Jurnal Komunikasi Ikatan Sarjana Komunikasi Indonesia

Comparison of Media Relations Strategies In The Digital And Traditional Era

Edhy Aruman — 2025-12-07

The rapid evolution of the media landscape over the past few decades has fundamentally transformed media relations practices, creating a clear distinction between traditional and digital approaches. Traditional methods, such as press conferences and face-to-face journalist engagement, have proven effective in building trust and producing in-depth, analytical coverage. In contrast, digital platforms offer speed and wide reach through tools such as WhatsApp and email but often sacrifice relationship quality and message depth. While prior studies have examined both approaches separately, few have provided an integrated comparison within the context of a large-scale corporate event. This study addresses that research gap by evaluating how combining traditional and digital strategies can enhance organizational visibility, credibility, and media coverage. The research applies Two-Way Symmetrical Communication and Excellence Theory to assess how reciprocal dialogue and strategic communication contribute to the effectiveness of media relations. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study explored the MarkPlus Conference 2024 as a case study. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews with six journalists (three from print media and three from digital platforms) and the Corporate Communication Team. Analysis was conducted by categorizing results based on media type, identifying advantages and limitations, and triangulating with secondary data to ensure validity. The findings reveal that traditional approaches are more effective in building personal relationships and generating credible, in-depth coverage but demand higher resource investment. Digital strategies enable faster information distribution but struggle to maintain long-term relationships. This research provides new insights by demonstrating that integrating both approaches creates complementary advantages, supporting more effective media engagement in today’s dynamic communication environment.

From Controversy to Credibility: The Crucial Role of Spokespersons in the Digital Age

Benny Siga Butarbutar — 2025-12-07

One of the main challenges facing spokespersons in the digital era is the intensity of media and public spotlight and scrutiny in which any statement will be analyzed and criticized openly. The other equally important challenges are keeping message consistency in various digital platforms and ensuring harmony with the core values of the organization. Answering journalists is nothing more than a technical affair but requires tranquility, a holistic mind, and deep knowledge about the context of the surrounding situation. In transparency pressure, spokespersons are not easy because they must be able to keep a balance between information transparency and policy in maintaining the integrity of sensitive data. Digital platform transformation has decentralized information flow, strengthened public skepticism, and increased the risk of social conflict as a result of controversial speech or video. Additionally, it has brought about a serious implication on speech etiquette. In this context, the application of strategic communication becomes a crucial strategy in the digital age, requiring approaches that are not merely reactive but also systematically designed, adaptive to the emerging dynamics, measurable to achieve it, and constantly based on strong communication ethics. Moreover, strategic communication plays a significant role in strengthening institutional legitimacy and building enduring public trust in the long run. These research findings underscore the need to develop a collaborative, cross-functional, and cross-sectoral strategic communication ecosystem in order to improve the effectiveness of message delivery and the credibility of the institution in responding to communication challenges that demand speed, real-time, transparency, and social sensitivity.

Integrating Search Engine Optimization Standards into the Journalist Competency Test for Cyber Media Journalists

Dedi Sahputra — 2025-12-07

As a form of new media, cyber media requires a Journalist Competency Test (UKW) model. This study aims to determine the journalistic products produced by cyber media journalists and to design an alternative UKW model for cyber media journalists. The data was extracted from two news documentation published by mainstream media tribunews.com and detik.com, as well as test material in UKW Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) through a qualitative content analysis approach, as well as interviews and observations from UKW implementation. The result is that there are differences in journalistic products produced by cyber media journalists compared to print media. There is a need to meet Search Engine Optimization (SEO) standards in producing journalistic products in cyber media. SEO helps online journalism compete in an increasingly competitive digital era, where audiences seek information from multiple sources. The UKW model is designed by adding SEO standards for young journalists level in test subjects 1.7. Writing News, 1.8. Editing Your Own News. For intermediate journalist level in test subjects 2.4. Writing Features, 2.6. Editing a Number of News. For main journalists level in the test subject 3.5. Determining Broadcast-worthy Coverage Material, 3.8. Writing Headlines/Comments. The UKW model with SEO content in this study can be an alternative test model to specifically test the competence of cyber media journalists. SEO models can improve journalist competence and the quality of digital journalism by providing the ability to optimize content, increase visibility, and reach a wider audience.

