Kediri Journal of Journalism and Digital Media (KJOURDIA)
Original title : Kediri Journal of Journalism and Digital Media Short title : KJOURDIA Frequency : 2 issues per year (April and October) ISSN: e-ISSN 3025-8723 p-ISSN: 3025-9940 Editor in Chief : Ellyda Retpitasari (Google Scholar) ID Sinta 6855875 Publisher : Department of Islamic Journalism UIN Syekh Wasil Kediri Language : English Discipline : All studies about Journalism and Digital Media Studies Contact : ji@uinkediri.ac.id Kediri Journal of Journalism and Digital Media is a peer-reviewed academic journal that provides a scholarly platform for exploring journalism, digital media, communication, and media practices in contemporary society. The journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, methodological, and applied research that critically examines the evolving relationships among media, communication, technology, language, culture, and creative practices. The journal contributes to contemporary academic debates through interdisciplinary research on journalism; digital media; language, communication, and culture; media studies; creative arts and writing; social media studies; film and cinema studies; advertising and strategic communication; and artificial intelligence and communication. It seeks to advance critical understanding of changing media environments, communication practices, technological developments, and creative expressions through diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives. Interdisciplinary scholarship examining media and communication in relation to social, cultural, political, economic, technological, creative, and ethical dimensions is encouraged for publication. It particularly welcomes research addressing emerging developments and diverse contexts of journalism, digital media, communication, and creative media practices at the local, national, regional, and global levels. Original scholarly works that have not been previously published and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere are accepted. All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. Beginning with Volume 4, Issue 2, all articles published in Kediri Journal of Journalism and Digital Media are required to be written and published entirely in English. This policy is intended to enhance the journal's international visibility and facilitate broader scholarly communication and dissemination. Kediri Journal of Journalism and Digital Media has been accredited [Rank 3/Sinta 3] by The Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia as an academic journal [SK Dirjen DIKTI 355/DST/D.D1/HM.01.01/2026]. Speed Acceptence 40 days avg. from submission to first decision 68 days avg. from submission to first post-review decision 38 days avg. from acceptance to online publication 10,25% acceptance rate
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American and European Perspectives in Understanding Digital Religion: A Critical Analysis
This article critically examines American and European academic perceptions of digital religion by addressing questions of minority religious community representation, identity construction, and power dynamics within digital environments. The research seeks to analyze how Western scholars interpret digital religion as a blend of online and offline religious activities, and the extent to which these concepts redefine understandings of minority religions and digital power. Employing a qualitative, critical methodology, the study compares the literature from Europe and North America using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). The analytical perspective draws from postcolonial theory, media anthropology, and the “third space” idea to investigate issues of acceptance, rejection, and digital freedom. The results highlight significant variation between the two traditions. The American academic community mostly singles out online religion as “networked religion,” pointing out community building, religious participation, and innovation enabled by digital media. On the other hand, European scholars adopt a more cautionary tone, focusing on mediatization, secularization, migration, nationalism, and the political consequences of the digital religious sector. The study further demonstrates how the digital world offers places filled with contradictions for religious minorities, giving them the opportunity to be seen, to work with their identity and to resist. Still, at the same time, these places also allow hate speech, emotional division, and inequality to be exacerbated. The article posits that digital religion must be seen not only as a technological innovation but also as an intricate cultural, political, and ethical realm that is deeply shaped by inclusive, interdisciplinary, and globally aware intervention in future research.
