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Unnes Political Science Journal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26216272     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15294/upsj
Core Subject : Social,
Unnes Political Science Journal is a journal present the studies of research, either field research, literature research, or analysis reflection article of political issues in Indonesia. Unnes Political Science Journal will be published that related to politics and governance, election, and local election; Politics and Local Policy and also Political Thought and Ethics
Articles 19 Documents
Critical Review of Millennial Generation Involvement In Government: Opportunities And Challenges In Building Democracy In Indonesia Mursito, Mursito; Wijayanti, Tutik; Irawan, Hendri; Pradanna, Satrio Alpen; Aba, Akbar
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v8i2.15330

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The millennial generation or the young generation plays a crucial role in building democracy in Indonesia because they have great potential to influence social and political changes in the future. According to a survey conducted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), only 14.6% of young people are interested in the Legislative branch, and only 14.1% of young people aspire to run for regional leadership positions. Some issues faced by the young generation in government include a lack of interest in politics, limited access to political education, and the dominance of political elites in decision-making. As of now, a survey conducted by the Democracy Association has recorded the election of 20 young regional leaders and 17 young deputy regional leaders who are under 34 years old. This means that 13.7% of millennials are in positions of power, presenting both challenges and opportunities for Indonesian democracy. The research methodology employed in this article is a qualitative descriptive approach using literature study techniques, wherein the author collects relevant articles related to the research topic. This study will discuss the opportunities for the young generation to play a role in government and the challenges they face in their involvement, as they are seen as the nation's future successors capable of contributing to the development of the democratic Republic of Indonesia
Accessibility of Political Participation for Different Abbility in The 2024 General Election in DKI Jakarta Alemande, Deasy; Muslikhatul Ummah, Siti; Sugeng Priyanto, Agustinus; Sumantri Ms., Imam
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v8i2.15837

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This research is motivated by the uneven socialization, the inaccessibility of polling stations, the absence of ballots with Braille templates, the lack of assistance for the visually impaired, and the increasing number of disabled voters in DKI Jakarta in the 2024 elections. The research results show that the accessibility for different abbility in DKI Jakarta during the 2024 elections has been adequately pursued by the General Elections Commision DKI Jakarta. The presence of assistance for disabled voters, socialization, the availability of Braille template ballots. Polling stations that are friendly to disabled voters. Driving and inhibiting factors in the accessibility of different abbility in the 2024 elections are as follows: the driving factor is the affirmative action taken by the General Election Commission regarding access for disabled voters. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors are: uneven dissemination of information, lack of Braille template ballots at polling stations, and inadequate selection of polling station locations. The suggestion that can be given is the improvement of infrastructure at polling stations, The General Elections Commission DKI Jakarta can collaborate more with the disability community, and socialization is expanded in schools specifically for different ability, namely Special Schools (SLB).
Hamdan Zoelva's Political Thoughts in the Book Constitutional Struggle Andjani, Alifia; Munandar, Moh. Aris; Beny Mukti Setiyawan, Wahyu; Hardi Saputro, Iwan
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v8i2.16030

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Political thought has a crucial role in determining policies and shaping the ideal social order. In Indonesia, various ideologies are present, including Pancasila as the foundation of the state as well as the concepts of pluralism, nationalism, and democracy. Hamdan Zoelva's thought emphasizes the importance of the constitution as the basic norm of the state of law and the protector of human rights. Hamdan criticized liberalism and capitalism which he considered could erode the values of Pancasila in Indonesia's political and economic system. In his book Constitutional Struggle, he warns that the dominance of capitalism must be controlled according to the principles of Pancasila. This research aims to 1) understand Hamdan Zoelva's political journey, and 2) find out the causes of his political thinking about the constitution. The research data includes primary and secondary sources, processed through interviews and documentation. The validity of the data was checked by examining Hamdan's background, such as his curriculum vitae, education, influence, and political and cultural conditions at the time. The results of the study show that Hamdan Zoelva sees the constitution as the will of the people that must be respected. He emphasized the role of the Constitutional Court (MK) in maintaining the balance of power and protecting human rights. However, Hamdan criticized the amendment to the 2024 Constitutional Court Law which he considered threatening the independence of judges.
Collaborative Governance for Inclusive Education: LKIS and The Struggle for The Right to Education for Believers of Indigenous Faiths in Yogyakarta Ramadhani, Farah; Amaliah, Nurul
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v8i2.16773

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Education is a fundamental right possessed by every citizen. As a rule-of-law state, Indonesia has established various regulations regarding education to ensure it runs smoothly and inclusively. However, the reality on the ground often contradicts what most people envision today. Many citizens still do not have access to their educational rights, particularly in the case of religious and belief education experienced by students from belief communities in Yogyakarta. LKIS, as one of the NGOs in Yogyakarta, plays a central role in advocating for this issue. This research will further explore a collaborative movement carried out by LKIS, the government, and other community and state institutions. The study employs a qualitative research method with a case study approach. The findings of the research show that, in its struggle, LKIS adopts both top-down and bottom-up approaches, which later form the foundation for cross-sector collaboration. This collaboration marks the beginning of a movement, driven by LKIS and other NGOs, to address and support issues and actions for the belief community.
Social Capital in Cross-Sector Collaboration to Address Stunting: Rumah Pelita Case Study Ikhsani, Cendikia Nabila; Husein, Fadly
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v9i1.185

