The Kulon Progo Regency Government, Special Region of Yogyakarta, experienced a significant decrease in the number of employees from 2014 to 2019. This is due to the number of State Civil Apparatus who reached the retirement age limit and made outgoing mutations far more than the number of state civil apparatus received through the State Civil Apparatus Candidate recruitment route and mutations that entered the region. In fact, the number of Kulon Progo State Civil Apparatus is the lowest when compared to other districts in Yogyakarta. Therefore, this study aims to determine the institutional arrangement of the Kulon Progo regional apparatus and the factors that influence it. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method, namely by describing clearly and in depth the information obtained and then systematically compiling the findings of the findings from the results of the study. Data, information, and research findings are then summarized in such a way as to provide conclusions related to the object of research. The results show that the institutional arrangement of the regional apparatus of Kulon Progo Regency is fairly good. This is due to the existence of strong and clear regulations, the availability of qualified and competent human resources, and the bureaucratic reform measures that are being implemented. Nevertheless, there are still obstacles faced, namely constraints in providing guidance to functional positions.

The main subject of this research is the behavior patterns of civil servants in dealing with changes in e-government. This study aims to determine the behavior patterns of Civil Servants at the Regional Secretariat of Bantul Regency. The theory used is the bureaucratic theory by Miftha Thoha, formulated in five aspects, namely Capability, Needs, Trust, Experience, and Expectations, and implementation theory by Edward III, which is developed in four aspects: communication, resources, dispositions, and bureaucratic structure. This study uses a qualitative method. The informants were leaders at the Regional Secretariat of Bantul Regency who were taken using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques consisted of observation, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis techniques involved data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing (verification). The results showed that the civil servants' behavior patterns in implementing e-government at the Regional Secretariat of Bantul Regency have not been carried out optimally, as seen from the design of behavior and e-government. Aspects of trust have not gone well either. Trust has not been earned because it is hindered by employees' ability at 50 years and over. Regarding e-government, aspects of resources and bureaucratic structure still have obstacles. There are also several deficiencies. Parts of the bureaucratic system have obstacles to differences in employee benefits between heads of subdivisions and current functional positions. Therefore, leaders need to make a work plan to meet these needs. Ways that need to be taken to deal with this problem include encouraging employees aged 50 years and over and providing them with technology training, adding employees through broad selection, and understanding employees who have experienced reduced employee benefits.

This study aims to discuss whether local government policies affected the coffee farmers’ welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gayo coffee is a superior commodity that supports the economy of almost 90% of Central Aceh people, so coffee-related policies greatly determine their welfare. The COVID-19 pandemic, on the other hand, has influenced the coffee business globally, which has caused difficulties for farmers selling coffee at a reasonable price, and this condition has affected the Gayo coffee farmers, who have been export-oriented. This study used a qualitative method with a case study approach. The informants in this study consisted of 8 people. Data was collected through interviews and documentation, and then the data was analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the government of Central Aceh fostered coffee cultivation for farmers, helped open export markets to prevent and protect Gayo coffee farmers from the impact of COVID-19, and assisted business capital. Hence, government policies of Central Aceh have not been able to achieve Gayo coffee farmers’ welfare as seen from the shallow targets and goals made.

Several studies on the innovation of Indonesian public services only provide general and less specific descriptions of inclusive public services based on local wisdom. This study aims to find innovative models of local wisdom-based public services in Indonesia. This study is a descriptive-exploratory study, and the research method is an archival one emphasizing secondary data use. The findings revealed that (1) Local government dominated policy innovation proposals based on local wisdom compared to the central government because of the proximity aspect of service distance to objects, so the type of service is specific. 2) Product-oriented service types dominated service innovation due to specific, urgent, and critical service needs that must be resolved immediately. 3) Innovation with the outcome of problem-solving was very dominant because it is related to critical service issues that require solving problems by minimizing existing local cultural clashes. 4) The sectors of education, community empowerment, food security, environmental preservation, and the health sector almost evenly influenced service policy innovations based on local wisdom, because it is a wedge between direct contact with basic community services and the culture adopted by local communities. 5) Innovator originating from Java and Outside Java had competed quite dynamically over the last four years, because Outside Java excelled in the quantity of both organizations and local communities, while Java excelled in its human resources and infrastructure's quality.