Participatory Communication of Returned Indonesian Migrant Workers in Green Economy Entrepreneurship: A Bibliometric Study

Nani Nurani Muksin — 2025-12-07

This article examines the strategic role of participatory communication, post-return entrepreneurship of Indonesian migrant workers, and the green economy framework in promoting sustainable development initiatives. Grounded in theories of participatory communication and green entrepreneurship, the study applies a bibliometric approach to scientific publications from 2000 to 2024, sourced from the Dimensions database and mapped using VOSviewer. The analysis identifies research trends, author networks, and dominant keywords, revealing that the integration of participatory communication, post-migration entrepreneurship, and green economy remains limited and underexplored. It also highlights weak institutional connectivity among Indonesian academic communities, with minimal positioning of returned migrant workers as active agents of sustainable transformation. The findings suggest that participatory communication can significantly strengthen community engagement, enhance program ownership, and drive social change. Consequently, the study recommends adopting transformative and collaborative approaches in development communication to empower returned migrant workers in advancing local green economies. These insights contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 8 (decent work), SDG 10 (reduced inequalities), and SDG 13 (climate action), by integrating migration into inclusive development strategies.

Brand Perception of Kopi Kenangan as Green Economy Brands in Sustainable Business Practices

Deddy Muharman — 2025-12-07

This study aims to analyze consumer perception of Kopi Kenangan as a green economy brand and its impact on loyalty as part of their sustainable business practices. With consumer awareness of sustainability increasing, this study examines how sustainability initiatives such as the use of eco-friendly materials, operational efficiency, and collaboration with local communities affect consumer perceptions.
Using a qualitative approach, this study applies document analysis to company reports, media reports, and digital content used by Kopi Kenangan in communicating its sustainability commitments. The goal is to identify communication patterns and brand strategies that shape consumer perception of Kopi Kenangan as a green brand. The results of this research are expected to provide strategic input for startups and other F&B industry players in developing a sustainable and credible brand image in the eyes of consumers.
The results of the study are expected to provide strategic insights for Kopi Kenangan to strengthen the brand's green image through a consistent and credible communication strategy, as well as make a theoretical contribution to the literature related to the perception of green brands in Indonesia. This research is also expected to serve as a reference for other brands that want to integrate green economy principles in their business strategies.

Framing Analysis of the South China Sea News Conflict in the Malay Media

Das’ad Latif — 2025-12-07

This study examines the South China Sea conflict involving countries in the region. However, it is not limited to those bordering the South China Sea because other superpower countries are also involved, such as the US, Britain, Germany, Canada, Australia, India. The conflict garnered serious attention from Malay media such as kompas.com (Indonesia), bharian.com.my (Malaysia) and mediamediapermata.com (Brunei). This study sought to inspect how Malay media frame the South China Sea conflict using a qualitative-descriptive approach. Using Entman’s model, it focused on root causes, problem causes, moral judgments, and recommendations. As a result, the three media saw China's claims to the South Sea and its abundant natural resources as the root of the problem. Bharian.com.my added that another root of the problem is China's hegemony in the South Seas. For causes of the problem, they agreed on China’s over-aggression and their patrol warships in the South China Sea. In addition, kompas.com and bharian.com added China's policy requiring foreign ships to report if they pass into the South China Sea. Furthermore, kompas.com also saw the different interests of ASEAN countries and the formation of the AUKUS alliance as the cause of the problem. In terms of moral judgments, they agreed on the need to maintain peace, order and security in the South China Sea. As for the recommendation aspect, they encourage compliance with UN conventions. Then, kompas.com and bharian.com.my also considered the importance of diplomacy at the negotiating table.

Understanding the Gender Role in E-waste Management: A Textual Analysis Using Hashtag on Instagram

Siswantini Siswantini — 2025-12-07

Taking gender issues into consideration when implementing a program or project is often seen as a burden. Understanding gender roles can help decision-makers and policymakers develop better regulations and increase the value of the project or program. However, understanding the role of gender in the e-waste issue could be challenging. This research explores e-waste management through a gender perspective on social media using the hashtag (#) because it is often used as an identification tool in creating various micro-communities. This study focuses on understanding how females and males behave differently when communicating about e-waste on social media. The research questions are: (1) what is the profile and characteristics of #ewaste enthusiasts on Instagram, (2) what user-driven activities are associated with #ewaste being promoted on Instagram, and (3) what the predominant shared values and beliefs within are #ewaste. Using a generated list of results when the search query “e-waste” was used, this study found 125 accounts on Instagram that participated in communicating e-waste handling. Data analysis is used to perform a textual analysis of profile biographies and thematic analysis of both visual and textual data to understand gender behaviour in e-waste. The result showed that female participation is easier to understand than male posts through their intention to share information and knowledge using a small story. The male frequently uses a short caption needs further interpretation to understand their post's meaning. Using hashtags helps researchers profile the characteristics of participants in e-waste handling campaigns and how they create a community in social media. This study implies the genderlect theory in the digital era. The difference between the use of language in creating meaning for e-waste handling between men and women. The study concludes that there is a difference in using language as a symbol of communication between men and women in expressing their interest in e-waste management.

