Seven Members of the Global Engagement Team Showcase Innovative Research Ideas in Pre-AsiaCALL 2025 Workshop
Cirebon, October 11, 2025 — The Pre-AsiaCALL 2025 Workshop continued with a research presentation session following the material session by Emma Schuberg, Ph.D., the first keynote speaker. Held at the International Office, 5th floor of the Cyber Building, UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, the event featured seven members of the Global Engagement Team (GET) who presented their AsiaCALL research ideas to Emma Schuberg, Ph.D., Lala Bumela Sudimantara, Ph.D. (Director of International Office), and all attendees. They are Farah Syifa Mutiara Riyadi, Indah Fitri Nurhidayah, Resa Diah Gayatri, Cyrila Tsania Zahra, Tsamarah Bahira Alzena, Muhammad Azkiya Bahtsulkhoir, and Indra Maulana Arfan Azis. “This session shows how our students are developing strong critical and research-oriented thinking,” said Lala Bumela, Ph.D., appreciating the presenters’ academic enthusiasm.
Opening the session, Farah Syifa Mutiara Riyadi captivated the audience with “Neural Analysis of Emotional and Aesthetic Patterns in AI-Assisted Academic Writing.” Her study explores how brain-informed frameworks like Reading for Emotion and Aesthetic Principles influence students’ academic writing. “This research aims to discover how such frameworks shape the way students construct academic texts,” she explained. Following her, Indah Fitri Nurhidayah presented “AI-Assisted Evaluation of Emotional and Aesthetic Alignment in Grade 10 Reading Assessments Based on PISA 2022 Standards,” analyzing the Work in Progress textbook using Qwen AI. “This study bridges emotional literacy with measurable learning outcomes,” she explained.
The next presenter, Resa Diah Gayatri, discussed “AI-Enhanced Evaluation of Affective Content in Merdeka Curriculum Textbooks.” Her study examines emotional and aesthetic elements in Grade 10 English materials within the Kurikulum Merdeka, linking deep learning frameworks to affective engagement and critical reading. “My research aims to see how affective content can drive deeper learning in students,” she said. Continuing the momentum, Cyrila Tsania Zahra presented “Cultural Heritage Narratives in English Language Teaching in Indonesia,” exploring emotional and aesthetic aspects of Lutung Kasarung and Ciung Wanara. “These stories offer not just cultural value but emotional engagement for EFL learners,” she added, merging local wisdom with modern pedagogy.
Meanwhile, Tsamarah Bahira Alzena from the Islamic Community Development Department presented her research titled “Women Empowerment through Traditional Dance in the Digital Era: A Study from Cirebon, Indonesia.” In her presentation, she explored how traditional dance, once confined to local cultural performances, has found renewed relevance through digital platforms that connect communities across geographical boundaries. Tsamarah emphasized that social media and online video-sharing platforms have provided women with opportunities to express creativity, gain visibility, and challenge traditional limitations. Her study also revealed that by engaging in digital cultural expression, women are not only preserving local heritage but also redefining their roles in contemporary society.
Author : Salsabilla