Government Administration Research Articles

Administrative Governance between Reality and Application in Saudi Universities: A Case Study of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University from the Perspective of its Faculty Members

The study aimed to explore the reality and application of administrative governance in Saudi universities, focusing on Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University. To achieve the study’s objectives, the researcher used the descriptive-analytical method and relied on a questionnaire as the main tool for field study. The questionnaire consisted of 43 items addressing governance principles. The results concluded that the six dimensions of administrative governance (participation, responsibility, independence, professional behavior and work ethics, disclosure and transparency, and strategic vision) were highly present at Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University at an overall rate of 84%, with a general mean of (4.19). The principles of governance were ranked based on their application, as follows: Strategic Vision ranked first with a mean of 4.59 (92%) and a very high level of availability. Responsibility ranked second with a mean of 4.30 (85%) and a very high level of availability. Professional Behavior and Work Ethics ranked third with a mean of 4.21 (84%) and a very high level of availability. Independence ranked fourth with a mean of 4.20 (84%) and a high level of availability. Disclosure and Transparency ranked fifth with a mean of 4.12 (82%) and a high level of availability. Participation ranked last with a mean of 3.72 (74%) and a high level of availability. Also the study found no statistically significant differences at the significance level (α = 0.05) in the degree of governance principles’ availability due to variables of gender (male/female) or years of teaching experience.

How integrated knowledge translation worked to reduce federal policy barriers to the implementation of medication abortion in Canada: a realist evaluation

BackgroundInitial Canadian federal regulations for the abortion pill, mifepristone, had the potential to impede safe and equitable access to this medication. To catalyze evidence-based regulatory change, we engaged health policy, health system, and health services decision makers, and health professional organizations in integrated knowledge translation (iKT), a research approach that engages the users of research as equal partners.MethodsWe conducted a realist evaluation of what iKT strategies worked, for whom, and in what context to impact federal mifepristone regulations. We constructed initial program theories (if–then statements about how iKT worked). We tested the initial program theories using interviews with researchers and knowledge partners and triangulated with analysis of research programme documents. We configured the evidence in relation to the initial program theories, and refined program theories into causal explanatory configurations.ResultsWe analyzed 38 interviews with researchers, health professional leaders, advocacy group leaders, and administrative government policy makers, as well as 49 program documents. Our results indicated that researcher partnerships with stakeholders had a meaningful impact on the removal of restrictions. We found key components of the causal explanatory configurations included: researcher motivation to move evidence into action, trusted reputations as credible sources of evidence, strategic partnerships, understanding of health policy processes, and researcher roles as a trusted convenor between key groups and decision makers.ConclusionsOur study identifies several practical and transferable approaches to impactful iKT. The findings may be of relevance to researchers focused on public health topics subject to stigma.

Discretionary Criteria Used by Government Officials as Corruption: The Connection of Criminal Law and State Administrative Law

This study investigates issues related to discretionary criteria that can be classified as criminal acts of corruption. Utilizing a statutory, case, and conceptual approach, it conducts normative legal research. The findings indicate that discretion can be categorized as a criminal act of corruption if it contradicts the intent behind its issuance, as outlined in Article 22 paragraph (2) of Law Number 30 of 2014 regarding Government Administration. Additionally, it must not fall within the parameters of discretion defined in Article 23 of the same law, fail to meet the necessary conditions for its issuance stated in Article 24, and align with the elements described in Article 3 of the Corruption Eradication Law, demonstrating an abuse of authority. In the future, government officials are expected to understand the intersections between criminal law and state administrative law before implementing policies that are considered discretionary.

Institutional limits of sustainability in tourism governance: changing governance rationalities in protected area tourism in Finland

ABSTRACT This study examines the co-evolution of tourism and the administration of Finnish protected areas (PAs), specifically focusing on how administrative legitimacy-seeking influences sustainable tourism governance. Drawing on concepts from new institutional theory, namely isomorphism (organizational convergence), legitimacy-seeking (the pursuit of societal approval), and decoupling (the separation of formal structures from practices), we analyse key policy documents and annual reports from Finnish Parks and Wildlife from 2005 to 2018. The findings of our study reveal a dual shift in PA governance: ‘platformisation,’ where PAs are transformed into state-orchestrated platforms that facilitate the creation of value and legitimacy through the growth of tourism, and ‘corporatization,’ where private sector governance logics are adopted within public administration. These shifts redefine the state's role in commercializing nature, emphasizing economic outputs and regional development mediated by tourism. We observe a decoupling of organizational practices between broader environmental policies and tourism development objectives, driven by the pursuit of legitimacy. Overall, this research contributes to the critical discourse on the evolution of PA governance. It highlights the significance of understanding these institutional constraints in the context of sustainable tourism governance and evaluates the wider environmental policy implications of tourism growth.

