Jurnal Studi Ilmu Sosial dan Politik

Dominant Actors and Political Communication related to The New National Capital City in Indonesia (Ibu Kota Negara - IKN)

Chory Angela Wijayanti — 2025-12-15

Purpose: This study aims to see who the dominant actor or communicator in the IKN.

Methodology/approach: This research using the quantitative content analysis research method, and researchers will analyze the four types of engagements

Results/findings: The results showed that Muhammad Said Didu through the account @msaid_didu, is at the top for like and retweet interactions. Meanwhile, Ridwan Kamil (@ridwankamil), was ranked 1st and 2nd for reply. Ridwan Kamil also got the highest quote interaction. The topic of moving the IKN involved well-known figures accounts such as Hidayat Nur Wahid and Sudjiwo Tedjo. In addition, accounts that are also involved and get high user engagement are accounts belonging to the media, such as Tempo (@tempodotco), Kompas (@kompascom and @kompasTV), Kumparan (@kumparan), and CNN Indonesia (CNN Indonesia).

Conclusions: The study reveals that personal accounts, particularly those of Muhammad Said Didu and Ridwan Kamil, dominate political communication about the National Capital City (IKN) issue on Twitter. Despite having fewer followers than media outlets, these individuals achieved higher engagement through more personal and interactive communication styles. In contrast, media accounts tended to act as one-way information sources, generating less audience interaction. The findings highlight that authenticity and direct engagement are key to influencing public discourse on political issues in the digital era.

Limitations: The limitation of this research is that it does not look at the audience to be able to describe the impact of the communication carried out.

Contribution: This research is useful for the development of communication science, especially in the area of ??media and political communication.

Winning Strategy of the Elected Village Head in the Tugumulyo Village Election, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency

Tarisa Tarisa — 2025-12-15

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the winning strategies of the elected village head in the 2019 Tugumulyo Village Head Election, focusing on the formulation and application of offensive and defensive strategies along with supporting factors for success.

Methodology/approach: The research took place in Tugumulyo Village, Lempuing District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, Indonesia. A qualitative descriptive method was applied through observation, open interviews, and documentation. Informants included the elected village head, campaign team, religious leaders, heads of hamlets, and community members. Data were analyzed thematically to identify the main factors influencing the outcome.

Results/findings: The elected candidate, Sugianto, applied offensive strategies such as a clear vision and mission, an organized campaign team, religious facility support, and direct engagement with residents. Defensive strategies included cultural closeness with the majority Javanese community, active participation in social events, and maintaining personal relationships with voters. These efforts produced a victory with sixty point five percent of votes, winning thirty seven out of forty polling stations, with voter turnout reaching eighty three point forty eight percent.

Conclusions: A well balanced mix of offensive and defensive strategies, supported by cultural alignment and strong community ties, can greatly increase the likelihood of winning local elections.

Limitations: The study is limited to one case in a single village, which may affect broader applicability.

Contribution: The study enriches local political strategy literature and offers practical insights for researchers, policymakers, and future candidates in rural elections.

Analysis of the Effectiveness of Radar and Drone Technology in Countering Maritime Security Threats: A Literature Review

Barry Sugiharto — 2025-12-15

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the use of radar and drone technology in counteracting maritime security threats in Indonesia. The main focus is directed at the extent to which the two technologies can complement each other, the implementation obstacles faced, and strategic solutions to improve marine surveillance.

Methodology/approach: This study uses secondary data collected from various sources of literature, institutional regulations, and the results of previous studies relevant to law enforcement in Indonesian waters. The data is analyzed qualitatively and presented descriptively.

Results/findings: The main challenges of Indonesia's maritime security include the area of the sea that is difficult to reach, weak surveillance, and the development of various forms of threats such as smuggling and border violations. Radars and drones have great potential in detecting and monitoring illegal activities at sea. However, challenges such as limited reach, technical capabilities, human resources, and suboptimal integration between institutions are still the main obstacles. Therefore, it is necessary to modernize equipment, train personnel, and improve coordination between maritime institutions.

Conclusions: The study concludes that integrating radar and drone technologies significantly enhances Indonesia’s maritime security. Radar ensures wide detection coverage, while drones provide real-time monitoring and flexibility. Yet, limited infrastructure and coordination reduce effectiveness. Strengthening technology, training, and interagency collaboration is essential to improve maritime defense efficiency and responsiveness.

Limitations: Lies in an approach that uses only secondary data, without the support of live interviews or field data. For this reason, follow-up studies are recommended to involve primary data from institutions such as the Indonesian Navy and Bakamla.

Contribution: Future research is also expected to explore other supporting technologies, such as surveillance satellites and AI, as well as examine regulatory and policy factors in more depth.

