Dear Readers,
In the ever-evolving dialogue between language, society, and psychology, KLAUSA once again proudly presents a curated selection of works that illuminate the rich discussion of linguistics, literature, and cultural expression. Volume 9, Number 1 (2025) offers a compelling list of interdisciplinary research that addresses the dynamics of language in its many contexts—digital, educational, psychological, and literary.
This edition opens with an exploration of psychological wounds in fiction through a biopsychological lens, reflecting how literature becomes a mirror to trauma and healing. From there, we move into the fast-paced world of digital humor and its underlying meanings with a study on nonconventional implicature in the popular Lapor Pak! program. Personality theory also finds its place in this volume, as the Enneagram becomes a tool for mapping character development in modern Indonesian novels.
Our contributors tackle diverse linguistic phenomena: from writing difficulties in Arabic language learners at the elementary level to the nuanced acts of illocution and hate speech on digital platforms. The sociolinguistic currents of code-switching and code-mixing on YouTube and TikTok reveal how digital media continues to reshape linguistic norms, while the diglossic challenges of Indonesian students studying Arabic in the Middle East present an equally compelling global perspective.
Structural linguistic inquiry is also well-represented in the analysis of clauses within an educational news rubric, revealing how media language constructs public discourse on education policy. In the realm of interpersonal interaction, an innovative study on Tinder communication cues invites us to consider language as both connector and risk indicator. Finally, the silent yet potent force of illocutionary acts in a film about deaf culture rounds out our volume, reminding us that language is not always loud—but it is always powerful.
To our readers—scholars, students, and enthusiasts of language—we hope this volume stimulates thought, conversation, and further research. As always, KLAUSA remains committed to being a space where linguistic inquiry meets contemporary relevance.
Warm regards,
Chief Editor
KLAUSA – Jurnal Linguistik dan Bahasa
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