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Press Freedom in the Digital Era from the Perspective of Journalistic Ethics
This study aims to analyze how press freedom is exercised within the framework of journalistic ethics in the digital age in Indonesia. The rapid development of digital media has transformed news production and distribution, creating new challenges for implementing ethical principles. Pressures from platform algorithms, market competition, and the demand for online popularity often encourage media outlets to prioritize speed and attractiveness over accuracy and verification, raising concerns about responsible press freedom. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method with a literature review approach. Data were collected from various sources, including press laws and regulations, journalistic codes of ethics, academic literature, previous research, and digital media reports. The data were analyzed to examine the relationship between press freedom, ethical responsibility, and digital journalistic practices. The findings reveal that press freedom in Indonesia faces significant challenges in maintaining professionalism and moral responsibility amid the rapid flow of digital information. Many media outlets tend to emphasize publication speed and news appeal to gain audience attention, thereby potentially neglecting verification and information accuracy. Nevertheless, a number of media outlets and journalists continue to strive to maintain ethical standards by strengthening editorial guidelines, improving media literacy, and collaborating with supervisory institutions such as the Press Council. These findings indicate that the sustainability of press freedom in the digital age is highly dependent on the commitment of media outlets and journalists to uphold journalistic ethics, as well as on strengthening institutional oversight and increasing public awareness of media literacy.
Resonansi Pesan Storyteling Iklan dalam Komunikasi Humor
This study examines humorous communication in YouTube advertising storytelling through the Head & Shoulders version featuring Joe Taslim. The primary objective is to elucidate the construction of humorous elements and the formation of message resonance among audiences. A qualitative descriptive approach employing Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis is utilized to uncover the denotative, connotative, and mythic meanings embedded in the advertisement. The findings reveal that humor is constructed via situational hyperbole, character contrast, and narrative surprise, which effectively enhance audience engagement and strengthen brand recall. Message resonance emerges through cultural proximity, representations of masculinity, and relevance to everyday audience experiences. The contribution of this study lies in explaining how humor-based storytelling strategies in digital advertising build message resonance not only through symbolic meanings but also via emotional connections with audiences. These insights enrich the literature on digital advertising communication by highlighting the role of humor as an effective rhetorical strategy in fostering audience attachment and bolstering brand message effectiveness on digital platforms.
Narasi Spritual di Tiktok: Strategi Mikro-Dakwah dan Budaya Partisipatif Generasi Z di Indonesia
The phenomenon of digital da’wah has undergone a significant transformation alongside the development of social media, particularly the TikTok platform, which is highly popular among Generation Z. Da’wah, which was previously hierarchical in nature, has shifted toward a more participatory model, where religious messages are conveyed through short narratives, humor, music, and engaging visuals. This study aims to describe the micro-da’wah strategies employed by young Muslim creators on TikTok and to analyze how participatory culture shapes the dynamics of disseminating Islamic values in the digital sphere. Using a descriptive qualitative approach based on digital ethnography, data were collected through online observation and content analysis of 100 videos from five Indonesian Muslim TikTok creators. The findings indicate that TikTok micro-da’wah presents four main narrative patterns: (1) reflective-spiritual narratives, (2) religious humor narratives, (3) motivational narratives, and (4) dialogical narratives. These contents reflect a new form of da’wah communication grounded in participatory culture, in which audiences actively contribute to shaping, interpreting, and spreading religious messages. This study concludes that TikTok has become an interactive space for da’wah that fosters a “digital ummah” and opens opportunities for innovative Islamic communication strategies in the era of participatory culture.
Majalah Tempo dan Manifestasi Fungsi Pers melalui Jurnalisme Pengawasan: Systematic Literature Review
Abstract Indonesia is a democratic nation, yet the implementation of press freedom has frequently been put to the test, ranging from media suppression during the New Order era to various challenges in the Reform era. Tempo Magazine, an independent media outlet, strives to realize press freedom as the Fourth Estate of Democracy through Watchdog Journalism. This study aims to analyze the consistency of Tempo Magazine in practicing Watchdog Journalism across different political eras. Using a systematic literature review, the findings indicate that Tempo’s consistency is particularly evident through its sharp criticism of the government, including its management and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Another aspect through which Tempo maintains the sharpness of its reporting is its editorial process and reporting mechanisms, which are always grounded in facts, data, and the accuracy of information in news production. This demonstrates that media independence is crucial; the media has no responsibility to polish the government’s image, but rather to uphold press freedom, public trust, and realize democracy. The contribution of this research lies in strengthening the study of political communication and critical journalism in Indonesia, particularly regarding the practice of Watchdog Journalism within the context of democracy and press freedom.