Administrative System Research Articles

Interrogating Land Administration Procedures and Systems Implementation in Africa: Evidence from Botswana

Interrogating Land Administration Procedures and Systems Implementation in Africa: Evidence from Botswana

Factors Influencing Peri-Urban Land Development in Ethiopia: Evidences from Assosa City

Like other developing countries, Ethiopia has adopted its land administration system (LAS) based on socio-economic, environmental, and administrative circumstances to allocate and use the land. However, the two ineffective lines of urban and rural land tenure guidelines and legal frameworks play a surprising strategic role in access to land and peri-urban land development. Comprehensive land policies are prospects for today's peri-urban areas to become tomorrow's huge cities. This paper aims to investigate the factors influencing peri-urban land development in Assosa Town and indicate the design of effective LAS. A mixed research approach was employed, and data was collected from both primary and secondary sources. The sample respondents were selected using purposive sampling techniques and descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis methods were employed. The findings revealed that bifurcated and ineffective legal and institutional frameworks, limited public-private participation, and technical constraints adversely affect peri-urban land development. The dichotomized land use development has neglected urban fringe areas and contributed to the prevailing negative peri-urban land developments. Development resulted with limited access to serviced land and deprived of land development permit. <i>Following this, peri-urban landholders became a crucial contributor to the development of peri-urban land in a negative manner.</i> Almost all sampled households developed their land contrary to the legal frameworks and standards. The estimated results of the binary logit model indicate that several factors influence peri-urban land development, including sex, monthly household income, access to official land and land information, land disputes, the alternative land development tool, and institutional integration. It is recommended to have an all-in-one land policy and administration strategy to promote sustainable development in the study area and beyond.

Race in Integrated Data Systems: Why, Wherefrom, and How

Integrated administrative data systems (IADs) are a powerful resource to implement research and analysis for social policy. While IADs may capture racial identity data from multiple administrative sources, there is no agreed upon criteria for whether and how to synthesize this information in a way that (1) produces knowledge to advance racial equity, while (2) underscoring race as a social construct. This study leverages a county-level IAD to test and analyze an event-table design to represent racial identity that, when informed with historical and community knowledge, may meet both of the aforementioned goals. We illustrate this approach applied to the development of a registry of youth experiencing homelessness, as captured by linked administrative data from vital records, homeless service agencies, schools, food support programs, and other systems. The event table design includes race identity for each person in the registry across all systems included. We develop criteria to inform the hierarchy of one source over another when there are discrepancies in race identity across systems, and when categories for this variable differ across administrative systems. We provide historical and social context behind potential discrepancies and discuss approaches to missing data. Furthermore, we highlight the value of including qualitative knowledge from agency data managers, users, and those represented in the data to inform the synthesis of information around race. Finally, we illustrate how this approach can guide research analysis and contextualize results, thus enhancing the research process and advancing racial equity with IADs.

Justification of the Administrative Public Interest Litigation System for Personal Information Protection

There is controversy over whether the public interest litigation clause in Article 70 of the Personal Information Protection Law includes administrative public interest litigation. However, in practice, the administrative public interest litigation mechanism focused on personal information protection has already been explored in the practice of prosecutorial public interest litigation. From a theoretical perspective, administrative public interest litigation for personal information protection has its institutional value, reflected in preventive value, equitable value, and compensatory value. From a normative perspective, the administrative public interest litigation system can be connected with the elements of the Personal Information Protection Law in terms of subject qualifications, application areas, initiation, and procedures. Article 70 of the Personal Information Protection Law reserves institutional space for the operation of the administrative public interest litigation mechanism, which can include the administrative public interest litigation system. From a practical perspective, it is necessary to demonstrate the practical necessity of administrative public interest litigation for personal information protection by organizing existing practices. The advantages of administrative public interest litigation can be significantly utilized in prosecutorial public interest litigation involving personal information protection, which helps to achieve the public interest governance goals of personal information protection.

