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Contact Name
Luluk Fikri Zuhriyah
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lulukfikri@uinsa.ac.id
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+62812-3340-5469
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jicos@uinsa.ac.id
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Pascasarjana UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya Jl. Jend. A. Yani 117 Surabaya Jawa Timur 60237
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Kota surabaya,
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Journal of Islamic Communication Studies
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29856582     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15642/jicos
Journal of Islamic Communication Studies (JICoS) terbit secara berkala dalam 1 tahun 2 kali terbit (Edisi Januari dan Juli). Journal of Islamic Communication Studies (JICoS) diterbitkan oleh Program Studi Magister Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam, Pascasarjana UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya Journal of Islamic Communication Studies (JICoS) menerbitkan artikel hasil penelitian dan kajian konseptual tentang teori, praktik dan tren komunikasi Islam kontemporer dengan perspektif multi dan interdisipliner. Jurnal ini menerbitkan hasil penelitian dan kajian konseptual bidang komunikasi Islam meliputi public speaking, penyiaran, komunikasi massa dan jurnalistik, serta kajian new media. Jurnal ini diperuntukkan bagi akademisi, peneliti disiplin ilmu terkait, dan para ahli. Artikel harus orsinil dan belum pernah dipublikasikan di jurnal atau media lain, atau sedang dalam telaah publikasi jurnal lain. Semua artikel yang dikirim akan ditelaah oleh editor, dewan redaksi, dan reviewer melalui tinjauan buta (blind reviewers). Artikel yang dikirim tidak sesuai dengan pedoman akan ditolak tanpa review.
Articles 42 Documents
Bridging Divides: Islamic Communication in the Modern Era Bhat, Ali Muhammad
Journal of Islamic Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Juli
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jicos.2025.3.2.94-106

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Communication plays a significant role in modern-day life. It is the process of sharing ideas, information, and messages with others. It encompasses writing and speaking, as well as nonverbal communication (such as facial expressions, body language, or gestures), visual communication (including images, pictures, paintings, photography, video, or film). The major electronic communication (including telephone calls, email, cable television, or satellite broadcasts) and social media have impact on human mind. Such communication is a vital part of community and personal life and is also important in business, education, and any other situation where people encounter each other. An attempt is made to present the Islamic Model of Communication, which states that communication should be for the betterment of society and to encourage good deeds. Such a model is based on divine guidance, which is based on messengers who communicate or forward to the general public. Considering its divine origin, the insights were drawn from the Quran, Sunnah of the Prophet and renowned scholars and established communication theories to validate the argument.
Pemanfaatan Smartphone Iphone dan Android untuk Akses Informasi Dakwah Amala Ramadhan, Ahsanu
Journal of Islamic Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Juli
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jicos.2025.3.2.133-143

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The use of smartphones among university students has significantly increased, particularly as a primary medium for accessing da’wa information and supporting digital learning. Students of the Communication Science Department at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya also rely on smartphones as a tool for digital literacy, through learning applications, educational social media content, and various information platforms. This study aims to compare the utilization of Android- and iPhone-based smartphones in accessing da’wa information. This research employs a qualitative method with a comparative study approach, supported by the Uses and Gratifications theory to explain users’ motives and satisfaction in media use. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with students who use Android and iPhone devices, and were analyzed using a descriptive-comparative technique. The findings indicate that both smartphones serve similar educational purposes, yet differ in user orientation and experience. Android users show advantages in terms of flexibility, affordability, and efficiency, while iPhone users benefit from faster access to references, system stability, and integrated features. Challenges identified include lagging and performance decline on Android, as well as overheating and limited storage capacity on iPhone. Overall, smartphone utilization plays a significant role in enhancing independent learning, widening access to da’wa information, and shaping adaptive digital learning practices among university students.
Framing Berita Kenaikan Tunjangan DPR: Analisis Etika Komunikasi Islam Rizqiyah, Luluk Ainur
Journal of Islamic Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Juli
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jicos.2025.3.2.107-117

