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Pen of Social Science is a peer-reviewed academic journal focused on publishing cutting-edge and original research on social issues from diverse social science perspectives. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to examine contemporary social phenomena at local, national, and global levels. Pen of Social Science welcomes original and theoretically informed contributions that offer critical, empirical, and interdisciplinary perspectives on contemporary social issues and their implications for society: Society, Culture, and Human Behavior Studies: Research on individual and social behavior; social interaction dynamics; culture and social values; social structures and institutions. Governance, Justice, and Social Development Studies: Research on politics and government; economics and social welfare; law and social justice; education and social change. Media, Technology, and Contemporary Social Transformation Studies: Research on media, communication, and technology; environment and society; urbanization and cities.
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Komunikasi Simetris Antara Pemerintah Dan Masyarakat Pada Instagram Pemerintah Kota Bandung Dan Pemerintah Kota Cimahi Nayla Bunga Safa Felisa; Aulia Sri Barokah; Alya Eprili Suhendar
Pen of Social Science Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Pen of Social Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67793/pss.v1i1.1

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis sejauh mana prinsip komunikasi dua arah simetris diterapkan oleh Pemerintah Kota Bandung dan Kota Cimahi melalui media sosial Instagram. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif komparatif, penelitian ini menekankan pada tiga aspek utama: distribusi dan jenis konten yang dipublikasikan, keterlibatan publik melalui interaksi komentar, serta penerapan prinsip komunikasi simetris menurut teori Two-Way Symmetrical Communication oleh Grunig & Hunt (1984). Data diperoleh melalui analisis unggahan akun Instagram resmi @humas_bandung dan @cimahikota selama dua bulan serta penguatan melalui studi literatur sebelumnya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Pemerintah Kota Bandung cenderung lebih terbuka dan variatif dalam menyajikan konten serta membuka ruang partisipasi masyarakat, meskipun masih lemah dalam memberikan tanggapan terhadap komentar. Sebaliknya, Pemerintah Kota Cimahi meskipun aktif dalam membagikan unggahan, namun, masih menunjukkan pola komunikasi satu arah akibat adanya beberapa unggahan yang ditutup fitur komentarnya serta belum optimalnya strategi monitoring dan respon. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa prinsip komunikasi simetris baru diterapkan sebagian oleh Kota Bandung dan belum terlihat dalam praktik Kota Cimahi. Oleh karena itu, disarankan agar pemerintah daerah meningkatkan kapasitas dialogis dan keterlibatan masyarakat secara aktif melalui sosial media untuk membangun komunikasi yang lebih demokratis dan responsif.
Analisis Budaya STOC (Sharing, Transparency, Openness, Collaboration) Pada Instagram Pemerintah Daerah Garut Isna Siti Nursidah; Cahya Fatul Hayat; Fatahussalam Zaenudin
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67793/pss.v1i1.2

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Media sosial menjadi sarana strategis dalam membangun komunikasi publik yang terbuka dan partisipatif, termasuk bagi pemerintah daerah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi nilai-nilai budaya digital STOC (Sharing, Transparency, Openness, Collaboration) pada akun Instagram resmi Pemerintah Kabupaten Garut (@garutkab_official). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan data sekunder berupa unggahan media sosial, artikel media massa, serta dokumen kebijakan, yang dianalisis melalui teknik analisis isi dan tematik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai sharing dan transparency cukup tercermin dalam penyampaian informasi prestasi dan laporan keuangan, sementara aspek openness dan collaboration masih kurang optimal, ditandai oleh minimnya interaksi publik dan kolaborasi aktif. Pola komunikasi akun Instagram Pemkab Garut cenderung satu arah dan belum sepenuhnya dimanfaatkan sebagai ruang partisipatif. Keterbatasan penelitian ini meliputi terbatasnya jumlah unggahan yang dianalisis, tidak adanya data primer, serta pendekatan teoritik yang hanya mengacu pada konsep STOC. Oleh karena itu, disarankan penguatan strategi komunikasi digital yang lebih inklusif serta penggunaan metode dan teori yang lebih komprehensif pada penelitian selanjutnya.
Reformasi Hukum Dan Penguatan Keadilan Sosial Dalam Kerangka Sustainable Development Goals: Tinjauan Terhadap Sistem Hukum Indonesia Eka Juarsa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67793/pss.v1i1.3

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Reformasi hukum dan penguatan keadilan sosial merupakan elemen krusial dalam mencapai Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) di Indonesia. Artikel ini mengkaji hubungan antara reformasi sistem hukum nasional dan upaya pencapaian keadilan sosial sebagai pilar utama SDGs, khususnya dalam konteks tujuan ke-16: perdamaian, keadilan, dan kelembagaan yang kuat. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif dan analisis normatif, penelitian ini mengevaluasi peran legislasi, kelembagaan hukum, serta implementasi kebijakan dalam menciptakan sistem hukum yang inklusif, transparan, dan adil. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun Indonesia telah mengalami kemajuan dalam reformasi hukum, tantangan seperti korupsi, ketimpangan akses terhadap keadilan, dan inkonsistensi penegakan hukum masih menjadi hambatan signifikan. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan strategi holistik yang mencakup perbaikan kebijakan hukum, penguatan kapasitas kelembagaan, serta pelibatan masyarakat dalam proses hukum. Reformasi hukum yang terintegrasi dengan prinsip-prinsip keadilan sosial dapat memperkuat fondasi Indonesia dalam mencapai SDGs dan memastikan keberlanjutan pembangunan yang berorientasi pada kesejahteraan masyarakat.
Korupsi Sebagai Penghambat Pertumbuhan Ekonomi dan Ancaman bagi Keadilan Sosial di Indonesia Neng Nur Annisa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67793/pss.v1i1.4

