Governance Management Research Articles

Contributory Factors to the Inability of the Poor to Access National Health Protection: A Case Study in Waingapu, Sumba Timur District, Indonesia

Millions of poor Indonesians still need access to Indonesia's National Health Protection (NHP). The study investigated barriers making NHP inaccessible for the poor in Waingapu, Sumba Timur, Indonesia. We used a qualitative approach to identify the contributing factors to why NHP was inaccessible for some populations. A total of 30 residents of Waingapu who attended healthcare in two hospitals and five Community Health Centers were recruited using convenience technic. Twenty residents participated in the semi-structured interview, while ten engaged in casual conversations. We also interviewed three heads of community groups and three health cadres for comparative information. Questions have been developed to guide the interviews and casual conversation. The interviews were audio-taped and transcribed while intensive note-taking was performed during the informal discussion or the conversation was narrated immediately after the talks ended. The information was inductive, analyzed, and coded to produce common information among the participants. The data analysis revealed the factors that contributed to the failure of the resident to enroll in the NHP, such as lack of information about the registration, poor socialization of the program, the ignorance of village officers, unaffordability, and confusion about the parties responsible for the registration. The study concluded that poor people were still vulnerable to access free coverage and healthcare from the NHP. The stakeholders of the NHP, especially the local management of NHP and local government, need to urgently and effectively educate the commoners about the mechanism, benefits, and contribution to the NHP to ensure equity and equality in accessing quality healthcare.

Industrial Specialization in China: Effects of Central Tools Governing Subnational Agency

Abstract We examine how the central government's management of subnational governments' agency influences the smartness of the latter's industrial specialization choices. Based on smart industrial specialization theory and agency theory, we hypothesize how two central government tools governing subnational governments' agency – facilitating their organizational efficacy and promoting their officials to higher ranks – explain recent industrial specialization choices by China's 31 provincial governments. We find that provincial governments with greater organizational efficacy, measured by access to better-resourced local state-owned enterprises in focal industries, make smarter specialization policies. In addition, we show that provincial governments with greater numbers of officials previously promoted to the central government make, contrary to conventional wisdom, potentially less smart specialization policies. Our research extends smart specialization theory by explaining that central government tools governing subnational agency problems can have knock-on effects making subnational governments' industrial specialization choices smart or unsmart.

A Study of the Effects of Kokoro Alate, A Crisis Resolution Programme of Agidigbo 88.7 FM Radio Station on the People of Akinyele Local Government of Oyo State

This research was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of Kokoro Alate, a crisis resolution programme on Agidigbo 88.7FM radio station, in promoting community resilience and mitigating crises in Akinyele Local Government, Oyo State.The research aimed to examine the programme's influence on listeners' perceptions and attitudes towards crisis, its effectiveness in promoting community resilience, and the challenges and opportunities associated with its implementation. A descriptive survey method was employed, targeting, 80 adults ( 50 unmarried and 30 married) selected through simple random sampling from Ajibode, Akinyele Local Governmen The study revealed that crisis management radio programs significantly influence listeners' perceptions and attitudes towards crisis, with education being the most impactful aspect. Kokoro Alate has educated a large number of people on how to conduct themselves during crises and resolve disputes. However, despite awareness of the importance of feedback, respondents hesitated to contribute, limiting the programme's effectiveness. The study concludes that crisis resolution programmes like Kokoro Alate are vital tools for combating social crises. To enhance programme effectiveness, awareness campaigns on crisis resolution programmes should be conducted.Further research is recommended to investigate reasons for low feedback and declining radio audiences. Additionally, government and private broadcasts should prioritize crisis-resolution programming. By addressing these areas, Kokoro Alate's influence can expand, enhancing community resilience and crisis management in Akinyele Local Government.