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The increase of allowances for members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) during August 2025 triggered public debate due to perceptions of inequality and lack of transparency. Kompas.com framed this issue as a moral and social concern, emphasizing the gap between the welfare of political elites and the economic conditions of citizens. This study applies a constructivist approach and Robert N. Entman’s framing analysis to explore four key elements: define problems, diagnose causes, make moral judgment, and treatment recommendation. Data were collected from news articles published on Kompas.com between August 19 and September 8, 2025. Findings reveal that Kompas.com defines the core problem as the dissonance between DPR’s financial privileges and public economic realities. The media attributes the cause to structural opacity, elitist political culture, and a lack of moral empathy among legislators. Moral judgment highlights the ethical responsibility of public officials and the social implications of their decisions, framing the issue as a test of integrity and legitimacy. In terms of recommendations, Kompas.com emphasizes the need for transparency, accountability, and moral reform, urging DPR to improve communication and align policy decisions with public welfare. Overall, Kompas.com constructs narratives that not only report facts but actively shape public perception and awareness, reinforcing the media’s role as a guardian of social ethics and democratic accountability. In Islamic communication ethics, the controversy over DPR allowances reflects weak ‘qaulan sidīdan’ and tabayyun as the information required corrections. The lack of transparency indicates a failure of amanah, while the delivery of the policy was seen as lacking empathy and justice (qaulan ma‘rūfan, al-‘adl). The media plays the role of ‘hisbah’ by encouraging public oversight. The core issue lies in a crisis of honesty and moral sensitivity. The solution is transparency, honest clarification, and public-oriented communication.
Strategi Adaptasi Komunikasi Multikultural Mahasiswa Luar Jawa: Perspektif Komunikasi Islam Kholil, Mukhammad Nur
Journal of Islamic Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jicos.2025.3.1.28-40

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This study examines the multicultural communication adaptation strategies of non-Javanese students at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya, focusing on how they linguistically, socially, and culturally adjust within an academic environment characterized by Islamic values and Javanese culture. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, collecting data through in-depth interviews, observations, and document studies, analyzed using Howard Giles’ Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT), which includes the strategies of convergence, divergence, and maintenance. The findings reveal that the adaptation process occurs in three phases: the initial observation and maintenance of one’s original communication style, the adjustment phase through the use of language and behavior aligned with local norms, and the differentiation phase to preserve cultural identity. Digital media such as WhatsApp and Instagram play a significant role in facilitating social adaptation and intercultural communication within the university environment. From the perspective of Islamic communication, these adaptation strategies not only reflect social adjustment but also embody the principles of akhlaqul karimah and Qur’anic communication ethics, including qaulan layyinan (gentle speech), qaulan ma’rufan (kind words), and qaulan kariman (respectful communication). Thus, the adaptation process represents a form of dakwah bil hal, preaching through behavior, that promotes empathy, tolerance, and harmony among cultures. This study highlights that communication adaptation in a multicultural Islamic campus is not merely linguistic accommodation but a manifestation of religious communication ethics fostering inclusive and harmonious academic interactions.
Gaya Komunikasi pada Live Shopping Produk Kecantikan di TikTok: Perspektif Komunikasi Islam Nurrochmah, Erva Uyun Nurrochmah
Journal of Islamic Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Juli
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jicos.2025.3.2.118-132

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The social commerce phenomenon on TikTok transforms shopping activities into shoppertainment, where persuasion is delivered through signs working emotionally and culturally. This research has a dual objective: 1) to uncover the construction of meaning and contemporary myths in beauty product TikTok Live through Roland Barthes’ semiotic analysis, and 2) to analyze the ethical implications of the communication style from the Islamic Communication Perspective. The method utilized is qualitative descriptive with media text analysis, focusing on TikTok Live broadcasts by Skintific Indonesia. The sign analysis results show that the host utilizes popular diction (“racun,” “gercep,” “checkout now”) combined with enthusiastic intonation, gestures, and visual timers to build urgency and a parasocial bond. Semiotically, these signs successfully naturalize two main myths: “Instant Beauty” and “Smart Shopper is the Quick Buyer.” Normatively, the study concludes that the Instant Beauty Myth potentially violates the principle of Qaulan Sadida and the prohibition of Ghurur (deception) due to creating unrealistic expectations. Meanwhile, the Smart Shopper Myth promotes Israf (excessive consumption), contradicting the principle of tawazun (balance). This study asserts that TikTok live shopping serves as a cultural mechanism that generates ethical tension within the context of digital muamalah, demanding adherence to values of honesty and moderation.
Thrifting sebagai Tren Sosial: Kajian Komunikasi Islam Maghrobi, Najwa Aula
Journal of Islamic Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jicos.2025.3.1.41-52

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Thrifting, or the consumption of secondhand clothing, has become a significant social trend among Generation Z. This study aims to analyze the perceptions of Gen Z Communication Studies students at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya regarding secondhand clothing consumption through three indicators of perception: attention, evaluation, and response. A descriptive qualitative method was applied using in-depth interviews with ten informants. The results show that students’ attention toward thrifting is primarily driven by exposure to social media content (TikTok and Instagram) featuring thrift hauls at affordable prices, influenced by the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) phenomenon. In the evaluation stage, students view thrifting as a multidimensional activity that is not only economically efficient but also serves as a medium for self-expression and a part of social trends. In the response stage, students demonstrate positive attitudes with purchase intensity adjusted to their needs, motivated by confidence in appearing unique and different. The study concludes that students’ perceptions of secondhand clothing consumption have evolved from being a low-cost alternative to a strategic consumption practice for expressing identity and lifestyle among Gen Z. From the perspective of Islamic communication, thrifting reflects a simple and ethical consumption behavior that rejects isrāf (extravagance) and tabdzīr (wastefulness) in accordance with Islamic values.
Komunikasi Islam Orang Tua Generasi Z dalam Pembentukan Karakter Anak Salsabila, Nadia Aura
Journal of Islamic Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jicos.2025.3.1.53-66