Profiling births via Caesarean delivery in Northern Ireland (2011-2019) using the Robson classification: a population-based cohort study using administrative maternity system data.

Objective and ApproachCaesarean delivery (CD) rates are increasing globally. Over one-third of babies born in Northern Ireland (NI) during 2021-22 were via CD. Reducing the CD rate was cited as an important public health priority in the Strategy for Maternity Care in Northern Ireland (2012-2018). In 2015, WHO advocated that the Robson Ten Group Classification System (TGCS) be used to audit, analyse, and compare CD rates across countries. TGCS is currently not implemented in NI. ResultsAnalysis of NI’s administrative maternity system (NIMATS) is on-going (accessed via Honest Broker Service Project P045) to address this study’s objectives, which will be completed for presentation: (1) describe the characteristics (maternal, obstetric practice, and fetal/infant features) of all deliveries during 2011-2019; (2) group all births over this period into TGCS categories and calculate the relative size of each group and the absolute contribution of each group to the overall CD rate; (3) compare the NI population distribution of TGCS group-specific CD rates against WHO-recommended benchmarks; (4) test for temporal trends in CD rates here over time; and (5) estimate the ability of a range of maternal, infant, and obstetric factors in predicting the overall CD rate and by TGCS group in NI over time. ConclusionsApplication of the Robson TGCS to NIMATS data has potential to address a critical knowledge gap relating to the use of CD in NI. ImplicationsAvenues to extend this work to investigate longer-term outcomes (via possible linkage to the NI Child Health System) will be considered.

Adapting to evidence users: accessibility and incentives

Adapting infrastructure for evidence creation and dissemination involves taking new technological, social, and environmental realities into account. Adaptations should also respond to what hasn’t changed: structural disincentives to evidence use among intended users. This presentation addresses the understudied problem of how administrative data systems go beyond enabling access to information – how data linkages or other infrastructure impacts policymakers or other intended information users. It addresses data sharing and data use, as well as public engagement and involvement. A recent practitioner convening examined how new administrative data infrastructure can catalyze evidence-building, and, specifically explored the incentives and disincentives for stakeholders' use of evidence from evaluations. Participants discussed the multiple functions of evaluations for nonprofits, funders, policymakers, and communities, and shared lessons in capacity building from the recent history of nonprofit & human services evaluation. Preliminary results from this convening will be discussed in terms of their broader implications for the use of information resulting from future large-scale data linkages. Broadly, the convening validated the hypothesis that efforts to increase the availability of evidence often proceed without sufficient consideration of the history of non-uptake of evidence, and that there has been limited acknowledgement of this problem by practitioners of evidence generation. Much work is needed within the evaluation & evidence, and nonprofit sector to address this challenge. Key themes for this work that emerged during the convening will illustrate what might work and what won’t work to address the non-uptake of evidence more broadly.

Kids’ Environment and Health Cohort

This presentation discusses Kids’ Environment and Health Cohort (KEHC), a bespoke Administrative Data Research UK (ADR UK) funded linkage project. KEHC will be a comprehensive and yearly updated dataset for children born in England from 2006 onwards, integrating health, education, pregnancy, and environmental data. This integrates data from different administrative systems including the Office for National Statistics, the National Health Service, and the Department for Education as well as open environmental data. This presentation will outline the deterministic and probabilistic linkage methods utilised and the quality assurance undertaken through clerical review and bias analysis. Additionally, we will delve into the challenges encountered in the process of data ingest, linkage, and delivery due to the diverse origins and purposes of the collected data, as well as temporal disparities. In navigating the intricacies of multiple linkages, we will discuss our unique methods, including plans to use an indexing first approach. The first cohort of approximately 10 million children has been created to form the spine and further linkages to the 2011 and 2021 UK census data have been concluded. Linkages between address histories and open environmental data is ongoing. Linkage results have been promising, with high match rate and excellent quality. KEHC is a powerful example of how integrated data can be used for research for the public good. KEHC will provide a unique opportunity for academic researchers investigating the longitudinal effects of local environments on children’s health and educational outcomes and will become one of ADR UK’s flagship Research Ready Datasets.

