Hulondalo Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan dan Ilmu Komunikasi
Hulondalo Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan dan Ilmu Komunikasi (JIPIK), is a journal of Governmental, Political, Public Administration, Communication and Social Sciences, for information and communication resources for academics, and observers of Governance Sciences, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Administration Sciences, Communication Sciences, Methodology of Social Sciences and Social Work. The published paper is the result of research, reflection, and actual critical study with respect to the themes of Governmental, Political, Public Administration, Communication, and Social Sciences, All papers are peer-reviewed by at least two referees. The scope of Hulondalo Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan dan Ilmu Komunikasi (JIPIK) Good Governance, Decentralization and Regional Autonomy, Public Policy, Local Politics, Public Management and Governance, Government Symptoms, Social Communication, Media and Society, Marketing Communication, Political Communication, Health Communication, Organizational Communication, Cultural Communication, Educational Communication, Government Communication, Da'wah communication. Published twice a year (January and July) and first published for printed edition since Volume 1 No. 1 January 2022. Informasi Masa Berlaku dan Reakreditasi Jurnal Hulondalo 2026-08-22 Jurnal Hulondalo masa berlakunya sampai dengan Edisi Juli 2026, dengan periode terbit Juli–Desember 2026. Oleh karena itu, pengelola jurnal akan melakukan reakreditasi setelah ARJUNA membuka kembali pendaftaran reakreditasi jurnal.
Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Poliitik Universitas Ichsan Gorontalo
Regional Equity Participation as an Arena of Budget Politics: A Political Economy of Accounting Perspective on the Gorontalo Provincial Government
Studies of regional government equity participation commonly assess investment feasibility, dividends, and contributions to regional revenue, while paying less attention to how accounting numbers are produced and used in budget politics. This study examines the formation and change of the Gorontalo Provincial Government’s equity participation policy in Bank SulutGo and the role of accounting numbers in resource distribution and policy legitimation. It employs a document-centred qualitative case study supported by semi-structured interviews with two key informants from the Provincial Financial Agency and Bank SulutGo. Budget documents, financial statements, regulations, corporate reports, and interview evidence were thematically coded through the dimensions of distribution, legitimation, power relations, and public value. The findings show that changes in the amount of capital and the decision to suspend additional capital were not merely technical calculations, but outcomes of interactions among the bank’s capital needs, fiscal capacity, political approval, and election financing priorities. Capital, dividend, and fiscal-space figures could legitimize opposing policy choices. The article extends Political Economy of Accounting to a cross-provincial regional development bank and proposes an evaluation framework that distinguishes shareholder returns, government service quality, and regional development contributions as dimensions of public value.
Political Economy of Accounting; budget politics; regional equity participation; local government; public value.
Copyright (c) 2026 Bala https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Building a Data-Driven Village: Implementation of Evidence Based Policy in Local Economic Development Planning in Batudaa District
In the face of limited public budgets, such speculative decision-making models can no longer be tolerated. This is where the adoption of a new paradigm through Evidence-Based Policy becomes essential, comprising five indicators: (1) Program Assessment, (2) Budget Development, (3) Implementation Oversight, (4) Outcome Monitoring, and (5) Targeted Evaluation. This approach requires that every policy, strategy, and budget allocation for local economic development be grounded in valid data, robust research findings, and empirical facts from the field. This study aims to analyze the implementation of evidence-based policy in Local Economic Development Planning in Batudaa Subdistrict. It employs a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytical approach. The findings show that the local economic development planning process in Batudaa Subdistrict complies with Law No. 25 of 2004 concerning the National Development Planning System (SPPN). However, in terms of substance, the RPJM and Village RKP planning documents are not yet fully supported by adequate data and analysis. The content of these village development planning documents still tends to be identical to that of previous planning periods. Furthermore, there is a lack of innovation among village officials in the planning process, which requires support from regional government leaders. There is also a need to strengthen a more participatory and evidence-based development planning system and governance.
Building Villages; Evidence Based Policy; Development Planning; Local Economy
Copyright (c) 2026 prihatini prihatini, Juriko Abdussamad, Rahmatiah Riskawaty Ma’ruf https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Democratic Leadership in Public Sector Organizations: A Narrative Literature Review
This study examines the role of democratic leadership in enhancing public sector organizational performance. This topic is significant because public organizations are required to operate responsively, transparently, collaboratively, and accountably amidst the complexities of societal needs. The article aims to clarify the application of democratic leadership, identify supporting and inhibiting factors, analyze the contribution of organizational member participation to decision effectiveness and public service quality, and formulate more adaptive implementation strategies. It offers a conceptual contribution by synthesizing the relationships among democratic leadership, staff participation, accountability, and public sector organizational performance from a public administration perspective. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach based on a literature review, examining books, e-books, scientific journals, and academic articles related to leadership, public administration, organizational performance, and public service. Analysis was conducted through data reduction, thematic categorization, conceptual synthesis, and critical interpretation. The findings indicate that democratic leadership has the potential to enhance public sector performance through active participation, open communication, active listening, collective decision-making, and collaborative problem-solving. The article’s novelty lies in asserting that the effectiveness of democratic leadership in the public sector is determined not only by leader openness but also by clear participation mechanisms, the delegation of authority, decision accountability, and support from participatory technologies. However, implementation can be hindered by hierarchical bureaucratic cultures, slow decision-making processes, ambiguous accountability, limited member competence, and crisis situations requiring rapid responses. The article concludes that democratic leadership remains relevant for public organizations when integrated with clear delegation mechanisms, conflict management, the use of participatory technology, and measurable performance indicators.