Analysis of the Background of the Problems of Article 50B Paragraph 2 (C) of the Revision of the Broadcasting Law 2024 in the Perspective of Democratic Resilience

Hendra Pakpahan — 2025-12-07

The revision of the Broadcasting Law 2024, particularly Article 50B paragraph 2 (c) which prohibits the "exclusive investigative journalism," has sparked controversy among media and democracy stakeholders in Indonesia. This study aims to (1) analyze stakeholders' perspectives on this provision, (2) examine the differences and similarities in perspectives in the context of democratic resilience, and (3) synthesize the underlying issues to provide recommendations for strengthening democracy. Grounded in democracy theories, this research adopts a qualitative approach using document studies from national media sources and official documents between May and November 2024. The data is analyzed using assumption analysis to identify stakeholder perspectives. The findings reveal a polarization between policymakers, who emphasize restrictions as a protective tool, and the press, which perceives them as a threat to freedom. However, a consensus emerges on the need for clearer media regulation and the protection of public interests. From a democratic resilience perspective, the macro-institutional level is identified as the weakest due to regulatory ambiguity and overlapping institutional authority, which may undermine democratic oversight and impede media control functions. The study concludes that Article 50B paragraph 2 (c) of the Broadcasting Act has the potential to threaten democratic sustainability. It therefore recommends a reassessment of the law and the article, as well as strengthening institutional coordination to harmonize regulations.

Resisting Heteropatriarchy: Gender Performativity in Instagram Narratives

Secilia Wilma Octaviani — 2025-12-18

In heteropatriarchal societies, women are often shaped to internalize normative expectations regarding love and marriage. This article analysis a personal narrative shared through the Instagram account @lovecoach.id, which depicts experiences of trauma, delayed marriage, and concerns about harmful relationships. The study was conducted over a five-month period (April–September 2025). The data source was the Instagram account @lovecoach.id. The study aims to examine how this narrative can be understood as a form of gender performativity and resistance to heteropatriarchal norms that position women as passive subjects within the institution of marriage. Employing a qualitative approach and critical discourse analysis grounded in Judith Butler’s theoretical framework, this study explores how gender identity is produced and negotiated through language and digital media. The findings reveal that the narrative not only expresses an individual experience but also represents a broader rejection of social constructions surrounding women’s obligation to marry. Expressions of trauma, emotional unpreparedness, and aspirations for egalitarian relationships signal subversive gender practices that challenge dominant norms. This research underscores the significance of social media as an articulative space for women to construct gender identities autonomously and reflectively, while simultaneously rejecting hegemonic narratives of love and marriage.

Communication Strategy of Mangrove Rehabilitation in Muara Gembong, Bekasi District – West Java

Rici Tri Harpin Pranata — 2025-12-07

Mangrove ecosystem rehabilitation is one of the strategic agendas for blue carbon climate change mitigation. Environmental communication studies are crucial in advancing mangrove ecosystem rehabilitation by facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders with varying roles and interests. Grounded in fostering mutual understanding, environmental communication aims to enhance dialogue and engagement in conservation. Therefore, this research aims to analyze 1) the effectiveness of environmental communication strategies in the mangrove ecosystem rehabilitation and 2) factors that influence the effectiveness of environmental communication of the mangrove ecosystem rehabilitation. This research was conducted in Muara Gembong District, Bekasi Regency, West Java. This research employs quantitative and qualitative methods. This research shows that in developing persuasive communication of the mangrove rehabilitation agenda, the two-way communication model is most effective in fostering an attitude of altruism in preserving the environment. In the digital technology development era, face-to-face communication has become the most effective choice for communicating with people with limited access to digital infrastructure and low literacy. Message senders often ignore evaluations to assess the effectiveness of communication. Evaluation will encourage improvement and continuity of communication until the expected impact can be achieved.

