Aspects Of Democracy Research Articles

Democratization or Extra-Constitutionalism: Ideas for Limiting the Term of Office for Chairmen of Political Parties in Indonesia

One aspect of the internal democratization of political parties that is not working is the lack of regeneration of political party leaders. This phenomenon presents oligarchic party practices and gives rise to a very elitist and feudalistic culture since political parties are controlled by the general chairman. This research is qualitative research with normative juridical methods using legal, conceptual, philosophical, and doctrinal approaches. This research is library research that examines and explores regulatory documents, books, journals, and other scientific works that are relevant to the topic of discussion. This article aims to provide new thinking in building internal institutions of democratic political parties. The results of data collection were analyzed in depth and then presented descriptively analytically. The conclusion of the article shows that by limiting the term of office of the general chairman of a political party, party internalization becomes more open. This idea advances party organizations that prioritize healthy competition. The terms of office need to be regulated in the political party law and do not need to be regulated in the political party's articles of association and bylaws for the sake of uniformity and legal certainty. The term of office of a political party leader is limited to 1 (one) period, namely five years, and a maximum of 2 (two) periods, namely ten years, if re-elected as general chairman at the political party conference forum and chairman election.

Thematic Teaching of Augmented Reality and Education for Sustainable Development in Preschool—The Importance of ‘Place’

In this study, we report on a case study of two Swedish preschool teachers’ first experiences of teaching sustainable development goals through the innovative use of augmented reality. Their statements about thematic work, children’s agency, teachers’ perspective, and augmented reality were analysed qualitatively through a theoretical framework based on transduction and place. The innovative use of augmented reality related to the importance of children’s agency in their exploration of local places associated with sustainable development goals is elaborated on, especially with the value of treating augmented reality as a ‘what’, or content, in teaching before it can be used as a ‘how’, or tool, for teaching sustainable development. It is seen in this exploratory study that transducing meaning between different representations such as physical places and the sustainable development goals in augmented reality applications opens up fruitful discussions regarding, for example, democracy aspects and source criticism between children and preschool teachers. Results indicate that the introduction of augmented reality technology is also worth pursuing in early-year teaching.

Does Trade Openness Influence Democracy? Evidence from Ex-communist Countries

Abstract This paper analyses the influence of trade on democracy, aiming to understand whether becoming more open to trade also makes a country more democratic. So far, the scientific literature that investigate this topic is scarce, and has not reached any solid consensus: while some papers find a positive effect of trade openness on democracy levels, others find a negative effect, or no effect at all. Moreover, the empirical literature on this topic is also very prone to technical problems of the research design, such as endogeneity, which increases the risk of obtaining biased estimates. This paper uses an instrumental variable approach, this way avoiding any omitted variable bias and reverse causality problems. More precisely, we instrument trade openness with its natural, geography-determined rate, based on the gravity equation of trade; we then use the predicted rate of trade openness to capture its effect on democracy, employing an OLS regression on a panel sample of 27 post-communist countries across a period of 24 years. Democracy is measured using the polity index (from Polity V dataset), and also five other variables that capture different facets of democracy – electoral, liberal, participatory, deliberative and egalitarian dimension (from V-Dem dataset). Empirical results suggest that trade openness has a significant, positive effect on democracy. The effect is only marginally higher for the liberal dimension of democracy, and rather similar in magnitude for the rest of four dimensions.

Actualization Of Catholic Religious Education Values In Realizing Religious Tolerance Among Catholic Students In The City Of Sorong

The type of this research is qualitative-descriptive. Thirty schools located in the city of Sorong, covering primary to secondary education levels, were selected as the research locations. Approximately 35 Catholic religion teachers participated as research informants. Interview, observation, and documentation study techniques were used as methods to collect data. This research aims to examine the implementation and effectiveness of the Catholic Religious Education (PAK) learning process in schools. The researchers then attempted to explore further how schools continuously strive to improve the quality of implementing Catholic Religious Education in schools for fostering attitudes and behaviors of religious tolerance in schools. Through the Catholic Religious Education learning model, students are able to: First, adopt a critical attitude towards various issues related to racism, fanaticism, ethnicity, and repressive aspects in society. Second, conduct studies on various issues stemming from diverse perspectives of religions and other beliefs, thereby fostering awareness of cultural diversity and peace. Third, develop cooperative learning skills and decision-making skills so that students are ready to become good citizens in terms of social and democratic aspects as well as tolerant.

