Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Cultural Expressions, Political Strategies, and Religious Meanings

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This issue (Journal of Religion, Local Politics, and Law),  Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2026, has been available online since April,2026. All articles in this issue (6 original research articles) include Authors from 5 countries of origin (the United States, Philippines, Nigeria, Malaysia, and Indonesia)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64595/-.2.2.2026
Published: 2026-04-15

Articles

  • Shifting Religious Values in the Representation of “Jilboobs” Among Out-of-Town Students

    INDONESIA
    Amanda Rahmawati State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
    2026-04-15 Pages: 127-150 DOI https://doi.org/10.64595/jrlpl.v2n2.p127-150

    The phenomenon of hijab use among Muslim female students in the modern era is experiencing increasingly complex dynamics of meaning. One form of this is the emergence of...

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  • Social Construction of the Cultural Parade in the Month Ramadan in Purwoharjo

    INDONESIA
    Vitto Raditya Pratama State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
    PHILIPPINES
    Aeron Fernando Dela Rosa De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
    INDONESIA
    Novi Fitia Maliha UIN Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari, Ponorogo, Indonesia
    2026-04-18 Pages: 151-172 DOI https://doi.org/10.64595/jrlpl.v2n2.p151-172

    The ogoh-ogoh cultural parade held on the mornings of Ramadan in Purwoharjo District, Banyuwangi Regency, is a fascinating social phenomenon because it involves Hindu...

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  • Sound Horeg as Political Campaign Strategy in the Banyuwangi Local Election

    INDONESIA
    Aditya Firman Saputra State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
    UNITED STATES
    Randy Prasetyo University of Missouri–Columbia, United States
    2026-04-15 Pages: 172-183 DOI https://doi.org/10.64595/-.v2n2.p172-183

    The phenomenon of sound horeg in the 2024–2029 Banyuwangi local election reflects a significant transformation in local political campaign strategies that integrate...

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  • Dynamics of Power and Public Participation Regional Elections in Jombang

    INDONESIA
    Dio Fajar Andrian Universitas Negeri Surabaya, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
    INDONESIA
    Khalid Syaifullah State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
    2026-04-15 Pages: 184-196 DOI https://doi.org/10.64595/jrlpl.v2n2.p184-196

    The 2024 Election Jingle "Choosing for Indonesia" is used by the Surabaya City General Election Commission (KPU) as a means of communication to support the Election's...

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  • The Meaning of Fear of Adultery in Marriage Dispensation Applications at The Sidoarjo Religious Court

    INDONESIA
    Aqila Dwike State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
    MALAYSIA
    Ainul Mardhiah Zabidi Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah (USAS), Perak, Malaysia
    2026-04-15 Pages: 197-213 DOI https://doi.org/10.64595/jrlpl.v2n2.p197-213

    This study aims to analyze the meaning of the concept of "fear of adultery" in the application for marriage dispensation at the Sidoarjo Religious Court. The focus of the...

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  • Governmental Political Policy and Out-of-School Children in Osun State, Nigeria

    NIGERIA
    Amaka Emordi Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
    NIGERIA
    Bamire F.B. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
    NIGERIA
    Ibukunoluwa Ruth Olufemi Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
    2026-04-15 Pages: 214-228 DOI https://doi.org/10.64595/jrlpl.v2n2.p214-228

    This study examines how government responses addressed out-of-school children in Osun State, Nigeria. Using an exploratory research design, data were collected through...

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