accountability; democratic leadership; organizational performance; participation; public sector; public leadership; participative leadership; public governance; digital leadership
Copyright (c) 2026 Mawar Riddini Nurul Anggraeni, Lukmanul Hakim, Kariena Febriantin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Role of the Social Services Department in Handling Neglected Elderly People in Karawang Regency: An Analysis of Biddle & Thomas' Role Theory and Yin's Logic Model
This qualitative case study research analyzes the role of the Karawang Regency Social Services Department in handling neglected elderly people through Biddle & Thomas's role theory (expectation, norms, performance, and sanctions). Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Subsequently, the collected data was structured and analyzed using the logic model technique. The results indicate that while the service foundation is legally strong, its implementation in the field still suffers from gaps and output polarization. In the expectations and norms dimensions, information asymmetry and disconnect in expectations occur, wherein partner private nursing homes have not received equitable budget stimuli or logistics. In the role performance dimension, civil rights advocacy and health insurance programs have been implemented, but their effectiveness is hindered by classic bureaucratic obstacles, such as budget constraints, inaccurate integrated data updates, and a lack of outreach vehicles for remote areas. Consequently, in the sanction dimension, the monthly oversight mechanism is deemed to be stagnant at the desk-level administrative stage. The Karawang Social Services Department needs to reform its strategy from a passive bureaucratic approach to a proactive one through a "jemput bola" (active outreach) movement with RT/RW officials, convert the quarterly assistance scheme into a monthly one, and establish regulatory transparency to achieve equitable social justice for all neglected elderly people. The scientific novelty of this research lies in the theoretical integration of Biddle & Thomas's Role Theory with Robert K. Yin's Logic Model causality framework, which has never been previously applied in the context of social bureaucracy governance in Karawang Regency.
Role Theory, Social Protection, Local Government Governance, Elderly Neglect.
Copyright (c) 2026 Vierra Pramuliawati, Evi Priyanti, Haura Atthahara https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Stuart Hall’s Reception Analysis of Complementary Feeding Education on Instagram @drtanshotyen
Instagram has become an important space for mothers to obtain parenting and child health information, including complementary feeding education. This study analyzes mothers’ reception of complementary feeding messages on the Instagram account @drtanshotyen using Stuart Hall’s reception theory. A descriptive qualitative approach within a constructivist paradigm was employed. Data were collected through observation of nine Instagram contents from @drtanshotyen and in-depth interviews with eight mothers who had children aged 6-24 months, actively used Instagram, and had accessed complementary feeding content from the account. The findings show that three informants were in the dominant-hegemonic position because they strongly accepted the core messages about real food, limiting ultra-processed food (UPF), and evaluating feeding refusal. Five informants were in the negotiated position because they accepted dr. Tan’s educational principles but adjusted them to work demands, time constraints, children’s responses, costs, family support, and pediatricians’ advice. No informant occupied a fully oppositional position, although three informants expressed partial opposition toward messages perceived as overly rigid. These findings indicate that mothers’ reception is shaped not only by the doctor’s credibility but also by caregiving burdens, family culture, platform algorithms, and children’s feeding experiences. The study contributes to digital parenting studies by positioning mothers as active audiences who select, compare, and negotiate health messages before applying them in complementary feeding practices.
reception analysis; Stuart Hall; health communication; digital parenting; complementary feeding
Copyright (c) 2026 Esanora Ayu Arinda, Farikha Rachmawati https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Application of Curiosity Gap Strategy in Digital Business Content Production on @ravmedia.co Account on Instagram and TikTok
This study examines the application of the curiosity gap strategy in digital content production on the @ravmedia.co account on Instagram and TikTok platforms. This research is important to conduct considering that increasingly fierce digital content competition requires creators to understand the psychological mechanisms of audiences in attracting and maintaining attention. The purpose of the study is to analyze how the curiosity gap strategy is implemented through content elements and to identify engagement patterns associated with this strategy. The study uses Loewenstein's information gap theory as a theoretical basis, with a descriptive qualitative approach through a case study method on @ravmedia.co's featured content during the period of January–May 2026. Analysis was conducted on four content elements: the title (headline), hook, script (voiceover), and caption, alongside platform insight data. The findings indicate that the curiosity gap strategy is systematically and synergistically applied through all four elements. The Bus Simulator content on Instagram recorded an engagement rate of 9.1%, exceeding the global Instagram average of 0.48%. On TikTok, the same content achieved an engagement rate of 4.05%, surpassing the global average of 3.70%. The vast majority of viewers on both platforms came from non-followers (99.8%–100%), potentially indicating strong organic distribution capacity. These findings suggest that curiosity gap constitutes a structured communication approach that is associated with higher engagement performance and organic content distribution on social media.