Government agencies need to carry out public policy innovations to deal with changes that occur quickly and dynamically. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) developed an innovation called the Gender Festival as an effort to transform a "Gender Neutral" work environment into a "Nature Gender." This study, therefore, aims to evaluate the fulfillment of innovation aspects and the obstacles encountered in the Gender Festival by using the Australian Public Sector Innovation Indicators (APSII) theory. This qualitative-descriptive research collected data through interviews and documentation data. Data were then analyzed using Miles and Huberman's interactive analysis. The study findings demonstrated that the Gender Festival fulfilled 12 of the 15 aspects of innovation based on the APSII criteria. They comprise investment in innovation, human resources and skills innovation, staff attitudes and attributes for innovation, sources of innovation, technological infrastructure for innovation, diffusion of innovation, innovation culture and leadership, innovation strategy, activities and implementation, types of innovation, innovation novelty, and intangible outputs. On the other hand, the obstacle to implementing a Gender Festival was the limited number of human resources with sufficient capacity to understand gender in managing the workload, which is quite heavy; as a result, innovation collaboration, innovation management practices, and innovation intensity could not be implemented.

This study describes the implementation of public service innovations (“Healthy Alley” and home care) in Makassar to disclose facts about the factors supporting innovations so that they can be sustainable in the future. Data were collected through a structured interview process with 14 informants and through observation by researchers. Secondary data were collected from national journal articles and annual report documents from the Department of Health, Makassar Regional Development, and Research Agency. Validity and reliability were addressed by triangulating data sources. Out of five innovation attributes, the “Healthy Alley” and home care innovations only met four standards. The research findings revealed that the home care innovation program has been well implemented compared to the "Healthy Alley" innovation program. This condition was due to the two different innovation programs in the handling system. The sustainability of public service innovation can be realized by taking into account several supporting indicators: 1. Commitment of Implementor; 2. User Participation; 3. Supported; 4. Network. Also, it is known that a public service innovation program with a good handling system will succeed in improving the quality of public service policies that affect innovation, but the budget will make things easier.

This study aims to explain the policy of relocating Indonesia's capital city from the perspective of political support in parliament and public response on Twitter. This research used a qualitative method with a case study approach. The findings revealed that the policy of relocating the National Capital (IKN) in quantity has received dominant political support in parliament. Eight of the nine political parties with parliament seats agreed to approve the policy. However, at the beginning of the plan to relocate the national capital, the government, as the initiator of the approach, has yet to gain political support in parliament and has minimal communication with the public. Thus, the relocating policy caused a powerful polemic among the people, even in the vortex of the parliamentary elite. Interestingly, the public response on Twitter, content, and narratives turned predominantly positive after circulating explanations from the government regarding the policy. So, public policy and communication are closely related; both must go hand in hand.

This article explores the intricacies of big data and its relationship with security, with the aim of mitigating potential security threats arising from social media platforms. The subsequent aim entails generating optimal strategies to propose to governmental entities for enhancing their efficacy in addressing security concerns pertaining to social media and its intersection with security. The present study commences by conducting a comprehensive survey of existing literature pertaining to social media security concerns and corresponding strategies for mitigating these issues. After conducting a comprehensive investigation, several significant discoveries were made and subsequently presented to aid stakeholders in better mitigating social media security risks. Numerous nations exist wherein the dynamics of government practices lack a robust social media security policy, and they exhibit skepticism towards endeavors aimed at constructing an efficient plan to mitigate social media security concerns. This study provides an overview of the existing arguments found in the literature and presents recommendations aimed at mitigating concerns related to social media security and technology. The present study also draws upon a comprehensive body of literature to identify and condense practical lessons. Further investigation and scholarly examination are necessary to explore strategies and pragmatic perspectives aimed at mitigating the potential risks associated with social media for the Indonesian government.

This research analyzes President Trump and Jokowi’s speeches on the Paris Agreement. The descriptive qualitative approach was employed in this study. The Critical Discourse Analysis model examines the connections among language, ideology, and power. Van Dijk’s Discourse Analysis Model was used in critical discourse analysis to examine President Trump’s speech. NVivo 12 was further utilized to gather and evaluate the data. The study highlighted a significant contrast in how presidents handle the Paris Agreement. Despite a lack of factual evidence, Trump tried to amplify the perception that the United States is unfairly targeted in environmental efforts, while President Jokowi supported and favored the agreement. Through discourse analysis, the stance of political leaders and public opinion could influence the acceptance of the Paris Agreement.

Employee performance is an interesting topic of debate because it determines the success and growth of an organization. This study aimed to analyze the effect of empathic leadership, innovative work behavior, and health protocol culture on employee performance. Respondents in this study were employees of Panggungharjo Village. Samples were taken using a saturated sampling approach with 101 employees. This research proved that empathic leadership strongly influenced employee performance with an original sample coefficient value of 0.194, a t-statistic value of 2.174, and a p-value of 0.0030. This research also discovered that empathetic leadership and innovative work behavior majorly influenced employee performance with an original sample coefficient value of 0.411 with a t-statistic and a p-value of 4.747 and 0.000. Health protocol culture had the strongest effect on employee performance during the pandemic and had an original sample coefficient value of 0.371 with a t-statistic and p-value of 5.122 and 0,000.