Analysis of The Effectiveness of The Slum Management Program By The PRKP Agency

Hendri Sumawijaya — 2025-12-12

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the slum area management program implemented by the Housing, Settlement, and Land Agency (PRKP) of South Tangerang City. The research evaluates how the program contributes to improving residential environmental quality and community welfare, focusing on planning, implementation, community participation, and post-program sustainability.

Methodology/approach: A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, combining field observations in selected sub-districts, in-depth interviews with PRKP officials and local residents, and document analysis. The study assessed program effectiveness using four key indicators: planning, execution, community involvement, and post-program impact.

Results/findings: The findings indicate that while the program has achieved significant physical improvements in slum areas, gaps remain in social empowerment, long-term sustainability, and active citizen engagement. Key outcomes include enhanced infrastructure and living conditions, though challenges such as weak multi-stakeholder collaboration and limited community ownership persist.

Conclusions: The PRKP program improved infrastructure but lacked sustainability. Greater community involvement and stronger local governance are crucial for lasting results.

Limitations: This study is geographically limited to South Tangerang City and may not fully represent slum management challenges in other regions. The short-term assessment period also restricted the evaluation of long-term program sustainability.

Contribution: The research provides actionable recommendations for strengthening slum area governance, including fostering multi-sector collaboration, increasing local community participation, and integrating economic empowerment initiatives. The findings offer insights for policymakers and urban planners in designing sustainable and inclusive slum-upgrading programs.

The Role of Temporary Employees in Strengthening Subdistrict Organizations and Its Implications on Government Performance

Mukroni Mukroni — 2025-12-12

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the strengthening of sub-district organizations through the increase in honorary staff and its impact on government performance in South Tangerang City. Strengthening sub-district organizations is a key aspect of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of local government administration. Honorary staff, as supporting resources at the sub-district level, play a strategic role in enhancing organizational capacity.

Methodology/approach: The research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design, focusing on South Tangerang City. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and observations involving participants from various sub-districts. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to explore the perspectives on the relationship between the increase in honorary staff, the strengthening of sub-district organizations, and government performance.

Results/findings: The findings indicate that an increase in honorary staff significantly contributes to strengthening sub-district organizations, which in turn positively impacts government performance at the sub-district level.

Conclusion: The study concludes that increasing honorary staff strengthens sub-district organizations and improves government performance. However, sustainable outcomes require integrated policies ensuring status certainty, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment.

Limitations: The study focuses only on sub-district organizations in South Tangerang City, and the results may not be generalizable to other regions with different governance structures.

Contribution: This research provides important policy implications for optimizing human resources at the sub-district level to enhance public services and improve governance.

Youth Attitudes Toward Tourist Village Management in East Flores Archipelago

Klaudia Molasiarani Saniamosenai — 2025-12-12

Purpose: This study aims to 1) describe youth attitudes toward tourist village management and 2) analyse the factors influencing these attitudes.

Methodology/approach: This study employs a mixed-methods approach, primarily quantitative with qualitative support. Using purposive sampling, we selected 71 respondents meeting the following criteria: aged 17-45 years, current residency status (non-travelers), employment status (working or unemployed), marital status (unmarried).

Results/findings: The study revealed three key findings: 1) Youth attitudes toward tourism village business management were generally positive, with the affective dimension being most prominent; 2) Five factors significantly influenced these attitudes: individual characteristics, entrepreneurial traits, social learning, environmental support, and motivation. These factors collectively explained 49.4% of the variance in youth attitudes.

Conclusions: Although youth maintain positive beliefs and evaluations regarding tourist village business management, this does not necessarily translate into their intention to engage in more formal contexts. Other determining factors come into consideration, including potential benefits and work flexibility.

Limitations: This study does not account for tourism village infrastructure conditions, which may be significant predictors of youth attitudes toward tourism village business management. The quantitative design may overlook nuanced motivational factors. We recommend that future research employ FGD to examine youth motivations in greater depth qualitatively.

Contribution: The village government can implement a two-pronged strategy to foster youth entrepreneurship: 1) Establish Village Youth Business Groups, 2) Create Experiential Learning Opportunities. This approach combines structural support with social learning, increasing capability and motivation.

Change Management in Digital Transformation The South Tangerang City Government Agency

Mukroni Mukroni — 2025-12-12

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the implementation of change management in supporting digital transformation within the South Tangerang City Government, particularly in the adoption of the Electronic-Based Government System (SPBE). The research evaluates how change management strategies address key challenges such as employee resistance, low digital literacy, and weak change management frameworks.

Methodology/Approach: A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews with government officials, direct observations of SPBE implementation, and document analysis. The study assessed change management effectiveness based on leadership commitment, employee engagement, and institutional readiness.

Results/Findings: The findings reveal that change management has not been systematically implemented, leading to inefficiencies in digital transformation efforts. While some technological advancements have been achieved, persistent challenges include lack of structured organizational change models and insufficient transformational leadership to drive cultural and operational shifts.

