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Communicator : Journal of Communication
Published by Perkumpulan Dosen Tarbiyah Islam Indonesia
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30474302     DOI : https://doi.org/10.59373/comm
Core Subject : Religion, Humanities, Education,
Religion Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Communicator is published twice a year in March and September. It contains writing that is lifted from the results of research and conceptual thinking in the field of communication. Publishers receive written contributions that have never been published in other media. Posts can be directly inputted into the system of Komunikator e-journal on this page by way of registration first. Incoming scripts will be edited for uniformity of formats, terms, and other ordinances.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Komunikasi
Articles 25 Documents
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Affective Communication in Hyperreality: Reconstructing Public Communicator Competence Razali, Geofakta; Wahyu Kristian Natalia
Communicator: Journal of Communication Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Communication
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59373/comm.v2i2.221

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This study aims to analyse the urgency of integrating psychological and affective dimensions into the competence of public communicators in the era of hyperreality, in which the boundaries between reality and its representations are increasingly blurred, thereby influencing how messages are produced, perceived, and interpreted. In a social context characterised by simulation and heightened emotional intensity, communicators' ability to manage affect is essential to ensure that messages are not only informative but also emotionally resonant. Employing a mixed-methods design with a sequential explanatory strategy, the quantitative phase involved 120 active public communicators—comprising influencers, journalists, public speakers, and PR/marketing practitioners—who were selected through purposive sampling. The Affective Communication Test (ACT) was used to assess affective communication capability, and the data were analysed descriptively to identify affective profiles and determine participants for the qualitative phase. The qualitative stage employed a phenomenological approach and was conducted through semi-structured interviews with 15 participants representing the highest and lowest ACT scores. These interviews explored their personal experiences interpreting, managing, and responding to affective dynamics in both digital and physical environments. The findings indicate that communicators with high ACT scores demonstrate more developed emotional awareness, more adaptive, audience-oriented strategies, and the capacity to cultivate meaningful resonance in hyperreal contexts. In contrast, communicators with lower scores tend to prioritise technical aspects of messaging while overlooking affective dynamics, thereby rendering their messages more vulnerable to loss of depth and meaning. This study recommends enhancing affective literacy and psychology-based training to develop public communication competencies. Theoretically, the findings contribute to the formulation of a grounded theory–based conceptual framework for understanding communicator competence in postmodern society.
Communication Model of Internalising Tolerance for Women in Islamic Boarding Schools M.W Wonuola; Wina Kurnia; Muyasaroh, Siti
Communicator: Journal of Communication Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Communication
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59373/comm.v2i2.223

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Women's empowerment is a crucial aspect of the strategic role of Islamic boarding schools, which encompasses women's contributions in education, politics, health, and the economy. This study aims to explore the dynamics of communication processes in women's empowerment at the Ngalah Islamic Boarding School in Kediri City and to formulate a communication model that captures these mechanisms. This study employs a qualitative case study approach and draws on Joseph A. Devito's communication model, which comprises the wheel, chain, circle, Y, and star models. Data was obtained through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation of activities related to women's empowerment in the Pesantren environment. The results of the study show that the communication process used in women's empowerment in PP. Ngalah comprises three main models: the chain, wheel, and star models. The chain model is evident in the process of synchronising hierarchical information, such as in book recitation activities and routine meetings. The model is evident in the pattern of communication between the caregiver or central figure and the female students, mediated by Mauidloh Hasanah and health counselling. Meanwhile, model stars are seen in participatory and interactive communication patterns that develop in entrepreneurship training and skills programs. The combination of this third model reflects the communication strategy of Islamic boarding schools that are adaptive in empowering women holistically across the spiritual, social, and economic realms.
Digital Populism: An Analysis of Donald Trump’s Rhetoric in X Talukdar, Hoimawati; Borthakur, Medusmita; Herdono, Ismojo
Communicator: Journal of Communication Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Communication
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59373/comm.v3i1.286