gap curiosity; engagement ; click-through rate; instagram; tiktok
Copyright (c) 2026 Egialipamana Ramdini Sitepu, Aceng Hidayat https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Hyperlocal Journalism and SEO Optimization Based on Local References as a Differentiation Strategy in Radar Bogor Digital Media
The shifting landscape of digital media requires local media to develop differentiation strategies in order to remain relevant amid competition with national media and digital platforms. This study aims to analyze the mechanism of using specific local references in the practice of hyperlocal journalism on radarbogor.id as an instrument of media differentiation. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews, news text analysis, and documentation of Google Analytics 4 (GA4) data. Data validity was examined through source triangulation by comparing interview findings, news texts, and digital performance data. The findings showed that the use of micro-geographical diction and local references, such as area names, street names, iconic places, public facilities, and Bogor-specific terms, functioned as an editorial strategy to build proximity with audiences while supporting content discoverability through Search Engine Optimization (SEO) practices. GA4 data indicated that local-based content, such as the “Cibinong” and “tourism” categories, showed strong readership performance because it was closely related to audience needs, mobility, and everyday activities. However, content performance was also dynamic, as certain national issues, such as social assistance, could generate high traffic when they had strong practical value and topical relevance. Thus, the hyperlocal journalism strategy implemented by radarbogor.id functions not only as an editorial tactic, but also as an effort to build local media identity, strengthen media differentiation, and increase content visibility in the digital media ecosystem. This study argues that locality can serve as a foundation of competitive advantage for local digital media amid an increasingly competitive flow of information.
Copyright (c) 2026 Mirta Riski Utami, Hari Otang Sasmita https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Journalistic Creativity on Environmental Issues in Forest Watch Indonesia’s Instagram Reels Content
This study aims to analyze journalistic creativity strategies in producing environmental storytelling content on Forest Watch Indonesia’s Instagram Reels. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach using the S-DIKW (Story-Data-Information-Knowledge-Wisdom) framework as an analytical lens to understand the process of delivering forestry data through short-form digital storytelling. Data were collected through non-participant observation, literature review, and semi-structured interviews with five informants consisting of two heads of media and data divisions and three media division members at Forest Watch Indonesia. Data analysis was conducted using the Miles and Huberman model. The findings show that Forest Watch Indonesia applies various journalistic creativity strategies, such as the use of analogies, popular language, interactive hooks, data visualization, emotional dramatization, and audio-visual elements to simplify complex environmental data and make it more accessible to social media audiences. Storytelling also functions as a form of digital advocacy that encourages public engagement with environmental issues. This study highlights the contribution of the S-DIKW framework in analyzing data storytelling strategies on short-video platforms and expands the study of social media–based digital environmental journalism.
environmental issues; forest watch indonesia; instagram reels; journalistic creativity; storytelling
Copyright (c) 2026 Sophie Fathima Primannisa Alyindra, Guruh Ramdani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Susi Pudjiastuti's Transformational Leadership in the Public Service Reform of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries 2014-2019
This study analyzes the transformational leadership of Susi Pudjiastuti during her tenure as Indonesia’s Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries from 2014 to 2019 and its influence on public service reform in the marine sector. Studies on transformational leadership within Indonesia’s marine bureaucracy remain relatively limited, particularly those examining the relationship between leadership style, public service governance reform, and the strengthening of marine governance. This research aims to identify the characteristics of Susi Pudjiastuti’s transformational leadership based on the dimensions of idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration proposed by Robbins and Judge (2008), as well as to analyze its contribution to improving the effectiveness of public services within the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries. This study employs a qualitative approach using a literature study method supported by a simplified systematic literature review process through the selection of national journals, international journals, government documents, and relevant policy reports published between 2014 and 2025. The findings indicate that Susi Pudjiastuti’s leadership contributed to bureaucratic reform through strengthening supervision against illegal fishing, improving transparency in fisheries governance, digitalizing licensing services, and reinforcing public service orientation toward small-scale fishermen. However, the implementation of transformational leadership also encountered several challenges, including bureaucratic resistance, political conflicts of interest, and the high dependence of reform sustainability on individual leadership figures. This study contributes to the development of transformational leadership studies in the context of public service reform in Indonesia’s maritime sector and demonstrates that the success of bureaucratic reform is determined not only by leadership characteristics, but also by the institutionalization of organizational culture and the sustainability of public policies.
Copyright (c) 2026 Denaya Syaira Dewanto, Eka Yulyana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Triple Helix-Based Collaborative Governance in Handling Violence Against Women and Children in Banjar City
Violence against women and children in Indonesia, particularly in West Java Province, continues to rise significantly. While studies on collaborative governance are extensive, in-depth analysis regarding structural barriers in triple-helix synergy at the small local government level remains limited. This study aims to analyze the extent to which the collaborative governance model operates through a triple-helix synergy (government, academia, and business actors) in addressing these cases in Banjar City. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach, data were gathered through in-depth interviews with ten key informants across various sectors, including the Department of Social Affairs, Women's Empowerment, and Child Protection (Dinsos P3A), the Technical Implementation Unit for Women and Children Protection (UPTD PPA), the Indonesian National Police (Polres), the Department of Health, university representatives, and local entrepreneurs. Data analysis applied the collaboration model by Ansell and Gash (2008). The findings indicate that the government sector has effectively implemented procedural commitments through an integrated referral workflow and the "Gelung Perak" innovation, while academia contributes independently through research and grassroots education programs. However, the involvement of the business sector in the economic recovery of victims remains suboptimal and incidental due to the absence of strict regulations and concrete role distribution within the long-term institutional framework. Furthermore, the lack of an integrated digital data system hinders inter-agency integration and triggers information asymmetry. In conclusion, this pioneering collaboration has only achieved initial progress (small wins). Theoretically and practically, this study enriches the literature on collaborative governance within the context of social protection in regions with limited institutional capacity, while emphasizing that strengthening formal regulations and integrating a single-gate database are imperative for sustainable governance.
