Rachmah Ida

The labeling of hoaxes by state authorities over data breach claims does not merely serve as an informational correction; it operates as a mechanism for regulating epistemic authority in the digital space. This article analyzes how hoax formation and the circulation of counter-information on social media function as expressions of digital counterculture within the frameworks of technoculture and the Social Construction of Technology (SCOT), and how these dynamics reflect unequal governance of public information in Indonesia. This study employs a qualitative approach with a case study design and discourse analysis. Data were collected purposively from social media content, digital news coverage, official government statements, and interviews with personnel from the National Police Cyber Unit (Siber Polri), the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), and the Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) as state actors, as well as white hacker and black hacker communities. Analysis proceeded through data reduction, thematic coding, narrative categorization, discourse analysis, and theory-driven interpretation using technoculture and SCOT, validated through source triangulation. Findings indicate that hoax labeling serves a dual function as an instrument of epistemic control; counter-information emerges in response to a crisis of public trust and unequal information access; and interpretative flexibility among state actors, media, cyber communities, and the digital public explains how the meaning of data breaches is contested. These dynamics signal a transition from network society to hyper-information society, a condition in which information overload and the illusion of truth effect blur the boundaries between official information, hoaxes, and counter-information

Infectious diseases always go hand in hand with migration. Patterns of interaction and behavior in the process and during migration have consequences for disease transmission. Therefore, this research was conducted to determine literacy in infectious diseases for prospective Indonesian Migrant Workers. This research method uses descriptive with a qualitative approach. The research location was determined purposively, namely at the Technical Implementation Unit of the Indonesian Migrant Worker Protection Agency (UPT BP2MI) in the East Java Region. Data collection began with in-depth interviews of six people. Apart from in-depth interviews, they also conducted Focus Group Discussions (FGD) for PMI candidates who took part in the OPP. After the data is collected, and data analysis. The findings of this study resulted in prospective Indonesian Migrant Workers who go abroad do not understand the forms of disease transmission. The development of knowledge literacy on infectious diseases for PMI candidates is very weak due to Law Number 39 of 2004 and Law Number 18 of 2017, which have not fully provided protection in the health aspect on placement and post-placement, provision of materials on healthy lifestyles in order to prevention of disease transmission is still considered not very important for UPT BP2MI and UPT BP2MI lacks coordination with the East Java Provincial Health Office regarding OPP material. As a result, the literacy of prospective Indonesian Migrant Workers regarding disease transmission is very weak.Keywords: Indonesian Migrant Workers; Disease Transmission Literacy; Migration and Disease

This study investigates the socio-psychological reactions and coping strategies of urban outskirts residents in Surabaya, Indonesia, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a combination of quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with 100 respondents, the research explores how individuals perceive and respond to the abundance of information about COVID-19, including its origins, death tolls, and misinformation on mainstream and social media platforms. While some respondents feel devastated by the information overload, others surrender to the belief that the pandemic is destined by a higher power. Coping mechanisms vary, with some focusing on boosting immunity through vitamins and herbal drinks, engaging in cultural rituals, or turning to religious spirituality. The study draws on perspectives from Communication and Health Anthropology to offer a comprehensive understanding of local practices in response to the pandemic, contributing to broader global Sustainable Development Goals.

This study explores the utilization of Facebook as a medium for Islamic da'wah in the contemporary era, highlighting its potential, advantages, and accompanying challenges. The method employed is a literature review with a narrative-descriptive approach. Data were collected from indexed and relevant scholarly articles and analyzed thematically to portray the dynamics of digital da'wah. The findings indicate that Facebook offers a broad, fast, and interactive space for da'wah through features such as live streaming, da'wah groups, and visual content. The platform’s strengths lie in its ability to reach younger generations, foster digital spiritual communities, and support contextual two-way communication. However, challenges also arise, such as the proliferation of hate speech, the spread of hoaxes, negative comments, and the emergence of unqualified preachers lacking sufficient knowledge and digital ethics. Additionally, the pressure to gain popularity often obscures the substance of da'wah. Therefore, effective da'wah on Facebook requires an integration of digital competence, deep religious knowledge, and commitment to Islamic ethical values. This study is expected to contribute theoretically to the development of Islamic communication studies and serve as a practical guide for preachers and Islamic institutions in designing ethical and effective digital da'wah strategies.

