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OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science
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OPINI: Jurnal of Communication and Social Science is an international journal that focuses on the scholarly study of communication and social science. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field by promoting the publication of innovative research and theoretical developments in the field of communication and social science, including digital media, interpersonal communication, mass media, organizational communication, public relations, Journalistic, Sociology, Anthropology, Politics, Culture, Linguistic and more. OPINI aims to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, research findings, and scholarly discussion among academics, researchers, and practitioners in the field. It focuses on high-quality research findings and specialist knowledge, and encourages the discussion of professional issues that reflect the diversity of the field. The journal is committed to examining the intersection of communication and Social scince, and to exploring the implications of these intersections for social, economic, culture, and political change.
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POLITICAL IDEOLOGY AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION PATTERNS: A THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF AUTHORITARIAN, LIBERTARIAN, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PRESS SYSTEMS Ilham Irawan; Afriansyah Hasibuan; Sayuti Andhira
OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70489/zxgn4q69

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The press functions as an essential component of mass communication systems that shapes public opinion, disseminates information, and supports social and political life. Differences in political ideology and systems of government have resulted in diverse press systems across countries. The Authoritarian Theory, Libertarian Theory, Social Responsibility Theory, and Communist Theory provide a theoretical framework to explain the relationship between the press, the state, and society. Using a qualitative literature-based approach, this study analyzes the characteristics and practical implementation of each press theory. The findings indicate that each theory reflects distinct levels of media freedom, state control, and social responsibility, which influence how the press operates within a particular political context. Understanding these theories is important for evaluating the role of the press in supporting democratic values, political stability, and public accountability.
DEVELOPMENT OF A STAKEHOLDER-ORIENTED POLICY COMMUNICATION STRATEGY FOR EFFECTIVE POLICY DISSEMINATION: A CASE STUDY OF PT BANK SUMUT, MEDAN BRANCH Pangeran; Muhammad Thariq
OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): March
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This study examines policy communication at PT Bank SUMUT Medan Branch, focusing on its influence on policy dissemination effectiveness and the development of a stakeholder-oriented strategy. Using a sequential explanatory mixed methods design, quantitative data were collected from 250 employees and relevant stakeholders through Likert-scale questionnaires, while qualitative data were obtained through interviews and FGDs. SEM-PLS results show that policy communication significantly affects policy dissemination effectiveness (β = 0.149; p = 0.001) and stakeholder orientation (β = 0.306; p < 0.001). Stakeholder orientation has the strongest effect on dissemination effectiveness (β = 0.732; p < 0.001) and significantly mediates this relationship (β = 0.224; p < 0.001). The model explains 62.5% of policy dissemination effectiveness. Qualitative findings identify communication barriers as contextual challenges. The study proposes the PRINCEPS Model, integrating clear messaging, digital platforms, stakeholder engagement, SOPs, and HR competency development for sustainable policy dissemination in regional banking organizations effectively.
POLITICAL COMMUNICATION IN BUDGET DECISION-MAKING: EVIDENCE FROM THE SUPERVISORY FUNCTION OF COMMISSION D OF THE NORTH SUMATRA PROVINCIAL DPRD Johan Wiryawan; Muhammad Tariq
OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70489/aq4nma40

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Budget decision-making in regional legislative institutions is not merely administrative in nature, but is also influenced by the dynamics of political communication, such as informal communication, negotiation, and political lobbying. This phenomenon highlights the urgency of understanding the decision-making process more deeply, considering its impact on public accountability and development effectiveness. This study aims to analyze the role of political communication in budget decision-making within the oversight function of Commission D of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of North Sumatra Province. The novelty of this study lies in the integration of a political communication perspective into budgetary analysis and the development of a thematic model that explains the relationship between communication, actor interaction, and decision-making. This study employs a qualitative approach with a case study design based on an interpretive approach. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation, and were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results of the study show that informal communication plays a strategic role in building mutual understanding, while budget decisions are the result of social construction influenced by interaction and negotiation among actors.