Different sustainability endgames: Institutional logics in the performance management of local governments

IMPACT Local governments operate in institutionally complex environments where overlapping values, rules and priorities shape their actions. This article explores how such complexity directly impacts the production of sustainability performance information. By examining various institutional logics within local governments, the study highlights how these differing perspectives lead to diverse approaches in managing sustainability performance. The article introduces three potential ‘endgames’—sustainability as a brand, strategy or raison d’être—each representing a distinct path for integrating sustainable development goals (SDGs) into local governance. These endgames provide local government managers, specialists, and sustainability co-ordinators, with a framework to reflect on the priorities and rationales behind current sustainability performance management practices. This article is essential reading for those seeking to develop meaningful performance measurement for the SDGs.

Innovation and Sustainability in the Amazon with the Use of Blockchain

Objective: The general objective of this study is to model the implementation of a blockchain system for solid wastemanagement in a government agency. The specific objectives of the results are to identify the main challenges in implementing a blockchain system for solid waste management in Public Management (1); characterize the blockchain models identified in this investigation (2); and develop a blockchain system model for solid waste management in a government agency (3). Theoretical Framework: The Theory of New Public Management, discussed in Madan and Ashok (2022), is the basis of this study, considering the notes of these authors, who address the dominant paradigm in public administration. Method: This research has a qualitative or mixed approach, as it includes parametric elements based on architecture such as blockchain, supported by bibliographical research and documentary analysis. The bibliographical research was based on elements of an integrated solid waste management system, through a framework, as conceptualized in the specific topic of this study. The Content Analysis method was used to research documents and other textual or audiovisual databases on solid waste management and blockchain technology. This research method allowed us to extract relevant information from the data collected, organize it into thematic categories, and interpret it in light of the theoretical framework obtained. By applying Content Analysis, patterns, meanings, and nuances were identified that could enrich the understanding of the phenomenon studied, ensuring an in-depth and contextualized analysis. Results and Discussion: The scenario of research on solid waste management in Brazil is marked by significantchallenges that reflect the complexity of the country's socioeconomic and environmental context. According to Agência Brasil (2023), the generation of solid waste has increased alarmingly, with data from 2021 indicating that more than 80 million tons were produced, of which only 32.5% were correctly disposed of. Thisreality highlights the urgent need for effective and innovative public policies that address integrated waste management. Research Implications: The relevance of implementing a blockchain system in public governance is highlighted, considering the growing demand for innovative and sustainable solutions. Originality/Value: This study is of interest to government managers, academics involved in applied research onblockchain in waste management, politicians and other leaders committed to excellence in management, and other professionals committed to promising results in the relationship between innovation and sustainability in organizations.

Legal Perspective on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Corporate Governance in Nigeria: Potentials and Challenges

Abstract From a legal standpoint, this paper critically examines the potential and challenges in deploying Artificial (AI) Intelligence in corporate governance in Nigeria. The examination revealed that leveraging AI in corporate governance could enhance corporate efficiency in Nigeria through improved decision-making, risk management, financial reporting, and stakeholder protection and engagement. However, possible bias and data privacy breaches are significant risks that pose ethical challenges when AI is deployed in corporate governance. Particularly, Nigeria is bisected by several socio-economic challenges, such as a lack of a robust AI framework and insufficient technological expertise to develop and optimize AI systems. Furthermore, Nigeria currently lacks comprehensive national AI legislation, thereby resulting in the absence of a legal basis for the effective deployment of AI in corporate governance and board management. Against this backdrop, this paper proposes an AI-based corporate governance framework, which can be adapted into future legislative reforms to streamline decision-making processes and improve board accountability and stakeholders’ protection in companies. Overall, it argues that AI legislation and policies are vital to the success of efforts to implement AI-based corporate governance in Nigeria.