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Korupsi di Indonesia tidak hanya berdampak pada kerugian finansial negara, tetapi juga menjadi faktor utama yang menghambat pembangunan ekonomi dan memperburuk kondisi sosial masyarakat. Praktik korupsi menimbulkan distorsi dalam kebijakan publik, mengurangi efektivitas investasi, serta mengalihkan sumber daya dari sektor produktif ke kepentingan pribadi segelintir elit. Akibatnya, daya saing ekonomi nasional melemah, kualitas infrastruktur menurun, dan kesenjangan sosial semakin tajam. Selain merugikan negara secara materiil, korupsi juga merusak moralitas bangsa. Ketidakadilan distribusi kesejahteraan memperlebar jurang antara kelompok kaya dan miskin, sekaligus menurunkan kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap pemerintah. Kondisi ini berpotensi menimbulkan instabilitas sosial, menurunkan kualitas demokrasi, serta mengancam keberlangsungan pembangunan jangka panjang. Upaya pemberantasan korupsi memerlukan sinergi antara penegakan hukum yang konsisten, transparansi birokrasi, serta keterlibatan aktif masyarakat sipil dalam mengawasi jalannya pemerintahan. Penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa memerangi korupsi bukan hanya persoalan hukum, tetapi juga bagian dari strategi besar untuk mewujudkan pertumbuhan ekonomi yang inklusif dan berkeadilan.
Mengungkap Ketidakadilan Sosial Lewat Lensa Jurnalisme Profetik: Analisis Pemberitaan Konflik Agraria oleh Portal Bandung Bergerak Muhammad Ghiyats; Irma Prita; Laelatun Nurul; Fairuz Muhammad
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67793/pss.v1i1.5

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Penelitian ini mengkaji bagaimana media alternatif, khususnya portal BandungBergerak.id, menerapkan prinsip-prinsip jurnalisme profetik dalam pemberitaannya terkait konflik agraria. Melalui pendekatan yang mengedepankan nilai-nilai kenabian seperti shiddiq (kebenaran), amanah (keadilan), tabligh (penyampaian pesan), dan fathanah (kebijaksanaan), BandungBergerak.id secara konsisten memihak pada masyarakat terdampak. Pemberitaan mengenai kasus Sukahaji tidak hanya mengungkap fakta konflik, tetapi juga membongkar ketimpangan struktural dan memberikan ruang bagi warga untuk menyuarakan aspirasinya. Media ini berperan sebagai agen perubahan sosial yang memperkuat kesadaran kolektif dan resistensi warga terhadap ketidakadilan agraria, sekaligus menantang dominasi narasi media arus utama. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa jurnalisme profetik dapat menjadi strategi penting dalam memperjuangkan keadilan sosial dan hak atas ruang hidup.
The Challenges of Prophetic Digital Public Relations in the Disruptive Era Muhammad Iqbal Apriliansyah; Mutia Naya Oktaviani; Nazwa Aura Kamal; Novita Dwi Yanti
Pen of Social Science Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Pen of Social Science
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67793/pss.v2i1.22

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This study examines how prophetic values are integrated into digital Public Relations (PR) practices and identifies the challenges of their implementation in the disruptive era. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with the PRISMA framework, this study analyzes selected scholarly articles published between 2018 and 2025 from indexed national and international journals. The selection process involved keyword-based searches, screening, eligibility assessment, and thematic coding of relevant studies. The findings indicate three main patterns. First, prophetic values are operationalized through ethical storytelling, transparent communication, and socially responsible content strategies. Second, the implementation of these values faces structural, cultural, and technological challenges, including algorithmic bias, market-driven communication logic, and institutional constraints. Third, prophetic digital PR contributes to building trust and fostering more sustainable and human-centered communication, although its application remains limited and context-dependent. This study contributes theoretically by bridging classical PR models, particularly two-way symmetrical communication, with prophetic ethics, and empirically by mapping current research trends and gaps in value-based digital communication.
Subsidy Shock and Social Vulnerability: Socioeconomic Effects of Fuel Subsidy Removal in Northern Nigeria Usman Sambo; Kachalla Bura Lumami
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67793/pss.v2i1.29