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This study examines the political discourse of Donald Trump on X during his return to office (2024–2025), with a focus on how his tweets construct polarized narratives across major geopolitical conflicts, including Russia–Ukraine, Israel–Palestine, Iran–Israel, the Houthis, India–Pakistan, and U.S. domestic politics. The primary objective is to analyze how Trump reproduces the "us versus others" ideological dichotomy in his digital communication. Methodologically, this study employs a qualitative approach using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) grounded in Van Dijk's (1997, 2006) ideological framework. A total of 20 tweets from Trump's official account were purposively selected and analyzed. The data were inductively coded into thematic categories, focusing on positive self-representation and negative other-representation, and were then subjected to an interpretative analysis of rhetorical and ideological patterns. The findings reveal that Trump systematically constructs a polarized discourse by portraying the United States, himself, and his political allies as strong and legitimate actors, while delegitimizing both domestic opponents (e.g., Democrats and media) and international actors (e.g., Iran, Hamas) as threats. A key finding is the strategic conflation of domestic and foreign adversaries, which reinforces exclusionary populist narratives. This study contributes to the literature by demonstrating the persistence of ideological patterns in digital populism and highlighting the role of social media in amplifying polarized communication. Practically, the findings provide insights into how political discourse in digital platforms shapes public perception and political polarization in contemporary democracies.
Internalization of the Value of Tawheed in the Communicative Interaction of Digital Da'wah Gus Baha' Safi'i, Imam; Isnaini Nabila , Sonia; Firgi Nurdiansyah
Communicator: Journal of Communication Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Communication
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59373/comm.v2i2.295

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This study examines the internalization of tauhid (Islamic monotheism) values in digital da'wah through a communicative interaction perspective, focusing on the sermons of Ahmad Bahauddin Nursalim on YouTube. The rapid expansion of digital media has transformed religious communication, enabling wider dissemination while simultaneously raising concerns about fragmented and superficial religious understanding. This research aims to analyze how tauhid is constructed, communicated, and internalized within the dynamics of digital interaction. Using a qualitative approach with digital content analysis, this study examines 15 selected video sermons published between 2022 and 2025. Data were collected through documentation and transcription, and analyzed using thematic coding, including open, axial, and selective coding. The findings reveal that tauhid is constructed not merely as an abstract theological doctrine but as a contextual and experiential framework integrated into everyday life. Communicatively, the internalization process is supported by narrative, dialogical, and reflective strategies, including metaphors, analogies, and rhetorical questions, which enhance both cognitive and affective engagement. Furthermore, YouTube's interactive and asynchronous features facilitate repeated exposure and collective interpretation through audience comments, thereby transforming da'wah into a participatory process of meaning-making. The study argues that effective digital da'wah requires integrating theological depth with contextual communication strategies. This research contributes to the development of Islamic communication studies by bridging theological and communicative dimensions within the framework of symbolic interactionism and mediatization. Practically, it offers insights for designing digital da'wah that fosters deeper, reflective, and sustainable internalization of religious values in contemporary Muslim societies.
Political Mediatization in the Mainstream and Digital Era: Jokowi and Dedi Mulyadi Jailani, Safiruddin; Fatikh, M. Alfin
Communicator: Journal of Communication Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Communication
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59373/comm.v3i1.300

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This study analyses shifts in the mediatisation of digital politics in Indonesia by comparing Joko Widodo (Governor of Jakarta 2012–2014) and Dedi Mulyadi (Governor of West Java 2025–present). Previous research has tended to examine Jokowi and Dedi’s communication strategies in isolation, meaning there is as yet no systematic mapping of the differences between regimes in the media era and the social media platform era that shape patterns of local-national leadership escalation within Strömbäck’s framework of mediatisation. This study aims to fill this gap by examining how the logic of mainstream media and private platforms shapes the symbolic proximity and political visibility of these two figures. Using a descriptive qualitative approach with thematic content analysis of 40 data units (20 news articles from Kompas/Detik/Tempo/Tribun about Jokowi and 20 YouTube/TikTok/Instagram posts by Dedi, selected purposively based on the theme of ‘blusukan’ and visibility indicators), this study maps patterns of mediatisation through a four-phase coding scheme based on Strömbäck, combined with concepts of social media logic. Digital metrics such as conversation volume, views, subscribers, and engagement rates are used descriptively to contextualise patterns of visibility, rather than as tools for statistical testing. Findings indicate that Jokowi’s blusukan are primarily mediated by mainstream media coverage that shapes online political discourse. Conversely, Dedi’s digital blusukan were initially designed as content optimised for platform algorithms. In both cases, the source of political legitimacy has shifted from news intensity and surveys to a combination of visual-emotional narratives and audience engagement on the platform. This study offers the preliminary concept of “platform mastery” to explain how control over the production cycle and content optimisation can shape new forms of communicative power, whilst highlighting the opportunities and limitations of this form of power within the context of digital democracy in developing nations.

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