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ISSN : 14118254     EISSN : 25484893     DOI : 10.14710/jis
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When the last bus leaves: Digital citizen discourse and urban transit service failures in Surabaya Esa Wahyu Endarti; M. Roehman Zainur Riedho; Ridha Amaliyah; Salismi Zulfi Maulidita
JURNAL ILMU SOSIAL Vol 25, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jis.25.1.2026.1-22

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Urban transit disruptions increasingly trigger citizen complaints on social media, yet multilingual and platform-specific discourse in the Global South remains difficult to analyze computationally. This study examines Instagram-based grievances following Surabaya transit service disruptions during the 2025-2026 New Year period. Using computational discourse analysis within a critical discourse orientation, the study analyzed 134 public comments from a government operator account and an independent civic forum through sentiment classification, thematic clustering, and multivariate modeling. Results show that negative sentiment concentrated around limited operating hours, unreliable service, weak institutional communication, and perceived governance accountability deficits. Thematic content explained sentiment variation with an exploratory pseudo-R² of 0.42, although fair human-model agreement (Cohen's κ = 0.36) and small sample size require cautious, hypothesis-generating interpretation. The findings indicate that the disruption exposed structural problems in temporal accessibility, operational reliability, information provision, and leadership accountability. The study proposes "Digital Informal Accountability" to describe platform-mediated citizen oversight that extends social accountability theory by linking citizen voice with expectations of state responsiveness in urban public service delivery.
Digital information exposure and behavioral intention toward healthy diet: An application of the theory of planned behavior Sasita Dewi Andini; S Rouli Manalu
JURNAL ILMU SOSIAL Vol 25, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jis.25.1.2026.23-36

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This study examines the healthy diet intention using the Theory of Planned Behavior framework, in which it investigates the roles of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control in predicting individuals’ intentions to adopt healthy dietary behavior, and the mediating role of attitude in the relationship between digital information exposure and healthy diet intention. This study was prompted by the increasing awareness about diet and the proliferation of information about healthy diets in digital media, but there is an increase in the number of obesity cases in Indonesia. A quantitative approach was employed using an online survey involving 213 respondents in Indonesia, and data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS). Structural model analysis revealed that digital information exposure significantly influences attitudes toward a healthy diet. Furthermore, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly predict healthy diet intention, with attitude emerging as the strongest predictor. These results highlight the important role of digital media in shaping health-related attitudes and behavioral intentions. The study contributes to the development of TPB research by integrating digital information exposure into the model and provides practical implications for digital health communication and nutrition promotion strategies.
MEMBANGUN SINERGITAS EKSEKUTIF-LEGISLATIF DI JAWA TENGAH Wahid Abdulrahman
JURNAL ILMU SOSIAL Vol 15, No 1 (2016)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jis.15.1.2016.1-10

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The position of the Regional Representatives Council (DPRD) and the regional head (executive) as partner makes their relationship very important for the success of the regional administration. Harmonious synergy between the two can make local governance objectives achieved effectively and efficiently. This paper reviews the executive and legislative relations in Central Java after a year leadership of Governor Ganjar Pranowo that can be learned by other region.
How digital governance networks shape community empowerment: A multilevel study of Indonesian villages Aminullah Aminullah; Any Urwatul Wusko; Dustin Tarinque Loreño
JURNAL ILMU SOSIAL Vol 25, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jis.25.1.2026.37-58