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This study aims to understand the communication direction of Generation Z parents in shaping children’s character in Jebung Kidul Village. Using a qualitative descriptive case study, data were collected from ten Generation Z parents aged 20–28 through in-depth interviews and documentation. The results show that their communication patterns are dynamic, alternating between one-way and two-way approaches. One-way communication is used to enforce discipline, while two-way interaction fosters emotional closeness. Parents adopt an affective and supportive communication style emphasizing empathy, positive reinforcement, and reflective dialogue. Traditional and religious values are transmitted through modeling and daily habituation, allowing children’s character to form naturally. Generation Z parents act as cultural mediators who integrate traditional and modern values through reflective communication that strengthens moral reasoning, emotional intelligence, and independence in the digital era.
Pemberitaan Kasus Keracunan Makan Bergizi Gratis dalam Perspektif Halal Food Wulandari, Nadia
Journal of Islamic Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jicos.2025.3.1.67-78

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This study aims to analyze how Kompas.com and Detik.com framed the news about the Free Nutritional Meal Program (MBG) poisoning case and how the two media present or ignore the halal food perspective, especially the halal principle in the news. The analysis employs Robert N. Entman’s framing model, which consists of four elements: define problems, diagnose causes, make moral judgment, and treatment recommendation. In defining the problem, Kompas.com frames the incident as a manageable technical issue, whereas Detik.com portrays it as a recurring public health crisis. In diagnosing causes, Kompas.com highlights operational errors, while Detik.com emphasizes SOP negligence and weak oversight. In making moral judgments, Kompas.com tends to present the government as responsive, whereas Detik.com adopts a more critical stance through victims’ accounts and public pressure. Regarding treatment recommendations, Kompas.com underscores administrative evaluation, while Detik.com calls for legal investigation and strengthened supervision. Concerning the halal food aspect, neither media explicitly uses the term halal, yet the analysis indicates that Detik.com’s framing aligns more closely with principles of food safety and cleanliness by highlighting sanitation failures, procedural violations, and irregularities in the food supply chain. Meanwhile, Kompas.com focuses more on administrative recovery, thereby overlooking crucial food safety elements that are part of meeting halal standards.
Pendekatan Komunikasi Islam dalam Menggali Minat dan Bakat Konseli Afandi, Rizma Rizwanda
Journal of Islamic Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jicos.2025.3.1.79-93

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This study aims to understand the role of interpersonal communication in exploring students’ interests and talents at the non-formal counseling institution Jari Potensi (JaPo) Surabaya. Many adolescents struggle to recognize their personal potential, which often leads to confusion when determining their academic pathways and career directions. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this research explores the application of Islamic communication principles in uncovering clients’ interests and talents through counseling services at Jari Potensi, positioning interpersonal communication as the fundamental basis of interaction between counselors and clients. The findings indicate that interpersonal communication characterized by openness, empathy, warmth, and positive regard is effective in creating a comfortable and supportive counseling relationship. The Islamic communication approach is reflected through the principles of ‘qaulan sadīdan’, ‘qaulan layyinan’, and ‘qaulan ma‘rūfan’, which strengthen a dialogical interaction that is polite, reassuring, and free from judgment. The integration of these values not only helps clients understand their interests and talents but also enhances their self-confidence, self-awareness, and motivation to develop their potential. This study emphasizes that interpersonal communication is not merely a tool for exchanging information but a humanistic process that facilitates personal transformation. The findings are expected to serve as a reference for other counseling institutions in developing services grounded in empathetic and reflective communication.
Peran Gen Z dalam Melestarikan Budaya Islam Lokal di Era Digital Kusumaningtyas, Sinta
Journal of Islamic Communication Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Juli
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/jicos.2025.3.2.144-157

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This study examines the role of Generation Z in preserving local Islamic culture in the digital era and aims to understand their contributions to sustaining such cultural practices. Employing a qualitative-descriptive approach, the research utilizes in-depth interviews with six informants aged 20–21 years. The findings indicate that globalization and technological advancement influence the ways in which Generation Z understands and engages in cultural preservation, while social media provides new spaces for cultural revitalization through creative and collaborative content. Drawing on Robertson’s (1995) theory of glocalization, this study explains Generation Z’s capacity to integrate local identity into global trends. The results demonstrate that they function both as cultural heirs and innovators, maintaining the relevance of tradition through digital creativity, value adaptation, and the production of cultural content within digital spaces.