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Ettisal: Journal of Communication
Published by Universitas Darussalam Gontor
ISSN : 25993240     EISSN : 25031880     DOI : https://doi.org/10.21111/ettisal
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Ettisal: Journal of Communication is an online, peer-reviewed, Communication Science journal dedicated to high-quality research in communication. While centered in communication studies, the journal welcomes work from any discipline that intersects with communication, including the social sciences, technology, environment, engineering, health, and the physical and natural sciences. We encourage scholarship that crosses disciplinary boundaries and is accessible to broad academic audiences. The journal publishes theoretical and empirical research that demonstrates strong conceptual grounding, methodological rigor, and clear contributions to both communication theory and practice. We accept qualitative, quantitative, inductive, and deductive approaches, provided methods are transparent, well-executed, and follow best reporting practices.
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The Change Management of Human Resource Development in Terrorism Prevention: Study at BIN-BNPT-Densus 88 Dedi Prasetyo; Made Wilantara
ETTISAL : Journal of Communication Vol. 10 No. 02 (2025): Ettisal : Journal of Communication
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21111/ettisal.v10i02.19

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The purpose of this study was to examine changes in human resource development management within three Indonesian security agencies: the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT), and the Special Task Force 88 (Densus 88), in response to the increasingly complex threat of terrorism. The research method employed a qualitative approach with a case study design, involving in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. Key informants were officials and staff involved in human resource development at BIN, BNPT, and Densus 88. The results indicate that BIN focuses on technology-based intelligence competencies, BNPT develops socio-psychological skills for counter-radicalization, and Densus 88 prioritizes tactical-operational skills in field operations. Based on Kurt Lewin's model of change (unfreeze, change, refreeze), the processes differ. At BIN, the unfreeze phase was triggered by intelligence disruptions and increasing digital threats, which prompted a technological-analytical transformation, followed by a refreeze phase in an AI and big data culture. In the BNPT (National Counterterrorism Agency), the unfreeze phase emerged from the ineffectiveness of coercive prevention, leading to socio-psychological HRD with a soft approach to deradicalization and counternarratives. Meanwhile, Densus 88 addressed the demands of tactical complexity and the risks of public legitimacy, thus encouraging adaptive human resource change and producing professional, precision law enforcement. This study also offers new theoretical insights into the application of Kurt Lewin's Model in counterterrorism agencies such as the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), the BNPT, and Densus 88. Unlike commercial or administrative organizations, where change can stabilize into a permanent "refreeze" phase, the counterterrorism context is characterized by continuous threat escalation, rapid tactical adaptation by terrorist networks, and strong public accountability pressures, which collectively prevent organizational practices from remaining completely static. Consequently, the refreeze phase is temporary, conditional, and temporally limited, embedded in formal procedures, training systems, and inter-agency coordination frameworks that remain open to rapid revision.
Masculinity, Capital, and Cultural Continuity in the Blater Community of Rural Indonesia Dinara Maya Julijanti; Moch. Imron Rosyidi; Ach. Fawaid As'ad
ETTISAL : Journal of Communication Vol. 10 No. 02 (2025): Ettisal : Journal of Communication
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21111/ettisal.v10i02.20

