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Journal of Social and Policy Issues
Published by Pencerah Publishing
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Core Subject : Humanities, Social,
The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of Social and Policy Issues. JSPI, particularly focuses on the Social and Policy Issues as follows: Social Development and Welfare, Decentralization and Regional Autonomy, Public Policy, Public Management and Governance, Political economy, Business Administration, Bureaucracy and Administration Development, Sociology, Humanities and Cultural Studies, and Any specifics issues of Social and Policy Issues.
Articles 227 Documents
Analysis of the GEDSI Framework (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) in Public Space Access for Persons with Disabilities in Tanjungpinang City Lovita, Amanda; Prima Safitri, Dian; Rizki Azizi, Okky
Journal of Social and Policy Issues Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): January - March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58835/jspi.v6i1.599

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Despite the enactment of Tanjungpinang City Regional Regulation No. 4 of 2017 on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, public spaces in the city including Taman Tepi Laut, Museum Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alamsyah, and key pedestrian corridors remain largely inaccessible for persons with disabilities. This study analyzes the dynamics of public space accessibility policy in Tanjungpinang City using the Multiple Streams Framework (MSF) and the Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) framework. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with data analyzed using Miles et al., (2014) interactive model and supported by NVivo-12 software. The findings reveal that all four GEDSI dimensions: access, participation, control, and benefit remain unfulfilled, constrained by both physical barriers and structural deficiencies in policy planning. From the MSF perspective, the three streams have yet to converge: the problem has been identified, policy instruments such as the Regional Regulation and Gender-Responsive Budgeting have been formulated, yet weak political support and limited public awareness prevent the policy window from opening optimally. These findings underscore that inclusive public space governance in Tanjungpinang requires substantive integration of GEDSI principles, stronger inter-agency coordination, and the active role of disability groups as policy entrepreneurs.
Uneven Industrial Growth and Regional Disparities: A Comparative Growth Pole Analysis of Krian and Waru Districts Siti Rosalinda Amaral Pinto; Sofi Putri Febrianti; Ike Rizky Olifia; Alivia Novita Nur Laili; Dewi Casmiwati
Journal of Social and Policy Issues Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): January - March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58835/jspi.v6i1.612

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This study aims to comparatively analyze the industrial development performance of Krian District and Waru District as growth poles in Sidoarjo Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach based on a systematic literature review, this study draws on peer-reviewed publications, official statistical reports, and regional planning documents. François Perroux’s Growth Pole Theory serves as the primary analytical lens to examine industrial concentration, spread effects, and spatial disparities between the two districts. The findings reveal that Krian District has developed as a medium-to-large-scale manufacturing center, anchored by the Krian Industrial Zone (KIZ), which supports labor absorption and production capacity. In contrast, Waru District demonstrates more dynamic and diversified economic growth, functioning as a logistics hub, warehousing center, and commercial district, benefiting from proximity to Juanda International Airport and direct access to the Waru–Juanda Toll Road. Infrastructure disparities significantly shape each district’s industrial trajectory, with Waru exhibiting more advanced utility management and transport connectivity. Socially, Waru faces more intense urbanization pressures compared to the relatively stable demographic conditions in Krian. These findings underscore the need for differentiated spatial development policies that leverage each district’s distinct strengths while promoting balanced and equitable regional development within Sidoarjo Regency.
Dakwah Mimbar dan Transformasi Pola Komunikasi Keagamaan di Era Digital (Studi di Kota Lhokseumawe) Ismuhar; Muhajir Al-Fairusy; M. Rizal Fazri.Ar
Journal of Social and Policy Issues Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): January - March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58835/jspi.v6i1.662

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The development of digital technology has fundamentally changed the religious communication patterns of Muslims, including the practice of pulpit preaching, which has long been understood as an authoritative and sacred space for religious communication. This study aims to analyze the transformation of congregational communication patterns in receiving pulpit preaching in the digital era and examine how the position of the pulpit is reconstructed in relation to new media. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques such as in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation, conducted in several large mosques in Lhokseumawe City. The results show that pulpit preaching is still maintained as a source of religious legitimacy, especially among adults and the elderly. However, the younger generation tends to combine physical presence in the mosque with the consumption of digital preaching through social media platforms. A key finding of this study is the emergence of a hybrid communication pattern, namely the integration of oral preaching from the pulpit with the distribution and amplification of messages through digital media. This pattern marks a shift in preaching from one-way communication to multi-channel dialogic communication that is participatory and interactive. Theoretically, this research enriches Islamic communication studies by integrating a transactional communication approach and uses and gratifications theory in the context of contemporary da'wah. Practically, these findings emphasize the importance of digital literacy for preachers and da'wah institutions to ensure that da'wah from the pulpit remains relevant, has broad reach, and fosters community engagement in a digital society.
The Influence of Multi-Actor Collaboration between Universities on the Formulation of Waste Management Policies Sarofah, Riska; Firmadi, Sidik; Ramdhani, Hilal; Syahdani, M.Ananda; Nurhaliza, Nadia Sabila
Journal of Social and Policy Issues Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): January - March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58835/jspi.v6i1.685

