Government Area Research Articles

Impact of Climate Change and Human Activities on the Ecological Sensitivity of the Yangtze River Economic Belt

The increasing climate change and human activities exert their influence on the ecological sensitivity of the region individually and interactively. Therefore, a clear understanding of the impact of climate change and human activities on ecological sensitivity will enhance the resilience of the regional ecological environment and the level of sustainable development. This study took the Yangtze River Economic Belt, the first demonstration zone of China's ecological civilization construction, as the research object. Based on the meteorological, remote sensing, and statistical data of 130 cities in the whole region from 2001 to 2021, an index system of climate change, human activities, and ecological sensitivity was constructed. Response surface methodology （RSM） was used to explore the effects of climate and anthropogenic single factors and interactions on the ecological sensitivity in each region. The results showed that： ① The ecological sensitivity value of the belt fluctuated and rose in time, rising by 2.2% from 2001 to 2021. In terms of space, the overall spatial distribution was "high in the north and low in the south." In 2021, the proportion of severely and extremely sensitive cities in the Yangtze River Economic Belt reached nearly 50%. ② For a single factor, the distribution of the effect of the same factor had certain characteristics： The areas where the single factors of economic development, rainfall, and temperature had a positive impact on the ecological sensitivity were concentrated in the areas with higher or faster economic development, along and south of the Yangtze River. For the interaction factors, the effect of 78.6% of the factors on the ecological sensitivity was negative interaction, and the change of one factor level would change the direction of the effect of the other factor on the regional sensitivity. ③ The comprehensive ecological management area of the Yangtze River Economic Belt was divided based on the ecological sensitivity and climate sensitivity. The governance areas that needed priority improvement were clustered within the three urban agglomerations and their northern adjacent areas, which meant that the ecological sensitivity and climate sensitivity of a city had spillover effects. This study is expected to provide inspiration for the economic zone and even the national and global efforts in the field of regional ecological governance.

Women Entrepreneurship: A Bibliometric Review from 2012 to 2022

This study aims for bibliometric analysis by analysing trends in various authors, documents, topics, conceptual structures and collaboration networks on women entrepreneurship. This work analysed 329 publications that were recovered from the Web of Science record from the period of 2012–2022 (and early access articles of 2023) and conclusions were drawn using the ‘bibliometric R-package’ and ‘VOSviewer’. Observations have shown that after 2018, scholarly attention quickened. Trending areas related to women’s entrepreneurship during the selected period include gender, growth, women and work. Highly relevant themes that are underdeveloped till now related to women entrepreneurs which can attract researchers in the future include mediating roles, moderating roles, leadership, performance, determination and much more. This bibliometric evaluation provides a thorough, organized, impartial analysis of women entrepreneurs. Results showed that business, management and entrepreneurship disciplines rule writings on women’s entrepreneurship. This study has identified four components based on the selected data, i.e., strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and dangers faced by women entrepreneurs. There is an utmost need for capacity development and training, particularly in the areas of governance, leadership, communications and the use of information, communication and technology in business because the majority of women entrepreneurs are unable to provide appropriate services to their members. The findings may give scholars and professionals information about the current situation and trending topics of female entrepreneurs. We put out a few research questions that may be addressed in the future for each of the primary study directions.

Participation of Students in all Areas of Governance in Higher Education Institutions in the Light of the Literature – A Systematic Review

This paper presents a comprehensive methodology for conducting a systematic literature review on student participation in higher education institutions (HEIs), focusing on decision-making, student engagement, and extracurricular activities. Following PRISMA guidelines, the review uses evaluation criteria techniques to ensure the quality and transparency of information critical to the design of the paper. A search strategy utilising key terms across EBSCO and Web of Science databases identified 41 relevant articles. Each article underwent thorough analysis, addressing research inquiries about student participation in educational institutions. The review combines findings from diverse perspectives while highlighting students’ importance in decision-making and the relevance of student voices in this process. In addition, it highlights the importance of student engagement and the impact of extracurricular activities on academic success. Through such discussions, the paper emphasises the need for integrated frameworks focused on understanding student participation across higher education institutions, suggesting recommendations for optimising student involvement or participation in decision-making processes, fostering student engagement in teaching and learning, and enhancing participation in extracurricular activities. Overall, the paper highlights the multi-dynamic nature of student participation in the modern structure of higher education institutions and advocates for a holistic approach that empowers and motivates students to participate in all areas of the education system, which will go a long way in shaping their educational experiences.

