In scholarly international publication, the introduction is often seen by journal reviewers as the pivotal place to assess the contribution of the research. Therefore, genre analyses of research article introduction keep being concerned by many researchers of English for academic purposes to generate eligible models of writing introduction section. However, much is still less explored regarding the way NNES authors rhetorically organize the introduction across disciplines. This study seeks to compare rhetorical moves and steps of introduction between soft and hard science research articles. Eight research articles were collected from Indonesian authors. Swales' ( 2004) revised model of Creating A Research Space was used in the top-down stage. The linguistic features of the moves were further scrutinized in the bottom-up stage. The findings showed that all introductions conformed to the model, exemplifying the three moves: Establishing a territory, establishing a niche, and presenting the present work; regardless of the discipline. In the step level, the introductions from the hard-science disciplines exhibited the statement of research questions or hypotheses and definitional clarifications while presenting their works more than those from the soft-science disciplines. Regarding the linguistic realizations, while the tense use was more conformed, passive form was more evident in the hard science introductions. This study reaches a conclusion that discipline considerably influences the priority in conveying the information within the research article introduction along with the linguistic realizations. Recommendations for the teaching of English for research publication purposes are also presented.

Myriad studies have been discussing the role of subtitle for improving students’ vocabulary mastery. Yet, the use of English subtitle in Korean dramas is scarcely explored. Within a qualitative approach, this study aims at investigating how Indonesian EFL university students employ Korean dramas with English subtitle for improving their vocabulary. Twenty-three EFL university students were involved to participate in this study. Interview and questionnaire were applied as data collection methods. The results of the study revealed that the students enjoyed learning vocabulary through English subtitle while watching Korean dramas. They were motivated to learn vocabulary because of interesting storyline, editing effect and scene/setting served by Korean dramas. Pedagogically, this study implies that learning vocabulary can be done in regards with the students’ interests, including watching Korean dramas. Further research focusing on the employment of English subtitle for improving reading skill is interestingly to be carried out.

Objective: A grade II furcation involvement has been defined as a defect having a horizontal loss attachment of 3 mm or greater but not through the entire furcation. There are several techniques used alone or in combination considered to achieve periodontal regeneration. This case report aims to describe regenerative approach in the treatment of grade II furcation defects in maxillary molars. Methods: A 43 years old male reported to the Department of Periodontics with a complaint of pain. At the initial visit, scaling and root planning was done. It was followed by periodontal regenerative therapy using bone graft and resorbable membranes. Results: The treatment for overall seemed success with healthy periodontium and complete closed defect with bone fill, based on the clinical and radiographic development of the patient at the end of six month follow up. Conclusion: The regenerative approach such as resorbable GTR membrane with bone material was more effective than open debridement alone, in the treatment of furcation defects.

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Background: Tooth extraction is followed by a resorption of the bone in the buccal or facial portion, up to 50% in the first six months after the extraction. Bone loss mainly results from damage to the periodontal bone ligament complex. Socket preservation is a surgical procedure aimed to maintain an alveolar ridge after extraction, eliminating or minimizing the need for future augmentation in implant-prosthetic rehabilitation. Socket preservation techniques use some regenerative material such as bone graft and membrane. Objective: To discuss socket preservation procedures using bovine bone graft and pericardium membrane. Method: A 48-year-old woman presented to the Dental and Oral Hospital of Hasanuddin University to have tooth 47, which was mobile and extruded, extracted. Patient had no systemic disease and did not use any drugs. Clinical and radiograph examinations showed bone resorption in the surrounding edentulous area. The patient wanted to wear prosthesis but the bone resorption showed that socket preservation was needed to maintain the alveolar ridge high. The case was diagnosed as chronic periodontitis. Atraumatic extraction was done and bovine bone graft was placed in the socket, followed by the placement of pericardium membrane. Soft tissue healing was clinically evaluated. Results: Control period after one week showed apparent uneventful clinical healing in the socket. Patient was satisfied with the treatment. Conclusion: The socket preservation procedure is an effective treatment for maintaining the alveolar ridge high from excessive resorption, especially for prosthesis treatment. Keywords: alveolar ridge, bone bovine, pericardium membrane, socket preservation