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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.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Komunikasi
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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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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70489/9ecxep66

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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.
HISTORICAL LITERACY IN THE DIGITAL ERA: THE ROLE OF EDUCATORS IN DEVELOPING THE HISTORICAL THINKING SKILLS OF GRADE XI STUDENTS AT SMA NEGERI 2 PEMATANGSIANTAR Asnewastri; Satria Chandra; Ahmad Fakhri Hutauruk; Andres M. Ginting; Jalatua Habungaran Hasugian; Syifa Asri Nadilla; Fajar Aditya
OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70489/gps18f76

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Teachers as stakeholders have a full role and responsibility for the sustainability of the school literacy movement. In this case, the teacher makes various efforts to maintain the school history literacy movement program. There are several efforts that can be made by teachers to develop and preserve the school literacy history movement, namely through planning the school literacy history movement and the school literacy movement process. The aims of this study were to: (1) determine the literacy skills of students in lesson planning for class XI at SMAN 2 Pematang Siantar (2) Knowing the teacher's role in fostering student literacy History in the learning process for class XI at SMAN 2 Pematang Siantar. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method, namely analyzing descriptive data by describing the results of the research that the researchers have done. This study uses data collection procedures are observation, interviews and documentation. The informants used were the principal, homeroom teacher, and class XI students. The results obtained in the literacy movement are the role of teachers at SMAN 2 Pematang Siantar carried out through planning and processes which are then implemented in the stages of habituation, development and learning.
A POLITICAL ECONOMY ANALYSIS OF THE PAPUA CONFLICT: NATURAL RESOURCE CONTROL, CUSTOMARY LAND RIGHTS, AND THE DYNAMICS OF RESISTANCE MOVEMENTS IN PAPUA Ahmad Taufan Damanik
OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70489/nbssps86

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This study examines how conflicts over natural resources and customary land shape political resistance in Papua. Using qualitative document analysis, it reviews academic publications, government documents, statistical reports, church statements, and civil society sources. The findings show that unequal resource control, land dispossession, weak implementation of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent, ecological degradation, and limited Indigenous participation undermine state legitimacy and intensify resistance. However, shared grievances among the OPM, Indigenous communities, churches, and civil society do not necessarily indicate formal organizational consolidation. Sustainable conflict resolution requires recognition of customary rights, meaningful participation, distributive justice, accessible grievance mechanisms, and differentiated dialogue.
STUDENTS’ LIVED EXPERIENCES OF COMMUNICATION AUDITS: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF A UNIVERSITY STUDENT ORGANIZATION Kendy Ergi Ade Dea; Syafrina Rahma Harahap; Sabrina Leyda Rahmiarini
OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70489/p6ytgm08

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This study aims to understand the experiences and meanings constructed by Communication Science students at UIN Sumatera Utara (UINSU) Medan regarding communication audits within the organization of the Communication Science Student Association (HMJ Ilmu Komunikasi). The study employs a qualitative method with Edmund Husserl’s phenomenological approach, which places individuals’ conscious experiences as the primary source for understanding reality. Informants were selected purposively from HMJ administrators who were directly involved in organizational activities. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and observations, and subsequently analyzed using Clark Moustakas’ phenomenological analysis, including the stages of horizonalization, textual description, and structural description. Data validity was ensured through source triangulation and technique triangulation. The findings reveal that students perceive communication audits as a process of evaluating the effectiveness of information flow, work-program coordination, and the quality of communication relationships among organizational members. This understanding is not solely derived from academic knowledge but is also shaped by direct experiences in organizational life, including encounters with communication barriers such as inter-divisional miscommunication, delayed responses, and unequal information distribution. This study contributes to the field of organizational communication by positioning communication audits as a phenomenon subjectively interpreted by members of student organizations, rather than merely as a managerial evaluation instrument.
COMMUNICATION AUDIT MODELS AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION PERFORMANCE: A LITERATURE REVIEW Nisa Rahmadani; Miftahul Hasanah; Alya Syahla Kamila Irawan
OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70489/26dqnw19

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Communication is a fundamental element in organizational management that determines operational effectiveness and goal achievement. However, many organizations do not yet have a systematic communication evaluation system. This study aims to examine the application of communication audit models to improving organizational communication performance through a literature study approach. The method used is library research with descriptive-analytical analysis techniques and literature synthesis from national and international scientific journal sources, textbooks, and proceedings published between 2000 and 2024. The results of the study show that communication audit models such as the ICA Communication Audit, Communication Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ), and Organizational Communication Profile (OCP) significantly contribute to identifying weaknesses in internal communication, improving the communication climate, and measuring the communication satisfaction of organizational members. Periodic application of communication audits has been proven to increase the effectiveness of two-way communication, strengthen cross-divisional coordination, and promote employee engagement. This study concludes that a communication audit is not only a diagnostic tool, but also a strategic instrument for improving organizational performance on an ongoing basis.
CONCEPTUAL EXPLORATION OF COMMUNICATION AUDIT: URGENCY, PURPOSE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR ORGANIZATIONS Fauzan Kurniawan; Reyhan Rafli Arya Saragih; Shalda Azka Qarina
OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70489/gphnj921

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A communication audit is an assessment activity conducted to determine the extent to which communication processes within an organization are running effectively. Good communication is a crucial factor in supporting cooperation, information delivery, and the achievement of organizational goals. This article aims to examine the concept of a communication audit, focusing on the importance of conducting the audit, the objectives to be achieved, and its impact on the organization. The article was written using a literature study method by reviewing various scientific sources, such as relevant books and journals. The results of the study indicate that a communication audit can help organizations identify various obstacles in information delivery, assess the effectiveness of communication channels, and identify communication gaps that occur. In addition, a communication audit also serves as a basis for improving the quality of communication, both internally and externally. The implementation of a communication audit provides various benefits, such as increased work efficiency, quality of coordination, satisfaction of organizational members, and the effectiveness of overall organizational management. Therefore, a communication audit can be seen as an important evaluation tool to support organizational development and improve the achievement of goals more optimally.
A PROPOSED COMMUNICATION AUDIT WORK PLAN FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: THE CASE OF DEMA FIS UINSU Muhammad Roihan; Abdul Mustaqim
OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70489/6p8pha85

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Communication continuity is a challenge for student organizations because leadership turnover, limited resources, and academic responsibilities affect information flow and coordination. This study examines the communication conditions of DEMA FIS UINSU and develops a context-specific communication audit work plan. Using a qualitative single-case study design, data were collected from seven administrators through semi-structured interviews, non-participant observations of three organizational forums, and analysis of twelve documents. The findings reveal centralized and sequential information flows, delayed message distribution, unclear task instructions, overlapping responsibilities, uneven participation in meetings, overloaded digital communication channels, informal evaluation practices, and weak institutional memory across leadership periods. Based on these findings, the study formulates a seven-stage audit work plan covering needs analysis, objective and scope determination, team formation, method selection, scheduling and budgeting, data collection and analysis, and reporting with follow-up monitoring. The model provides a framework for improving communication accountability, continuity, and learning in student executive bodies.

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