Effects of political instability on brain drain in sub-Saharan Africa: what are the realities for countries with presidential regimes?

Effects of political instability on brain drain in sub-Saharan Africa: what are the realities for countries with presidential regimes?

Temporal and spatial evolution of the combined and coordinated growth of green finance, new urbanization, and rural industry revitalization and the driving mechanisms.

An issue that requires immediate attention in China is how to coordinate the interaction between green finance, new urbanization, and rural industry revitalization. This study develops a mechanistic framework for the coupling and coordination of green finance, new urbanization, and rural industry revitalization, and employs the spatial Durbin model to investigate the temporal and spatial evolution of connecting coordination degree and driving mechanism. The results indicate that (1) green finance development is lagging in the comprehensive development of China's three systems. (2) The dynamic evolution features of the degree of linkage coordination between China's green finance, new urbanization, and rural industry revitalization show a potential polarization phenomenon. (3) Improving economic development and government administration has a facilitating effect on neighboring areas, whereas improving the level of rural transport infrastructure has a hindering effect. (4) While optimizing the agricultural industry's structure and raising the level of government administration in the central region impedes coupled and coordinated development, increasing the economic development in the eastern and western regions promotes it. Therefore, building green credit and investment should be accelerated; potential polarization between inter-provincial regions should be identified timely; and key factors affecting the development of coupled coordination should be a focus. In view of the characteristics of spatial heterogeneity, measures such as formulating coupled and coordinated development strategies for each region in accordance with local conditions will promote coupled and coordinated development.

The impact of the administrative court's transition to ordinary court chambers upon the justice system of the Sultanate of Oman

Royal Decree No. 35/2022 on the organization of the administration of justice, which transformed the "Administrative Court of Justice" into trial and appeal chambers within the ordinary courts, implicitly abolishing the Administrative Court of Justice from the Omani judicial system, where the judicial facility was reorganized. Since the issuance of this Decree, the Omani judicial system has applied the unified justice system, which is intended to have a single judicial authority in the State whose jurisdiction includes the consideration of all kinds of disputes, whether between individuals themselves or between individuals and government administrators, and whether they relate to administrative, civil or commercial matters. Prior to the above-mentioned decree, the Sultanate followed the dual judiciary, which is intended to have two independent jurisdictions. One of which will deal with administrative disputes between government administrative bodies and individuals, called administrative justice. This transformation will inevitably have implications this study will explain and analyze.

The Transformation of Budget Right in Türkiye: A Historical and Constitutional Perspective

This study examines the historical development of budgetary rights in Türkiye, focusing on their evolution under various constitutional frameworks. Budgetary rights, integral to democratic governance, enable citizens to influence financial decisions and hold public officials accountable for state expenditures. From the Ottoman Empire to the Republican era, budgetary rights have been institutionalized through the constitutions of 1921, 1924, 1961 and 1982. The 2017 constitutional amendments marked a significant shift, transitioning Türkiye to the Presidential Government System and transforming budgetary processes. These changes expanded executive authority while limiting legislative oversight, challenging the principle of separation of powers. By analyzing constitutional texts and legal documents, this study highlights the historical trajectory of budgetary rights and the broader implications of these amendments on governance. Findings emphasize the importance of rebalancing legislative and executive powers to ensure transparency and accountability in budgetary processes, which are essential for democratic integrity.

Framework for Biodiversity Conservation Governance in the Context of Regional Administration in Indonesia

Indonesia, as a megadiverse country, carries a significant responsibility to ensure the sustainability of biodiversity conservation. This conservation effort requires strategic regulation and adaptive governance within the context of local government administration. This study aims to explore the theoretical concepts and policy frameworks for implementing biodiversity conservation in the context of sustainable development, and to examine the strategies for regulating and governing biodiversity conservation at the regional level. The research employs a normative juridical method with a legislative, analytical, and conceptual approach. Data for this study is sourced from primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials, including laws and regulations, expert doctrines, and supporting literature, to analyze biodiversity conservation regulation within local governance.The study finds that biodiversity conservation at the regional level requires the integration of sustainability principles into local government planning and program implementation. Key challenges identified include a lack of synergy among relevant authorities, limited local government capacity, and low participation from local communities. These issues need to be continually evaluated and analyzed to map out the appropriate policy solutions for effective governance of biodiversity conservation, particularly at the regional level. The study recommends strategic approaches such as strengthening an inclusive policy framework, establishing collaborative mechanisms between the government and local communities, and developing programs based on local needs and regional potential. Furthermore, the research suggests the development of data-driven policies to support sustainable biodiversity conservation governance at the regional level. This will ensure that conservation efforts become an integral part of effective local government administration, aligned with the needs of sustainable development.