Democracy, accountability, and forest loss: a cross-national analysis of low- and middle-income nations

ABSTRACT The existing cross-national research on democracy and forest loss has produced contradictory results. On the one hand, some studies find that democracy is related to less forest loss because of electoral accountability and guaranteeing political rights and civil liberties. On the other hand, studies find that democracy is related to increased forest loss in low- and middle-income nations because leaders promote policies that prioritize economic growth over protecting the natural environment. We use this research as a starting point for our study and build upon it in two ways. First, we examine how vertical, horizontal, and diagonal accountability – three different aspects of democracy – impacts forest loss in low- and middle-income nations. Second, we address the issue of endogeneity in the vertical, horizontal, and diagonal accountability. To do so, we analyze data for 80 low- and middle-income nations using a two-stage instrumental variable regression model. We find that higher levels of horizontal and diagonal accountability are related to less forest loss. We do not find that vertical accountability is related to forest loss in low- and middle-income nations. From the findings, we arrive at our theoretical implication, which support arguments concerning how actors at different scales work individually and together to promote conservation.

THE REFLECTION OF PARTY POLITICS IN THE FORMULATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH POLICIES - THE REALITY OF CUIABÁ - MT

The article on screen is about the Reflection of Party Politics in the Formulation of Public Health Policies based on the reality of Cuiabá-MT, as a result of a process of precariousness in the provision of public health care, both in economic and subjective aspects, in neoliberal societies. Neoliberalism refers to a political and economic conception doctrinally situated in the idea of ​​market deregulation, commercial and, in particular, financial opening, in addition to the reorganization of the role of the State, which abandons the role of promoting social well-being and makes a commitment to maintaining the market and competition. The article aims to highlight the influence of party politics as an action that seeks to combat any and all types of serious public policy, since party politics erodes the democratic aspect of access to social rights, among which health is found. inserted. Methodologically, this is a bibliographical research whose theoretical basis focuses on authors who study the topic. The research points out that party politics, through capitalism, by appropriating neoliberal premises characterized by the predominance of financial interests, the deregulation of markets, the privatization of state-owned companies, and the abandonment of the welfare state intensifies inequality. between people, directly affecting public health policies. From a neoliberal perspective, it is clear that inequality is the stimulant that makes the most talented rise and stand out, thus “helping” the general progress of society, as can be seen in the scenario presented by the process taken over by party politics in the Brazil and in Cuiabá -MT in the public health scenario.

The Multilayered Nature of "Democratic Aspects" Leading to Equity: Considerations from Collaborative Activities between Schools and Communities in Japan and the United States

The Multilayered Nature of "Democratic Aspects" Leading to Equity: Considerations from Collaborative Activities between Schools and Communities in Japan and the United States

Different Words, Same Results

In 2007, Ecuadorians elected Rafael Correa, a left-wing leader who based much of his platform on calls for decolonial reform and the indigenous cosmology of buen vivir. Representing the opposite side of the political spectrum, Brazilians elected right-wing politician Jair Bolsonaro, whose platform included social conservative and anti-environmental rhetoric. Both leaders can be understood as populists, which refers to the phenomena whereby leaders build a multi-class coalition via a personalistic party, have charismatic personalities, and have a redistributive agenda within the existing social bounds. Populism is an ineffective mechanism to address the demands of civil society, which is ultimately detrimental to democracy, as highlighted by the case studies of Ecuador and Brazil. This paper focuses on the impact of populism on one aspect of democracy, the dispersal of power and the limitation of domination by one person or a small group.

