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INJECT Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga
ISSN : 25485857     EISSN : 25487124     DOI : https://doi.org/10.18326/inject
Core Subject : Religion, Science, Education, Social,
Religion Computer Science & IT Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences
Focus and Scope INJECT journal focuses on the discussion of interdisciplinary communication, social-religious research that includes culture, Media Communication using quantitative or qualitative research methods. This journal is a media to accommodate the result of field research of students, lecturers, or practitioners. This journal encompasses original research articles, and short communications, including: Media Communication Political Communication Culture Communication New media and Communication Technologies Public Relations Cross-cultural Communication Organizational Communication Research Communication Social Communication Public Communication Dawah and Communication Religion Inject Journal, published twice a year (June and December) with deference topic. We receive communication articles from various countries that fit the focus and scope. The articles we received are the result of research and ideas and have not been published in other journals.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Ilmu Sosial (Lain-Lain)
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Commodification Of Cultural Identity: A Qualitative Visual Analysis Of The Semar Figure In Trademark Logos Rukiah, Yayah; Ranang Agung Sugihartono; Sarwanto; Sunardi
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v11i1.6523

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Logos are important identity markers in a trademark. This becomes interesting when many local trademarks originating from Central Java use the figure of Semar in their logos. Through observation on trademark registration sites, there are 208 trademarks that use the figure of Semar in their logos, with 108 of them officially registered. This study examines how the mythological figure of Semar is transformed and interpreted as a modern visual identity through the approach of Stuart Hall's theory of representation and identity, as well as Gillian Rose's visual methodology in the realm of the site of audiencing. The research analyzed several logos taken based on purposive sampling, then discussed in detail the visuals of the logos that contain deep historical and social significance. The results of the analysis show that the shift in medium from shadow puppets to logos changes the mechanism of audience meaning, from a narrative-pedagogical approach to instant and associative visual recognition. The use of the figure of Semar in trademark logos is not merely an aesthetic strategy, but a representational practice that negotiates Javanese cultural identity in the contemporary public space. This article concludes that the cultural identity represented by Semar is not static, but is continuously reconstructed by the audience to build emotional bonds and cultural legitimacy amid the dynamics of modernization, one of which is through cultural commodification in the form of trademark logos.
From The Theater of Mind to Visual Radio: Transforming Broadcaster Practice in the Age of Media Convergence Aniqo, Rifqi; Prasetyo, Bambang Dwi
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v11i1.6550

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This study examines the transformation of broadcasting practices within the context of media convergence, particularly focusing on the shift from the traditional theater of the mind, which emphasizes auditory imagination, toward visualized radio practices. This transformation not only reconfigures the sensory orientation of radio but also reshapes the performance of broadcasters. Broadcasters are now required to maintain the distinctive characteristic of radio as an imaginative auditory medium while simultaneously adapting to emerging visual and digital media ecosystems. This issue is significant as radio institutions increasingly adopt visual platforms to sustain their relevance in a rapidly evolving, digitally convergent media environment. This study employs a qualitative grounded theory approach, utilizing three stages of coding: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The data were collected through in-depth interviews with radio practitioners and supported by observational analysis of visualized radio practices. The findings reveal that broadcasters are no longer limited to on-air performance but are also engaged in live streaming and visual content production. While radio visualization does not fundamentally alter the core production processes of radio, it complements and extends them. This hybrid practice enables radio to remain resilient in the digital era. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that radio visualization has become an essential strategy for broadcasters to sustain their performance, negotiate professional identity, and preserve the theater of the mind within a multimedia environment.
Policy Networks Analysis in Advocacy of Indonesian Marriage Law Amendment to Raise the Minimum Marriage Age Fanani, Fajriannoor; Yuwono, Teguh; Hasfi, Nurul; Erowati, Dewi
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v11i1.6573