Transparency of Regional Budget and Expenditure (APBD) through the Optimization of E-Budgeting Implementation

The implementation of budgetary reform in local government budgeting is often viewed as lacking a structured system. This is marked by low transparency and accountability in the management of local budgets. Financial management systems that contradict the principles of good governance necessitate transparency and accountability in all areas of government. The advent of e-budgeting is evidence of the utilization of e-government programs in Indonesia. E-budgeting is expected to be a solution for enhancing transparency and accountability in local budget management. With e-budgeting, the public can more easily access information about budget allocations and their usage. Public participation is also anticipated to increase, allowing for more effective oversight of local government budgets. This transparency not only supports the improvement of financial management at the local level but also contributes to the enhancement of public service quality. Therefore, the implementation of e-budgeting is expected to strengthen good governance and increase public trust in local governments. Active public participation and high transparency are key to realizing a more efficient and accountable local budget management system.

Адміністративний договір в правовій сфері

In this article, we will consider the role and importance of administrative agreements in modern legal practice. The concept of administrative contracts, its main aspects and impact on the relations between state institutions, citizens and enterprises are considered. Special attention is paid to the legal regulation of administrative contracts, their types and the procedure for their conclusion. The article analyzes the role of administrative contracts in ensuring the rights and interests of the parties, as well as in the performance of their public functions. Practical aspects of the use of administrative agreements in various areas of governance are highlighted. This article will help the reader to better understand the essence and significance of administrative agreements in the modern legal environment. In addition, the article discusses the existing aspects of legal regulation of administrative agreements, especially in the context of changes in legal and judicial practice. The author also considers possible problems and prospects for the development of the institution of administrative contracts in the future. Based on the analysis of scientific sources, international experience, regulations and practical experience, the author draws conclusions about the effective use of administrative contracts in the legal field to achieve public goals and protect the interests of all parties to legal relations. Thus, this article will provide a clear overview and analysis of the current state of administrative agreements in the legal field, which will contribute to the further development and improvement of this institution. The analysis of the legal framework governing the conclusion and performance of administrative contracts is carried out with a focus on the key aspects of Ukrainian legislation and international experience. The types of administrative contracts, structures and procedures related to their conclusion, as well as the peculiarities of monitoring their implementation are taken into account. The article also discusses the problems and difficulties that arise in the implementation of administrative contracts in the current environment. In particular, the author examines issues related to the legality and legitimacy of such agreements, the possibility of abuse of power by public authorities, and the protection of the rights and interests of individuals. Particular attention is paid to the comparative analysis of administrative agreements with other forms of litigation, such as administrative and civil law agreements. This makes it possible to determine the features and advantages of administrative agreements in the regulation of social relations. The author also draws conclusions about the need to improve the legal regulation of administrative agreements and develop specific recommendations to improve the efficiency of their application. This article will be useful for lawyers, jurists, law students and anyone interested in administrative law and legal regulation of government activities.

Development of a Framework of Key Internal Control and Governance Principles for Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

ABSTRACT Although robotic process automation (RPA) usage is growing rapidly in accounting, concerns are emerging regarding the internal controls and overall governance structure surrounding RPA. To help address these concerns, we use a design science research approach and work with a Fortune 500 company to develop an RPA governance framework. The framework consists of four governance areas and 14 control requirements, which help maximize the benefits and minimize the risks associated with the use of RPA. We validate that the framework is useful and generalizable to many organizations by presenting the framework to and subsequently interviewing and surveying 86 professionals at different organizations, including internal and external auditors, chief audit executives at several multinational corporations, academics, accounting and finance professionals, and other RPA stakeholders. Their feedback suggests the framework is successful in achieving its objectives.

