Communicator: Journal of Communication

Da'wah and Innovation for Economic Empowerment of Traditional Market Traders in The Digital Era

Fauziyah, Achmad Arifulin Nuha, Mehnaz, Khaerunnisa Tri Darmaningrum — Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In the current digital era brings many changes to the community, this is also very influential on traditional markets, therefore traditional markets should be one of the economic sectors that require attention and also efforts in community economic empowerment so that da'wah community economic empowerment for traditional market traders is essential in the digital era like today because it affects the continuation of their business. Traditional markets are where direct buying and selling occur between sellers and buyers. Traditional markets have existed since ancient times and are symbols of local people's lives. However, traditional markets have faced significant challenges, and traders must adapt to increasingly sophisticated digital media to compete with modern markets. From this study, the author concludes that da'wah community economic empowerment for traditional market traders is essential in the digital era like today because for the sustainability of their business, by utilizing digital media traders can develop their business and also increase competitiveness and also expand the range of buying and selling, strengthening partnerships between traders and buyers is also a priority in encouraging community economic growth.

The Role of Parental Communication in Cultivating Children's Mental Resilience with Islamic Values to Overcome Bullying

Zainul Ahwan, Putri Dewi Karfida — Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study explores the role of parental communication in building children's self-confidence to cope with bullying in elementary school. Bullying can negatively affect children's psychological development, and self-confidence is a key factor in helping children face such challenges. Using a qualitative approach with social penetration theory, this research analyses interactions between parents and children in communication that fosters growth. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with parents and school staff. The results show that effective communication, such as giving full attention, offering positive responses, and modelling good behaviour, can enhance children's self-confidence. These findings align with Islamic teachings, emphasising the importance of excellent communication within the family, such as the Hadith, which teaches listening and setting a good example for children. Children guided with love and confidence will be better equipped to develop healthy coping strategies for bullying. This study underscores the crucial role of parents in creating a supportive environment for children's psychological development, in line with Islamic values that emphasise compassion, mutual respect, and positive communication. The implications of this study suggest the need for parenting programs that integrate effective communication and Islamic values in addressing bullying.

Netizens' Communication Ethics on Instagram in Islamic Perspective

Icol Dianto, Leli Asyuro Nasution, Mohd Rafiq — Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Communication ethics are important, but many Instagram media users ignore them in the digital age. This study analyzes the message between content creators and followers, the reasons netizens comment, and the importance of maintaining Islamic communication ethics in commenting on Instagram. Using a qualitative approach with interactive analysis (Miles and Huberman), data were collected through observation and interviews with followers. The study results show that communication between content creators and followers involves exchanging messages through content such as videos and photos. Many negative comments arise due to dissatisfaction with the expression of content, but some netizens give positive views because of the motivation in learning the recitation. This study emphasizes the importance of six Islamic communication principles (qawlan sadidan, qawlan baligha, qawlan ma'rufa, qawlan kariman, qawlan layyina, qawlan maysura) to maintain communication ethics and harmonious relationships on social media.

Islamic Boarding School Media as a Bridge of Communication for Multicultural Communities

Mowafg Abrahem Masuwd, Ahmad Wasil, M. Hidayatulloh — Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to identify and analyze the strategies of Pesantren Ngalah in responding to the dynamics of the digital era through the use of Ngalah Media as a means of communication and building trust in a multicultural society. A qualitative research approach was employed using a phenomenological method, with data collected through documentation and in-depth interviews. Data analysis was conducted using Stephen Covey's The Speed of Trust framework, which evaluates five dimensions of trust: self-trust, relationship trust, organizational trust, market trust, and societal trust. The findings reveal that Pesantren Ngalah has implemented strategic initiatives that integrate traditional pesantren values with digital advancements responsively and adaptively. Ngalah Media is vital in fostering public trust by demonstrating institutional integrity, credibility, and capability in managing digital communication. Despite these strengths, certain areas still require improvement to ensure continued relevance and positive contribution within the rapidly evolving digital communication landscape.

Representation of Feminism in the Film Hati Suhita : Islamic Perspective

Nur Afwi Aulia, Jumriani — Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to analyze the representation of feminism in the film Hati Suhita from an Islamic perspective using John Fiske's semiotic model. As a cinematic work that explores the themes of women, religion, and culture, Hati Suhita presents the complexity of women's roles within both domestic and public spheres. John Fiske's semiotic theory is employed to deconstruct the meanings embedded within the film's visual and narrative symbols through three levels of coding: reality, representation, and ideology. This qualitative research analyzes 36 selected scenes (screenshots) examined in depth. The findings reveal that the film portrays female characters, especially Alina Suhita, as representations of devout yet resilient and empowered Muslim women. She is depicted not only as obedient in the domestic sphere but also as a capable leader who actively contributes to the social realm through her involvement in managing a pesantren (Islamic boarding school). Feminist values such as independence, perseverance, female solidarity, and resistance to gender injustice are presented in the film without disregarding Islamic principles. At the ideological level, the film subtly critiques patriarchal norms embedded in society through a soft and religious lens. In conclusion, Hati Suhita successfully represents feminism within an Islamic framework by employing strong, symbolically rich cinematic elements with a spiritual tone. These findings significantly contribute to studying media, gender, and Islam in Indonesian culture.

The Role of Media and Communication Channels in the Socialization of the Mimika Smart City Program

Magdalena Charlan Biru, Pupung Arifin — Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The smart city concept has been introduced since the 1990s, even since 2010, the European Commission has launched a smart city initiative document. In response to these global needs and challenges, in 2017, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has determined 24 regencies/cities in Indonesia to be the initial pilot of smart city implementation in Indonesia. Mimika Regency was chosen to be one of the regions that realize the 100 Smart City cities/regencies movement in Indonesia. One way that the objectives of the smart city are met is by the socialization strategy carried out by the Mimika Regency Regional Government to the Mimika community. This article uses a qualitative descriptive approach with interview techniques. Interviews were conducted with the Communication and Informatics Office (Diskominfo) and the Mimika Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD). The results of the research obtained are the Regional Government of Mimika Regency, in this case the Communication and Informatics Office (Diskominfo) and the Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD) have not implemented a socialization strategy according to the concept of a socialization strategy. However, the Mimika Regional Government has its own socialization strategy in conducting socialization about Mimika Smart City.