Copyright (c) 2026 Entin Entin, Nova Chalimah Girsang, Tofan Ibrahim https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effect of Instagram Information Quality on User Satisfaction in the Digital Public Communication of PT Trans Marga Jateng
The use of Instagram as a digital public communication medium has become increasingly important for infrastructure companies in delivering information to the public in a fast, timely, and interactive manner. However, studies on user satisfaction with social media in the toll road infrastructure sector remain limited compared to commercial, educational, and community sectors. This study aims to examine the effect of information quality on user satisfaction with the Instagram account @jasamarga_semarangsolo. The research employed an explanatory quantitative approach using a survey method. The population consisted of all followers of the @jasamarga_semarangsolo Instagram account, while the sample included 98 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression. The results indicate that information quality has a positive and significant effect on user satisfaction with the Instagram account @jasamarga_semarangsolo. Information quality also explains 54.9% of the variation in user satisfaction. These findings suggest that accurate, relevant, complete, and timely information plays an important role in fulfilling users’ information needs and enhancing their satisfaction with the platform. The results support the Uses and Gratifications perspective, which explains that user satisfaction is formed when media successfully fulfills the information needs that motivate media use.
Digital Communication; Information Quality; Instagram; Social Media; User Satisfaction
Copyright (c) 2026 Yashfanya Putri Juniesta Auliani, Nadia Itona Siregar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Poverty Alleviation From The Perspective Of New Public Governance: Multi-Actor Collaboration And Public Value Creation In Gorontalo City
This study aims to analyze poverty alleviation from the perspective of New Public Governance through multi-actor collaboration, data governance, and its implications for public value creation in Gorontalo City. The study employed a qualitative approach using a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and document analysis of poverty alleviation policies and programs. Informants were selected using purposive sampling based on their direct involvement in the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of poverty alleviation programs, consisting of local government institutions, sub-district authorities, social institutions, supporting agencies, and academics. Data were analyzed using the interactive model of (Matthew B. Miles et al., 2014), including data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings indicate that poverty in Gorontalo City is multidimensional, involving economic, social, educational, health, infrastructure, and economic opportunity dimensions. Multi-actor collaboration has involved government institutions, universities, social organizations, supporting agencies, and communities; however, the process remains government-centered, making co-production and co-creation suboptimal. The study also finds that sectoral ego, institutional interests, program fragmentation, and weak data integration are the main barriers to effective collaboration. The novelty of this study lies in its argument that data governance functions as a mediating mechanism linking multi-actor collaboration and public value creation. Collaboration does not automatically generate public value unless supported by valid targeting data, interoperability among actors, and transparent verification mechanisms. This study recommends strengthening permanent collaborative forums, integrating cross-sectoral poverty data, enhancing the role of sub-districts and urban villages as data validation nodes, and transforming policy orientation from social assistance toward sustainable economic empowerment.
Copyright (c) 2026 Linang Musa, Asna Aneta https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effectiveness of the PKK Program in Stunting Prevention and Family Economic Empowerment in Karangjaya Village, Bekasi Regency
The Family Welfare Empowerment Program (PKK) is a strategic initiative aimed at improving the quality of family life at the village level. However, its implementation in Karangjaya Village, Pebayuran District, Bekasi Regency, still faces challenges, including high stunting rates and suboptimal economic empowerment. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the PKK program in addressing stunting and enhancing family economic empowerment using a qualitative approach with a case study method. The research informants consisted of three purposively selected individuals: the Head of PKK as the program implementer, the Village Head as the policymaker, and one program beneficiary representing the community. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis employed the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was ensured through source and method triangulation, as well as member checking. The findings indicate that the PKK program is fairly effective in increasing community participation and generating positive impacts, as evidenced by improvements in nutritional status, where 5 out of 11 children reached the normal nutrition category, and an increase in beneficiaries’ income from the Barbie clothing production program ranging from IDR 800,000 to IDR 1,000,000 per month. However, the program’s effectiveness is not yet optimal due to limited coverage and uneven distribution, indicating the need for strengthened socialization, monitoring, and evaluation.
