About the Journal

Islamic Communication Journal
Journal title Islamic Communication Journal
Initials ICJ
Abbreviation Islam. Commun. J.
Language English (preferred); Indonesian
Management Style Open Access
Subject Areas All studies about Islam, da'wah, and communication/media
Frequency 2 issues every year (June and December)
DOI Prefix  10.21580/icj
ISSN 2615-3580 (online); 2541-5182 (printed)
Publisher Department of Islamic Communication and Broadcasting, Faculty of Da'wah and Communication
Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Central Java - Indonesia
Editor-in-Chief Adeni M.A.     
Citation Analysis Dimensions  |  Google Scholar  l  DOAJ  
 
Islamic Communication Journal is a double-blind peer-reviewed publication that receives articles in the form of empirical research and the conceptual/theoretical studies on Islamic communication. Islamic Communication Journal focuses on disseminating all studies about Islam, da'wah, and communication with the scope of study on: (1) the development of Islamic communication science; (2) Islamic media (old and new media); (3) da'wah, broadcasting, and journalism; (4) Islam, communication/media, and social changes; (5) Islam, communication, and community development; (6) Islam and public relations; (7) Islam and political communication; (8) Islam and organizational communication; (9) Islam and bussiness communication, and (10) virtual/online religion, etc.
 
Islamic Communication Journal is published twice a year, June and December, by the Department of Islamic Communication and Broadcasting, Faculty of Da’wa and Communication, UIN Walisongo Semarang. Since June 27, 2019, Islamic Communication Journal collaborated with professional institutions, namely the Indonesian Da’wa Profession Association (Asosiasi Profesi Dakwah Indonesia/APDI) and the Association of Da’wa Science Journal Managers (Perkumpulan Pengelola Jurnal Ilmu Dakwah/PPJID). In its development, in March 2021 the Islamic Communication Journal collaborated with ASKOPIS (Association of Islamic Communication and Broadcasting Study Programs) in order to improve the quality of the journal.
 
Islamic Communication Journal has been accredited as a scientific journal by The Ministry of Education and Culture, the Republic of Indonesia, on the 2nd level (SINTA 2) based on the Decree of Mendikbud No. 152/E/KPT/2023, valid until Vol. 12 No. 1 (2027). This journal has been indexed in several databases such as Dimensions, Google Scholar, Crossreff, GARUDA, Open AIRE, ROAD, BASE. etc.

There are several important changes in this journal, as follows:

1. Since Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022), Islamic Communication Journal began to involve reviewers from across countries.
2. In Vol. 7 Number 1 (2022) also Islamic Communication Journal began to change the article template from two columns to one column.
3. Then, for Vol. 7 No 2 (2022), Islamic Communication Journal again reworked the article template by removing the "literature review" section (then adding it to the introduction section) according to the assessor's notes at the time of accreditation in 2020.

 

Announcements

Current Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)

All articles in this issue include authors from 4 Countries of origin (Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, & Jordan).

Published: 2025-12-26

Articles

  • Communications skill and virtual micro-guiding: Competency development strategies for Hajj guides in Islamic universities

    Hasyim Hasanah, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Ahmad Anas, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Firda Aricha Silvi, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Nurbini, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    185-214
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2025.10.2.26284
    Abstract View: 28 PDF Download: 21

  • Building digital engagement through archipelagic horror narratives: The “wawak” community’s responses to Nadia Omara’s storytelling content

    Nila Nurlimah, Universitas Adhirajasa Reswara Sanjaya, Indonesia
    Resty Maulani Akmali, Universitas Adhirajasa Reswara Sanjaya, Indonesia
    Rita Herlina, Universitas Adhirajasa Reswara Sanjaya, Indonesia
    Awang Bin Idris, Universiti Kuala Lumpur-Malayasian Spanish Institute Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Malaysia
    215-238
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2025.10.2.23297
    Abstract View: 42 PDF Download: 15

  • Islamic communication strategies of mediators at the Mahkamah Syar’iyah in mediating divorce cases

    Saidaturrahmah, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia
    Lahmuddin Lubis, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia
    Syawaluddin Nasution, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia
    239-262
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2025.10.2.28381
    Abstract View: 18 PDF Download: 5

  • The implementation of the Islamic communication science–based MBKM curriculum at State Islamic Religious Higher Education Institutions

    Prilani, Universitas Islam Negeri Syekh Wasil Kediri, Indonesia
    Lukman Hakim, Universitas Islam Negeri Syekh Wasil Kediri, Indonesia
    263-288
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2025.10.2.21217
    Abstract View: 50 PDF Download: 15

  • Actualizing Malay communication ethics in social media: Study of the Kitab Kumpulan Ringkas Berbetulan Lekas

    Abd Rahman Mawazi, STAIN Sultan Abdurahman Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia
    Ferri Yonantha, Western Sydney University, Australia, Australia
    289-314
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2025.10.2.26396
    Abstract View: 20 PDF Download: 3

  • News coverage of the Palestinian conflict with Israel: A framing analysis of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack

    Malik Ibrahim, Universitas Muhammadiyah Madiun, Indonesia
    Agus Riyadi, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Kiki Andriani, Universitas Muhammadiyah Madiun, Indonesia
    Nanda Elma Fitriani, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia
    Aslikhatul Ummah Sofi Alif, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    315-346
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2025.10.2.25118
    Abstract View: 36 PDF Download: 41

  • Online media and narrative hegemony: Discourse network analysis of the 2025 Pertamina case

    Yanti Dwi Astuti, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia
    Adeni Adeni, Universitas Indonesia-Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    347-372
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2025.10.2.26918
    Abstract View: 41 PDF Download: 7

  • Communication styles and organizational da’wah practices of the Jama’ah Tabligh in mitigating hate speech

    Furqan, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia
    Abdullah, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia
    Sahrul, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia
    373-396
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2025.10.2.28376
    Abstract View: 16 PDF Download: 7

  • Unveiling spiritual violence: A critical discourse analysis of the Bidaah series

    Diyanah Hanin Sabiila, Yarmouk University, Jordan
    Fathiyah Khasanah Arrahmah, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Indonesia
    397-426
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2025.10.2.28345
    Abstract View: 38 PDF Download: 13

  • Tradition meets technology: The role of Artificial Intelligence in Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah’s digital adaptation

    Dwi Sufa Nada-Qisthina, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Najahan Musyafak, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    427-446
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2025.10.2.30339
    Abstract View: 28 PDF Download: 8
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