The Sunan Ampel Review of Political and Social Sciences

Understanding Muslim Uyghur in Xinjiang: A Path-Dependent Analysis

Agus Syarifudin Efendi — 2026-06-02

This article explores why the Chinese government has implemented repressive policies against Muslim Uyghurs. It focuses on the socio-political tensions between local groups and state authority in Xinjiang. Before the 1980s, Uyghurs enjoyed relative tolerance under the Communist regime. The collapse of the USSR sparked ethnic nationalism across Central Asia, fueling popular desires for independence in Xinjiang and leading to political conflicts. Because Muslim Uyghurs frequently participated in social unrest, Chinese authorities linked separatist and terrorist activities to Islam. Under the guise of a war on terrorism, the government used this narrative to justify oppressive actions against Uyghurs. However, Xinjiang's structural issues, such as social exclusion, economic inequality, and discrimination, contribute to the worsening of inter-ethnic tensions. To address this deep-rooted conflict and maintain social stability in Xinjiang, the central authority decides to reshape the identity of the Muslim Uyghurs. The establishment of re-education camps marks the apex of a historical process planned to erase Uyghur cultural identity and promote integration into a unified, majority-aligned national culture.

Beyond Political Branding: Political Silat as a Cultural Framework for Digital Leadership Communication

M. Anas Fakhruddin — 2026-06-30

This article examines Prabowo Subianto’s political strategy as represented through the Total Politik YouTube channel by analyzing the construction of political imagery and soft power practices within the framework of “political silat.” In the context of Indonesia’s evolving digital democracy, political legitimacy is increasingly shaped not only through institutional mechanisms but also through the ability to construct narratives, symbols, and public representations across digital platforms. This research employs a qualitative approach utilizing content analysis and political discourse analysis to investigate how Prabowo’s political identity is produced and communicated through digital media. The data were derived from three major episodes of the Total Politik YouTube channel that extensively addressed Prabowo’s political strategies and maneuvers during the 2024–2025 period. The findings indicate that Prabowo’s political image is constructed through three interconnected dimensions: power reconciliation, cultural symbolism, and the moral discourse of nationalism. These dimensions illustrate a strategic transformation from a predominantly confrontational political orientation toward a soft power approach emphasizing negotiation, adaptability, and symbolic legitimacy. The study argues that “political silat” represents a culturally embedded model of power communication that combines firmness and flexibility in managing political relations. This research contributes to broader discussions on political communication, digital media, and the role of local cultural frameworks in understanding contemporary leadership strategies within democratic societies.

Hexahelix Collaborative Model Based on Local Wisdom in the Prevention of Child Marriage in Gorontalo Regency

Yana Yanti Suleman — 2026-06-30

The purpose of the study is to analyze the effectiveness of collaboration between actors in preventing child marriage,local wisdom as a supporting factor and collaboration challenges as well as a cooperative governance model that can strengthen efforts to prevent child marriage in Gorontalo Regency.Using a qualitative approach method with an exploratory research design, which aims to develop a Hexahelix collaborative model based on local wisdom.The results of the study show that collaboration between actors in child prevention in Gorontalo Regency has not been effective due to the lack of collaboration between actors,there has been no exchange of information, decision-making is still dominated by the Government, and local wisdom has not been integrated in the governance system.Local wisdom is still dual, meaning that it can be a supporting and inhibiting factor in child marriage.The philosophy of Adati Hula-Hula'a To Sara'a,Sara'a Hula-Hula'a To Kuru'ani functions as a social control,but there are still certain practices that still use customary legitimacy to support child marriage.Based on these findings,this study developed a Hexahelix Governance Model Based on the Institutionalization of Local Wisdom,which places the institutionalization of local wisdom among the collaboration actors.This research offers a theoretical contribution through the development of the concept of Institutionalization of Local Wisdom as the core of governance in the Hexahelix Model which expands the study of government collaboration.This research places local wisdom can be the main tool that connects collaboration in the effectiveness of governance in preventing child marriage in Gorontalo Regency.

Employee Resilience and Performance: Examining Organizational Citizenship Behavior as a Mediator Through the Lens of Islamic Work Ethics

Muhammad Kafi Adi Satria — 2026-06-30

Organizations operating in dynamic and demanding environments require employees who can adapt to workplace pressures while voluntarily contributing beyond their formal roles. Employee resilience is a critical individual capacity that sustains constructive behavior under stress; however, the mechanism linking resilience to organizational performance remains underexplored, particularly through employees' discretionary social behaviors. This study examines the mediating role of Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) in the relationship between employee resilience and employee performance, while positioning OCB as a manifestation of Islamic Work Ethics in organizational settings. A quantitative explanatory design was employed, with data collected from 225 employees at PT Beton Prima Indonesia and analyzed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Results reveal that employee resilience significantly and positively affects both OCB and employee performance, while OCB significantly enhances performance and partially mediates the resilience–performance relationship. These findings suggest that resilient employees are more inclined to engage in voluntary behaviors, including assisting colleagues and supporting organizational objectives. Viewed through Islamic Work Ethics, such behaviors embody the values of amanah (accountability), ta'awun (cooperation), and ihsan (excellence), portraying work as both an economic and social-moral obligation. This study extends organizational behavior literature by framing OCB as an observable expression of ethical workplace values, bridging human resource management and Islamic ethical principles.