Leveraging Digital Communication Technology to Reduce Stunting: Evidence from the e-HDW Application in Bengkalis District, Riau Province - Indonesia

Chelsy Yesicha — 2025-12-07

Stunting remains a critical public health issue in Indonesia, particularly in underdeveloped areas such as Bengkalis District. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies—specifically the implementation of the e-HDW (Human Development Worker) application—in reducing stunting prevalence, grounded in the Diffusion of Innovation theory and Health Belief Model to understand technology adoption and behavior change processes. This research applied a descriptive qualitative case study approach involving structured questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. Informants included local government officials, healthcare workers, and Human Development Cadres (KPM). The main outcome measured was the effectiveness of the e-HDW communication tool in increasing knowledge and adoption of stunting prevention behavior at the community level. The results indicate that the e-HDW application facilitated real-time nutrition monitoring and enhanced cross-sector collaboration, contributing to a measurable decline in stunting prevalence from 21.9% (2021) to 12.6% (2024). This supports previous findings that digital health interventions can significantly improve public health outcomes when combined with community-based communication strategies. The findings align with the theoretical framework, showing that communication agents like KPM accelerated technology adoption and behavior change. In conclusion, the e-HDW app is not merely a technical tool but an effective communication platform that fosters awareness, behavioral change, and inter-agency coordination. This study highlights the strategic role of communication technology in public health interventions and suggests replicability for similar contexts across Indonesia.

Bridging the Digital Gap: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through Inclusive Development Communication

Meranti Meranti — 2025-12-07

The rapid advancement of digital technology has transformed business practices worldwide, yet significant disparities remain in digital access and literacy, particularly among women entrepreneurs in urban Indonesia. This study examines the challenges faced by women-owned Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in South Jakarta, highlighting the persistent gender and digital gaps that hinder inclusive economic development. Utilizing a combination of qualitative methods, including focus group discussions and in-depth interviews, the research investigates the barriers to digital adoption, such as limited digital literacy, cultural norms, and infrastructural constraints. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and principles of inclusive development, the study emphasizes the importance of context-specific communication strategies and community-driven solutions to foster empowerment and gender equity in digital transformation. Findings reveal that while government initiatives like the Jakpreneur program have provided essential training and resources, a gap persists in tailored, participatory approaches that address women’s unique needs and socio-cultural realities. The research advocates for strengthening community-based digital literacy programs, peer learning models, and mentorship schemes that leverage local knowledge and social networks. By bridging the digital divide, these strategies aim to bolster women entrepreneurs’ capacity to leverage digital platforms, expand market access, and sustain business growth. Ultimately, promoting inclusive development communication is vital for transforming digital inclusion from mere policy rhetoric into tangible empowerment outcomes, ensuring that women entrepreneurs in Jakarta Selatan are active agents in Indonesia’s digital economy.

Local Journalists' Perception of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in News Production: A Case Study in Surakarta City

Sri Hastjarjo — 2025-12-07

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has significantly impacted journalistic practices, including at the local level. This study explores the perceptions of journalists in Surakarta City regarding the benefits, challenges, and ethical implications of AI use in news production. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with five journalists from various media platforms. The findings reveal that journalists view AI as a supporting tool that accelerates work processes and enhances production efficiency. However, concerns about the degradation of information quality and potential violations of journalistic ethics remain critical issues. AI acceptance is influenced by perceived usefulness, ease of use, and the professionalism values upheld by journalists. This study recommends strengthening digital literacy and updating journalistic ethical regulations to address the challenges of media transformation in the era of artificial intelligence

Cultural Tourism Branding in Kuta Traditional Village, Ciamis - West Java

Aat Ruchiat Nugraha — 2025-12-07

The Kuta Ciamis Traditional Village is one of the Sundanese indigenous communities that still preserves its ancestral heritage. The existence of the Kuta Traditional Village to this day is inseparable from the combination of natural beauty, traditional cultural heritage, and mystical aura maintained by the local residents from generation to generation. Located on the border of West Java and Central Java, the uniqueness and local wisdom found in Kuta Village are the main elements in forming a strong and attractive branding for tourists. This study aims to determine and explain how the branding process of Kuta Traditional Village as one of the cultural tourism destinations based on local wisdom in West Java was formed. The research method was carried out qualitatively by collecting data through observations about the lives of indigenous residents and the existence of traditional institutions, interviews with traditional leaders and literature studies from documents, books, journals and other relevant references about indigenous communities. The results of the study indicate that the branding of the "Sacred Cultural Village" in Kuta Traditional Village is reflected in the local cultural identity and traditional symbols communicated to the public interpersonally and through the media. The conclusion of the study shows that the formation of cultural tourism branding is a marketing communication strategy for tourism destinations based on local wisdom in West Java which can strengthen community participation in preserving local cultural identity values and increasing visibility, interest, and tourist visits.