Pioneering Museum Data Transformation: Unifying Legacy Systems and Enhancing Data Integrity

In the digital era, museums confront the challenge of modernising legacy data systems to align with current standards. Part of the RECODE (Rethinking Collections Data Ecosystems) Programme (Dupont et al. 2022) examines the complex transition from disparate departmental object models to a unified system, reflecting the broader museum community's struggle with data standardisation. The case study centres on consolidating five distinct data models accumulated over two decades, each tailored to different departmental needs under various constraints. The data mapping process identifies and aligns similar fields across models, facilitating the integration of analogous data points and exposing redundancies and unique practices embedded over years. Major challenges include data complexity, diversity, and quality issues (cleaning, standardizing, and deduplicating), compounded by the massive scale of the data: currently, the Natural History Museum London (NHM) has 262,831,590 records across 8,175 fields, and a total volume of 12 TB of data, which define both the ongoing data modelling work and our future data migration. A key innovation in our process is the immediate visibility of data issues that became apparent upon migrating to Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS serves as the staging environment for our transition to the new NHM Collections Management System (CMS) and offers an unprecedented platform for directly addressing these challenges. It enables us to query all our data—across all departments and fields—in just seconds. This capability provides a comprehensive view that was previously unattainable. The core of this presentation is sharing "lessons learned" from navigating the intricacies of an ongoing CMS transition within a museum. The endeavor to untangle and unify diverse data models is a common challenge (IEEE Big Data Governance and Metadata Management Industry Connections Activity 2020,Wu et al. 2022, Wu et al. 2021,Little et al. 2022,Woodburn et al. 2022) highlighting the importance of community engagement and knowledge exchange. Our findings underscore the necessity of cross-departmental collaboration and the benefits of a data-driven data modelling approach. By sharing our journey and the developed comprehensive object model (Collier and Woodburn 2022), we aim to contribute valuable insights to museums undergoing similar transformations. The RECODE Programme sheds light on the practical aspects of CMS modernisation through the analytics and knowledge derived from over two decades of collections data and data use.

Cloud-Native ETL: Integrating Databricks and Azure Data Factory for Scalable Data Processing in Enterprise Environments

This article examines the implementation of cloud-native ETL solutions leveraging Databricks and Azure Data Factory (ADF) for scalable data processing in enterprise environments. The article presents a comprehensive analysis of the architectural design, integration strategies, and performance optimization techniques for combining Databricks' powerful data transformation capabilities with ADF's robust workflow orchestration. Through a series of case studies and empirical evaluations, we demonstrate how this integrated approach addresses the challenges of big data processing, including scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Our findings reveal significant improvements in processing efficiency and resource utilization, with observed reductions in ETL pipeline execution times by up to 40% and overall cloud infrastructure costs by 25%. The article also highlights best practices for data governance, security, and quality management within this framework. These insights provide valuable guidance for data engineers and IT professionals seeking to modernize their data processing infrastructure and harness the full potential of cloud-native ETL solutions.

Management Research on Online Recruitment CompaniesBased on Case Analysis of SEEK

This paper explores the study of management research on online recruitment companies, especially to provide a deeper understanding of the management practices of SEEK, Australias largest online recruitment company, through a case analysis focusing on challenges related to corporate governance, cost of capital, and company structure. With the development of the internet and information technology, online recruitment platforms offer efficient and convenient hiring methods for businesses and job seekers, but they also bring unique management challenges. By analysing SEEKs corporate governance structure, including its board composition and compensation policies, this study reveals key issues online recruitment companies face in governance and capital management. Furthermore, the paper examines SEEKs capital structure and its impact on its operations and growth. Through this case sing of the complexities of managing online recruitment platforms. It highlights both the opportunities created by technological advancements and the governance and financial challenges they face.

How does digital transformation affect corporate governance paradigms? A synthesis of the literature

At present, digital transformation has become a vital way for companies to achieve sustainable growth. This paper reviews the literature on the correlation between digital transformation and corporate governance paradigm, analyzes the specific impact mechanism of AI technology and big data technology in the field of corporate governance, and explores the influence effect of the most popular ChatGPT technology on corporate governance from the perspective of business practice. It is found that digital transformation has an important impact on stakeholder management, information disclosure, green governance and other aspects of corporate governance. The purpose of the study is to provide a new reference for the construction of corporate governance paradigm and help companies achieve long-term development in the digital wave.

