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The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28091027     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15642/sarpass
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The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences (SARPASS) is a peer-reviewed journal published biannually by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel, Surabaya, Indonesia. The SARPASS covers scholarly articles in the fields of political and social sciences, which include but not limited to, areas such as sociology, political science, and international relations. It welcomes academics, educators, researchers, students, practitioners, policymakers, and community representatives to submit their manuscripts at any time. The SARPASS owns exclusive copyright to all articles submitted to this journal. Article submissions are free of charge.
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The Political Economy of Buzzer Actor Networks in Text Production Al Amin, Ainur Rofiq; Fahmi, Muh. Yusrol
The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/sarpass.2024.4.1.30-44

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This article examines the network built by buzzers in the 2024 Presidential election. The basic assumption is that the buzzer phenomenon is an industry that affects political dynamics. This qualitative research uses network theory to identify the text production process carried out by buzzers, and uses a political economy approach to analyze the relationships formed between buzzers, agencies (buzzer industry) and politicians. Data were collected through interviews and documentation. The findings; first, there are 4 stages in the production of text on social media. This starts from the agency's process of recruiting potential buzzers to create texts according to the agency's framing. Second, the main actors of the buzzer industry are buzzers, agencies and politicians. In this relationship, the dominance of power is owned by the agency as an extension of politicians. The agency controls and encourages a narrative to be created. The first domination is done by politicians to the agency to produce text narratives according to their political interests. Then the agency transforms the interests of politicians or political parties to buzzers. Agencies and politicians are in the same line of interest, namely building a narrative of an interest. The visible relationship between the agency and the buzzer is a relationship between workers and service providers.
Diplomacy in Azerbaijan: The Utilisation of Culture in Indonesia’s Diplomacy Practice Khairunnisa, Brilliant Windy
The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/sarpass.2024.4.1.45-60

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The utilisation of culture as a dominant tool in Indonesia's diplomacy creates an identity that Indonesia as an archipelago country has diverse cultures within its nation. The cultural performances are also conducted dominantly by Indonesia worldwide instead of other tools of diplomacy including in Azerbaijan which is conducted about 6-10 times a year. This study aims to explain the reason behind Indonesia utilising culture dominantly in diplomacy practice in Azerbaijan. This paper begins by examining the reason why and ends by comparing and exploring culture, tourism and peace values as dominant tools in Indonesian diplomacy practices. This study employs a mixed-method exploratory sequential where content analysis focusing on 'Indonesia's cultural diplomacy' especially through cultural performances worldwide conducted. It concludes that Indonesia has been utilise culture as a tool of diplomacy practice dominated to other tools due to some reasons Indonesia is the biggest archipelago country with thousands of cultures on every island; Indonesia wants to maintain cultural diversity as its identity worldwide; Indonesia holds an “independent and active” foreign policy which stands as a non-align country. Therefore, using cultural diplomacy as part of soft power is the best means to expand its relations with other countries and shape its international image; as a culturally diverse country, Indonesia believes that the value of its culture has strong relations to the tourism sector, peace, and even economic value as part of its national pillar. On the other hand, Indonesia’s embassy in Azerbaijan is counted as young; therefore, building a trust rooted in cultural diplomacy is an essential thing to develop both countries' relations.
Migration, Security, and Human Rights: The Struggle for Refugee Protection Wibisono, Rizky Bangun
The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/sarpass.2024.4.1.61-82

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This paper aims to examine the complex interplay between migration, human rights, and security, focusing on the recent trends in state responses to refugee protection and the implications for international human rights standards. A qualitative analysis of current literature, policy documents, and case studies was conducted to assess the evolving political dynamics surrounding migration. The study also evaluates the roles of international organizations, such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in shaping refugee protection norms. Results: The findings reveal a significant rollback in state commitments to refugee protection, driven by rising nationalism and security concerns. This regression has resulted in the implementation of restrictive migration policies that prioritize national interests over humanitarian obligations, leading to increased vulnerability for displaced populations. The analysis highlights the critical role of NGOs and international bodies in advocating for refugee rights, despite facing challenges from state-centric approaches and power imbalances. Conclusions: The paper concludes that addressing the challenges at the intersection of migration, human rights, and security requires a concerted effort among states, civil society, and international organizations. By fostering collaboration and recognizing the human rights implications of migration, it is possible to develop more inclusive and compassionate policies that uphold the dignity and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers in a rapidly changing global context. give a great title for this article
Investigating India's Progress Toward Digital Authoritarianism: Evidence from Internet Shutdown Amidst Farmer Protest 2024 Mahayasa, Dias Pabyantara Swandita; Malik, Muhammad Nur Alauddin; Amalia, Dinar Danahari
The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/sarpass.2024.4.1.83-108