The Transformation Model of Village Community Communication Pattern

Erfina Nurussa'adah — 2025-12-14

The development of technology and information (ICT) is currently very rapid, especially with the internet network. This has various influences or impacts, both positive and negative. One of the impacts felt was the cultural transformation (pattern) of community communication in the village. The aim of the research is to describe and find a model of cultural change in interpersonal communication that occurs through social media in daily communication. The method used to realize the goal is descriptive qualitative. Data was collected through FGDs with several informants who were selected using a purposeful technique, namely people who have a role in the environment. In addition, data was also collected through a documentation study, namely by looking at the contents of public communication messages that occur through social media, especially on WhatsApp social media. The research results show that the Purwobinangun community has experienced a communication transformation through the use of WhatsApp for social coordination, information dissemination, and activity reminders. This use fulfills communication needs according to the Uses and Gratification theory, such as surveillance, correlation, entertainment, and cultural transmission. The community maintains traditional communication patterns, resulting in a hybrid communication model that combines local values and digital practices. Communication transformation creates hybrid patterns, combining social and traditional media to maintain local values and strengthen community connectedness. This model balances local cultural values with digital efficiency, enhancing social connectedness without eroding traditional cohesion. This model enhances social connectedness, mitigates exclusion, and offers empirical insights for scalable digital inclusion policies in rural contexts.

Globally Constructed, Locally Mediated: Indonesian Millennial Mothers' Experiences in Shaping the Global Narrative of Disney Princesses

Rivga Agusta — 2025-12-14

This study explores the experiences of Indonesian millennial mothers in mediating Disney princess narratives as information hegemony from media giants. Aiming to understand how parental mediation shapes children's interpretations of global princess constructions, the study highlights how mothers address the intersection between global media influences and local cultural values. Using a phenomenological approach, in-depth interviews with four purposively selected mothers were conducted to uncover how they actively mediate Disney princess content through various media forms, such as films, books, and merchandise. The study reveals that media giants like Disney construct dominant cultural narratives that mothers, as cultural mediators, can reinforce or challenge, reflecting societal ideologies and shaping children's understanding of global narratives. By examining the role of parents in managing media consumption, the study highlights the impact of information hegemony on children's media exposure and identity formation. Ultimately, this study contributes to understanding the negotiation between corporate media influences and local cultural contexts, emphasizing the power of parental agency in shaping children's media literacy and critical engagement with global narratives.

The Discourse Network Analysis of Rempang Eco City Policy in the Digital News Media

Abdur Rahman Hakim — 2025-12-07

This study examines how Indonesia’s mainstream digital media—Kompas, DetikNews, and CNN Indonesia—constructed policy discourse on the Rempang Eco City development between January 2023 and May 2025. Employing Discourse Network Analysis (DNA), the research maps relational patterns among actors, concepts, and positions extracted from news articles, providing a dual analytical lens: structural and interpretive. The findings reveal two dominant discourse coalitions: one promoting economic development and investment legitimacy, and the other emphasizing human rights, environmental risks, and Indigenous resistance. These coalitions reflect discursive polarization within public debates on national strategic projects. Conceptually, the study contributes to Communication Policy Theory by situating media discourse as a site of symbolic governance, where policy legitimacy is negotiated through competing narratives. Methodologically, it demonstrates the utility of DNA in capturing actor alignments, discursive clusters, and coalition dynamics in fragmented media environments. The study underscores the critical role of digital news platforms not only as information intermediaries but as active agents shaping public perception and policy coherence. This research highlights the need for more communication-centered approaches in analyzing policy controversies and offers a replicable framework for mapping discursive power in development conflicts.