Polish minischools. Microhistories of democracy and portraits of parental involvement

In light of cognitive and social advantages of thinking upon forms and meanings of the relationship between a subject and a place of its acting, and in light of my personal inexhaustible interest in the pedagogy of place (Mendel, 2006), I found it tempting to make an attempt of describing the existence (ontology) of a school in a specific place by using phenomenological and hermeneutical analyses. My aim was to academically describe how a school happens in a specific place, being a community event, or a social drama (Turner, 1974). I have made such an attempt and in this text I make an effort to present such a description by referring to a school situated in a Polish village; a school raison d’être of which is nowadays endangered; a school which is “too small” and the existence of which is refused in view of the poverty of Polish communes. As a researcher I decided that my research material will be various phenomena, that is various aspects of the school’s life embraced in available narrations. On the one hand, by describing, I tell the story of the school but, simultaneously, I analyze the story material (contents of narration). This is how my microhistory is created (Domańska, 2005). On the other hand, I reconstruct the unique picture of minischools created through the exchange of meanings which happens within the space of this story. It is a story about schools which firstly are doomed to be closed down as they are unprofitable and later are saved by social forces through being created a new within a new legal framework (by an association). Consequently, because of the fact that main characters of this story proved to be parents who – as all people of the post-communist Poland – look with hope at their sense of agency and a democratic aspect of the order in which they live, the text can be perceived as a microhistory of democracy.

Revitalizing Political Parties in Indonesia: Dissecting Patronage-Clientelism Dynamics vis-à-vis Political Representation

Abstract: This paper discusses and describes the patron-client phenomenon within political parties. One of the reasons why patron-client relations persist in political parties is that the interests of the political elite are veiled and do not prioritize the dynamic aspects of democratization of political parties as a forum for people's representation. The method used in this study is a normative juridical research method using a statutory and conceptual approach and presented in a formal way qualitative descriptive prescriptive. Data was collected using the interview method, the researcher interacted with informants who were flexible and open to obtain the data needed in this paper. The theory used in this paper is the general patron-client theory, which has developed and is influenced by the political culture within the internal political parties. The results of this study indicate that the patron-client relationship between political parties and cadres is good in the aspects of party elites and candidates legislature. Regional head candidates that occur give rise to a reciprocal relationship which has implications for the non-occurrence of democratization schemes and principles within political parties as a forum for people's representation that will fill public positions. The patron-client phenomenon includes, among other things, personal gifts, interests that are family interest or morphological and have the nuances of money interest. Purpose: To find out the forms of patron-client practices within political parties and society that give rise to reciprocal relationships that impact political polarization of representation that does not work well and is far from the principle of political party cadres as a representation of the people's will. as well as finding ideal concepts related to patterns of relations between parties, both relations between cadres, political parties and society in general. Design/Methodology/Approach: Normative juridical using the statute and conceptual approaches. Findings: The patron-client phenomenon can be caused by a lack of awareness and political education, as well as inconsistency and inadequate performance within political parties, both at the institutional level and among members of the legislature and executive. Originality/Value: Examining patronage-clientalism within the context of political parties has received limited scholarly attention. The topic of voting behaviour during general elections often revolves around patronage-clientelism. However, this study specifically examines the phenomenon of patronage-clientelism within political parties and its implications for political corruption.

Comparison Analysis of Open and Closed Proportional Election Systems in the Perspective of State Law in Indonesia

The development of elections in Indonesia has two systems, namely, closed proportional system and open proportional system. Both electoral systems have their own advantages and disadvantages. The implementation of both electoral systems has significant legal and political implications in the context of state law in Indonesia. This background explanation illustrates the existence of legal problems related to the electoral system in Indonesia and the legal implications of the application of each electoral system. The research used in this research is a combination of conceptual approach with comparative approach. The comparative analysis of open and closed proportional electoral systems in the perspective of state laws in Indonesia is conducted. It can be concluded that the implementation of an open or closed system cannot be viewed as a single solution to all legal problems in the country. Decisions on the most suitable electoral system for Indonesia must consider aspects of democracy, political participation, justice, and political stability. The selection of the right electoral system will have significant implications in building a democratic and effective political system.