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This study aims to analyze the revision of Indonesia’s Marriage Law in 2019 by applying the policy network approach developed by David Marsh and Martin Smith, with a particular focus on how network dynamics shape policy outcomes for the minimum marriage age of women. The research contributes to the field of public policy and political communication by offering a relational perspective that moves beyond actor-centered explanations and highlights the importance of network structures, interactions, and resource distribution. Using a qualitative case study design, this research examines four analytical dimensions: network environment, network structure, actors’ interests and resources, and patterns of network interaction. Data were collected through document analysis, in-depth interviews with activists involved in the advocacy process, and various secondary data. The findings reveal that the success of the amendment was driven by a cohesive policy network built mainly by civil society coalitions providing advocacy, expertise, and public pressure. However, the study also finds that this success was strongly influenced by a favorable policy window shaped by key political events, including judicial changes and shifting elite alignments, which reduced resistance to reform. These results highlight that while policy networks are crucial in organizing and advancing advocacy efforts, their effectiveness is contingent upon broader political opportunities.
Mapping Data Protection and Security in Smart Cities: A Systematic Mapping Study of Digital Communication Governance and Policy Frameworks Ikbal, Muhammad; Lawelai, Herman; Achmad Nurmandi; Herman Dema; Elaine Macamay Baulete
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v11i1.6585

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This study examines policy directions for data protection and security in smart cities from a digital communication governance perspective by integrating regulatory frameworks, technological innovations, and communication-based governance mechanisms to address emerging digital risks. A systematic mapping study guided by the PRISMA protocol was conducted using the Scopus database, covering publications from 2015 to 2024 and employing a comprehensive search strategy on smart cities, data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, and Internet of Things security. The study applies two complementary approaches: bibliometric mapping using RStudio-Biblioshiny and CiteSpace to identify thematic clusters, keyword citation bursts, and topic evolution, and qualitative policy-oriented synthesis of high-impact and highly relevant studies to translate bibliometric patterns into actionable policy insights. The findings reveal three dominant conceptual domains: technology ecosystems (e.g., IoT, artificial intelligence, blockchain), privacy-enhancing techniques (e.g., federated learning, differential privacy, cryptography), and regulatory and governance frameworks (e.g., GDPR compliance, consent management, and fundamental rights). From a communication perspective, these domains are closely linked to processes of digital information exchange, risk communication, transparency, and citizen engagement within smart city systems. The results demonstrate that effective data protection in smart cities depends not only on strong synergy between technical safeguards and policy governance, but also on how data-related risks and policies are communicated, understood, and trusted by the public. This study proposes a multi-level policy framework linking regulatory instruments, privacy-enhancing technologies, and institutional governance mechanisms, complemented by communication-based approaches such as transparency, risk communication, and public engagement, operating across city, national, and cross-border levels. The study contributes to smart city governance and communication literature by offering an explicit and integrative policy model that supports adaptive, citizen-centered, and sustainable data protection strategies in the digital age.
Silent Legitimacy: How Breadwinner Norms and Communicative Accommodation Shape Food Decision-Making in Low-Income Households Through a Muted Group Theory Lens Zairin, Dhea Dasa Cendekia; Seminar, Annisa Utami; Puspita, Dyah Retna
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v11i1.6587

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Gendered communication inequality in low-income households is often obscured within domestic activities, despite its critical role in shaping household food habits. Women bear the primary responsibility for food provision; however, their voices and knowledge are frequently marginalized due to male dominance. Under conditions of economic constraint, food-related decisions tend to reflect power relations rather than nutritional considerations. This study aims to examine socio-economic conditions, forms of power relations in gendered communication, food decision-making processes, and food habits within low-income households in Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan. The research employs a qualitative approach with a multiple-case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation, and were analyzed thematically using NVivo 12 Pro. Muted Group Theory serves as the analytical lens to explore patterns of domination, subordination, acceptance, and negotiation that emerge in household food decision-making. The findings reveal that unequal food decisions are not solely a response to economic limitations, but are also shaped by communication practices embedded within gender-based power relations in low-income households. This study highlights the importance of gender-equitable interventions to promote healthier and more sustainable food practices.
Digital Marketing Communication Strategy Based on STP and 4C: An Interdisciplinary Communication Approach to Non-Formal Education in Bone Regency Khazizah M, Nur; Salam, Muhammad Fachrul; Paramita, Andi Jamiati
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v11i1.6661