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The fuel subsidy had previously served as a silent form of social protection in Nigeria, shielding vulnerable groups from high living costs in a country where poverty is widespread and social welfare is lacking. The financial burden of subsidising fuel, combined with perceptions of poor performance, sustained ongoing debate about whether to remove the subsidies. In 2023, the Nigerian government abruptly decided to remove fuel subsidies, leading to a significant increase in food, energy, and transportation costs. This research will assess the broader socioeconomic impacts of this policy shock on Northern Nigeria, a region where poverty rates remain high, insecurity is structural, and adaptive capacity is low. Using a qualitative methodology, data will be collected through key informant interviews, community discussions, and textual analysis of official reports and socioeconomic data. Employing a social vulnerability framework, the analysis will examine how subsidy removal exacerbated social inequality and reshaped survival strategies. The findings will show that economic hardship was particularly severe for lower classes, people in the informal economy, and those in villages, resulting in reduced purchasing power, food insecurity, and social stress. Conflict zones and socioeconomically disadvantaged areas of Northern Nigeria were especially affected where social welfare programmes are clearly lacking or absent. The thesis argues that the sudden removal of subsidies, without any social welfare programme in place, increases social vulnerability and undermines the legitimacy of governance. The research concludes by recommending a new approach to subsidy reform, involving phased implementation, targeted support, and region-specific adaptation, to mitigate negative socioeconomic impacts and restore the legitimacy of state–citizen relations.
Impact of Media on Political Awareness in the 2023 General Election in Nigeria: A Study of Some Selected Radio Stations in Gombe State Babayo Sule; Balla Lummo Kachalla
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67793/pss.v2i1.35

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Media, both mainstream and social, are now the hallmark of socioeconomic and political life in contemporary societies. It serves as a viable option for reaching a large audience in a limited time. Nigeria is a populous country with a widespread geographical terrain that makes physical contact, especially by politicians during campaigns, a herculean task. However, the advent of the media eased the process of campaigning, political communication, and awareness creation among the electorates in the Fourth Republic. One area where the media plays a significant role in political communication is Gombe State during the 2023 General Election. This study examines the impact of the media on political awareness in the 2023 General Election in Gombe State using some selected radio stations. The study adopted a mixed-methods research design. Data were obtained from fieldwork and documented sources. Questionnaires were administered in selected areas using purposive random sampling, while key informant interviews were conducted with relevant stakeholders in addition to FGD. The collected data were discussed and analysed using non-automated SPSS. The study reports that the media played an influential role in shaping public opinion, perception, and voting choice and pattern in Gombe State. This remarkable feat was achieved because local languages, particularly Hausa, were being used as the lingua franca. It is recommended that civic education programmes be sponsored by NGOs and other institutions that support democracy to create conscience and empower the locals to follow policies and be involved in the policy-making process, as well as to continue to participate in elections in the future.
Religious-Based Organizations (RBOs) as Non-State Actors in Peacebuilding and Regional Governance in Southeast Asia Qudsi Mutawakil Husaini
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67793/pss.v2i1.39

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This article examines the role of Religious-Based Organizations (RBOs) as non-state actors in peacebuilding and regional governance in Southeast Asia. The study addresses the increasing relevance of religion in International Relations (IR), particularly in a region characterized by religious diversity and recurring ethno-religious conflicts. Using a qualitative literature-based approach, this article analyzes the activities of major RBOs in Indonesia and the Philippines, including Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Muhammadiyah, and the Bishops-Ulama Conference (BUC). The analysis employs Constructivist and Liberal perspectives to explain how RBOs contribute to norm diffusion, interfaith dialogue, conflict mediation, and humanitarian diplomacy. The findings show that RBOs possess moral legitimacy, grassroots networks, and transnational connections that enable them to influence peacebuilding processes beyond formal state mechanisms. However, their effectiveness remains constrained by weak state collaboration, bureaucratic exclusion, political instrumentalization of religion, and internal ideological fragmentation. The article argues that RBOs function as strategic actors in promoting social cohesion and regional stability in Southeast Asia, although their long-term contribution depends on institutional recognition and stronger multi-level cooperation between religious organizations, civil society, and state actors.
The Influence of The United Nations in Decision-Making Regarding The Israel-Palestine Conflict: A Literature Study Mochamad Hanif Makarim; Atiila Maulana Saputra; Galang Putera Pangestu; Holis Ukasyah; Naufal Arief Budiman; Nayla Bunga Safa Felisa; Jaliludin Muslim
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.67793/pss.v2i1.40

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This study examines the influence of the United States on United Nations decision-making processes regarding the Israel–Palestine conflict through a literature review approach. As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, the United States holds veto power that grants structural authority to block resolutions even when supported by the majority of member states. This research identifies three main dimensions of such influence: (1) the consistent use of veto power to obstruct resolutions unfavorable to Israel, including vetoing three ceasefire resolutions in the first six months of the Gaza war after October 2023; (2) the impact of pro-Israel lobbying on U.S. domestic politics, particularly through organizations such as AIPAC, which systematically shapes American foreign policy in multilateral forums; and (3) informal mechanisms including diplomacy and political pressure on other member states. The consequences of this veto pattern are significant: UN resolutions frequently fail to pass despite majority support, international sanction mechanisms cannot function optimally, and the credibility of the UN as a global peacekeeping institution is further eroded. These findings indicate that UN decision-making is not neutral, but is shaped by an unequal distribution of power within the international system, consistent with the realist perspective in international relations.

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