Digital Governance and Electronic Waste Management at Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul – Brazil

The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) has the Information and Communication Technology Master Plan (PDTIC) to guide and monitor the performance of the Information Technology (IT) area within the institution. The IT area at UFMS has the Digital Governance Committee (CGD), responsible for drafting the Information Security Policy (PSI); the Information and Communication Technology Procurement Plan (PCTIC); the Open Data Plan (PDA); and the University's PDTIC. In addition to the Information and Communication Technology Agency (AGETIC), which is responsible for coordinating, guiding, supervising, executing, and controlling the organization's IT activities. This work aims to demonstrate that sustainability is part of both Digital Governance and the curriculum of UFMS students, focusing on the management of Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) within the University. The UFMS Solid Waste and Health Services Management Plan (PGRS/PGRSS) outlines guidelines for the management of these materials, and annually, since 2017, the Faculty of Computing (FACOM) at UFMS organizes the Electronic Waste Collection Week, a project aimed at raising awareness among the academic community about disposal, reuse, and recycling, helping to conserve the environment. This action assists in the education of these students by making them protagonists in this initiative. In each edition hundreds of electronic devices have been reused by students and community, serving as an example of socio-environmental impact action. The methodology employed by UFMS to organize and advance electronic waste management efforts involved the establishment of digital governance regulations, along with sustainability management and governance practices, in order to structure and promote electronic waste management actions at UFMS.

Peran Dinas Pariwisata Dalam Meningkatkan Perekonomian di Kota Gorontalo

This research aims to find out how the Government Management in the Savings and Loans Village This study aimed to determine the Role of the Tourism Department in Boosting the Economy in Gorontalo City. The data sources used in this research were primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis techniques used Bungin's theory (2019:229), which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The research results indicate a relationship between the Role of the Tourism Department in Boosting the Economy in the City of Gorontalo, as evidenced by the interviews and observations results. The results show the emergence of benefits for the local economy and increased job opportunities businesses for the surrounding community.Keywords: Government Management and Savings and Loans Village Economic Program

Manajemen Pemerintah Dalam Program Ekonomi Desa Simpan Pinjam Desa Tunas Jaya Kecamatan Bone Pantai Kabupaten Bone Bolango

This research aims to find out how the Government Management in the Savings and Loans Village Economic Program in Tunas Jaya Village, Kec. Bone Beach District. Bone Bolango chose 3 village officials as key informants while data collection techniques used documentation, observation and interview techniques. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive research method, namely describing research variables in qualitative aspects of understanding. The results of the research show that government management in the Savings and Loans Village Economic Program in Tunas Jaya Village has not implemented a good management process in managing the Karya Bersama Abadi Savings and Loans Village Economic Program. This is reinforced by data and interview results which state that the process of implementing the activities still experiencing several obstacles, both in terms of supervision and also the process of giving sanctions to members who have not carried out their obligations to pay credit. Some of the problems that are factors that hinder the progress of the village government management process in implementing the Karya Bersama Abadi program are weak leadership of the village head, inadequate facilities, low community mindset, and weak supervision from the village government.

Student Satisfaction and University Enrollments: Does the Urban or Regional Status of Australian Higher Education Institutions Matter?

In the aftermath of World War II, Western nations witnessed unprecedented growth in university enrollments, particularly in business schools, driven by the expansion of the publicly funded higher education system. This growth has prompted higher education providers to re-evaluate the critical role of student satisfaction in shaping learning, engagement, and overall institutional success. While the impact of student satisfaction on engagement and academic outcomes is well documented, its influence on broader university enrollments remains underexplored. Using longitudinal data from the Australian Government-funded Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) surveys and universities’ annual reports (2012-2017), we find that universities with higher student satisfaction show significantly higher enrollment rates. Moreover, the positive impact of student satisfaction on enrollment is more pronounced in metropolitan universities. Beyond contributing to social justice theory, this study provides actionable insights for government and higher education management to improve equitable access to higher education and reduce social disparities through strategically allocating resources, capabilities, and support services.