Spatial variation and determinants of skilled birth attendant delivery among women of reproductive age in Ethiopia: a spatial and multilevel analysis

BackgroundDelivery assisted by skilled birth attendants is essential for maternal and newborn health because most maternal and infant deaths occur during childbirth. Ethiopia continues to use skilled birth care services that are far below acceptable standards. There are also regional variations in skilled birth attendant delivery services in the country. Therefore, this study explored the spatial distribution and factors associated with the use of skilled birth attendants in Ethiopia based on nationally representative EMDHS 2019 data.MethodsThis study included a weighted sample of 5,527 women who had given birth within the 5 years prior to the survey year. ArcGIS version 10.7 was used to visualize the geographic variations, and Kulldorff’s SaTScan version 9.6 was used to identify significant purely spatial clusters. A multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression model was fitted to identify determinant factors of skilled birth attendant delivery using STATA 17.ResultsThe number of women who delivered with the assistance of skilled birth attendants was 2,740 (49.6%) and distributed non-randomly across the regions of the country. Low clustering of skilled birth attendant delivery was detected in the Afar, Amhara, Benshangul-Gumuz, Gambela, Oromia, and Somali regions, whereas high clustering was detected in the Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, and Harari regions. Maternal education level, parity, wealth index, region, place of residence, and community poverty level were significant predictors of skilled birth attendant delivery.Conclusion and recommendationSkilled birth-assisted delivery remains below national and international acceptable standards and is associated with geographic variation across the country. If it continues at the current pace, it will be difficult to achieve national and international targets. Therefore, a geographic-specific intervention should be launched by the government and respective local administrators, supported by local research in regions with low-skilled birth attendant delivery, to tackle individual and aggregate community-level determinants.

The technological advancement environmental regulations and their impact on energy efficiency and CO2 emissions

Environmental rules and regulations are essential instruments the government administration uses to control environmental problems in this era of advanced technologies and smooth economic growth. This paper aims to examine how environmental regulations, both mandatory and incentive-based, impact on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the presence of urbanization, foreign trade, economic growth and energy efficiency (EE) in logistics transportation. The influence of explicating factors on dependent variables, such as the highest, lowest, and mean, is estimated using the quantile regression model. We applied a number of econometric techniques like unit root test, panel co-integration, quantiles regression (CO2), quantiles regression (Energy efficiency), endogeneity test, and finally, we applied the robustness test to verify the results. This research uses quantile regression to estimate the influence of environmental regulations on releasing carbon dioxide and energy efficiency, using panel data of China’s thirty provinces from 2005 to 2019. Environmental policies in the Ningxia, Qinghai, and Hainan provinces impose higher pollution penalties, which significantly impact reducing CO2 emissions. These regions release more environmental regulations, and in the provinces that fall between the 25th and 50th percentiles, mandatory environmental regulations significantly lower CO2 emissions. Incentive environmental regulations regarding the environment have a more significant effect on energy efficiency in the 50th–75th, 75th–90th, and higher 90th percentile groups since these groups have made more significant investments in research and development. Meanwhile, the Yunnan, Heilongjiang, and Xinjiang provinces have higher energy efficiency levels due to mandatory environmental legislation. The results provide the correct information to the government to implement effective environmental regulations to achieve sustainable development goals.

Putusan Nomor 8/g/2020/pt.tun.jkt : Analisis Yuridis Upaya Administratif Dalam Menyelesaikan Sengketa Kepegawaian

Civil servants play an important role because they are part of the state apparatus that carries out government and development in order to achieve state goals. Enforcing discipline, especially among civil servants, is the first step towards realizing a clean and authoritative government. Personnel disputes at the State Administrative Court (PTUN) are a major concern in the context of administrative law enforcement. The judicial process and the resulting decisions have a significant impact on organizational sustainability and employee welfare. The research method used is normative juridical. With the enactment of the Government Administration Law, the absolute competence of Administrative Justice was expanded not only to include testing and examining decisions, but also testing and assessing the factual actions of government organs as well as determine whether there are elements of abuse of authority committed by government officials. However, as several people have pointed out above, the development of absolute competence raises legal problems that are difficult to resolve. The ruling shows that administrative efforts are not finfing a win-win solution for both parties.