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This study examines how digital governance networks shape community empowerment in Indonesian villages, focusing on the mediating role of participation quality and citizen facing transparency and accountability. Drawing on network governance and empowerment theory, the study conceptualizes village digitalization as an inter-organizational governance arrangement rather than a standalone administrative intervention. Quantitative data were collected from villages in East Java Province between May and July 2025, involving governance network respondents and 1,200 community members. Governance network characteristics were measured using social network analysis, while citizen perceptions of participation quality, transparency and accountability, and community empowerment were captured through structured surveys. The hypotheses were tested using multilevel structural equation modelling to distinguish village level governance effects from individual level empowerment mechanisms. The results show that higher levels of digital integration and greater network density are positively associated with participation quality and transparency at the village level, while highly centralized governance networks are associated with lower participation quality. At the individual level, participation quality and transparency and accountability are positively related to community empowerment. Mediation analysis confirms that the effects of digital integration and governance network structure on empowerment are indirect and transmitted through governance processes. The study contributes to public administration scholarship by demonstrating that digital governance reforms enhance community empowerment only when embedded within collaborative and transparent governance networks.
Protest voting in 2024 single candidate local elections: Empty box votes, abstention, and electoral legitimacy Imam Syahid; Muhammad Reza Fahlevy; Widya Astuti; Merina Afrilia
JURNAL ILMU SOSIAL Vol 25, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jis.25.1.2026.59-74

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The increasing number of single candidate regional head elections in Indonesia's 2024 local elections raises questions about how electoral legitimacy should be understood under conditions of restricted competition. Although such contests are formally decided through the victory of the sole candidate pair or the empty box, this study shows that their political meaning cannot be explained through the result alone. This study uses descriptive qualitative analysis of secondary electoral data from 37 regions that held single candidate local elections in 2024, supported by official election documents, regulations, and academic sources. The analysis was carried out through classification, comparison, and interpretative reading, drawing on the concept of protest voting and Beetham's theoretical framework of electoral legitimacy. The results show four broad patterns of voter response: dominant single candidate victories, significant empty box support, high abstention, and empty box victories. In 20 out of 37 regions, the combined number of empty box votes and abstention exceeded the votes obtained by the sole candidate pair, while Bangka Regency and Pangkalpinang City recorded empty box victories. This study shows that single candidate elections are better understood as arenas in which legitimacy is politically negotiated through the expressed consent reflected in support, rejection, and abstention.
Digital media literacy of rural communities after the COVID-19 pandemic FX Sri Sadewo; Eufrasia Kartika Hanindraputri; Diyah Utami; Sugeng Harianto; Norida Canda Sakti; Ellen Emanuela; Febriandita Tedjomurti
JURNAL ILMU SOSIAL Vol 25, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jis.25.1.2026.75-91

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In Indonesia, digital literacy has become a major concern since the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the use of social media to disseminate information to rural areas. On the other hand, various public service activities have been digitized. These two aspects can only be utilized if you have an adequate level of digital literacy. This study uses quantitative methods to examine digital literacy and its influencing factors in rural areas, with a focus on Bojonegoro Regency. First, the digital literacy levels in most rural communities have shifted from low to high. One of them is digital ethics. Collective experience forces rural communities in Bojonegoro Regency to be cautious. Moreover, through SmartPLS calculations, the distance between residence and the district capital affects the level of digital literacy. The farther from the district capital, the lower the digital literacy. On the other hand, social capital factors, especially social participation, are highly beneficial for improving digital literacy.
Cross-country artificial intelligence policy mapping: Human-centered governance and industrial adoption prospects in Indonesia Dedy Permadi
JURNAL ILMU SOSIAL Vol 25, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jis.25.1.2026.144-170

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This study analyzes Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance through a comparative study of regulatory frameworks in the United States (innovation-based), the European Union (risk-based), Spain (regulatory sandbox experimentation), and China (state-led sectoral). These four jurisdictions were selected to illustrate the operationalization of Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI) principles, namely reliability, safety, and trust, through different governance pathways. Current literature on AI governance predominantly focuses on the discussion of the great power rivalry, while the gap between global standards and domestic readiness of middle-power nations like Indonesia remains underexamined. As a Global South country with complex development contexts, Indonesia cannot adopt a single governance model. This study argues that Indonesia’s AI governance must transition from a risk-mitigation focus toward a hybrid approach based on readiness, incentives, and participation. A hybrid approach is more effective in integrating ethical guidelines, proportional regulation, policy experimentation, and sectoral rules in a phased manner. Integrating HCAI principles into Indonesia’s digital transformation will enable equitable AI diffusion, strengthen human oversight, and align national agenda with global norm standards. This study emphasizes the urgency of strategic policies to ensure AI adoption in Indonesia fulfills socio-economic development needs, rather than serving as mere performative policy.
Mapping inclusive democracy through communication research: Bibliometric perspectives in Indonesia Assyari Abdullah; Sumaiyah Sumaiyah; Akmal Khairi; Yasril Yazid; Mustafa Mustafa; Jayus Jayus; Muhammad Soim; Dwi Sutri Astuti; Edison Edison
JURNAL ILMU SOSIAL Vol 25, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jis.25.1.2026.92-109

