classifiers used across this set of languages that differ markedly from Bahasa Indonesia and other languages of Indonesia more closely rela…
Acehnese Attitudes Towards Their Heritage Language
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…
Acoustic Analysis of an Acehnese Dialect
This study reports the characteristics of monophthong oral vowels of an Acehnese dialect, spoken in Pidie, Aceh, Indonesia. Ten Pidienese female speakers were recorded to produce ten target vowels using a carrier sentence. Approximately 300 vowel tokens were analysed using Praat version 6.0.19. The data is also compared to the North Aceh dialect vowels. Formant plots and t-tests were done to study their similarities and differences. The results s…
Semantic Relation of Place Toponymy
This study aims to describe types of meanings and identify the semantic relations of place names, as well as explains the migration in Minangkabau on the West Coast of Sumatra. A qualitative research was used where sources of data were taken from interview, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and documents. The interview and FGD were conducted to society figures, community leaders and government officials. The documents include the names of 22 sub-dist…
Origins of Numerals and their Variable Forms in the Languages of Pulau Simeulue and Pulau Banyak, Aceh, Indonesia
Enumeration in the languages of Pulau Simeulue and Pulau Banyak is a complex topic. A language survey conducted by the authors in 2016 and subsequent investigations revealed a plethora of different forms of the basic numerals from one to ten in each of the four indigenous languages, as well as in Nias spoken by newcomers from the south, depending on what is being counted. Variation is evident not only between the five languages under study, but a…
Consonant Changes in Loanwords Borrowed from Indonesian into Dialects of Acehnese
Acehnese, like other regional languages throughout Indonesia, is in constant and intense contact with the Indonesian standard language, bahasa Indonesia. Not surprisingly, a great many Indonesian loanwords are flooding into Acehnese. Some interesting sound changes have affected various aspects pf the consonants, vowels, phonotactics, and stress, and so forth. The sound changes affecting the vowels and, to a lesser extent, the consonants of Indone…
Vowel Qualities of the Gayonese Language Produced by Speakers in Aceh, Indonesia
Enhancing grammar mastery through Climbing Castle app
With the undeniable growth of digital learning as a cutting-edge educational technology, there is an increasing demand for diverse digital grammar-learning experiences for secondary-level students. This study examines the effectiveness of Android-based games in enhancing grammar learning, using a quasi-experimental design with control and experimental groups to evaluate the Climbing Castle app. Seventy secondary-level students from an Indonesian …
Linguistics (11 works) · Philosophy (9 works) · Psychology (6 works) · History (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Indonesian (4 works) · Linguistic Variation and Morphology (4 works) · Linguistics and Language Analysis (4 works) · Philosophy (4 works) · Sociology (4 works)