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The notion of economic development often goes hand in hand with political stability. Even in the so-called democratic countries, political stability usually came before democratic value as an underlying reason to keep economic development on track. As one of the biggest democratic countries, India also experiences the paradox. Paradoxically, being one of the digital superpowers with the highest total internet transactions and internet infrastructure, India consistently shown internet shutdowns amidst massive civil protests. Recently, there was a massive farmer protest in February 2024 towards minimum selling prices, which triggered the Indian government to cut off internet access and ban the platform 'X' in several districts in India. Using digital authoritarianism approaches, we argue that the Indian government has claimed digital sovereignty to construct counter-narratives toward the protesters. The strategy was to quell the agitation of the protesters and facilitate the filtering of information amidst massive protests. To investigate the notions, we performed qualitative content analysis upon official social media account of the Indian government. Further, they also target minority groups to limit freedom of information. The Indian government employed such tactics to cover up the atrocities that occurred to prevent attention from the international media. Thus, India does not receive allegations regarding human rights violations
Sociocultural Reproduction in the Midst of Urban Modernization: An Anthropological Study of the Politics of Space in Ketandan Village Surabaya City Geraldy, Galang; Budi, Dwi Windyastuti; Asfar, Muhammad
The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/sarpass.2024.4.1.109-129

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Ketandan Village is one of the oldest villages located right in the middle of the modernization of the city such as hotel buildings, office centers and trade on Embong Malang, Tunjungan, Praban and Genteng Kali roads. This area is often referred to as the golden quadrilateral of Surabaya's economic growth. In the context of spatial anthropology, the existence of the old village actually has a very strong sociocultural foundation, especially if it is then associated with the presence of the An-Nur Mosque building, the Tomb of Mbah Buyut Tondo and the Joglo Cak Markeso Cultural Hall in the middle of the village. The momentum to develop this cultural capital emerged in 2016 when the revitalization of Joglo Cak Markeso as a pilot project of the Global Public Space Programme (GPSP) and the issuance of the Mayor's Decree related to the status of Ketandan tourism village in 2020. Through the perspective of the political anthropology of space, the spatial aspect is not only measuring technical-material matters but also intertwined with the content of values, knowledge and ideology that affect the social life of the community. The problem is that the cultural construction that is formed is still artificial and procedural, which does not reach the anthropological aspects of space. Spatial practices are incidental and do not become social rituals that encompass daily life. This means that the historic building does not work in the political anthropology of space or move into the political economy of cultural capitalization. This anomaly is a sign that there is cultural disorientation due to weak sociocultural attachment to spatial practices and the determination of urban modernization.
Collaboration in Handling Human Trafficking in The Border Area of NKRI-RDTL: Case Study of North Central Timor Regency Mbiri, Adeodata Laniria C.B.; Fahik, Yakobus
The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/sarpass.2024.3.2.162-175

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This study examines cases of human trafficking in TTU Regency by emphasizing cross-sector collaboration in handling human trafficking in TTU Regency. This study is very important because NTT is a province with the highest number of victims of human trafficking in Indonesia and TTU Regency is one of the regencies that contributes to a fairly large number of human trafficking and has increased every year. This study uses the collaboration theory from Ansell & Gash by narrowing it down to 4 indicators, namely: First, Face to Face Dialogue as a communication mechanism; Second, Building Trust and Commitment; Third, Shared Understanding; and Fourth, Intermediate Outcome. This theory is the edge in this study. The research method used is a case study and data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, documentation and triangulation. The informants determined in this study are SATGAS TPPO which includes: TTU Regency PPA Office, TTU Regency Manpower and Transmigration Office, Population and Civil Registration Office, TTU Regency Resort Police, TTU Regency Social Service, NGOs, Community leaders, and exmigrants. The analysis technique uses the case study analysis technique from Creswell. The results of the study indicate that in handling Human Trafficking in TTU Regency, collaboration has been carried out with the formation of the TPPO Task Force involving many regional agencies working together, but based on the perspective of Ansell & Gash's theory, this collaboration process has not been optimal in face-to-face implementation so that the process of building trust is minimal but obsessed with high commitment, thus in the implementation of the collaboration that occurs is that each Regional Apparatus Organization included in the TPPO task force tends to have a high sectoral ego and tends to be individualistic in carrying out their respective duties so that the results of this collaboration process are very difficult to evaluate.
From Tradition to Rationality: Understanding Voter Behavior in Madura’s Local Elections Holilah, Holilah; Marijan, Kacung; Mardiyanta, Antun
The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/sarpass.2024.3.2.297-213