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Stunting cannot be addressed solely through technical approaches, but requires structured and socially-based cross-sectoral collaboration. This study aims to analyze the forms of institutional collaboration and the role of social capital in supporting the effectiveness of Rumah Pelita in Semarang City, an intersectoral daycare service that focuses on restoring the nutrition and development of stunted children. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The results show that Rumah Pelita's success in reducing the prevalence of stunting by 50-60% is influenced by the strength of social networks between agencies, parents' trust in caregivers, and collective work norms. The program integrates nutritional interventions, child development stimulation, parenting classes, and intensive monitoring. These findings reinforce the relevance of Putnam's social capital theory in explaining how networks, trust and social norms can strengthen cross-sectoral cooperation. In conclusion, Rumah Pelita can be used as a replication model for collaboration-based stunting interventions in other urban areas, as well as making a theoretical contribution to strengthening the concept of social capital in public health policy.
Integrated Electoral Cartelization: Indonesia’s New Cartelization Model Through Competitive Intervention in 2024 Regional Head Elections Jayanto, Dian
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v9i1.23313

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The research analyzes the Integrated Electoral Cartelization phenomenon as a new model of political cartelization in Indonesia, where the Advanced Indonesia Coalition (Koalisi Indonesia Maju/KIM) intervened in the 2024 regional elections in six strategic provinces (Jakarta, Banten, West Java, East Java, Central Java, and Banten). This research used a case study qualitative approach based on literature review from journals and online media reports. The analysis method used the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana technique, namely condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that political cartel intervention in the realm of regional head elections uses three patterns. First, the appointment of candidates by national elites. Second, the co-optation of former opposition parties. Third, the exclusion of parties outside the cartel. Different from Katz & Mair's (1995) theory that focuses on state subsidies in Western Europe, or Slater (2006) & Ambardi's (2008) Indonesian-style study on post-election transactions, the concept of Integrated Electoral Cartelization shows the expansion of a new form of cartel politics characterized by parties as agents of cartels that serve a centralized party oligarchy.
POLITICAL PARTICIPATION OF PERKUMPULAN SEHATI IN GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR DISABLED PERSONS IN SUKOHARJO DISTRICT IN 2024 Nur Hidayani, Alfiah
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v9i1.23670

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Political participation in elections is an equal political right and opportunity for the community without discriminating against certain groups, including people with disabilities. The Sehati Association as a community organization based on community development and empowerment for persons with disabilities in Sukoharjo Regency is influential in efforts to increase the political participation of persons with disabilities. The purpose of this study is to describe the political participation of the Sehati Association and analyze the factors inhibiting the political participation of the Sehati Community in the 2024 elections in Sukoharjo Regency.This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach, which was conducted in Sukoharjo Regency. The data collection techniques used were interviews and documentation. Data validity uses the triangulation method. The results of this study indicate that the form of political participation of the Sehati Association in the 2024 Election is participation in voting rights, participation in political discussions through the Socialization of the 2024 Election Kirab, participation of the Sehati Association in the Voting Committee, Voting Implementation Group, and Monitoring Team for the implementation of elections, and creating interest groups with the aim of advocating for the fulfillment of political rights of disabilities. In addition, there are several factors that hinder the political participation of the Sehati Association in the 2024 elections, namely political education for election organizers and the community, accessibility of polling stations for disabilities, lack of assistance and support from families, culture inherent in society, and distrust of disabilities towards the government.
Kultur Strategis Amerika Serikat di dalam Dokumen Kebijakan Luar Negeri Indo-Pacific Strategy 2022 Gaudialmo, Sean; Ramadhan, Jelang
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v9i1.24758

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Kebijakan luar negeri suatu negara dapat didasarkan pada kultur strategisnya, dan Amerika Serikat tidak terkecuali dengan Indo-Pacific Strategy 2022. Kultur strategis Amerika Serikat mencakup nilai-nilai seperti hak asasi manusia dan kesetaraan, supremasi hukum dan ketertiban, liberalisme, serta American Exceptionalism. Banyak narasi melihat kehadiran Amerika Serikat di kawasan Indo-Pasifik hanya dari aspek keuntungan ekonomi dan keamanan semata, padahal terdapat dimensi kultur strategis di balik kebijakan tersebut. Melalui penelitian kualitatif ini, penulis berupaya menghadirkan pembaruan dengan memperdalam analisis terhadap kultur strategis dalam perumusan dan implementasi Indo-Pacific Strategy 2022. Penelitian ini juga menyoroti bagaimana kultur strategis Amerika Serikat terkadang berbenturan dengan kultur strategis lokal negara-negara Indo-Pasifik, sehingga mempengaruhi efektivitas pelaksanaan kebijakan. Selain itu, pendekatan konstruktivis digunakan untuk menekankan peran identitas, nilai, dan norma dalam membentuk Indo-Pacific Strategy. Temuan penelitian ini turut memperluas pemahaman mengenai kebijakan luar negeri Amerika Serikat melampaui interpretasi berbasis realisme dan liberalisme.
Relevance of Pancasila in the Digital Age: A Systematic Literature Review on Youth Political Orientation Shifts Noorochmat Isdaryanto; Iwan Hardi Saputro; Eta Yuni Lestari
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v9i1.33198

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This article examines the political relevance of Pancasila in the context of shifting political orientations among the younger generation in the digital era. The advancement of information technology has significantly reshaped patterns of political participation, the internalization of national values, and the ethical behavior of youth in digital spaces. Employing a qualitative descriptive method through a comprehensive literature review, this study draws from a wide range of academic sources to explore the evolving relationship between digitalization and civic identity. The findings suggest that while digital platforms offer new avenues for political engagement, they simultaneously pose critical challenges such as polarization, the spread of disinformation, and the erosion of Pancasila-based values. Strengthening the political relevance of Pancasila in the digital realm is therefore imperative for preserving national identity and moral integrity. This effort requires strategic synergy among families, educational institutions, government entities, and media platforms to instill Pancasila values in a contextual and meaningful manner for the digital-native generation. Ultimately, the study underscores Pancasila not merely as a constitutional foundation, but as a guiding ethical framework for nurturing responsible and dignified digital citizenship.

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