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This study explores the remo tradition as a ritual communication practice within the blater community of West Madura. While previous studies have largely treated remo as cultural heritage or as a sociological phenomenon, this research employs both functional theory and symbolic interactionism to reveal how the tradition simultaneously maintains social order and produces symbolic meaning. Using a phenomenological approach, data were collected through participant observation and interviews with remo performers in Bangkalan, including senior members who have been involved since the 1970s. Findings show that remo operates as a communicative system in which greetings, seating arrangements, invitations, and the public announcement of contributions function as signs that transform various forms of capital—economic, cultural, social, and symbolic—into visible recognition. Functionally, remo ensures cohesion, reciprocity, and the continuity of group order. Symbolically, it performs honor, masculinity, and solidarity, reaffirming the identity of the blater. The ritual endures not because of economic gain but because of its capacity to convert resources into symbolic prestige and long-term social networks. Despite the pressures of globalization and digital media, remo continues to persist by adapting its form while maintaining its communicative codes. This study contributes to communication and cultural studies by demonstrating how ritualized interaction sustains identity and legitimacy in local communities. It highlights that cultural continuity depends not only on preserving heritage but also on maintaining the communicative architecture through which tradition gains meaning.
The Social Construction of the Meaning of Beauty in Dove and Wardah Advertisements on YouTube Pia Khoirotun Nisa; Jamhari Makruf; Zakaria Zakaria; Misnan Misnan
ETTISAL : Journal of Communication Vol. 10 No. 02 (2025): Ettisal : Journal of Communication
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21111/ettisal.v10i02.21

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This study aims to analyze how Dove and Wardah’s digital campaigns on YouTube shape and deconstruct conventional beauty narratives through Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckmann’s social construction theory. A qualitative approach combining critical discourse analysis and in-depth interviews was applied to explore audience interpretations of both campaigns. The findings reveal that Wardah successfully contextualizes beauty messages within religious and cultural frameworks by emphasizing values such as modesty, spirituality, and inner beauty, which strongly resonate with Indonesian Muslim women. In contrast, Dove focuses on global inclusivity through narratives of body and age diversity, but its secular orientation often limits cultural relevance in the Indonesian context. The study also identifies a gap between the inclusivity messages promoted by the brands and the audience’s interpretations. Some audiences accept the messages, while others resist or modify them according to their social and cultural values. Analysis of YouTube interactions—comments, likes, and shares demonstrates that audiences act as active meaning-makers rather than passive consumers. Through the processes of externalization, objectivation, and internalization, a new social reality of beauty emerges, redefining beauty as a synthesis of spirituality, diversity, and authenticity beyond mere physical appearance.
Political Communication Strategy in the 2024 East Java Gubernatorial Election: An Analysis Based on Harold Lasswell's Communication Model Naila Taqi; Bambang Dwi Prasetyo; Maulina Pia Wulandari
ETTISAL : Journal of Communication Vol. 10 No. 02 (2025): Ettisal : Journal of Communication
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21111/ettisal.v10i02.22

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This study examines political communication strategies in the 2024 East Java gubernatorial election using Harold Lasswell’s Communication Model as the analytical framework. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis. The findings show that effective political communication is built on social trust, cultural values, and adaptability to digital media. Candidate campaign teams combined face-to-face interactions with online media to deliver their messages. Analysis of Lasswell’s five elements—Who, Says What, In Which Channel, To Whom, and With What Effect—demonstrates that campaign success depends on communicator credibility, message relevance, and emotional connection with the public. The results align with previous studies emphasizing the importance of integrating online and offline communication to enhance political participation. Overall, the study highlights that political communication success goes beyond message strength; it also relies on authenticity, ethics, and public engagement. These findings expand Lasswell’s theory by showing its relevance in the digital era and its contribution to strengthening local democracy in Indonesia.
Public Relations Strategy: Analysis of Social Media Utilization in Leadership Transition Muhibuddin Muhibuddin; Nur Asia T; Fahma Islami; Encep Dulwahab
ETTISAL : Journal of Communication Vol. 10 No. 02 (2025): Ettisal : Journal of Communication
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21111/ettisal.v10i02.23