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This study offers an in-depth comparative analysis of the voting behavior of the Madurese community in regional head elections, focusing on the differences between traditional voters influenced by kiai (Islamic scholars) and voters who tend to consider rational factors. This case study examines three main groups: the santri (religious students), the educated class, and the general public. The research is rooted in the central role of kiai within Madura's social and political structure, which has traditionally influenced election outcomes. However, recent corruption cases involving kiai who have served as regional heads raise questions about whether their influence remains or if there has been a shift in the community's voting behavior. The research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design, conducted in four regencies: Bangkalan, Sampang, Pamekasan, and Sumenep. Data were gathered through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with key informants from the three community groups, and documentation studies. Informants were selected based on their cultural involvement and experience in the election process. The findings indicate that although kiai continue to wield significant influence, especially among the santri, there is an emerging trend toward more rational voting behavior among the educated class and the general public. Factors such as candidate quality, vision and mission, and proposed programs are increasingly considered, particularly by students. Additionally, corruption cases involving kiai have led to more critical public perceptions of kiai in politics. This study identifies four voter typologies in Madura: rational, critical, traditional, and skeptical, highlighting the complexity of voting behavior in the region
Child-Friendly Mosque: A Study of the Strategic Role of the Baiturrahman Mosque in Empowering the Ummah in the City of Banda Aceh Marpuah, Marpuah; Atieqoh, Siti; Siagian, Salamah
The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/sarpass.2024.3.2.176-196

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As the center of community development, the existence of mosques is now faced with various changes and challenges that continue to roll in the community. The issue of globalization and information is a phenomenon that cannot be ignored. The increasingly dominant information sector in people's lives will certainly have many implications, including opportunities and challenges for Muslims in socializing and actualizing in the wider community. The central role of the mosque is increasingly required to be able to accommodate and keep up with all developments that occur in society. To realize the role of the mosque as the center of activity. This research focuses on the strategic role of the Baiturrahman Mosque in empowering the ummah in the city of Banda Aceh, with a special emphasis on the concept of "Child Friendly Mosque." As one of the oldest and most iconic mosques in Aceh, the Baiturrahman Mosque serves not only as a place of worship, but also as a center of social, educational, and community empowerment activities. This research aims to explore how Baiturrahman Mosque facilitates programs that support children's development, and to examine the impact of these initiatives on local community empowerment. The research method used was a qualitative descriptive approach, with a case study approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. The results of the study are expected to provide insights into the important role of mosques in shaping the character of the younger generation and strengthening communities through inclusive and sustainable programs
Women Leaders and the Governance Revolution in Villages Bariroh, Laili; Ilmiyah, Dakhirotul; Laviola, Zuvia
The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/sarpass.2024.4.1.130-141

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This study examines the role of women leaders in transforming village governance amidst the dominance of patriarchal culture. The primary objective is to uncover the experiences and leadership strategies employed by women in implementing significant changes within rural communities. Utilizing a qualitative method with descriptive analysis, data were collected through in-depth interviews with the village head, local officials, and residents of Metatu village. By adopting postcolonial feminist theory as an analytical framework, this research highlights the social, cultural, and structural challenges faced by women leaders. The findings reveal that they have implemented the digitalization of public services, enhanced community participation, and leveraged Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) to increase local revenue (PAD). Despite employing transformational leadership strategies based on collaboration and effective communication, women leaders continue to face resistance and encounter a double bind in decision-making processes. These findings underscore the necessity of structural support and policy reforms to optimize the role of women in village governance
Collaboration for Citizenship Rights: Government and Informal Group in Lemahputro Riverbank, Sidoarjo Prakasita, Ajeng Widya; Hamdani, Denicha; Adzronnida, Tsabitah Nuril
The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/sarpass.2025.4.2.142-159

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The acquisition of basic citizenship rights like legal identity, education, and food security often goes unfulfilled among urban poor communities in Indonesian secondary cities, as they tend to remain invisible to state welfare-delivery systems. Along the Lemahputro riverbank in Sidoarjo, East Java, this exclusion is magnified by residents’ lack of formal documentation, unstable incomes and limited political leverage. This article asks: How do government actors and informal community groups co‑produce solutions to close that citizenship gap? This research conducted a descriptive qualitative case study guided by the concepts of Brokers and Citizenship, Collaborative Governance, and the idea of vernacular citizenship. Data were gathered through participant observation, 17 semi‑structured interviews and document analysis between August and October 2023. Findings reveal a multilevel synergy in which neighborhood and village officials broker legal‑identity access, faith‑based and women’s organizations supply social‑welfare services, and a donor‑initiated hub Griya Sinau functions as an intermediary platform that binds state and community initiatives. This hybrid governance arrangement reduces bureaucratic distance, legitimizes informal actors as policy implementers and expands residents’ repertoires for claiming rights beyond clientelist channels. The study contributes empirically to Indonesian urban‑governance scholarship and conceptually by showing how collaborative governance can be vernacularized through everyday brokerage practices. Policy recommendations include formalizing community brokers as “citizenship facilitators” and deploying mobile civil‑registration units to informal settlements.