Critical learning development and the crisis of the university: a collective consideration

This participatory session concerned consideration of the ‘critical turn in LD’ (Syska and Buckley, 2023: 107), manifest through an emerging critical LD movement – as centring an academic literacies approach (Hilsdon, 2018; Asher, 2022, 2023a; Dhillon, 2023; Rooney, 2023) – as a response to ‘the crisis of the university’ (Bacevic, 2017). The focus is on the positionality of LD/LDers within the increasingly neoliberal university, and to this critical learning development movement. Time and space are provided for sharing experiences, worries and hopes for LD/HE and to collectively explore the contemporary realities/trajectory of LD/HE – and alternative futures. The central cause of the crisis of UK HE, exacerbated by government and senior management responses to COVID-19, is intensifying and accelerating processes of the ‘deep neoliberalisation’ of the public university – reflected in industrial action concerning ‘pay devaluation; pay inequality, based on gender and race; excessive workloads; and casualisation’ (Hall, 2020a). The session explores where LD/LDers are positioned within the HE crisis, before considering how critically oriented LD/LDers who believe HE should be a social and public good can best respond to the crisis, while connecting such to wider contemporary societal and global crises. Specifically: How might LD/LDers respond to different contexts of crisis in ways that encompass LD’s developmental/pedagogical ethos, emancipatory values and empowering academic literacies approach (Syska and Buckley, 2023; Webster, 2019)? How do we link with wider critical educational theories, practices, communities and struggles? What might be the role of critical Learning Development and academic literacies? The objective is critical reflection on contemporary LD/HE contexts – with take-aways, as thus grounded in actual lived experiences of the crisis, including: Developing understandings as to self, team and LD contemporary positionality. Considerations of possible actions and next steps, including the potential for an ALDinHE CoP focused on critical LD and academic literacies.

Effectiveness of Productive Waqf Management in Improving the Welfare of the Poor: A Bibliometric Review

This bibliometric study examines the evolution and thematic concentration within the field of productive waqf management from 2000 to 2024, employing a comprehensive analysis of academic publications to understand the dynamic interplay between Islamic philanthropy and socio-economic development. Through the utilization of citation metrics and VOSviewer tools, the study reveals significant growth in research focusing on the integration of traditional Islamic charitable mechanisms with modern financial tools, notably micro waqf banks and zakat, aimed at enhancing community welfare and poverty alleviation. Collaborative networks among scholars indicate robust intellectual communities with concentrated expertise in specific thematic areas. The findings emphasize the potential of productive waqf in supporting broader economic and social objectives, including alignment with the sustainable development goals (SDGs), and highlight the emerging trend of leveraging technology to increase the transparency and efficiency of waqf management. Challenges in governance and professional management are identified as critical areas needing attention to maximize the impact of waqf. The study proposes future research directions focused on empirical evaluations and the potential impacts of technological innovations in waqf management.

Benefit evaluation of sloping land conversion program in the upper reaches of the Yellow River