PKK Program; Program Effectiveness; Family Welfare; Community Empowerment
Copyright (c) 2026 Aris Agustin, Evi Priyanti https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Constructing Indonesia's Diplomatic Identity in the BRICS Virtual Leaders Meeting
BRICS represents an alternative global power that challenges Western dominance by emphasizing multipolarity, namely cooperation among major states to create a more balanced world order that is not solely controlled by Western powers. This study analyzes President Prabowo Subianto’s participation in the BRICS Leaders Virtual Meeting on 8 September 2025, focusing on how Indonesia’s diplomatic identity is constructed through an official state address. Using Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and the constructivist perspective in International Relations (Wendt, 1992), the research examines the textual, discursive, and social dimensions of the speech. At the textual level, the findings highlight Indonesia’s image as a cooperative partner while simultaneously voicing implicit critiques of global hegemony. At the discursive level, the speech was produced by the Presidential Secretariat and disseminated through national and international media, thereby reinforcing Indonesia’s diplomatic image before both global and domestic audiences. At the social practice level, the discourse reflects support for multipolarity, resistance to double standards, and international solidarity. The study demonstrates that even a short multilateral statement by President Prabowo Subianto can serve as an important instrument for the construction of Indonesia’s identity and soft power. This research contributes novelty by extending the application of CDA to the sphere of international diplomacy.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ina Primasari, Zamroatul Fuaddah, Aryo Prakoso Wibowo, Syurya Muhammad Nur https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of AIDA Model Marketing Communication on Gen Z’s Buying Interest in Mykonos Product
The current digital era encourages marketers to implement the most effective marketing communication strategies, particularly for the Mykonos perfume brand. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the AIDA model of marketing communication on Gen Z's purchase intention for Mykonos products. A quantitative method was applied through a survey approach. The study population was students of the Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta with a sample of 100 respondents. Multiple linear regression was applied in data analysis. Quantitative research on 100 UMS students showed that simultaneously, the AIDA variable had a strong influence on purchase intention (R^2 = 87.8%). However, only the desire and action variables were significant, while attention and interest had no effect. This indicates that emotional aspects and the drive for action are more decisive in increasing purchase intention than simply attention and initial interest. Thus, a marketing communication strategy that emphasizes creating desire and encouraging consumer action is considered more effective in increasing purchase intention. The results of this study are expected to be useful for marketing practitioners to focus on marketing communication strategies that can create desire through emotional branding and collaborative storytelling, as well as strengthen action through clear calls to action, limited-time promotions, and ease of transactions to accelerate conversion.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nadhiya Putriani, Edy Purwo Saputro https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Public Service Innovation through Digital Governance: Analysis of Public Administration Transformation
This study aims to analyze the implementation of digital-based public service innovations, map empirical findings, and identify research and theoretical gaps in the context of bureaucratic digitalization. This study focuses on public service innovations through digital governance as part of public administration transformation in Indonesia. The urgency of this study is to address the challenges of traditional bureaucracy, which is considered slow, non-transparent, and unresponsive to the needs of the community. Theoretically, this study is based on the New Public Management (NPM) and Digital Era Governance (DEG) frameworks, which emphasize efficiency, transparency, integration, and public participation. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with PRISMA guidelines, covering the stages of identification, selection, evaluation, and synthesis of literature. The research sources came from accredited national journal articles and relevant scientific proceedings published between 2020 and 2025, with a focus on the digital-based public service sector. The data was analyzed narratively and thematically to group findings based on phenomena, institutions, policies, service models, and the implications of bureaucratic transformation. The results of the study show that the digitization of public services increases effectiveness, transparency, and accessibility, as demonstrated by the SIANTON, JAKI, Siskeudes, and SPBE applications. However, there are still obstacles in the form of limited infrastructure, digital literacy, human resource readiness, and weak inter-agency integration. In conclusion, public service innovation through digital governance has a strategic role in accelerating public administration transformation. However, successful implementation requires institutional support, regulation, and community participation so that the digital bureaucracy can develop in an adaptive, inclusive, and sustainable manner.
Copyright (c) 2026 Rahma Alhasni, Asna Aneta https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Content Strategy for Child Development Education on Instagram: A Case Study of @bicarasikecil
The rapid development of digital technology, particularly social media, has transformed the way parents access information about child-rearing. The Instagram account @bicarasikecil emerges as an innovative medium for child development education, emphasizing two main pillars: education and engagement. The educational pillar delivers scientific and practical information on child growth and development, while the engagement pillar fosters emotional connections with the audience, especially young mothers. This study employs a qualitative approach using qualitative content analysis, with data collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The findings indicate that the content strategy implemented by @bicarasikecil effectively provides relevant and practical information related to parenting, child development, and child health. The content integrates storytelling, authentic visuals, and call-to-action (CTA) elements to encourage interaction and two-way communication with the audience. This study concludes that @bicarasikecil successfully utilizes Instagram as an effective digital educational platform to deliver child development messages, positioning social media as an innovative and relevant educational space for young parents.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nabila Alysa Rahma Surya, Lelita Azaria Rahmadiva https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
From Morality to Technocracy: The Shift in the Technopolitical Narrative of President Prabowo Subianto in Google News Reporting
This research aims to analyse how the technopolitical communication of President Prabowo Subianto's administration during the first 200 days was framed by the media through the Google News aggregator platform. Current research on presidential political communication strategies in Indonesia is only directed towards the context of social media and artificial intelligence. This research fills the gap in studies on political communication strategies mediated by aggregator platforms. Using Robert M. Entman's framing analysis with a qualitative descriptive approach, this research examines how the media frames the government's use of technology. The Entman model divides the framing process into four stages: defining the problem, diagnosing the cause, making a moral judgement, and suggesting a remedy. Data were obtained from a collection of news articles about Prabowo Subianto's administration indexed on Google News within the first 200 days of his administration. The number of news articles analysed in the study was 144 articles. The researchers divided the news into two phases: the first 0-100 days with six relevant articles and the 100-200 days phase with nine articles. The results of this study dissect the shift in Prabowo's administration narrative from a focus on morality in the first 100 days to ambitions of nuclear and digital technocracy in the following 100 days. This research underscores the narrative of the government's rise in high-level technology within the global technopolitical regime. The President has a sociotechnical imagination for various solutions to the nation's problems, even though he must face the threat of new extractivism and false reification.