Conclusions: South Tangerang’s digital transformation has progressed technologically but is limited by employee resistance and low digital readiness. Strong leadership, user-focused systems, and ongoing capacity building are essential for sustainable governance.

Limitations: This study focuses solely on the South Tangerang City Government, which may limit the generalizability of findings to other regions. Additionally, the dynamic nature of digital transformation necessitates continuous evaluation beyond the scope of this research.

Contribution: The study offers practical guidance to strengthen digital transformation through structured change management, capacity building, and transformational leadership for sustainable public governance.

Implementation of E-Government through Moci Legit in Population Administration Services in Sukabumi City 2023-2024

Sherly Desinta Simbolon — 2025-12-16

Purpose: Digital transformation in public services has encouraged local governments to develop e-government, but its implementation still faces various obstacles. Therefore, this study aims to analyze how e-government is implemented in population administration services through the Moci Legit application in Sukabumi City in 2023-2024.

Methodology/approach: This research analyzes the application of Moci Legit in population administration services in Sukabumi City in 2023-2024 using qualitative methods. Data collection was conducted through literature studies and field studies consisting of observation, interviews, and documentation.

Results/findings: The results showed that the implementation of the Moci Legit application has not been able to fulfill the successful elements of e-government development optimally. In the Support element, socialization has not been carried out thoroughly and consistently. In the Capacity element, there is no special budget for Moci Legit, and the number of human resources available is still insufficient and insufficient. In the Value element, the benefits of Moci Legit can already be felt by the community, but not optimally because there are still various obstacles felt by the community.

Conclusions: Disdukcapil Kota Sukabumi needs to set a routine schedule for socialization, allocate special funds for Moci Legit, increase human resources, and conduct periodic evaluations of the Moci Legit application to reduce technical problems that often occur.

Limitations: Sukabumi City government's focus on the implementation of e-government in population administration services.

Contribution: The research results can provide input and contributions to the Sukabumi City government.

Integration Of SPBE-Based Public Services In The Licensing Sector Of The Perkimta Office Of South Tangerang City

Hendri Sumawijaya — 2025-12-12

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Electronic-Based Government System (SPBE) in the integration of public services, particularly in the licensing sector at the Housing, Settlement, and Land Agency (Perkimta) of South Tangerang City, as well as to identify the main supporting and inhibiting factors.

Methodology/approach: This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach, utilizing in-depth interviews with Perkimta officials, direct observation of service processes, and analysis of relevant policy documents.

Results/findings: Findings show that the implementation of SPBE has successfully integrated various licensing services into an integrated digital platform, significantly accelerating the process of permit application, verification, and issuance. The results of the study show that integrated licensing services greatly assist the administrative processes of the South Tangerang government.

Conclusions: The study concludes that SPBE implementation in the Perkimta licensing sector enhances efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public services. Integrated digital systems simplify procedures and improve public trust, though sustained success depends on human resources readiness, infrastructure, and digital literacy.

Limitations: This study focuses specifically on Perkimta licensing services in South Tangerang City, and these findings may not be fully applicable to other government agencies or regions with different levels of digital readiness. The time frame of the study also limits the assessment of long-term sustainability impacts.

Contribution: This study provides valuable insights for policymakers and government agencies implementing digital transformation initiatives. It highlights the importance of simultaneous investment in technology infrastructure, human resource capacity building, and public digital literacy programs. The study also offers practical recommendations for improving system interoperability and data security in e-government services.

Digital Men and Social Media: Unpacking the Reasons Behind Scrolling

Alfa Taufan Latif — 2025-06-21

Purpose: This study explores the underlying motivations of male digital users in Indonesia for using social media platforms, particularly focusing on the interplay between entertainment, religious learning, social connection, information-seeking, and self-expression. The research aims to understand how cultural and religious contexts influence digital engagement among this demographic group.

Methodology/approach: A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed, involving in-depth interviews with 25 male social media users aged 18–30. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically using an inductive method. Techniques such as member checking and peer debriefing were applied to enhance credibility.

Results/findings: The findings reveal five overlapping motivations: (1) entertainment as emotional regulation and habit-forming behavior; (2) religious learning as spiritual reinforcement and identity expression; (3) social connection through online brotherhood and niche communities; (4) information-seeking driven by curiosity and personal growth; and (5) self-expression as a means of moral signaling and personal branding. These motivations are mediated by gender norms, religious values, and platform affordances.

Conclusions: Male digital users strategically utilize social media to fulfill emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual, and expressive needs. This behavior highlights the integration of technology with masculine identity and Islamic values in a digital context.

Limitations: The study is limited to urban settings in Java and focuses on a specific age group. It does not include platform usage logs or cross-platform comparisons.

Contribution: This research contributes to media and communication studies by offering a culturally grounded understanding of male digital behavior, expanding on Uses and Gratifications Theory (UGT), Self-Determination Theory (SDT), and Social Identity Theory (SIT) in non-Western contexts.