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, as well Indonesian (local) communication issues 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; (10) virtual/online religion, (11) Indonesian (Local) communication issues, 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. 11 No. 1 (2026)

All articles in this issue include authors from 4 Countries of origin (Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, & Malaysia)-ON PROGRESS

Published: 2026-06-24

Articles

  • Constructing Islamic communication research through a dialogical-dialectical approach: Evidence from Indonesia

    Siti Solikhati, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Adeni Adeni, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Fitri - Fitri, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    1-28
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2026.11.1.31899
    Abstract View: 79 PDF Download: 0

  • Communication strategies in the mental development of soldiers for strengthening religious moderation in the military environment

    Andi Hasriani, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Indonesia
    Badruddin Kaddas, Universitas Islam Makassar, Indonesia
    St. Samsuduha, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Indonesia
    Maryati Mallongi, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Indonesia
    Andi Paduppai, Kodam XIV Hasanuddin, Indonesia
    29-50
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2026.11.1.31620
    Abstract View: 42 PDF Download: 11

  • Communication ethics and abuse in Facebook-based da'wah among Yoruba Muslims

    Daud Olalekan Abdulsalam, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria
    Abdulrasheed Mubashir Abubakar, Federal University, Dutsin-ma, Kastina State, Nigeria
    Abdulhameed Uthman, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin , Nigeria
    51-76
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2026.11.1.29318
    Abstract View: 16 PDF Download: 9

  • Village circumambulation dhikr as a medium of cultural da’wah and Islamic social communication among the community

    Idawati Idawati, Universitas Islam Riau, Indonesia
    Ahmad Tamrin Sikumbang, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
    Tessa Shasrini, Universitas Islam Riau, Indonesia
    77-94
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2026.11.1.29057
    Abstract View: 0 PDF Download: 0

  • Hyper-personalization in digital da'wah: A critical constructivist analysis of NU Online's YouTube channel

    Sitti Ansoriah Titi, Universitas Islam Negeri Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto, Indonesia
    Warto, Universitas Islam Negeri Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto, Indonesia
    95-112
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2026.11.1.29527
    Abstract View: 0 PDF Download: 0

  • Mediatizing religion and extremism: Muslim women terrorist networks on social media

    Ilyas Supena, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Mudhofi, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Ulin Nihayah, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Farida Rachmawati, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    113-130
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2026.11.1.29685
    Abstract View: 0 PDF Download: 0

  • Digital discourse in the pro-Israel products boycott campaign on Instagram

    Sila Sitti Romlah, Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia
    Yopi Kusmiati, Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia
    Riaz Ahmad Saeed, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan
    131-154
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2026.11.1.31641
    Abstract View: 0 PDF Download: 0

  • Qur'anic principles of tabligh communication and their relevance to interpersonal communication theory

    Safrodin Safrodin, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    155-176
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2026.11.1.32041
    Abstract View: 0 PDF Download: 0

  • Rethinking Islamic communication studies within UIN Mataram’s Horizon of Knowledge paradigm: A critical-integrative review

    Andri Kurniawan, Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram, Indonesia
    Mohammad Alawi, Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram, Indonesia
    Lalu Ahmad Zaenuri, Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram, Indonesia
    S. Salahudin, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
    Nurhaidah Nurhaidah, Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram, Indonesia
    Hamzan Azhari, Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram, Indonesia
    177-206
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/icj.2026.11.1.23360
    Abstract View: 0 PDF Download: 0
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