The Role and Impact of Information Technology in the World of Education in Indonesia

Technological developments impact various sectors, one of which is the education sector. Information technology has an important role and greatly impacts education in Indonesia. This study aims to determine the role and impact of information technology in Indonesia’s education world. This study used a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. At the same time, the data collection technique was carried out using a literature study through exploration of journals, books and other information relevant to the study. The results of the study show that the role of information technology in education is as a source of information, a substitute for the human role in task automation, a means of increasing competence, educational infrastructure, education management and a means of presenting ideas. Meanwhile, the impacts that information technology has on education in Indonesia include that the information needed will be more quickly and easily accessed for educational purposes, innovation in learning is growing, the development of virtual classes or teleconference-based classes does not require the educator and students to be in one room, the administrative system in an educational institution will be easier and smoother due to the application of information and communication technology systems. Meanwhile, information technology in education has negative impacts, including violations of Intellectual Property Rights, because easier access to data causes plagiarism to commit fraud.

Ensuring Peace, Public Order and Stability In The Context of Preventing Violence In Islamic Urban Design and City Planning

Islamic cities exhibit distinctive features aimed at preventing violence, promoting human well-being, and safeguarding the rights of individuals. These characteristics encompass deliberate choices in urban planning and governance. Key attributes include a mosque-centric layout, expansive public squares, green spaces, organized urban fabric, and efficient administrative management. The maintenance of public order was entrusted to the head of state in the capital and governors in other regions, with additional officials such as commanders, ḳāḍīs (judges), Muḥtasib (market overseer), Ṣāḥib al-S̲h̲urṭa (chief of police), and ʿasas (security officers) appointed to ensure security and peace. Akhism provide additional assistance at this stage. This research will delve into Islamic cities' physical infrastructure and institutional framework, focusing on violence prevention. Given Islamic urbanism's diverse geographical spread and historical evolution, the study will analyze select early-period cities, considering urban plans and administrative systems to facilitate comparative analysis.

Evaluating Rural Land Administration Institutional Efficiency from Modern Land Administration Systems Perspective: In Case of Awi Zone, North-Western Ethiopia

This study is aimed to evaluate the institutional efficiency of rural land administration from the perspective of modern land administration systems in Awi zone Amhara region Ethiopia. The study employed a mixed research approach to evaluate the efficiency of rural land administration. Moreover, the study used various data collection tools such as questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussion, observation, and document review to acquire relevant data. The study pursued the influence of explanatory variables namely legal framework, digitalization, valuation and compensation, good governance, data quality, capacity building, and customer satisfaction on the efficiency of rural land administration. Furthermore, descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze quantitative data. Consequently, the study found that the legal framework and customer satisfaction are the most significant factors that affect the efficiency of rural land administration. However, the study finding revealed that lack of clear and uniform legislations and service delivery negatively affected the success of rural land administration. Thus, the prospects to assure efficient rural land administration are provision of unambiguous laws, delivering services impartially, and providing capacity-building training for experts are suggested as a vital to implement modern land administration systems to modern society.

A Portable Fluid Administration System for Prolonged Intravenous Fluid Administration in Subadult and Adult White Rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum).

While translocations of white rhinoceroses have become an important conservation tool, dehydration during long-distance transports has been identified as a welfare concern. Intravenous (iv) fluid administration might therefore be useful to mitigate dehydration; however, special requirements need to be met to make iv fluid administration suitable for large, wild rhinoceroses during transport. Requirements include a portable and robust system that is capable of delivering high flow rates, is easy to set up, and remains patent and operating for long periods of time while allowing the animals to freely stand or lay down in the transport crates. Due to the lack of suitable fluid administration systems, we developed a custom-made system consisting of 8 L drip bags, a three-part, 4.4-m-long, large bore and partially coiled administration set, and a robust, battery-operated infusion pump, which allowed us to successfully administer iv fluids at a maintenance rate of 1-2 mL/kg/h to eight rhinoceroses for 24 h during a mock transport. While iv fluid administration in transported rhinoceroses is time intensive and the large amount of drip bags required during lengthy transports might pose a limitation, the developed system may be useful for the long-distance transport of small groups of rhinoceroses. Furthermore, this system would be of value for injured or sick rhinoceroses, which require parenteral fluid therapy when commercially available infusion pumps cannot provide the large fluid volumes needed.