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This study aims to examine Public Relations (PR) strategies in utilizing social media during the leadership transition period at State Islamic University Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten for the 2025–2029 term. The analysis is grounded in Grunig and Hunt’s Four Models of Public Relations to examine patterns of internal communication. Drawing further on the Excellence Theory of Public Relations and Institutional Theory, this study explores how strategic communication practices are shaped by the normative ideal of two-way symmetrical communication while simultaneously being constrained by the bureaucratic structures of State Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKIN). This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, including the elected rector, the head of the public relations bureau, senate members, lecturers, students, and local media representatives. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns and meanings within the collected data. The findings indicate that the use of social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter/X is effective in supporting the university’s external image and contributes to crisis mitigation efforts. However, internal communication practices remain predominantly one-way, reflecting a gap between normative models of excellent public relations and institutional realities. Moreover, the absence of a structured crisis management protocol exacerbates perception gaps between the institution and the academic community.This study concludes that the effectiveness of strategic communication during leadership transitions is determined not only by careful planning but also by institutional capacity, particularly the competence of human resources and organizational readiness to anticipate and manage potential crises.
Negotiation of Gen Z Women's Identity in COD Practices: Between Domestic Space and the Digital Economy Yulia Sukmana; Indra Novianto Adibayu Pamungkas; Arina Khairunisa
ETTISAL : Journal of Communication Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Ettisal : Journal of Communication (articles in layout)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21111/ettisal.v11i1.43

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This study examines how Generation Z women in Bandung negotiate their financial autonomy and navigate risks through Cash on Delivery (COD) practices within the contemporary digital economy ecosystem. While existing literature often characterizes online cash reliance as a byproduct of limited technological adoption, this research challenges that assumption by exploring the intersection of digital access and financial security. The purpose of this study is to analyze the communicative construction of consumer identity and economic agency among Gen Z women by synthesizing Michael Hecht’s Communication Theory of Identity (CTI) with the framework of Feminist Economics. Utilizing a qualitative case study methodology, empirical data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with ten Generation Z female consumers selected via snowball sampling. The collected narratives were systematically evaluated using qualitative thematic analysis facilitated by NVivo software. The findings reveal that the preference for COD is not a sign of low digital literacy, but a sophisticated manifestation of risk awareness across CTI layers. At the individual and operational levels, informants perform tactical risk-mitigation behaviors such as store rating verification and review-searching to ensure financial control. Relationally and communally, these practices are embedded within domestic interdependence and distinct urban logistical networks, where consumers actively filter marketplace pressures and negotiate logistical coordination to claim financial sovereignty. Ultimately, this study contributes to digital sociology and communication studies by demonstrating how routine consumption practices operate as sites of tactical empowerment that reconfigure gendered power dynamics within the domestic sphere.
No Viral, No Justice: Echo Chambers on Social Media in Law Enforcement in Indonesia: No Viral No Justice: Echo Chamber pada Media Sosial dalam Penegakan Hukum di Indonesia Ahmad Riyadh Umar Balahmar; Totok Wahyu Abadi; Ardanti Ratna Wardani; Siti Nur Fatimatuz Zahro; Ana Alfianti
ETTISAL : Journal of Communication Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Ettisal : Journal of Communication (articles in layout)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21111/ettisal.v11i1.44

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Fenomena echo chamber di media sosial semakin memengaruhi penegakan hukum di Indonesia. Kondisi ini terlihat pada fenomena no viral no justice, ketika aparat lebih cepat menindak lanjuti kasus yang viral atau ramai diperbincangkan di media sosial dibanding kasus yang tidak mendapat perhatian publik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Echo Chamber di Media Sosial dalam Penegak Hukum studi kasus No Viral No Justice. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan analisis bibliometrik Penelitian ini juga memanfaatkan data publikasi dari Google Scholar melalui aplikasi Publish or Perish dalam rentang waktu 2016-2025. Berdasarkan hasil dan analisis data, penelitian menunjukkan adanya tren publikasi yang stabil dengan fokus pada isu hukum dan media sosial di Indonesia, yang juga terhubung dengan isu-isu global seperti justice, protest, dan racism. Kasus Vina dan mario Dandy menjadi contoh nyata bagaimana viralitas di media sosial dapat mempercepat proses hukum melalui tekanan publik. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa echo chamber mampu memperkuat partisipasi publik dalam mengawal keadilan dan percepatan penegakan hukum, tetapi sekaligus berpotensi menimbulkan polarisasi, bias informasi, dan menurunkan kepercayaan publik terhadap objektivitas hukum. Oleh sebab itu, peningkatan literasi digital diperlukan agar pemanfaatan media sosial dapat tetap mendukung penegakan hukum yang adil dan seimbang.
Lived Experiences of Constraint: Digital Activism, State, Ambivalence, and Repression in Indonesian Digital Public Sphere Jaka Setiawan; Satya Arinanto; Muhamad Syauqillah
ETTISAL : Journal of Communication Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Ettisal : Journal of Communication (articles in layout)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21111/ettisal.v11i1.45