Copyright (c) 2026 Andika Sanjaya, Intan Triadini, Agustia Landra Nugraha https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Social Construction of Gender Roles and Power Relations in the Film “Andai Ibu Tidak Menikah dengan Ayah”
Film as a product of popular culture not only represents social reality but also actively participates in constructing values, norms, and power relations. The film Andai Ibu Tidak Menikah dengan Ayah (2025), directed by Kuntz Agus, portrays family dynamics characterized by the absence of the father figure and the dominance of the mother’s role, thereby opening space for analyzing the social construction of gender roles within a patriarchal culture. This study aims to examine the social construction of gender roles as well as power relations as represented through the film’s narratives and symbols. Employing a qualitative approach with a case study strategy, the research is grounded in Peter L. Berger’s theory of the social construction of reality, encompassing the processes of externalization, objectivation, and internalization. Data were collected through documentation in the form of screenshots and dialogue transcripts and analyzed based on visual and audio signs. The findings reveal that the film represents women’s double burden, the supermom myth, and the weakening of paternal masculinity that nevertheless remains embedded within a framework of symbolic patriarchy. Power relations are depicted through the normalization of the mother’s dominant role in both domestic and emotional spheres. These findings indicate that film functions as a medium for both the reproduction and negotiation of patriarchal ideology in contemporary Indonesian society, with important implications for media literacy and gender awareness.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ruruh Salma Arista, Yudha Wirawanda https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Comparative Analysis of Framing of the Sexual Violence Case by the Ngada Police Chief in Merdeka.com and Okezone.com
This study aims to analyze how the media present the news about the sexual violence case involving the Ngada Police Chief from East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) in the online media Merdeka.com and Okezone.com. This case has attracted public attention because the perpetrator is a law enforcement officer, making media coverage potentially influential in shaping public perception of the police institution and the issue of justice for the victim. This study uses a qualitative approach with framing analysis based on the model of Zhongdang Pan and Gerald M. Kosicki, which includes syntactic, script, thematic, and rhetorical structures. The data consists of six online news articles, three from Merdeka.com and three from Okezone.com, published in March 2025. The results show that Merdeka.com tends to highlight the victim's perspective through the use of emotional diction, the revelation of new facts, and narratives that are empathetic and advocative. In contrast, Okezone.com emphasizes the procedural and formal aspects, focusing on the legal process, the ethical trial, and official institutional statements, with minimal exploration of the victim's suffering. This difference indicates that news construction is heavily influenced by the editorial policies and journalistic orientation of each media outlet. This study recommends that media adopt a victim-centered perspective to raise social awareness and support the enforcement of justice in reporting sexual violence cases.
Copyright (c) 2026 Yuni Dwi Maharani, Mayasari, Oky Oxcygentri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Community-Based Integrated Child Protection Program (PATBM) in Tambak Kalisogo Village Sidoarjo Regency
The Community-Based Integrated Child Protection Program (PATBM) in Tambak Kalisogo Village is a collaborative effort between the government and the community to prevent and address violence against children at the village level. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the PATBM program based on Sutrisno's theory of effectiveness, which includes program understanding, targeting accuracy, timeliness, goal achievement, and tangible change. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The results showed that implementers and the community had a good understanding of the program's objectives and mechanisms, the program was able to reach vulnerable groups and respond to reports through a community-based approach, and case handling was carried out relatively quickly. Program implementers also contributed to a decrease in the number of cases of violence and increased community courage to report. In addition, there was a growing collective awareness and changes in community social attitudes towards child protection issues. These findings indicate that program effectiveness is not only reflected in the number of achievements, but also in social changes and community participation, so that continuous support is needed to strengthen the capacity of cadres and the child protection system at the village level.
Copyright (c) 2026 Novi Andriani Firdaus, Lailul Mursyidah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of the Role of the Community Empowerment Institution on Road Development in Lompotoo Village, Bone Bolango Regency
This study aims to examine the influence of the role of the Community Empowerment Institution (Lembaga Pemberdayaan Masyarakat/LPM) on village development, particularly village road development in Lompotoo Village, Suwawa District, Bone Bolango Regency. The study employed a survey method with a quantitative approach. The quantitative approach was used to address the research problem by describing and presenting the findings objectively. A questionnaire was utilized as the primary data collection instrument, and its validity and reliability were tested prior to analysis. The study involved a sample of 51 respondents. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that the role of the Community Empowerment Institution (LPM) has a significant effect on village road development, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.625. This means that 62.5% of the variation in village road development (Y) can be explained by the role of the LPM (X), while the remaining 37.5% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study. Furthermore, the correlation coefficient (r) of 0.791 indicates a strong positive relationship between the two variables.
Copyright (c) 2026 Swastiani Dunggio, Juriko Abdussamad, Zuchri Abdussamad https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Promotional Posts on the Instagram Account @almondcrispy.id on Purchase Decisions
The advancement of information technology has driven significant changes in marketing strategies, particularly through social media platforms like Instagram. This study aims to evaluate the impact of promotional content posts on the Instagram account @almondcrispy.id on consumer purchasing decisions. The research focuses on three key variables: intensity, message content, and attractiveness. Data were collected through a survey involving 90 respondents who follow the account. The results of regression testing show that all three variables significantly influence purchasing decisions, with a total contribution of 34.9%. The significance values for intensity are 0.048, message content 0.009, and attractiveness 0.015, all of which are below 0.05, indicating a strong influence. These findings demonstrate that structured visual promotions can effectively influence consumer purchasing decisions. The study adopts a theory which states that media exposure has a real impact on audience behavior. These findings can serve as a reference for designing digital marketing strategies, particularly for local SMEs.