A Novel Integrated Neutrosophic Cosine Operator Based Linear Programming ANP-EDAS MCGDM Strategy to Select Anti-Pegasus Software

In this paper, we have established Cosine Trigonometric Operational Law (CTOL) and constructed Cosine Trigonometric Neutrosophic Weighted Averaging (CT-NWA) operator in the domain of generalized neutrosophic environment, which has been endorsed in a Multi-Criteria Group Decision Making (MCGDM) technique to select the best Anti-Pegasus software. In this study, the expertize recommendations and public opinion are well taken in context of debatable Pegasus issue in the Indian political, bureaucratic and democratic aspects. The problem has been addressed and resolved by using the integrated methodology of Analytical Network Process (ANP) and Evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution (EDAS) strategies. Here, we have optimized the weight factors and the gradation values of the decision makers as well as the sub-criteria of each criterion using Linear Programming (LP) model. Finally, we have performed the comparative analysis from various aspects to justify the reliability of our results.

Was Stalin a Marxist? And If He Was, What Does This Mean for Marxism?

Abstract Stalin was a Marxist, but a certain kind of Marxist who selected out of the body of work of Marx, Engels, and Lenin a non-democratic and inhumane form of Marxism leaving out the humanist and democratic aspects of the original Marxist programme. The means he chose to build what he considered a socialist society fatally tainted the goal of a society in which working people make the fundamental decisions that determine their lives.

Democratic Omnibus Law in Indonesia

Omnibus law is a method of forming laws. The use of the omnibus law is often problematic from a democratic aspect. Omnibus law arrangements in Indonesia have been legalized through Law Number 13 of 2022, but it remains a problem regarding participation as a pillar of democracy. Therefore, the concept of comparison is needed for further refinement. This research is normative research with statutory, case study, and comparative approaches. The results of the study are: (1) the application of the omnibus law in Indonesia in the case of the Job Creation Law is undemocratic because it narrows the space for public participation, (2) changes to the Law concerning the Formation of Legislation, especially those relating to participation, representation of participation, and the provision of a two-way information system is a necessity for realizing a democratic omnibus law in Indonesia.

What’s the future for planning in a time of democratic retreat, white supremacy and silence

ABSTRACT It has been argued that we are witnessing an ‘antidemocratic turn’ in history, with an increase in ideologies of white supremacy and a disregard for the fundamental principles of democracy. Antidemocratic attacks are often directed, through hate and threats, towards politicians, researchers, and non-governmental organisations that engage in democratic aspects of societal development, such as critical and spatial investigations of racial discrimination, gender inequalities and human rights. The above is troubling news for a profession that often sees itself as a facilitator of democratic futures. This article shows how growing self-censorship is having real implications for planning. It is stated that the planning profession must ask itself what futures, and for whom, it is contributing to. It is argued that, as planners, we need to acknowledge that antidemocratic attacks from white supremacists stem from a colonial relationship which continues to produce violence, as well as deep inequalities around the world. It is furthermore argued that if the planning profession wants to contribute to democratic futures, it urgently needs to scrutinize how its own practices are imbued with racial capitalism. If not, the future of critical planning theory and practice comes into question.

The Effects of Democratic and Nondemocratic Institutions on CO2 Emissions

Democratic institutions that coordinate diffuse interests might be beneficial for climate protection. Because the implementation of democratic institutions varies among democracies as well as among autocracies, this study examines whether institutional aspects of different models of democracy affect CO2 emissions in democracies and autocracies. Similar studies have assumed uniform effects of democratic aspects in regimes of both types. The extent of the dependence of autocratic leaders on the support of the ruling party, the military, and/or a hereditary council might make them less responsive to incentives generated by democratic institutions to reduce CO2 emissions. This article, therefore, examines data on CO2 emissions from 1990 to 2020 in 66 democracies and 69 autocracies separately and analyses whether nondemocratic institutions limit the effects of democratic institutions. As democratic institutions might affect climate outcomes only in the long term, we examine cross-national variation in the long-term development of CO2 emissions and short-term changes in CO2 emissions within countries. In democracies, civil society participation and social equality contribute to a decrease in the long-term development of CO2 emissions. In autocracies, local and regional democracy contributes to lower CO2 emissions in the long term, and social equality decreases annual changes in CO2 emissions. Military influence limits these effects. In contrast, the dependence of the executive on a ruling party strengthens the negative effect of social equality on annual changes in CO2 emissions.