Evaluation Model of Sustainable Development Planning in Regional Policy Implementation and Local Government Administration

Evaluation Model of Sustainable Development Planning in Regional Policy Implementation and Local Government Administration. This study's primary focus is the significant discrepancy between the planning and execution of development initiatives in the fields of education, health, and the environment. The method used was a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection through observation, in-depth interviews, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with various stakeholders, including government officials and community leaders. The results showed that low inter-organization Regional Apparatus (OPD) coordination and minimal community participation hindered the success of development programs. Furthermore, performance metrics are not achieved evenly due to a mismatch between the budgeting and planning documents. This study suggests a more flexible and empirically supported strategy for evaluating development planning incorporating improved data management, community involvement in Musrenbang, and OPD performance analysis. The establishment of a Regional Development Evaluation Team (TEPD) is also recommended to conduct periodic evaluations. It is expected that with the application of this model, the effectiveness of development in Dairi Regency can increase, and support the achievement of sustainable development goals optimally.

Analysis of The Determination of Rail-Based Urban Transportation Routes in The City Of Manado (Case Study: Zero Point Manado - Sam Ratulangi International Airport)

Consequently, the activities that develop as a result of the formation of activity/land use centers such as government administration centers, residential areas, schools, hospitals, entertainment facilities, shopping centers, tourism accommodation centers, causes huge movement generation which affects the existing transportation systems. It can be concluded that the resulting travel time will decrease with a large enough passenger carrying capacity. The recommended form is the type of LRT (Light Rail Transit) with rail-based technology. The method used in this research is literature study, primary data collection in the form of household interview surveys, and secondary data collected from several related institutions. The survey results were analyzed with the help of Microsoft Office Excel and modeling using a linear regression equation with the independent variables measured, namely family composition (X1), number of working members (X2), number of members attending school (X3), number of members working and attending school (X4), vehicle ownership (X5), family income (X6), and the dependent variable (Y) as the number of family movements per day. The modeling results obtained the best equation, namely Y=1.394+0.888X1 and the Determinant Coefficient (R²) value obtained was 0.824 or 82.4%. LRT (Light Rail Transit) line concept with the starting point of the Station Zero Point Manado - Paal Dua Station 1 - Paal Dua Station 2 - Manado-Bitung Toll Gate Station - Manado-North Minahasa Station - Mapanget Station - Sam Ratulangi International Airport Station with a total of 7 stations and 6 segments and a total length of 15,400 meters.

PEMANFAATAN GOOGLE FORM DALAM OPTIMALISASI PENDATAAN SKPD DI KABUPATEN SIKKA: STUDI DESKRIPTIF KUALITATIF PADA DINAS KOMINFO MAUMERE

Optimizing data collection from Regional Work Units (SKPD) is one of the challenges for the Sikka Regency Communication and Information Service (Kominfo) in supporting the efficiency of government administration. This research aims to analyze the use of Google Form as a tool in the SKPD data collection process. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques via Google Form distribution links to various relevant Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) in Sikka Regency. The research results show that using Google Forms provides several significant benefits, such as ease of access, reduced data processing time, and increased information accuracy. Apart from that, this implementation also saves operational costs compared to manual methods. However, some of the challenges faced include low technological literacy in some OPDs and dependence on internet access. This research concludes that Google Form is an effective and efficient solution to support the digitization of SKPD data management. The recommendations provided include technology training for OPD staff and strengthening digital infrastructure to support optimal use of technology in government.

Politicians as brands in parliamentary vs. presidential systems: A cross-national comparison

Recent research has shown that politicians, specifically candidates, are viewed by the electorate as brands (Guzmán et al., 2015; Harrison et al., 2023), and that their brand image has an effect on voting intention (Van Steenburg & Guzmán, 2019). However, in all of these cases, the research was conducted in a presidential political system, where the electorate vote directly for a politician to function as head of the government. In parliamentary systems, though, the electorate vote for members of parliament, from which the head of government is appointed either by a non-executive president or a hereditary monarch. Therefore, the electorate in these systems do not directly choose the leader of their government, which leads one to question whether a politician’s brand matters as much in a parliamentary system as it does when the electorate vote directly for the head of state. To answer that question, data were collected in two presidential systems (United States and Mexico) and two parliamentary systems (Canada and the United Kingdom) using methodology that tests a politician’s brand image. Results show that politicians’ brands help shape the affective response toward the politicians regardless of political system, and that one’s self-brand image is as important to shaping those attitudes in a parliamentary system as it is in a presidential one. This is important to political marketers working in parliamentary systems as strategies can be developed to create a politician’s brand image that is valuable for elections as well as when governing.