Copyright (c) 2026 Rafinda Janari, Reddy Anggara, Oky Oxygentry https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Implementation of digital media in developing Positive Image of Vice Chairman of the West Sumatera Legislative Council
This study aims to analyze the role and implementation of digital media use by the Deputy Speaker of the West Sumatra Provincial DPRD in the context of political communication, while also examining the relevance of content to audience perceptions and satisfaction levels in building a positive image. Using a qualitative approach and case study method, this study examines in depth how the simultaneous use of digital media, particularly through Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, influences public perception of the legislator. Research data was collected through interviews, field observations, and document analysis, then analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive analysis technique. The results show that although digital media has been utilized as a means of disseminating constitutional activities, its effectiveness in building a strong positive image still needs to be improved, especially in terms of transparency and public support. The type of content considered most effective is content that displays direct interactions between legislators and the public and shows the process of conveying public aspirations. Based on the analysis by admin Iqra Chissa, content with these characteristics is able to present a more humanistic and communicative image compared to content that displays formal activities such as meetings, regional visits, or hearings, which tend to be rigid and less engaging for the audience. However, there is still a perception that some content emphasizes political and personal interests over public interest. Therefore, content relevance that focuses on public needs and aspirations is crucial for increasing public satisfaction and trust.
West Sumatra Provincial Legislative Council
Copyright (c) 2026 Reza Prayogi, Emeraldy Chatra, Elva Ronaning Roem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Analysis of the Implementation of a Web-Based Village Index Application for Data Collection and Development Monitoring in Keper Village, Krembung District
This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Village Index Application in Keper Village, Krembung District, Sidoarjo Regency, as a new instrument for data collection and monitoring of village development following the enactment of Ministerial Regulation of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration (Permendesa PDTT) Number 9 of 2024. This research is important because there remains a gap between the adoption of digital systems and the capacity of village officials to manage them. The study employed a descriptive qualitative method using Charles O. Jones’ implementation theory, which includes the dimensions of organization, interpretation, and application. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results show that the application was implemented effectively despite limitations in human resources and technical constraints. In terms of organization, vacant positions caused overlapping duties; however, coordination among village officials remained functional. In terms of interpretation, socialization and technical guidance improved policy comprehension, although the interpretation was still administrative in nature. In terms of application, implementation followed the 2025 Village Index Data Collection SOP and achieved a score of 83.17, classifying Keper Village as an Independent Village. These findings confirm that the Village Index Application is effective as a tool for monitoring village development, providing practical contributions to strengthening human resource capacity, optimizing digital infrastructure, and ensuring continuous technical assistance, while also enriching theoretical studies on technology-based public policy implementation at the Village level.
Copyright (c) 2026 Alfiatus Fadjar Kurnaini, Ilmi Usrotin Choiriyah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Supervision Of The 2024 Karawang Regency Regional Head Election
Regional head elections in Indonesia are regulated through Law No. 7 of 2017, PKPU No. 3 of 2022, and Bawaslu Regulation No. 6 of 2024 which is the legal basis for Bawaslu supervision at various levels. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method to explore in depth the role of Bawaslu in the Regional Elections, especially in Karawang Regency. Bawaslu together with the District Supervisory Committee supervise all stages, from voter data collection, campaigns, voting, to recapitulation of results. Supervision is carried out through two dimensions: direct and indirect. Direct supervision includes vulnerability mapping, early detection of violations, and field monitoring to ensure the integrity of the election process. Meanwhile, indirect supervision is carried out by public education, inter-institutional coordination, and encouraging community participation. Based on Imron's supervision theory, the role of direct supervision of the Karawang Bawaslu has proven to be crucial in maintaining the credibility, transparency, and integrity of local democracy. On the other hand, indirect supervision strengthens the synergy between Bawaslu, stakeholders, and the community in creating honest, fair, and accountable elections. The combination of these two strategies not only suppresses potential violations, but also strengthens the legitimacy and trust of the public in the results of the 2024 Regional Elections in Karawang.
Copyright (c) 2026 Anjar Nur Syahri, Hanny Purnamasari, Rachmat Ramdani https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Dynamics Of Viral Communication In The Case Of Nia Kurnia Sari's Death In Padang Pariaman Regency
This study focuses on the viral communication phenomenon that occurred following the death of Nia Kurnia Sari, a teenage fried food seller from Nagari Guguak, 2x11 Kayu Tanam District, Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra. This tragedy sparked widespread public attention, both locally and nationally, and generated diverse social responses spread through social media and online media. The purpose of this study is to examine the dynamics of viral communication that developed around the case. The research approach used a qualitative method with a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, documentation, and content observation on various platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and online media. This study applies Emotional Contagion Theory to explain how expressions of sadness, anger, and sympathy shared on social media can spread widely and form a collective emotional resonance. This theory emphasizes that viral communication not only conveys information but also transmits emotions that influence people's collective perceptions and actions. The results show that viral communication, in this case, is formed through content that is full of emotion and able to arouse people's feelings, such as uploaded photos, narrative videos, and condolences spread on social media. Social media platforms served as a public space for expressing empathy, anger, and demands for justice for Nia Kurnia Sari. Public solidarity was even expressed through musical works created in response to the case.