Pemikiran Politik Islam dalam Moderasi Beragama

Religious moderation is one of the national priority programs. Religious moderation can be interpreted as an effort to moderate religious adherents, so that in understanding and practicing their religious teachings they are not trapped in two extreme poles of being too strict or too loose. This also concerns religious tolerance, which means respecting other people's beliefs and actions even though they are wrong in our view. And this is a new thing, namely the people as a civil society which in history has experienced creation and turned into resistance and activism. Various things happened in Islamic political thought, including the repositioning of NU and Muhammadiyah. The flow of Islamic politics in Indonesia has actually been structured around Pancasila which is the basis of the state administration system presented by the first vice president, namely Bung Hatta, containing five precepts or principles that are the foundation for the state and the entire Indonesian nation.

Universities as knowledge incubators: Possibilities for novelty

The current Thematic Section is dedicated to possibilities of maintaining and enhancing of new knowledge production function of universities, with a focus on the social sciences. It starts from the assumption that our contemporary university administration systems have become inflexible due to their bureaucratic overgrowth of regulations of university studies. From that follows the need to create new conditions to knowledge incubators—groups of researchers united with goals of innovation in a given field. The different contributions cover the relevance for knowledge incubation improved funding possibilities, new technologies (AI), and general intellectual atmosphere in universities. This atmosphere is generated through a set of local social norm systems about inclusion <> exclusion of participants in different places on university territories, the demand structures of assignments, plagiarism tests, and organization of examinations. All these super-curricular structures enhance the fixed knowledge transfer functions of higher education in contrast to new knowledge incubation. The latter is particularly important in the social sciences since new ways of understanding human beings within societies are needed. Contributions to this Section also outline the socio-political constraints upon knowledge incubation. Paradoxically it can be the application for and success in gaining research funding that can curtail innovation in ideas in the social sciences.

Role of Central Executive Authorities in the Formation and Implementation of the State National Memory Policy in Ukraine

Abstract In Ukraine there is a powerful public demand for national memory policy because, in the context of the Russo -Ukrainian war, the awareness of the Ukrainian civil identity has intensified. Therefore, revising the system of public administration in the field of national memory is relevant, given the compliance with European standards for the formation and implementation of European collective memory. In view of this, this article is aimed at researching the central executive authorities that ensure the formation and implementation of the state policy on national memory in Ukraine. The achievement of this goal is carried out by determining the subjects of the state policy on national memory in Ukraine, analysing their functional duties, structural and organisational characteristics, regulatory support, as well as relationships and interaction during the formation and implementation of the policy on national memory. It is established that Ukraine has an extensive multi -level system of public administration in the field of national memory, which is made up of state authorities and local self -government, as well as various institutions of civil society. Finally, an effective state policy on national memory is possible only if a strategy and clear mechanisms for its implementation by state institutions are developed with the obligatory involvement of the public.