Political Accountability Within the Context of Power Of Purse in The Turkish Presidential Government System

Objective: This study analyses the main features of political accountability in the Turkish presidential government system implemented after 2018. In this framework, it is focused on the effectiveness of the Turkish Grand National Assembly on the budget, which analyzed the axis of the power of the purse with the political accountability during the five years (2019-2023) that time, the presidential government system implemented. Theoretical Framework: The Study is based on political theory. In this framework, this study establishes a theoretical framework on the axis of power of the purse with political accountability in representative democracy. Subsequently, we will focus on the effectiveness of the Turkish Grand National Assembly on the budget, which will be analyzed on the axis of the power of the purse with the political accountability during the five years (2019-2023) in that time, the presidential government system implemented. Method: The research employed mostly official written publications, e.g. Parliament's statistics and Constitutional Court Decisions and the internet was used as a source of information collection. Results and Discussion: After 2018, the Turkish government system has become a presidential type of government system called the Presidential Government System. Following this transformation, the political meaning of the budget, final account process, and political accountability system have been fundamentally affected. Research Implications: This research is expected to evaluate the institutional and legal structure of political accountability and the Parliament's effectiveness in the new government system's presidential type. Originality/Value: This Study offers an analysis of political accountability in the new government system presidential type, alongside the effectiveness of the Turkish Grand National Assembly on the budget.

Enhancing Educational Administration Based on Taoist Thought of Higher Vocational Colleges in Hebei Province

This study will start from the current background of government policies and administration of higher vocational education development in Hebei Province and thoroughly investigate the main problems affecting the reform and development of vocational education in Hebei Province. By introducing Taoist thought, it effectively improves the many deficiencies in educational administration of Hebei Vocational and Technical Colleges, which is not only conducive to improving the internal administration level and service quality of the colleges, but also conducive to creating a more harmonious and efficient learning environment for teachers and students. The ultimate goal is to achieve a new educational administration model that meets the requirements of the times and philosophical concepts and lay a solid foundation for cultivating first-class talents.

THE CONCEPT AND LEGAL POLITICS OF DISCRETION AS FREEDOM OF ACTION FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

Government administration encompasses, at the very least, the procedures involved in decision-making and/or actions taken by government bodies and/or officials. This is closely related to the legal policy within the Omnibus Law on Job Creation. Therefore, the Omnibus Law on Government Administration is one of the 79 laws amended through the Omnibus Law on Job Creation. Through the Omnibus Law on Job Creation, the requirement for discretion to be "not contrary to the provisions of the legislation" was eliminated. The removal of this requirement renders discretion no longer bound by statutory provisions, potentially violating statutory provisions in the name of discretion. This paper represents normative legal research or library research, using a statute approach and a conceptual approach. This paper concludes that the concept and legal policy behind the change in discretion requirements in the Omnibus Law on Job Creation provide leeway for government officials and/or administrative bodies to address public service issues. However, this is in contradiction with the general theory and purpose of discretion itself.

Navigating through the Dynamic Landscape of Public Administration Governance through Innovative Adaptation and Resilience Practices and Strategies in Africa

Effective public administration governance in the 21st century requires adapting to an ever-changing landscape of complex societal needs, technological advancements, and shifting political contexts. In the face of rapid urbanization, demographic changes, and shifting global dynamics, African public administrations are being called upon to navigate an increasingly complex governance landscape. This paper explores the imperative of innovative adaptation and resilience practices in African public administration governance. It also examines the role of adaptive governance, digital transformation, and human-centered design in fostering a resilient and responsive public sector and highlights the importance of building trust, engaging citizens, and promoting diversity and inclusivity in public administration. This paper argues that traditional approaches to governance are no longer sufficient to address the multifaceted challenges facing African countries, and that innovative strategies are needed to build resilience and adapt to an ever-changing environment. It reviews existing literature on public administration governance in Africa, highlighting the key challenges and opportunities that arise from demographic shifts, technological advancements, and changing societal expectations. It then presents case studies of successful adaptation and resilience strategies employed by New Zealand and Singapore governments, highlighting the importance of inclusive and participatory approaches, digitalization, and capacity building. Ultimately, this research aims to provide a roadmap for policymakers and practitioners seeking to navigate the complexities of public administration governance and create a more agile, effective, and citizen-centric government. The paper concludes by outlining a framework for navigating the dynamic landscape of public administration governance in Africa, emphasizing the need for ongoing learning, collaboration, and innovation to ensure effective and sustainable governance practices. Through embracing a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and collaboration, public administrators can develop the capacity to respond to emerging challenges and seize opportunities for improvement.