About the Journal
KANAL: Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi aims to facilitate scholars, researchers, and teachers in publishing original research articles and review articles in the field of communication science. The journal serves as a platform for disseminating significant and innovative findings that contribute to the advancement of communication theory and practice. Covering a wide range of topics, including interpersonal communication, mass communication, political communication, development communication, communication media, cultural communication, business communication, public relations, and journalism, KANAL seeks to provide valuable insights and practical applications in these areas. By encouraging interdisciplinary research and fostering academic excellence, the journal strives to enhance knowledge and understanding in communication science, ultimately contributing to the betterment of society.
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Current Issue

The Vol. 14 No. 1 edition of the KANAL Journal presents diverse academic contributions from researchers and lecturers across leading Indonesian universities, reflecting a richness of perspectives in communication and social studies as well as highlighting the crucial role of communication research in addressing contemporary issues. Contributors come from Universitas Indonesia, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Esa Unggul Jakarta, Telkom University Bandung, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur, Universitas Garut, Universitas Merdeka Madiun, Universitas Media Nusantara Citra Jakarta, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya, and Universitas Mercu Buana Jakarta. This issue features 15 articles written by numerous scholars covering a wide range of topics, including stereotype representation in film and media, interactive communication and virtual identity on digital platforms, political campaigns through social media and photography, critical discourse analysis in music and film, the role of family communication in shaping children’s identity, and phenomenological studies on online communication. The presence of these diverse themes not only provides new insights into communication and social sciences but also enriches academic discourse through analytical, critical, and case-based approaches from both local and global contexts.