The examiner as a subject of a party to criminal proceedings by the prosecution

It is indicated that the process of modernization of the system of criminal justice bodies is underway in Ukraine, the purpose of which is to improve the system of public administration and improve mechanisms for protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens. In particular, the concept of criminal justice reform of Ukraine, approved by the Decree of the President of Ukraine dated 04/08/2008 No. 311/2008, was implemented in the aspect of updating criminal, criminal procedural and administrative tort legislation. As part of the humanization of criminal legislation, the following steps have been taken: felony crimes have been reclassified as criminal misdemeanors, the procedure for bringing to justice persons who have committed criminal misdemeanors has been simplified, and the work of criminal justice bodies has been optimized in the detection, investigation, and trial of cases. The scientific publication examines topical issues of the place and role of the investigator in criminal proceedings, including through a comparison of the procedural status of the investigator and the investigator. Taking into account the powers of the inquirer, defined by the law that introduces this institute, the burden on the specified subject of criminal proceedings is examined in comparison with the investigator on the example of a specific region, with statistical data on registered, completed and sent to court criminal proceedings. The norms of the current criminal procedural legislation are analyzed, which determine the authority of the inquirer in the process of carrying out a pre-trial investigation of criminal misdemeanors. The legal status of the inquirer as a subject of registration in the Unified Register of Pretrial Investigations is outlined, the imperfection of the introduced norms is noted due to the limitation of the procedural powers of the head of the inquiry in comparison with the head of the investigative unit, and the negative procedural consequences are indicated due to some legislative gaps that require amendments to the current Criminal Code of the procedural code of Ukraine. Based on the results of the research, conclusions and proposals regarding the improvement of national legislation were formulated, and the prospect of further research on this topic was determined.

Prevalence of therapeutic use exemptions at the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games: an analysis of data from 2016 to 2022

ObjectivesThe objectives of this study are to describe the prevalence of therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) among athletes competing in four Olympic and four Paralympic games. The secondary objective was to...

Perceptions of organization, job attitudes, challenges, and solutions among medical school administrative staff.

Staff is essential to the university's efficient administrative operations, which are critical for education, research, and service. Medical schools, often independent, need specialized administrative elements. This study explores how medical school staff perceives the organization using the Six-Box model and evaluates their perceived organizational support, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment based on the concept of job attitudes. This study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating quantitative and qualitative data via a convergent parallel design. It simultaneously collects and analyzes data from a survey and consensus workshop for medical school staff. The survey data were statistically analyzed (IBM SPSS ver. 25.0; IBM Corp., USA), and the workshop discussions were subjected to content analysis. The findings combined provide a comprehensive understanding of the medical school administrative system. Quantitative analysis revealed purpose (3.80) as the highest-rated organizational perception and rewards (2.72) as the lowest. Similarly, job satisfaction was highest (3.63) in job attitudes, while perceived organizational support (2.96) was the lowest. Group differences were observed by gender, enrollment capacity, and contract type (p<0.05). In qualitative research, keywords appeared in relation to their experiences within the medical school organization, encompassing doctor training, emotional responses, administrative features, personal attributes, and cultural influences. Overload, faculty issues, and communication gaps are obstacles. Strategies for overcoming these challenges focus on improving staff treatment, resource allocation, training, and communication channels. This study was conducted to explore a broad understanding of the administration of medical schools. Findings suggest challenges with workload, communication, and organizational support. We propose a dedicated medical school administrative system, improved work conditions, and enhanced communication.

Changing trends in injury patterns of undocumented migrants along the Hungarian–Serbian border from 2018 to 2022

ObjectiveThe Traumatology Clinic of the University of Szeged is a level one Trauma center situated near the Hungarian - Serbian border, where a 4 m tall fence constructed in 2018 serves as a barricade leading to numerous trauma cases. The objective of this study is to characterize the epidemiology of injuries, challenges, and recent trends whilst treating these undocumented migrants in Hungary. Materials and methodsA national retrospective mono-centrical study was performed, examining 982 patients who were admitted to the emergency trauma center in the University of Szeged between January 2018 and December 2022, using data from our electronic administrative system (eMedSol). Factors such as basic epidemiology, country of origin, fractures- according to the AO classification- and its respective treatments, mechanism of injury, duration of stay, and costs were assessed to set as a basis for prediction using a regression model. ResultsA total of 982 patients from 2018 to 2022 were included in the study. Patterns of injury included calcaneal fractures in 2018 and 2019 whereas in 2021 and 2022 along with the exponential increase in patient number, bilateral calcaneal fractures, open and multi-fragmentary tibial fractures were also observed. Additionally, seasonal variations, favoring the months of September through November were observed. Treatment cost ratios, especially surgeries, have also been consistent with the pattern of proximalizing injuries; more proximal surgeries indicate higher surgical costs which is evidently visible in the significantly higher cost ratio dedicated to surgery in 2022. ConclusionWhile migration seems to be a global problem affecting governments and citizens alike, rarely do we understand the direct consequences of illegal migration affecting healthcare services. Hungary in particular created a 4 m tall wall between Serbia in 2019 with means of preventing illegal migration, which in turn led to gradual and later an exponential increase in the number of injured patients particularly in the years 2021 and 2022. Undocumented migrant cases have increased exponentially between 2018 and 2022, with certain patterns seen not only in the injury types but also in seasonal variations and cost expectations. Injuries have been showing a trend of proximalization and have been of more serious quality, including bilateral and/or open injuries. Revisions after surgery were virtually impossible due to the discharging of patients back to border control after their definitive treatment. The need for adequate quality surgical care, manpower and financial aid should be considered.