The mediating role of governance in creating a nexus between investment in artificial intelligence (AII) and human well-being in the BRICS countries

The BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) aim to achieve Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 16, which involve promoting human well-being for all and building strong institutions and governance. This study examines the AII-HWBG nexus contingent on governance indicators within the BRICS nations in 2012-2022 using the Cross-Sectional Augmented Autoregressive Distributed Lag (CS-ARDL) technique. Its findings reveal a long-term relationship among variables with varied causality directions and point to the necessity of integrating governance quality into AII to boost HWBG in both the short- and long-term perspective. Since AII has not so far been used to support HWBG there is a dire need for caution when considering AII’s interaction with institutional governance, economic governance, control of corruption, political stability, regulatory quality and voice and accountability. The paper highlights the crucial role of governance quality in shaping the way AI investment impacts the human well-being. To ensure an overall improvement of well-being, priority should be given to strategies that promote positive synergy between AI investment and governance while mitigating possible harmful effects. Carefully targeted measures in governance areas can create an environment conducive to AI development where it will significantly benefit the citizens of the BRICS countries.

Artificial intelligence and project management maturity: A study of selected project-based organizations in Pakistan

Artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly impacting modern project management (PM) nowadays, especially as it begins to be integrated into business applications. This study focused on evaluating the readiness for AI implementation and the maturity level of PM in selected project-oriented organizations in Pakistan. Data from 12 such organizations were gathered through focus groups to examine the status of AI readiness and PM maturity and to explore their association. The methods used included exploratory data analysis and research on extreme cases. The findings indicated that AI readiness was relatively high in areas of governance and legal aspects but lower in solution development. Conversely, PM maturity was found to be higher in PM but less developed in program and portfolio management. Analysis of extreme cases suggested a positive relationship between AI readiness and PM maturity, supporting the idea that AI can enhance PM. These findings are crucial both for theoretical understanding and practical application.

The impact of the Sustainable Development Goals on global policies on sustainable consumption and production

ABSTRACT While some of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) rely on the support of established international organizations and regimes, others lack strong institutions in their governance areas. This raises the question of whether the SDGs can contribute to strengthening these less institutionalized areas in global governance, which would make these goals important factors in advancing international institutionalization. We study this question with a focus on SDG 12, which targets sustainable consumption and production. By analysing in-depth 49 documents and 19 expert interviews, we trace institutional development (2012–2022) focusing on two initiatives, the 10-Year Framework of Programmes for Sustainable Consumption and Production and the later One Planet Network. We indicate mechanisms through which SDGs have influenced international institutionalization processes and some conditions for this impact. However, while the SDGs might offer a temporary impetus to further institutionalization, they do not provide a lasting solution to the challenge of advancing global institutionalization.

Analysis of the Revitalization Strategy for the Development of Wamsoba Beach Tourism Area, Namrole District, South Buru Regency

Objective study This is for analyze about analysis strategy revitalization development area tour beach especially on the beach Wamsoba Subdistrict Namrole, South Buru Regency. The method used in this study is a qualitative type, namely an analysis used to describe or solve problems systematically using the SWOT analysis method. The results of this study indicate several strategies that need to be carried out by Service Tourist and District Culture. Among them is are arranging and repairing damaged facilities, keeping beaches/objects clean, providing annual operational costs, coordinating with local governments in terms of budget availability. Based on the SWOT analysis, build network cooperation with stakeholders so that the management process area beach Wamsoba. Organize And repair damaged facilities, look after beach/object in order to stay clean, provide cost operational in every years, coordinate with government area in matter availability budget, do promotion about beauty tour Beach Wamsoba, improvement the quality of tourism human resources must own certification tourism And make advertisement promotion tour.