Research Objectiveness: The understanding of marriage is the process of binding, both physically and spiritually, between a man and a woman to become husband and wife aimed at forming a lasting, harmonious, and happy family based on the belief, this research aims to identify and analysis merariq culture in the aspects of socio-culture, legal, and health. Methods: This research is qualitative research using descriptive analysis. Qualitative study aims to explore the endogamous marriages in Mungkik, Pandan Wangi Village, Jerowaru Subdistrict, East Lombok, involved 24 women and girl (married, unmarried, and widower). Research findings: East Lombok's marriages are primarily merariq, a deeply ingrained tradition in the Sasak community. Elopement often arranged by parents, demonstrating bravery and maintaining family relationships. However, endogamous marriages in Merariq families can lead to health issues and genetic disorders. Among them, 75% of participants were admitted to endogamous marriages among relatives, and some parents forbid their children from marrying relatives due to guilt. Merariq marriages are decreasing due to the rupture of family ties. Elopement is a traditional rational action, low-risk, and based on customs and traditions. However, the community is unaware of the health risks and lacks prior socialization.

This research is focused on disaster risk communication management and local community engagement during the Mount Semeru eruption in 2021. The problem faced by the East Java regional government, regency governments and the regional disaster management and mitigation agency (Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana [BNPBD]) is the unavailability of communication protocols and strategies in the event of a disaster and mitigation coordination for follow-up programmes. In communicating disaster risk, the government is considered most appropriate as a risk communicator. Contribution: The study examines the risk communication process carried out by the government and the risk messages it conveys and explores the perceptions of stakeholders. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of risk communication for disaster mitigation and as an early warning system and focuses on the role of community involvement in disaster mitigation efforts. The method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through a review of government documents, literature studies, direct observation by observing government programmes and in-depth interviews with 35 selected informants who live in disaster-prone areas in Lumajang and Jember regencies. The study suggests that, during the Mount Semeru eruptions, both the central and regional governments must carry out risk communication management in handling and responding to the public’s need for information related to disasters.

 The prevalence of stunting in Indonesia remains alarmingly high, with West Kalimantan being one of the provinces with significant rates. One of the contributing factors is the limited parental knowledge of nutritional needs during pregnancy, compounded by the persistent practice of early marriage. This study aims to analyze the relationship between early marriage practices and stunting prevalence in Singkawang, West Kalimantan, while exploring the potential integration of a gender-sensitive curriculum as a preventive strategy. This qualitative study employs a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and participatory observations involving parents, school-aged adolescents, university students, and community leaders in Singkawang. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify patterns linking early marriage practices with stunting prevalence and to formulate key elements for a relevant gender-sensitive curriculum. The findings reveal that early marriage directly impacts stunting prevalence through the inadequate biological and psychological readiness of adolescent girls for pregnancy and childbirth. Additionally, limited access to reproductive health and nutritional information exacerbates this risk. The study highlights the critical role of a gender-sensitive curriculum as a preventive intervention to enhance awareness among adolescents and parents about the impact of early marriage on stunting. This research contributes to the development of education-based strategies to reduce stunting prevalence, particularly through the implementation of gender-sensitive curricula in secondary schools. The study's implications include improving maternal and child health outcomes and supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health and education..  Keywords: stunting, early marriage, West Kalimantan, gender-sensitive curriculum   Abstrak  Angka prevalensi stunting di Indonesia masih tergolong tinggi, termasuk di Kalimantan Barat sebagai salah satu provinsi dengan angka prevalensi yang signifikan. Salah satu faktor penyebabnya adalah kurangnya pengetahuan orang tua mengenai kebutuhan gizi selama kehamilan, ditambah dengan masih maraknya praktik pernikahan usia dini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara praktik pernikahan usia dini dan prevalensi stunting di Singkawang, Kalimantan Barat, serta mengeksplorasi potensi integrasi kurikulum berwawasan gender sebagai strategi pencegahan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, diskusi kelompok terarah (FGD), dan observasi partisipatif yang melibatkan orang tua, remaja sekolah, mahasiswa, dan tokoh masyarakat di Singkawang. Analisis data dilakukan secara tematik untuk mengidentifikasi pola hubungan antara praktik pernikahan usia dini dan prevalensi stunting, serta untuk merumuskan elemen-elemen utama kurikulum berwawasan gender yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pernikahan usia dini memiliki dampak langsung terhadap prevalensi stunting melalui mekanisme kurangnya kesiapan biologis dan psikologis remaja perempuan untuk hamil dan melahirkan. Selain itu, keterbatasan akses terhadap informasi kesehatan reproduksi dan gizi juga memperburuk risiko ini. Temuan ini mengindikasikan pentingnya kurikulum berwawasan gender sebagai intervensi preventif untuk meningkatkan kesadaran remaja dan orang tua mengenai dampak pernikahan usia dini terhadap stunting. Penelitian ini berkontribusi dalam pengembangan strategi berbasis pendidikan untuk menurunkan prevalensi stunting, khususnya melalui implementasi kurikulum berwawasan gender di sekolah menengah. Implikasi dari penelitian ini mencakup peningkatan kesehatan ibu dan anak serta pencapaian target Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) di bidang kesehatan dan pendidikan. Kata kunci: stunting, pernikahan usia dini, Kalimantan Barat, kurikulum berwawasan gender