Theory of Origin, Administration and Decline of the Great Vijayanagar Kingdom in South Asia

The Vijayanagar Empire is one of the most prominent and well-known empires of South Asia. The empire had arisen in the times of the Delhi Sultanate and sustained for more than a period of three Centuries. It saw four dynasties and its share wars and conflicts with neighboring Muslim forces. Vijayanagar Empire also had an admirable administration system, in the sense that it is counted as highly centralized, just and elaborate. This research paper seeks to examine the administrative and political structure of the Vijayanagar Empire and various nuances related to the same. In this research explores various facets of Vijayanagar’s grand history by critically examining various historical interpretations, including nationalist, colonial, and postcolonial perspectives. The approach seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of the complex factors that influenced its ascent and subsequent decline. It seeks to examine the view foreign travelers like Ibn Batuta, Fernao Nuniz and Dominigos Paes and accounts of prominent historians Ferishta that lived during the time of Vijayanagar like to the modern Scholars like Robert Sewell and Nilakanta Sastri in order to present comprehensive historiographical understanding on the Vijaynagar empire. The Vijayanagara Empire’s profound and enduring impact on the historical and cultural milieu of South India has left an indelible imprint across various domains, including art, architecture, literature, and societal practices. Through a meticulous examination of the ascendance and decline of this ancient civilization, one can glean invaluable insights into the intricate processes underpinning the formation and disintegration of polities in premodern South Asian contexts This research paper uses a variety of sources to shed light on the administrative and political conditions of the Vijayanagar Empire. It also sheds light on the changes in State Structure across the four dynasties, the impact of the administrative system on Justice, the impact of religion on State Politics and finally, the political factors that ultimately led to the end of the Greatest South Indian Empire in the Country.

Strategi Mahasiswa dalam Merevitalisasi TPQ Nurul Iman

Al-Quran education park is one of the informal institutions in the field of religious education that is currently developing in the midst of society. With the development of each TPQ both in quality, quantity and even a good administrative system does not guarantee TPQ to be one of the routine places for children in the process of reading and writing the Koran. One example is TPQ Nurul Iman which is located in Jayakarta Village, Talang Empat District, Central Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu Province. This TPQ is in an environment with the quantity of parents and children both leading to continue to study and understand the Koran, it's just that the TPQ rarely operates due to several factors. The purpose of this research is to revitalize TPQ Nurul Iman so that it can be used and operate properly like the function of TPQ in general. The method used in this research is the Qualitative method by conducting observations and interviews to explore in-depth information about existing problems. In this activity, several conclusions can be drawn, namely: First, with the revitalization program carried out by KKN students, it is expected to be able to maintain the quantity and quality of the TPQ. Second, it is hoped that with the hearings conducted by students with the TPQ and village officials, they will be able to pay more attention to TPQ and provide additional teaching staff so that there will be no worries for parents in entrusting their children to TPQ Nurul Iman. Third, with the revitalization that occurs, it is hoped that later the TPQ can operate according to its function and not experience a vacuum again.