Exploring diverse interests of collaborators in smart cities: A topic analysis using LDA and BERT

Smart cities have emerged as a promising solution to the problems associated with urbanization. However, research that holistically considers diverse stakeholders in smart cities is scarce. This study utilizes data from four types of collaborators (academia, public sector, industry, and civil society actors) to identify key topics and suggest research areas for developing smart cities. We used latent Dirichlet allocation and Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers for topic extraction and analysis. The analysis reveals that sustainability and digital platform have received similar levels of interest from academia, industry, and government, whereas governance, resource, and green space are less frequently mentioned than technology-related topics. Hype cycle analysis, which considers public and media expectations, reveals that smart cities experienced rapid growth from 2015 to 2021, but the growth rate has slowed since 2022. This means that a breakthrough improvement in the current situation is required. Accordingly, we propose resolving the unbalanced distribution of topic interests among collaborators, especially in the areas of governance, environment, economy, and healthcare. We expect that our findings will help researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders in understanding which topics are underdeveloped in their fields and taking active measures for the future development of smart cities.

COVID-19 lockdown impacts on eating patterns and lifestyle behaviours of residents of Western Sydney: Fact not Fiction

Lockdown measures imposed in Australia to slow the transmission of COVID-19 protected most Australians from the virus(1). In some areas in NSW, specifically Western Sydney areas, more stringent lockdown regulations were implemented from July to September 2021, referred to as local governmental areas (LGAs) of concern(2). Preliminary evidence showed that people’s lifestyle such as dietary and physical activity behaviours and mental health during lockdown were altered from before lockdown(3). However, intermediate and longer-term impacts on nutrition and physical health are unclear, especially in LGAs of concern. We aimed to examine the impacts of the lockdown on nutritional behaviour of residents of Western Sydney. Mixed methods were employed including quantitative surveys such as ASA-24 and qualitative focus groups, using R software for quantitative analysis. Data was collected from 523 survey participants in addition to 42 focus group participants. The sample was representative of age, gender, county of birth and area of residence. Sixty-two percent reported decreases in their physical activity level post-lockdown compared with pre-lockdown, and 15% reported increases in their physical activity level post-lockdown compared with pre-lockdown. Sixty-nine percent reported increases in their physical activity levels post-lockdown compared with during the lockdown, and 12% reported decreases. Self-reported weight increased in 50% of the participants post-lockdown compared with pre-lockdown and decreased in 13% of the participants. Forty percent self-reported a decrease in their body weight post-lockdown compared with during the lockdown while 16% self-reported an increase in their body weight post-lockdown compared with during the lockdown. Food security status was reported as much worse in seven percent of the participants post-lockdown compared with pre-lockdown while being unvaried in 93% of the participants. Food security status remained unvaried post-lockdown compared with during the lockdown in 93% of the participants but much better in six percent. Eating habits were self-reported as much worse by 52% of the participants post-lockdown compared with pre-lockdown and much better by nine percent. Forty-eight percent of the participants self-reported their eating habits as much better post-lockdown compared with during the lockdown and 10% as much worse. COVID-19 lockdown negatively impacted eating behaviours, physical activity and body weight of Western Sydney residents with minimal impacts on food security. Further analyses are required to examine the associations between eating patterns, physical activity, body weight and food security and age, gender, country of birth and area of residence of participants. These findings can later be used to draft policies that can be put in practice in case of future pandemics in Australia, or in the case of other common natural disasters, such as bushfires and floods.

Now they can cope? The Green Deal and the contested meaning of sustainability in EU sectoral governance

The European Union (EU) has long discursively positioned itself as a global frontrunner for sustainability and climate protection. Nevertheless, substantive progress toward sustainability goals has not been reached in several governance areas, such as transport and mobility. Especially at the local scale, the highly complex and technocratic EU policy framework is confronted with increasingly polarized claim-making regarding ecological, social and economic problems. With its recent Green Deal governance architecture, the European Commission has sought to address this ideational and institutional fragmentation and resulting stalemate toward reaching “climate neutrality” by proposing ambitious sectoral policies and new governance instruments. This problem-driven paper exploratively investigates the ongoing reconfigurations the Green Deal induces within EU governance. Using the example of the urban mobility sector and employing an interpretive analysis of key policy documents and expert/stakeholder interviews, the paper links the literatures on EU governance architectures and norm dynamics. It discusses potentials and pitfalls for meaning-making processes in times of the socioecological polycrisis. Notably, it critically evaluates the Green Deal’s capacity to open and sustain spaces for translating sustainability across horizontally and vertically fragmented realms of EU governance.