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This study aims to examine the influence of university collaboration, particularly lecturer research within a multi-actor network, on the formulation of waste management policies in Tasikmalaya City. Despite the existence of Regional Regulation No. 7 of 2012 and Mayoral Regulation No. 22 of 2019, waste management remains suboptimal due to low community participation, limited facilities, weak inter-agency coordination, and budget constraints. This study employs a mixed-method approach, combining a quantitative survey of lecturers from seven universities with in-depth interviews and observations. Quantitative data were analyzed using simple linear regression, while qualitative data were examined through triangulation and member checking. The findings reveal that most universities lack a specific research roadmap on waste management, resulting in limited contributions to policy formulation. Although research and publication training has been implemented, it has not yet focused on environmental policy advocacy. Regression results indicate that policy formulation has a positive and significant effect on multi-actor collaboration (p < 0.05), while communication and coordination show positive but insignificant effects. The model explains 62.05% of the variance in collaboration outcomes. This study concludes that clear, directed, and inclusive policy formulation plays a more critical role than communication alone and recommends strengthening university engagement in evidence-based policymaking
Analisis Semiotika Roland Barthes terhadap Representasi Komunikasi Keluarga dalam Film Animasi Coco (2017) Surbakti, Lia Zuraida; Ritonga, Muhammad Husni
Journal of Social and Policy Issues Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): January - March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58835/jspi.v6i1.696

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This study aims to analyze the construction and interpretation of family communication in the animated film Coco (2017) using Roland Barthes’s semiotic approach. The research focuses on how visual and narrative elements represent communication patterns within a family context, particularly through symbols such as the guitar, the ofrenda, ancestral photographs, and dialogues between characters. This study employs a qualitative method with media text analysis. Data were collected through observation and documentation of selected scenes, then analyzed using Barthes’s three levels of meaning: denotation, connotation, and myth. This approach allows for a deeper understanding of how meanings are produced and culturally embedded within the film. The results show that at the denotative level, family communication is portrayed through everyday interactions and conflicts between characters. At the connotative level, these interactions reflect emotional bonds, authority structures, and the tension between individual desires and family expectations. At the myth level, the film reinforces cultural ideologies that prioritize family unity, respect for ancestors, and obedience to familial authority. In conclusion, Coco constructs family communication as a value-laden process shaped by cultural beliefs and intergenerational relationships, emphasizing harmony, collective identity, and the preservation of family traditions.
The Inter-Agency Coordination and Electoral Data Integrity: A Governance Perspective from Bengkulu Handika, Rio Putra; Aziz, Syahidallazi; Hasibuan, Sondang Amelia; Putra, Harry Yanza; Purnawan, Heru
Journal of Social and Policy Issues Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): January - March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58835/jspi.v6i1.697

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This study analyzes the coordination between the Provincial Office of Population and Civil Registration (Disdukcapil) and the Bengkulu Provincial General Election Commission (KPU) in synchronizing voter data for the 2019 General Election. The research aims to examine the forms and effectiveness of inter-institutional coordination in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of voter data to support electoral implementation. A qualitative approach with a descriptive method was employed. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and a systematic review of official documents related to the 2019 election in Bengkulu Province. The analysis focuses on the role of both institutions as problem-solving actors in addressing technical and administrative challenges, including duplicate voter records, inconsistencies between domicile data and voter allocation, and other data-related discrepancies. The findings reveal that coordination was conducted through formal coordination meetings, plenary sessions, inter-agency communication, data consolidation, matching processes, as well as field verification and validation activities, supported by joint decision-making mechanisms. These efforts contributed to improving data accuracy and administrative efficiency. However, the study also identifies persistent challenges, indicating that coordination and data management practices require further optimization to achieve more effective electoral governance.
Power Relations in Mangrove Ecosystem Management: The Authority of Kotawaringin Village Government Amid Environmental Policy Structures Aysyah, Nur; Tsabitah, Zalfa Haza; Febyana, Nyimas Dwi
Journal of Social and Policy Issues Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): January - March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58835/jspi.v6i1.698

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This study aims to analyze power relations in mangrove ecosystem management in Kotawaringin Village, Bangka Regency, with a focus on the position and authority of the village government within a hierarchical environmental policy structure. The research employs a qualitative approach using a political ecology perspective to examine the dynamics of power among actors in mangrove governance. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis involving village authorities, coastal communities, and relevant policy documents. The data were analyzed using an interactive model consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that, normatively, the village government is recognized as an autonomous entity within the decentralization framework; however, substantively, its authority is constrained by supravillage policies at the regency and provincial levels. This condition produces hierarchical power relations that position the village government in a subordinate role. Furthermore, a paradox of responsibility emerges, where the village is expected to ensure mangrove sustainability without adequate regulatory authority. The study concludes that mangrove management at the village level constitutes a political arena shaped by power distribution, requiring more inclusive policies, strengthened local institutional capacity, and more equitable coordination among governance actors in coastal environmental management.