Advocating access to justice: Facilitating or gatekeeping?

Advocacy is one of the central means for supporting access to justice. The social work profession has advocacy as one of its main courses of action. This discusses the components in actions that are considered as good practice for facilitating access to justice in its democratic aspects. More explicitly social workers advocacy for promoting the worth and dignity of human beings in society. Four different ideals in social work are presented, self-help, treatment, philanthropy and bureaucracy. Thereafter, cases presented as best practice from European social workers are used for pointing out the central components described for good advocacy work. These are communication, inclusion and flexibility. Taken together, the aspects all go back to having respect for those in need of advocacy. In advocating for access to justice, it is important that the advocates are actively aware of their own role in a way that their efforts facilitate access to justice.

The implicative relationship paradigm of democracy and constitutionalism: key values

The scientific article examines and analyzes the key values of the paradigm of the implicative relationship between democracy and constitutionalism.
 It has been determined that democracy is characterized by significant benefits not only on the national level, but also on an international scale, including the provision of sustainable economic development, the existence of various forms of ownership, the establishment of fundamental rights, interests and freedoms, their proper protection by reliable mechanisms, security guarantees, and the development of civil society.
 It is emphasized that the concepts of constitution and democracy have an implicative relationship within the framework of the doctrine of constitutionalism, which considers the constitution as a means of democracy by applying the formula "democracy through law". Such is the idea of the constitution which constitutionalism carries, and which makes it the doctrine of democracy.
 It was established that the key values of constitutionalism are: the actual functioning of the principle of the rule of law; separation of powers and the real existence of a mechanism of checks and balances that prevents the monopolization of power (since this division of powers is contained in the constitution itself, it becomes an effective tool for ensuring constitutionalism); responsible and accountable government that serves the people who elect it (if the government does not live up to the expectations of the electorate, the powers of such state and local government bodies are terminated by voting in democratic elections for more worthy elected officials for these positions); the concept of popular sovereignty, which assumes that state bodies derive their legitimacy from the people (even if there is a certain sovereign entity that is authorized to manage state affairs, the "ultimate" sovereignty belongs to the people, and the power of such a sovereign entity comes from the public); ensuring human and citizen rights and freedoms; the rights of the individual must be properly protected, then constitutionalism will flourish; the independence of the judiciary is the essence of any liberal democracy and the basis of a free society; the judiciary is the defender of the rule of law.
 It has been determined that democracy as a legal category and concept as a whole is subject to ambiguous interpretation and understanding by modern scientists in some aspects. At the same time, there are those aspects of democracy on which researchers are largely unanimous in their opinion. First of all, this is an assertion, which has actually become empty, that democracy has a close relationship with constitutionalism and its basic values, the concept of popular sovereignty, as well as state building.

CHANGING THE PARADIGM OF STATES IN THE RABIC MIDDLE EAST REGION BRINGS AUTHORITARIANISM TOWARDS DEMOCRACY

The demonstration phenomenon that was launched by the Arab Spring has caused political upheaval in Middle Eastern countries, starting from Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and Syria which is still continuing today, is a bridge to change, the fall of authoritarian regimes, and also as a symbol of struggle pro-democratic Arab people who demand a paradigm shift in the Middle East state. The intended change is in the economic, social, open and democratic aspects of the political system. The Arab Spring phenomenon still leaves many problems, Middle Eastern countries are still in a slump, trapped in conflict and civil war. The democratic transition that was aspired to did not go well, being held hostage by the interests of authoritarian and sectarian regimes: ethnicity, religion, sects and political groups. Authoritarianism is one of the causes of instability and has colored the political dynamics of the Middle East. Socio-historically, authoritarianism and sectarianism in the Middle East have multi-layered roots over a long period of time. This paper tries to read the paradigm shift in the Arab region state state against authoritarianism towards democracy

Why do we need democracy? Some aspects of democracy in modern period

Why do we need democracy? Some aspects of democracy in modern period