PENTINGNYA TEKNIK GOOD LOBBY DALAM KOMUNIKASI GOOD GOVERNANCE

In Good Governance Practices, lobbying is a part of communication that plays an important role for government administrators to reach mutual agreements in government activities. Good and effective lobbying can affect the smooth running of government programmes because it can help in creating relationships and cooperation between interest groups in a government area. The purpose of this research is to analyse how good lobbying is applied in good governance practices in order to successfully undergo good lobbying for every government program activity. This research uses the library research method, which is a method that uses secondary data sources by finding references through journals, books, literature, notes, and various other documents related to the problem to be solved. The results of the study state that the success of good lobbying in government practice. Successful lobbying and negotiation depends on skills in mastering verbal and non-verbal communication, the ability to analyse and solve problems, careful preparation, active listening, smart in controlling emotions, commitment, and knowing the negotiation style of others.

Analyzing Local Tax Revenue Optimization Strategies Using The SOAR Approach: A Case Study In Susu City

This study uses the SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results) approach to analyze the factors that influence local tax revenue in Boyolali Regency, Central Java. Although regional autonomy provides opportunities, dependence on central transfers is still high. The last five years of data show good target achievement, but the contribution of local own-source revenue (PAD) to the total revenue of the Regional Budget (APBD) is relatively small. Qualitative methods with a post-positivism paradigm were used, and triangulation was carried out based on the results of interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of the study found that Boyolali Regency has not fully met the criteria or standards in the formulation of strategies to increase tax revenue according to the SOAR framework. The strengths of Boyolali Regency lie in the size of its government area, which is the basis of the PBB object, as well as the diversity of local culture. Opportunities are the large number of PBB objects that are still not registered as tax objects and the large amount of uncollected tax receivables. Aspirations are not taken seriously, and the measurement of results has not fully considered the real potential of local tax revenue. In facing this challenge, further efforts are needed to formulate a more comprehensive strategy involving various parties. Suggestions for BKD Boyolali are to consider the utilization of local culture, expansion of the PBB base, increased cooperation that provides added value, increased community participation, and setting targets in accordance with existing regional potential. And the suggestion to the next researcher is to do a comparison with other objects or methods. With the implementation of the right strategy, it is expected to reduce dependence on the transfer of funds from the central government and achieve an increase in local tax revenue and a positive contribution to regional development.

Analysis of Urban Residents’ Travelling Characteristics and Hotspots Based on Taxi Trajectory Data

This study utilizes taxi trajectory data to uncover urban residents’ travel patterns, offering critical insights into the spatial and temporal dynamics of urban mobility. A fusion clustering algorithm is introduced, enhancing the clustering accuracy of trajectory data. This approach integrates the hierarchical density-based spatial clustering of applications with noise (HDBSCAN) algorithm, modified to incorporate time factors, with kernel density analysis. The fusion algorithm demonstrates a higher noise point detection rate (15.85%) compared with the DBSCAN algorithm alone (7.31%), thus significantly reducing noise impact in kernel density analysis. Spatial correlation analysis between hotspot areas and paths uncovers distinct travel behaviors: During morning and afternoon peak hours on weekdays, travel times (19–40 min) exceed those on weekends (16–35 min). Morning peak hours see higher taxi utilization in residential and transportation hubs, with schools and commercial and government areas as primary destinations. Conversely, afternoon peaks show a trend towards dining and entertainment zones from the abovementioned places. In the evening rush, residents enjoy a vibrant nightlife, and there are numerous locations for picking up and dropping off people. A chi-square test on weekday travel data yields a p-value of 0.023, indicating a significant correlation between the distribution of travel hotspots and paths.

