Journal Title Profetik: Jurnal Komunikasi E-ISSN 2549-0168 P-ISSN 1979-2522 Initials Profetik Publisher Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta DOI 10.14421/pjk Frequency 2 issues/year (April and October) Editor in Chief Rama Kertamukti
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta
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Beyond Access: Digital Literacy and Collaborative Capacity among Santriwati to Prevent Online Radicalization
The internet and social media have become open spaces highly vulnerable to the spread of radical group propaganda, hoaxes, and hate speech. This condition has driven the emergence of digital literacy movements as a societal response to the various negative impacts of digital media. Digital literacy among religious groups is considered one of the effective approaches to countering misleading and divisive information. This study aims to measure the level of digital literacy among female students at the Diniyah Putri Islamic Higher Education Institution in Padang Panjang, using ten digital literacy competency indicators developed by Japelidi (Jaringan Pegiat Literasi Digital / Digital Literacy Activist Network). The research employs a mixed method sequential explanatory model, beginning with a quantitative approach to obtain a general overview, followed by qualitative methods to deepen the understanding of the quantitative data. The findings reveal that the students possess a moderate level of digital literacy, with a total index score of 76.9%. The highest component is the ability to access digital information, with an index score of 87.2%, indicating their technical proficiency in locating and retrieving information online. In contrast, the lowest score is found in the ability to collaborate digitally, at 66.3%, reflecting limited use of digital media for cooperative work and productive interaction. These findings highlight the need for a more holistic enhancement of digital literacy, particularly in the collaborative dimension, within religious educational environments
Copyright (c) 2026 Rahmah At Taymini, Yanti Dwi Astuti, Erika Febri Astuti, Aisyah Rizki Diyan Sadila
A Saussurean Semiotic Analysis of a Public Service Advertisement on Indonesia’s Digital Television Migration
This study examines how verbal, visual, and institutional signs construct persuasive meanings in a public service advertisement (PSA) promoting Indonesia’s migration from analog to digital television. The study analysed the PSA video “Yuk, Beralih ke TV Digital” uploaded by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) on YouTube using a qualitative Saussurean semiotic framework. Eleven scenes were segmented by timestamp, and observable signifiers were interpreted in relation to their associated signified concepts and persuasive functions. The analysis identified five meaning structures: analog television as a problem, digital migration as technically simple, digital broadcasting as accessible and subscription-free, digital television as modern and beneficial, and governmental authority as a source of policy legitimacy. The study analyses meaning construction in the advertisement rather than campaign effectiveness or audience reception.
Copyright (c) 2026 Prilani, Lukman Hakim, Zamzam Rahma Sofiyyana
From Pulpit to Platform: Algorithmic Mediation and the Transformation of Religious Authority on YouTube
Social media algorithms have been widely argued to shape information exposure through personalization based on users’ interaction histories, with potential implications for filter-bubble and echo-chamber dynamics. This study examined how algorithmic variables affected the relevance of YouTube content recommendations and considered broader socio-religious implications of increasingly personalized visibility. A quantitative quasi-experimental Interrupted Time Series Design (ITSD) was implemented by creating 25 test accounts with diverse demographic profiles and interest themes (informed by APJII 2024). Each account followed the same procedure across five iterations: a keyword search was conducted, the top-10 recommended videos were recorded, and three recommendations were opened using a randomized selection rule, yielding 1,250 video observations. Data was collected via the YouTube API, manually coded for recommendation relevance, transformed into numeric variables, and cleaned using the Interquartile Range (IQR) method. A logistic regression model was estimated and validated using the Hosmer–Lemeshow test, logit-linearity checks, and Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) diagnostics. Simple Exponential Smoothing (SES) and Holt’s Linear Trend were applied to project recommendation patterns across iterations. Iteration emerged as the most influential predictor of recommendation relevance, whereas other variables showed small or non-significant effects. The model demonstrated acceptable fit and no problematic multicollinearity, and forecasting suggested increasing relevance across iterations. Overall, the results were consistent with the strengthening of viewing-history-based personalization, which may reduce informational diversity and may facilitate a shift of religious authority toward digital actors more adaptive to algorithmic visibility
Copyright (c) 2025 M. Didik R. Wahyudi, Noorhaidi Hasan, Agung Fatwanto
Digital Literacy and Privacy Resilience: Navigating Data Vulnerability among University Students
The rapid growth of social media among university students has led to an escalation of data exploitation and privacy breaches. This study aims to investigate how digital literacy functions as a proactive resilience strategy among students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau, focusing on how the four pillars of digital skills, ethics, safety, and culture contribute to safeguarding personal information. Using a descriptive qualitative approach with purposive sampling, data were collected through documentation, observations, and in-depth interviews with four active Instagram users, including campus influencers. The findings reveal that students demonstrate strategic resilience by actively applying digital literacy as a defense mechanism. They utilize advanced security settings, such as two-factor authentication, perform critical source verification to mitigate misinformation, and maintain boundaries between personal and professional digital identities to manage their online reputation. Furthermore, students display ethical responsibility and data security practices, enhancing their adaptive capacity against systemic privacy threats. This study concludes that digital literacy serves as a crucial strategic instrument to maximize internet benefits while mitigating unanticipated privacy risks. The novelty lies in redefining digital literacy as a performative resilience strategy rather than a passive skill set for navigating modern data vulnerabilities
Copyright (c) 2026 Nazhifah, Adriansyah Muftitama, Nurdhini Tsabitulchusna
Unmasking Political Branding of Comedian Candidates in Indonesia: A Discourse Network Analysis
In Indonesia, the representation of comedians in the legislature remains limited, although the 2024 elections saw a notable increase in comedian candidates. They are, however, still under-represented. The recent increase in the number of comedians running for office reinforces the urgency of research on how this phenomenon is understood, negotiated, and debated in the public sphere. This research examines the construction of discourse in relation to the portrayal of comedians in Indonesian politics through online media coverage. Discourse Network Analysis (DNA) is employed to map discourse coalitions and the connections between actors that shape public perception. An analysis of 80 online news articles, published between January and October 2023, identified 548 statements from various actors, which were then categorised based on their roles and affiliations. Network metrics, specifically weighted density and degree centrality, confirm high coalition cohesion and the dominance of the popularity frame. This resulting network revealed two distinct actor groups of 44 each. One coalition comprising comedians and politicians leverages popularity as a form of political capital to secure public endorsement and media coverage. In contrast, a coalition of academics, politicians, and media commentators has condemned this approach as an unstable representation that may erode democratic principles. This research supports the notion that comedians in politics have become an emerging topic of discussion, one that transcends traditional concerns with celebrity and public favourability. Further studies are recommended to longitudinally explore shifts in discourse coalitions, particularly within Indonesia’s open, proportional electoral system, which encourages the personalisation of candidates.
Copyright (c) 2025 Isni Hindriaty Hindarto