This research focuses on the importance of disaster information literacy for women's groups. This is crucial as a factor that determines the level of safety of residents in potentially disaster-affected areas, particularly those who had been affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru in 2023 in Lumajang, East Jawa. Through gendered methodology and open ended questions, researchers managed to map the main problems faced by women's groups in accessing important information sources to reduce disaster risk. Conducted between May and June 2023, the research underscored a significant gap in women's literacy concerning digital media, such as social platforms and mobile applications. Even though women are a group that has broad access to social life and can be a liaison of information from outside to all family members. The findings in this study also emphasize the importance of utilizing social capital and integrating women's groups with the government and the main sources of disaster information. By establishing an effective system for distributing disaster knowledge, there is a potential to enhance the disaster information literacy of women's groups and bolster the safety of residents in disaster-prone areas through the implementation of risk communication protocols.Abstrak Penelitian ini berfokus pada pentingnya literasi informasi bencana bagi kelompok perempuan. Hal ini sangat penting karena merupakan faktor penentu tingkat keselamatan penduduk di daerah yang berpotensi terkena dampak bencana, terutama mereka yang terdampak oleh letusan Gunung Semeru pada tahun 2023 di Lumajang, Jawa Timur. Melalui metodologi berbasis gender dan pertanyaan terbuka, para peneliti berhasil memetakan masalah utama yang dihadapi oleh kelompok perempuan dalam mengakses sumber informasi penting untuk mengurangi risiko bencana. Dilaksanakan antara bulan Mei dan Juni 2023, penelitian ini menyoroti kesenjangan yang signifikan dalam literasi perempuan mengenai media digital, seperti platform sosial dan aplikasi seluler. Meskipun perempuan adalah kelompok yang memiliki akses yang luas ke kehidupan sosial dan dapat menjadi perantara informasi dari luar kepada semua anggota keluarga. Temuan dalam penelitian ini juga menekankan pentingnya memanfaatkan modal sosial dan mengintegrasikan kelompok perempuan dengan pemerintah dan sumber utama informasi bencana. Pembentukan aliran distribusi pengetahuan bencana yang baik berpotensi meningkatkan kemampuan literasi informasi bencana kelompok perempuan dan meningkatkan keselamatan penduduk di daerah yang berisiko terdampak bencana melalui protokol komunikasi risiko.

This study is a critical perspective in exploring changes in social, cultural and political forms related to the development of contemporary communication technology. The main theme of this research is YouTube's digital space with the topic of utilizing the main features of geo-tagging, hashtags and live streaming. Researchers observed three content creators in utilizing the features of the digital platform to carry out social interactions and actions. The purpose of this study is to explain that the character of the users and the current use of digital platforms is a representation of the interaction and socio-cultural situation of contemporary society as a part of the digital ecosystem. This research is qualitative in nature with specific observations on micro phenomena, so the results are not generalizations, but in the form of data findings to support the hypothesis, namely the importance of a critical perspective of digital ecology to explain contemporary digital ecosystem phenomena. This article is supported by comparative descriptions and descriptions of the development of several theoretical models as well as social-technological changes that have occurred before. This research contributes to providing an important perspective that media and technology studies must move from discussions about human and technology interactions, to discussions about human interactions in technology. As a study of ongoing phenomena, the researcher places this research by opening up to the potential for the latest changes that can occur along with technological developments.