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The rapid evolution of new media and information technology has fundamentally restructured public communication patterns, necessitating a paradigm shift in the communication strategies of educational institutions. While digital marketing communication is widely documented in the commercial and formal schooling spheres, its application through an interdisciplinary communication lens in non-formal educational institutions remains very limited. This study evaluates the implementation of a digital marketing communication strategy that integrates media communication and social interaction studies for the Mawar Community Learning Center (PKBM) in Bone Regency. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design incorporating a retrospective pre-test component, data were drawn from 101 respondents. The STP (Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning) framework was applied to map the message architecture and media preferences of the audience, revealing that the primary audience is females (22–35 years old) who are highly receptive to visual message transmission in the form of short videos on Instagram and TikTok. Furthermore, the 4Cs (Context, Communication, Collaboration, Connection) framework was used to assess the effectiveness of the communication dialogue and post-campaign public perception. The results of the study indicate a substantial shift in information penetration, moving from 54.5% retrospective awareness to 98% current awareness. Furthermore, this new media communication strategy effectively expanded the geographical transmission of messages, reaching 47.5% of the audience outside the host sub-district. The 4C analysis yielded a highly favorable message reception rate, particularly in fostering emotional connections and supportive community communication (the Total Category Response score for the Connection dimension reached 91.29%). Despite methodological limitations, these findings enrich the interdisciplinary communication science discourse by demonstrating that dialogic and contextualized digital media communication management can significantly bridge information asymmetries, dismantle institutional stigma, and reconstruct public trust in alternative educational institutions.
Secrecy, Power, and Solidarity in Prison Code Language: A Phenomenological Analysis of Female Inmates in Tangerang Womens Correctional Facility Floranita, Rustini; Parani, Rizaldi; Maharani, Diana
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v11i1.6664

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This article presents the findings of a phenomenological inquiry exploring the life experiences of inmates in the Tangerang Women’s Correctional Facility in using coded language to maintain secrecy, power, and solidarity. Contrary to the traditional view of prisons as static institutions, this study conceptualizes the prison environment as a networked micro-society where language functions as the primary infrastructure for social cohesion. Utilizing Merleau-Ponty’s phenomenology of embodiment and Foucault’s analysis of disciplinary power, data are collected through in-depth interviews with ten inmates and five correctional officers. The study discovered communication patterns where inmates actively used coded language to survive, thrive, and maintain social cohesion within the correctional facility. The study also identified specific warning systems, such as a coded greeting that function as counter-surveillance tactics to maintain women’s autonomy in prison, against internal and external control. Furthermore, power is revealed to be negotiated rather than absolute, mediated through inmate team leaders using numerical codes to disclose the high-level authority. By using this coded language, inmates create a strong sense of community and support, turning the sadness of being locked up into a shared strength. This study proves that prison coded language is more than just a way to hide secrets. It is how inmates hold onto their dignity, maintain solidarity, and keep peace in a place where they have no power. The study concludes that secrecy, power, and solidarity are deeply intertwined in prison life. Further study should expand this phenomenology and explore other’s correctional facilities to compare.
Transformational Leadership and Employee Commitment: The Roles of Conflict Management and Organisational Culture at SNEL_Congo Esther, Chinyabuuma Bengibabuya; Rahayu, Meika Kurnia Puji
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v11i1.6683