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Digital activism has become a pivotal arena for civic engagement in Indonesia’s contemporary political landscape, enabling civil society to contest power and participate in the digital public sphere. Yet escalating cyber conflicts, disinformation, and tightening state regulation of online spaces have intensified pressures on freedom of expression. This study investigates these dynamics through a critical-transformative phenomenological approach using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), drawing on in-depth interviews with digital activists who have experienced cyber harassment, legal intimidation, and platform-based repression.Findings reveal that digital activism serves as a mechanism for democratic participation and public oversight, while activists simultaneously confront an ambivalent state posture. Protective measures—such as restorative justice pathways, selected improvements in the revised Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE), and government-led digital rights literacy initiatives—signal efforts to reduce over-criminalization. However, repressive practices persist through cyber patrols, risk-based surveillance, and the continued use of elastic legal provisions and Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP). This coexistence of protection and repression produces a lived reality in which activists feel both acknowledged and constrained, reflecting a governance model that manages digital dissent without fully safeguarding digital rights. The study advances prior scholarship by shifting attention from digital mobilization to activists’ lived experiences, offering an Arendtian lens on power, participation, and the contested digital public sphere. It underscores the need for balanced regulatory frameworks that protect digital rights while ensuring public security.
Organizational Communication Culture in Village Governments and the Quality of Administrative Services in Sidoarjo District of Indonesia Ade Putra Satria; Totok Wahyu Abadi; Nur Aini Shofiya Asy'ari; Anurat Anatanatorn
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Organizational communication culture in Indonesia, especially in Sidoarjo, still faces challenges in the form of ineffective interaction between the village government and the community, which results in low understanding and participation of residents in utilizing administrative services. The purpose of this study is to explain the influence of organizational communication culture of village government on the quality of administrative services in the village. This quantitative study uses a simple random sampling technique in data collection. Primary data collected from 106 village government officials in Sidoarjo Regency as respondents were processed and analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the analysis show that organizational communication culture has a significant influence of 84.6% on the quality of administrative services, with accountability (66%) and teamwork (46.1%) as the dominant factors that strengthen service quality. In contrast, the variables of community service (-69.2%), openness of communication (-63.5%), and coordination (-65.6%) actually have a negative impact on the quality of administrative services. Based on these findings, the study recommends the need to improve communication culture in village government organizations as a strategic step to improve the quality of administrative services and increase responsiveness to community needs.
Readiness and Organizational Communication Climate of Sidoarjo District Government in Implementing Smart Governance Ahmad Riyadh Umar Balahmar
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Smart governance is one dimension in a smart city that focuses on governance. In its implementation, there are many obstacles faced by local government organizations in Sidoarjo Regency. This study aims to analyze and explain the readiness and communication climate of local government organizations in the Sidoarjo Regency in implementing smart governance. This explanatory quantitative study used a sample of 117 respondents distributed among nine local government organizations. Data was collected through a questionnaire distribution arranged into three variables: readiness, organizational environment, and smart governance. The collected data was coded, processed, and tested for validity, reliability, homogeneity, linearity, normality, and heteroscedasticity. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study show that readiness and organizational communication climate simultaneously have a positive and significant influence on the implementation of smart governance with an R coefficient of 66.5%. The success of implementing smart governance depends on the readiness of resources and infrastructure as well as a conducive communication climate.

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