Prospects and Dynamics of Special Autonomy Post Aceh Government Law No. 11 of 2006 in Aceh

After the birth of the Aceh Government Law a year ago, the prospect of Special Autonomy in implementing and implementing all government system tools in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam requires high energy. On the other hand, we read that the Unitary State system is in accordance with scientific theory. This research uses qualitative methods to see how individual candidates can survive amidst the onslaught of local and national political parties in Aceh. From the research results, it was found that the existence of individual candidates had caused political tensions in Aceh after the formation of local political parties.The State is also usually called unitary, the form of government is a single structure. It is not composed of several countries like a federation. This means that as a unitary State, there is only one State. Thus, in a unitary state there is only one government, namely the central government which has the highest power or authority in all areas of government.

Value For Money-Based Financial Performance Measurement At The North Toraja Regency Government

Financial performance is one of the most important issues in public sector organizations. Demanding transparency and accountability and supported by technological developments, several public sector organizations/institutions have published their performance reports, including their budget realization reports through their institutional websites. This study aims to determine the ability of the Regional Government of North Toraja Regency in 3 Fields of Government in regulating their budgets. Measurement will be done using Value For Money. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach. This research will measure the performance of the program on the activities carried out by collecting and presenting data on the 2021 North Toraja Regency Government APBD Realization Report in three areas of government, namely the Environment, the Culture and Tourism Office, and Transportation. The analysis will be carried out using the Value For Money method. Data collection is carried out by visiting the website of the Regional Government of North Toraja Regency and downloading the North Toraja Regency Regional Government APBD Realization Report from the site. The results of performance measurements in the activity program at the North Toraja Regency Government in the Field of Environmental Governance, the Culture and Tourism Office, and Transportation in 2021 which are measured using Value For Money can be said to be quite good in terms of economy and efficiency, but still need to improve performance in terms of effectiveness.

Identifying the potential for ecological rehabilitation of landfills in Queensland: A spatial analysis

ABSTRACT Closed landfills represent a large portion of land that cannot be developed but can potentially be ecologically rehabilitated using capping technologies such as phytocapping. This study aims to identify and quantify the value of landfills for ecological rehabilitation in Queensland, Australia, using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and multi-criteria analysis. Multiple environmental features were used for this study and were selected to represent ecosystem services and connectivity. These features were used to create two novel scores (environmental and habitat score), representing the total area and number of environmental features. The evaluation shows there is high value for ecological rehabilitation of landfills in South East Queensland and the Wet Tropics, signifying the importance of ecological rehabilitation in these biogeographic regions. Landfill rehabilitation can create high-value habitats for endangered species and enhance connectivity. It is recommended that landfill after-use is considered by regulators and stakeholders as a potential vehicle for achieving environmental sustainability and ecological conservation. The developed methodology in this study can be used to inform the decision-making process for landfill after-use and the strategic prioritisation of landfills within local governmental areas for achieving ecological rehabilitation.

Digital Revolution and Democracy in Africa: Freedom of Expression Revitalized

The advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has revolutionized the daily lives of Africans, particularly in the areas of governance and politics. The main objective is to show that ICTs have fostered freedom of expression in Africa. Explanatory and demonstrative methods have been used to show firstly that ICTs are socio-political transformers, secondly that ICTs have created the possibility of free expression in Africa, and thirdly that ICTs make democracy and good governance effective in Africa. In politics, ICTs have ushered in a new era of information liberalization, which in turn has led to effective freedom of expression on the African continent. However, it is important to control the use of these technologies if they are to be a lever for democracy and good governance. The political participation of Africans in the digital public sphere requires us to adopt a dynamic approach that accepts a concept that varies in time and space, depending on the means available to individuals at a given moment. The advent of the Internet has profoundly changed the way Africans act and, in a space of a few years, has become an important vector for communication and political action. The revolution brought about by the new electronic means of communication has made relations between members of the community much more fluid.