This study used forestry statistical data and field survey data from 2000 to 2018 to analyze the ecological restoration effect of the returning farmland to forest project in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, considering four perspectives, namely, project construction goals, ecosystem quality, ecosystem service functions, and ecological restoration driving factors. One-way ANOVA and logit regression analysis methods were used for comparison. The results show that the implementation of the Grain for Green Project has reduced the carrying capacity of rural land, effectively curbed the continuous deterioration of the ecological environment, and protected and benefited the forest ecosystem. (1) Initiatives of the return farmland to forest project have achieved the expected goals, and the forest coverage rate has increased significantly from 5.26 % (in 2000) to 15.63 % (in 2019); the proportion of primary, secondary, and tertiary industries related to forestry has reached a reasonable level, and the economic benefits thereof continue to improve. (2) Indicators such as total forest and grass vegetation coverage, vegetation net primary productivity, and forest and grass health index reflect that the functional quality of the regional forest and grass ecosystem is gradually improving. (3) The ecosystem service function of the project region has improved considerably, and the ecological benefits are significant. (4) In terms of the contribution value of the driving forces for this ecological restoration project, they can be ranked as follows: government investment > reducing land carrying capacity > policy of returning farmland to forest > government management > hydrological factors > meteorological factors. (5) After the implementation of the Grain for Green Project, farmers' income has increased significantly, but the changes in livelihood capital income are not synchronized. As the ecological environment in the Grain for Green project areas gradually improved from deterioration, the natural capital and social capital of farmers' livelihood capital decreased significantly, while the physical capital and financial capital increased significantly, with no significant change in human capital. Farmers' satisfaction with the Grain for Green Project is as follows: natural capital has a significant negative impact, while financial capital and social capital have significant positive impacts, and there are no significant changes in physical capital and human capital. Finally, the consistency test results show that the fit is as high as 95 %, and the accuracy exceeds 90 %. Notably, the implementation of the Grain for Green Project has played a pivotal role in ecological restoration and contributed greatly to ecological benefits. These achievements provide a scientific basis and theoretical support for the country to formulate relevant policies for forestry projects, which holds great significance for the country in addressing the contradiction between economic and social development and ecological protection.

The Proliferation of Artificial Intelligence in the Forklift Industry—An Analysis for the Case of Romania

This paper investigates the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the forklift industry, focusing on logistics and procurement within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Romania. Using a mixed-methods approach, including interviews with seven managers from a benchmarked company in the forklift industry (BCFI) and quantitative analysis of operational data, we examine the transformative effects of AI integration. Key findings include a 30% reduction in inventory holding costs due to AI-powered predictive analytics; a 15% decrease in procurement costs through AI-driven supplier evaluation systems; a 25% increase in operational efficiency from AI-optimized route planning; a 40% boost in overall productivity attributed to AI-enabled automation; and a projected 20% reduction in low-skilled labor requirements over the next five years. The study employs environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), balanced scorecard (BSC), benchmarking, and activity-based management (ABM) models to analyze risks and implications of AI integration. A case study of a leading Romanian SME in the forklift industry is presented, examining financial strategies using McKinsey’s 7S framework. The paper concludes that while AI offers significant operational benefits, it also presents challenges in workforce transition and ethical considerations that require careful management.

Land Governance and Environmental Management in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region

The importance of governance arrangements for access, use and control of land and resources is being increasingly recognized by international institutions. This paper overviews land governance initiatives being promoted by UN Habitat, and the growing importance of rapidly developing geospatial technologies. The paper next addresses land governance issues in the MENA region, particularly the Arab Land Governance initiative, and presents a brief case study of Oman’s land governance, and its effects upon society, urban settlement patterns, and land markets. Issues of education and training for better land governance are discussed. Recommendations and conclusions address the issues and ways forward for the region.

Time junior middle school students invested to sports and their cognitive skill development: a time economics perspective

Great importance is attached to physical exercise and students’ cognitive development, yet the precise mechanism linking the time duration of physical activities or sports with adolescents’ cognitive development remains inconclusive. Based on the two-wave panel data of China Education Panel Survey (CEPS), this paper empirically examines the impact of daily physical exercise duration on junior middle school students’ cognitive abilities, by using the two-way fixed-effect estimation. The findings reveal a nonlinear relationship, specifically an inverted “U”-shaped pattern, between daily time length of physical activities or sports and students’ cognitive performance. The cognitive benefits of time investment in physical activities or sports reach the peak at approximately 0.829 h (equivalent to 50 min) per day among the teenagers in China. Furthermore, the daily time allocated to physical activities or sports affects students’ cognitive performance differentially, students attending rural schools were rewarded more progressively, students of poorer physical fitness and those in good shape did not show discernible between-group differences. This study shades light on educational governance and time management, urging school administrators, parents and students to optimize the efficiency and utility of time resource invested in sports activities.