Communication Management and Planned of Behavior Inmates Self-Reliance through the Food Security Program at Nusakambangan Correctional Institution

Yeni Nuraeni — 2025-12-17

Nusakambangan correctional institution is one of the implementers of the food security program. This program not only achieves food self-sufficiency but also has succeeded in providing better and positive phenomenon. Research purpose to examine the role of communication management and implementation of planned behavioral theory achieving inmates self reliance and successful social reintegration through the food security program. Using a descriptive qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and documentation. Eight inmates actively participated supported by correctional institution officers in three sectors: agriculture, livestock farming and fisheries. The findings of this study indicate that interactional communication and the integration of communication management with planned of behavior can explain important aspects for the success of the program. Communication management through: planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling functions, as well as the implementation of planned behavioral through: attitudes towards behavior, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, intentions and actual behavior, can create synergy between correctional institution officers and inmates. The conclusion explains that the success program is not only seen from a technical perspective but also integration communication management and implementation planned of behavior, which can realize inmates self reliance and successful social reintegration when returning to society. The implications of this research are Organizational Factors: effective communication, coordination, and positive institutional image. Behavioral Factors: development of positive inmate attitudes, strengthening productive work norms and improving self-control. Self Reliance Factors: skills development, open economic opportunities and greater confidence in achieving social reintegration upon returning to society.

Revisiting the Public Sphere: Communication, Digital Mobilization, and Misinformation in Indonesia’s 2019 and 2025 Mass Demonstrations

Nieke Monika Kulsum — 2025-12-18

This study investigates the evolving role of communication in shaping Indonesia’s mass demonstrations in 2019 and 2025, two pivotal episodes reflecting civic discontent and the transformation of the digital media landscape. Grounded in agenda-setting theory, framing theory, and Habermas’s public sphere theory, this research examines how digital communication has shifted from rational discourse to affective and algorithmic mediation. The study hypothesizes that changes in media ecology influence not only public mobilisation but also the legitimacy of civic movements. Employing a comparative digital ethnography, this research analyses online communication practices, visual narratives, and misinformation across platforms such as Twitter (2019) and TikTok/Instagram (2025). Data were collected from user-generated content, hashtags, and visual artefacts, followed by interpretive coding to explore evolving communication logics and the algorithmic amplification of affective messages. Findings reveal a transformation from the networked public sphere of 2019—dominated by text-based civic idealism—to the algorithmic public sphere of 2025, characterised by visual storytelling, emotional contagion, and platform-driven visibility. While digital networks expanded participatory opportunities, they simultaneously fostered misinformation, algorithmic manipulation, and emotional polarisation. These dynamics illustrate how classical communication theories require integration with affective and algorithmic dimensions to explain contemporary activism. The results align with previous studies on digital democracy, highlighting both empowerment and control in mediated civic engagement. The study concludes that Indonesia’s evolving digital public sphere embodies both the promise and the peril of democratic communication. It underscores the dual function of communication—as a vehicle for civic empowerment and as a mechanism of algorithmic governance—in shaping public trust and deliberation.

Hybrid Deliberation in the Dago Elos Urban Land Conflict: Counter-Publics and Communication Strategies

Muklis Efendi — 2025-12-23

This study analyzes deliberative communication practices in urban land conflict, focusing on how communities build and maintain deliberative spaces under structural constraints. A qualitative case study was conducted on the Dago Elos land conflict in Bandung City, involving 331 families facing eviction claims. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with four stakeholder representatives: community leaders, legal aid organizations, local government officials, and land administration agencies. The study reveals three key findings: (1) Institutional fragmentation creates a complete absence of formal dialogue forums between communities and government, forcing communities to develop alternative communication strategies; (2) Counter-public sphere innovation through the Forum Dago Melawan demonstrates successful implementation of deliberative principles (equal participation, consensus-building, reason-giving) at the grassroots level, functioning as a genuine democratic laboratory; (3) Hybrid communication strategies emerge as communities combine rational argumentation with mass mobilization, challenging the traditional dichotomy between reasoned deliberation and political action. Mass actions prove effective in forcing institutional responses when formal channels remain closed, demonstrating that collective mobilization can function as deliberative communication under non-ideal conditions. The research expands deliberative communication theory by showing that deliberative principles can function in non-ideal conditions through creative adaptation and grassroots institutional innovation. Counter-public spheres like Forum Dago Melawan can successfully implement Habermas's ideal speech situation in local settings, while hybrid strategies combining reason-giving with collective action create communicative power capable of influencing administrative responses despite structural power asymmetries. These findings suggest that genuine deliberative communication requires acknowledging and addressing power inequalities rather than hiding them behind claims of procedural neutrality.