Copyright (c) 2026 Rivana Izzati Syahra, Elva Ronaning Roem, Sarmiati https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Implementation of SIPD RI in Bappelitbangda of Bekasi City Based on the HOT-FIT Framework Perspective
This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Indonesian Regional Government Information System (SIPD RI) in the Bekasi City Development Planning Agency (Bappelitbangda) based on the HOT-Fit framework developed by Yusof et al. (2008). This study uses a descriptive case study method with a qualitative approach. Primary data was obtained through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. Secondary data was sourced from regulations, literature, and official documents of the Bekasi City Bappelitbangda. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing based on the three main dimensions of HOT-Fit.The results of the study show that in terms of human resources, the use of SIPD RI has become a tool in daily work, one of which is in regional financial management, but there are still competency gaps that require ongoing training and technical assistance. In the organizational dimension, policy support and commitment from local leaders are clear, but internal technical support remains limited. In the technological dimension, SIPD RI excels in data entry efficiency, ease of access, and data format consistency, but is hindered by network disruptions, a validation process that involves several stages, lack of integration with other systems, and limited reporting features. This study concludes that the implementation of SIPD RI at Bappelitbangda of Bekasi City has been carried out in accordance with regulations and supports transparency and accountability in local financial management. However, optimization in the areas of human resources, organizational coordination, and system development is still needed to enhance the effectiveness and quality of local financial management
Copyright (c) 2026 Zahra Amelia, Dewi Noor Azijah, Lolita Deby Mahendra https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Rise of Platform Work in the Communication Industry in Indonesia: Understanding the Ecosystem
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote and flexible work globally, prompting a rise in platform work, especially within the Indonesian communication industry. As platform work becomes more integral to the digital economy, understanding its ecosystem is crucial to ensure sustainable opportunities for freelancers and meet industry demands. This study aims to analyze the growth of platform work in Indonesia's communication sector, focusing on freelancers who utilize digital platforms. Using a qualitative approach, the study combines a literature review with snowball sampling, gathering insights from 10 participants involved in communication-focused freelance work. Primary data were derived from official publications, complemented by secondary data from participant interviews to identify challenges and opportunities within platform work ecosystems. Findings indicate that platform work has democratized job access for marginalized groups in Indonesia, yet significant challenges remain, including the lack of standard regulations and reliable income mechanisms. Participants cited the flexibility and transparency of platform work, though noted its limitations, such as a dependency on client demand. Platform work offers potential for enhancing Indonesia's digital economy by facilitating flexible employment options in the communication industry. Policymakers could support this emerging workforce with standardized fee structures, protection policies, and collaboration with established firms, fostering sustainable development for platform work in Indonesia’s communication sector.
Copyright (c) 2026 Algooth Putranto, Celixa Amenity Yovanka, Arsa Widitiarsa Utoyo https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Role Of Fractions In The Formation Of Regional Regulation Number 4 oF 2020 Concerning the Election of Village Heads in Limboto District
The aim of this research is to find out the role of factions in the formation of Regional Regulation Number 4 of 2020 concerning the Election of Village Heads in Limboto Regency. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection techniques in this research used interviews, observation and documentation, with data analysis techniques using interactive models. The results of the study indicate that the role of the faction in the formation of Regional Regulation Number 4 of 2020 concerning Village Head Elections in Limboto Regency began when the faction collected community aspirations, which were then brought to the faction meeting to be used as input for revising the previous regulation. Because Regional Regulation Number 4 of 2020 was an initiative proposal from the Gorontalo Regency Regional People's Representative Council, the proposed draft regional regulation was submitted to the DPRD leadership and then brought to the DPRD Plenary Session for discussion. In this plenary session, the faction also played a role in conveying community aspirations by providing proposals, input, or criticism and even providing suggestions. The results also showed that some community members sometimes expressed their aspirations for the organization or reminded the DPRD about problems within the faction, but sometimes several DPRD members were often absent from the faction meeting room. In addition, due to the inadequate education and socialization efforts carried out by the Gorontalo Regency DPRD in the Fraction, most of the community also did not know the goals, duties, or other functions of the organization. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana peran fraksi partai politik di DPRD dalam pembentukan Peraturan Daerah Nomor 4 Tahun 2020 Tentang Pemilihan Kepala Desa di Kabupaten Limboto. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi, dengan teknik analisis data menggunakan model interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran fraksi dalam pembentukan Peraturan Daerah Nomor 4 Tahun 2020 Tentang Pemilihan Kepala Desa di Kabupaten Limboto, sudah dimulai pada saat penjaringan aspirasi masyarakat oleh fraksi, yang kemudian dibawa ke rapat fraksi yang akan dijadikan bahan masukan untuk revisi perda sebelumnya. Karena Peraturan Daerah Nomor 4 Tahun 2020 merupakan usulan inisiatif Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah Kabupaten Gorontalo, maka usulan rancangan peraturan daerah itu disampaikan kepada pimpinan DPRD kemudian dibawa ke Sidang Paripurna DPRD untuk dibahas. Dalam sidang paripurna ini, fraksi juga memainkan peranannya membawa aspirasi masyarakat dengan memberikan usulan, masukan, atau kritik dan bahkan memberikan saran. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa beberapa anggota masyarakat kadang-kadang mengungkapkan aspirasi mereka untuk organisasi atau mengingatkan DPRD tentang masalah di dalam fraksi, namun terkadang beberapa anggota DPRD sering absen. dari ruang rapat fraksi. Di samping itu, akibat kurang memadainya upaya pendidikan dan sosialisasi yang dilakukan DPRD Kabupaten Gorontalo di Fraksi, sebagian besar masyarakat juga tidak mengetahui tujuan, tugas, atau fungsi lain dari organisasi tersebut Kata kunci: peran fraksi; Pemilihan Kepala Desa
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