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This study investigates the impact of transformational leadership on employee commitment at the Société Nationale d'Électricité (SNEL) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It further examines the mediating function of conflict management and the moderating influence of organizational culture in this relationship. A quantitative methodology was employed to gather primary data from 150 employees, which was subsequently analyzed with Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings demonstrate that transformational leadership markedly improves employee commitment and favorably affects conflict management. Conflict management was identified as a partial mediator in the association between transformational leadership and employee commitment, indicating that efficient conflict resolution strategies are essential for converting leadership behaviors into favorable employee results. Moreover, organizational culture substantially influences this link, with supportive and collaborative cultures enhancing the effect of transformative leadership. This research enhances the existing literature in three significant aspects. Initially, it amalgamates leadership, conflict resolution, and organizational culture into a cohesive analytical framework. Secondly, it offers empirical findings from a previously under-explored African public sector context. Third, it underscores the significance of contextual and relational dynamics in influencing employee commitment. The results provide actionable insights for enhancing leadership efficacy and organizational success in comparable institutional contexts.
Adaptive Communication, Ostracism, and Psychological Safety Wijaya, I Putu Yoga Purnama; Komang Widhya Sedana Putra P
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v11i1.6697

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Contemporary workplaces are increasingly characterized by complex interpersonal dynamics that expose employees to subtle forms of social risk in everyday interactions. Within human resource management research, psychological safety has been widely recognized as a critical condition for employee voice, learning, and performance. However, existing studies have largely emphasized leadership and structural determinants, with limited attention to how individual adaptive behavior operates within ongoing communication processes. This study addresses this gap by conceptualizing social chameleon behavior as an adaptive communication strategy used by employees to navigate workplace interactions, while positioning workplace ostracism as a mediating mechanism linking individual behavior to psychological safety. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected through a structured survey and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate that adaptive behavior does not exert a direct effect on psychological safety. However, it significantly reduces workplace ostracism, which in turn has a strong negative impact on psychological safety. These results suggest that the influence of individual adaptability operates indirectly through informal dynamics of inclusion and exclusion. By integrating perspectives from organizational communication and human resource management, this study highlights the role of interaction processes in shaping psychological safety and offers practical insights for developing more inclusive and supportive workplace environments.
Effects of a Structured Media Literacy Intervention on Digital Misinformation Susceptibility Among Undergraduate Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study Hutapea, Edison Bonar Tua; Soegiarto, Asep; Wijanarko, Totok Ony
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v11i1.6708

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Digital misinformation poses a significant and growing challenge to university students. They are among the most active consumers of online information, yet frequently struggle to distinguish credible content from fabrications. Despite widespread digital fluency, approximately 38% of students incorrectly evaluate the veracity of news headlines under controlled conditions. This study examined the prevalence of misinformation susceptibility among university students and evaluated the effectiveness of a structured, inoculation-grounded media literacy intervention. Using a quasi-experimental mixed-methods design, 200 undergraduate students were assigned through quota sampling to an intervention group (n = 100) and a waitlist control group (n = 100). No random assignment was employed; groups were matched on key demographic variables. Instruments included the Critical Media Literacy Self-Perception Instrument (CMLSPI; Neira et al., 2024) and the Misinformation Susceptibility Test (MIST-16; Maertens et al., 2024), both adapted into Bahasa Indonesia via forward-backward translation. Cronbach's alpha was .86 (CMLSPI) and .79 (MIST-16). Quantitative results demonstrated statistically significant gains in fake news detection accuracy (30% improvement; Cohen's d = 1.44, 95% CI [1.18, 1.70], p < .001) and self-perceived media literacy (eta2 = .18, p < .001) relative to the control group. Qualitative thematic analysis identified four themes: increased metacognitive awareness, adoption of verification strategies, recognition of cognitive and emotional manipulation, and structural barriers to sustained practice. These findings support the integration of inoculation-based prebunking with MIL competency training as an effective and theoretically grounded approach to building digital resilience among undergraduate students in Indonesia.

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