National Defense as an Instrument for Developing the Nationalist Mentality of Indonesian Navy Soldiers

Harun Arrasyid — 2025-12-27

This study examines the declining spirit of nationalism among Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) personnel in the context of globalization, which has gradually eroded national values. The purpose of this research is to analyze the role of National Defense (patriotic religious advocacy) as an instrument for fostering soldiers’ nationalist mentality. Using a library research method, data were collected from scholarly literature, books, journals, and relevant documents discussing da’wah, national defense, and nationalism within the military context. The findings indicate that da’wah, when framed within the concept of national defense, can effectively internalize nationalist values through an integrated religious and ideological approach. This study contributes theoretically to the development of value internalization studies within military institutions and emphasizes the importance of integrating da’wah programs into soldiers’ mental and character development systems. The study concludes that National Defense is not merely a spiritual activity but also a strategic effort to shape character and ideological loyalty among military personnel toward the nation and the state.

Moral Pluralism in Debus Performing Arts: Phenomenological Analysis of Cultural Communication in Banten

Idi Dimyati — 2025-12-27

The Debus performing art of Banten, which has existed since the Sultanate era, now faces complex challenges. On one hand, there are issues of preserving traditional values, while on the other there is the pressure of modernization. Moreover, Debus, which is often associated with magical elements, frequently triggers negative stigmas, whereas the moral pluralism inherent within has not been thoroughly explored. This problem is the focus of the current study. This research applies a qualitative phenomenological approach through participatory observation of Debus performances, in-depth interviews with 10 informants (Debus artists), focus group discussions, and literature studies. Data analysis employs Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The findings show that Debus artists construct the meaning of moral pluralism through the integration of Islamic spiritual values, cultural resilience, and symbolic negotiation. These findings are consistent with Mead's theory of symbolic interactionism and Rawls's moral pluralism theory regarding the coexistence of values in multicultural societies. Negative stigma against Debus mostly stems from a gap in understanding (stock of knowledge) between the artists and the public. The study concludes that Debus represents a unique model of moral pluralism through dynamic and complex practices of cultural communication. Public education and progressive cultural policy are required to reduce stigma and support its preservation as Indonesian cultural heritage.

Stakeholders Synergy for Ciliwung River Management from a Whole of Government Perspective

Hidayaturahmi — 2025-12-29

This study aims to analyze inter-actor relations in the management of the Ciliwung River and to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in building sustainable collaborative governance. The research employed a qualitative approach with descriptive and evaluative analysis, synthesizing data from various documents and previous studies. The findings indicate that the government remains the most dominant actor due to its regulatory authority and resource capacity, yet it is vulnerable to institutional fragmentation and public pressure. The private sector possesses significant financial and technological potential, but its involvement remains largely philanthropic. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) emerge as the most effective actors in bridging collaboration among stakeholders through participatory and developmental communication approaches. Academia serves as a source of scientific legitimacy but shows limited capacity in policy translation, while the media strengthens public awareness and social accountability. The IFAS–EFAS analysis positions Ciliwung’s governance within the growth–stability quadrant, reflecting a balance between internal strengths and external opportunities. The study highlights the importance of adopting a Whole of Government and Whole of Society approach to enhance inter-agency coordination, collaborative incentives, and public engagement for sustainable river governance.

Cross-Sectoral Collaboration in the Free Nutritional Meal Program in Indonesia

Angga Prabowo — 2026-01-04

Malnutrition, particularly stunting, remains a critical public health challenge in Indonesia, prompting the government to launch the Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG) as a strategic intervention. However, the program encounters significant implementation obstacles, including bureaucratic fragmentation and suboptimal inter-agency coordination. This study aims to analyze the mechanisms of cross-sectoral collaboration, identify supporting and inhibiting factors, and evaluate their impact on the program's effectiveness and sustainability. Utilizing an interpretive qualitative paradigm and a case study approach, data were collected through participatory observation and in-depth interviews with key strategic informants from the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) and crisis communication practitioners. The research applies the frameworks of Collaborative Governance (Ansell & Gash) and the Agency Network/Cluster Model to interpret the findings. The results indicate that the MBG program successfully integrates collaborative elements, such as a conducive policy context and active stakeholder engagement with a horizontal network architecture. This structure connects central actors to local clusters, enabling adaptive responses to crises and logistical challenges in remote areas. The study concludes that combining collaborative processes with a flexible network structure creates a resilient communication model that relies on horizontal synergy rather than vertical hierarchy to ensure sustainable nutrition enhancement.