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This study aims to map the development of research on 'inclusive democracy' and 'communication' in Indonesia through a bibliometric approach using data from Dimensions AI. By analyzing 495 publications (402 articles and 93 proceedings) published during the period 2016-2025, this study identifies trends, network collaborations, and thematic clusters that shape the knowledge landscape of inclusive democracy in Indonesia. The analysis was conducted using VOSviewer software to generate network visualizations based on co-authorship, citation, and co-occurrence. The results show that inclusive democracy has experienced significant growth since 2021, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, which has spurred increased studies on digital participation, transparent governance, and the courage of the public sphere. The main research clusters cover three domains: digital governance, communicative participation, and policy inclusion, confirming the close relationship between communication, technology, and participatory governance. The density of keywords such as democracy, transparency, technology, and community demonstrates that the focus of current research is shifting toward a more inclusive digital democracy based on participatory communication. Thus, this study not only provides an empirical overview of the literature on inclusive democracy in Indonesia but also emphasizes the importance of communication as a key instrument in strengthening democratic legitimacy and representation in the digital era.
Judicial independence without public trust? Reassessing institutional legitimacy in Sierra Leone's democratic governance Thomas Sheku Marah
JURNAL ILMU SOSIAL Vol 25, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jis.25.1.2026.110-121

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This study examines the relationship between judicial independence, public trust, and institutional legitimacy in Sierra Leone's democratic governance framework. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research analyzes constitutional provisions, governance reports, institutional assessments, and relevant scholarly literature to evaluate whether formal judicial independence is sufficient to generate institutional legitimacy. The findings indicate that judicial independence alone does not automatically translate into public confidence or institutional authority. While judicial reforms have strengthened constitutional safeguards and institutional autonomy, legitimacy remains contingent upon citizens' perceptions of judicial effectiveness, fairness, accessibility, and accountability. The study demonstrates that public trust functions as a critical mechanism linking judicial independence to democratic governance outcomes. Consequently, institutional legitimacy emerges not solely from legal protections but from the interaction between judicial autonomy and societal confidence. The article argues for a governance-centered understanding of judicial independence that incorporates public trust as a fundamental dimension of institutional legitimacy.
Hybrid governance: The integration of legacy and contemporary business administration in the Yogyakarta Royal Palace Noviana Tursanurohmad; Made Wilantara
JURNAL ILMU SOSIAL Vol 25, No 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/jis.25.1.2026.122-143

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This study critically analyzes how the Yogyakarta Palace integrates traditional administrative systems and modern business administration within its governance structure, evaluating its potential to balance cultural preservation with organizational efficiency. Employing a qualitative approach with an organizational ethnography design, the analysis involved participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. Results show that the Palace adopts a hybrid governance model and normatively acknowledges the need for modernization, with cultural leadership remaining central to decision-making. However, crucial operational tensions and a clash of institutional logics remain significantly prevalent. Identified challenges include the friction between traditional devotion and professional merit, the rigid formalization of royal decrees into standardized operating procedures, and the dilemma between cultural sacrality and measured commodification. The study concludes that while the integration of modern administrative tools offers a strong operational foundation, its efficacy in fostering genuinely adaptive cultural governance depends on a continuous process of Vernacular Modernization. Ultimately, this research produces the Javanese Cultural Hybrid Governance Framework to realize the transformative potential and sustainability of traditional monarchical institutions.