Government Secretariat Research Articles

Effect of competency, education and training, workload on functional employee performance with work motivation as a variable intervening at regional government secretariat of the Riau Island Province

effect of competency, education and training, workload on functional employee performance with work motivation as a variable intervening at regional government secretariat of the Riau Island Province

Contraceptive Use Among Women of Reproductive Age in Dekina Local Government Secretariat, Kogi State, Nigeria

Introduction: Access to safe and effective contraceptive methods is one of the cornerstones of reproductive health which can help prevent unwanted pregnancies and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. The study aims to assess the factors affecting contraceptive use among women of reproductive age in Dekina Local Government Secretariat, Kogi State, Nigeria. Methods: The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional design. A total of 28 women of reproductive age participated in the study. Hypotheses were formulated and questionnaires were administered to the participants. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings show that religion [F (3, 24) = 3.920, P< .05), decision-making power [F (2, 25) = 8.927, P< .05], husband’s/partner’s disapproval of contraceptive use [F (1, 26) = 35.038, P< .05], and exposure to media [F (2, 25) = 3.920, p< .05] significantly influences the use of contraceptive among women of reproductive age. Age [F (3, 24) = .1.349, P> .05)], and level of education [F (3, 24) = .789, P> .05] were not significantly associated with the use of contraceptives. Additionally, the perception of women regarding the use of contraceptives is a significant factor that predicts it’s use [t (1, 26) = - 2.309, p< .05]. Conclusion: Factors that influence contraceptive use among women of reproductive age in Dekina Local Government Secretariat, Kogi State, Nigeria includes religion, decision-making power, husband’s/partner’s disapproval, and exposure to media. There is a need to increase awareness of the importance of contraceptive use and empower women to make decisions regarding their reproductive health.

ANALYSIS OF QUALITY WORK OF LIFE, WORK DISCIPLINE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ASN IN THE OFFICE REGIONAL SECRETARIAT OF GOVERNMENT OF BINJAI

This research was conducted at the Regional Secretariat Office of Pemko Binjai located at L. Jend. Sudirman, No. 6, Binjai, Kec. Binjai, Binjai City, North Sumatra. The time of this research was conducted from March to May 2023. Based on the results of processing research data obtained from employees of the Regional Government Secretariat of the City of Binjai, the following conclusions can be conveyed as follows, Quality of Work Lifeeffect on Employee Performance at Regional Secretariat of Government of Binjai City. Work Discipline influences Employee Performance Regional Secretariat of Government of Binjai City. Organizational Citizenship Behavioreffect on Employee Performance atRegional Secretariat of Government of Binjai City. Quality of Work Life,Work Discipline andOrganizational Citizenship Behaviorsimultaneously affect the performance of employees atRegional Secretariat of Government of Binjai City.

Evaluasi Kompetensi terhadap Peningkatan Komitmen dan Kinerja ASN

Purpose: Provide knowledge and skills to employees to be able to analyze and evaluate increased commitment and performance based on employee competency management at the Kupang City Government Secretariat.. Methodology: This PkM implementation method uses lecture and training techniques, which are generally known as focus group discussions (FGD) and workshops. Activity partners are determined by purposive sampling technique (deliberately) based on the organizational structure of the Kupang City Government which is at the Echelon II level (Department/Agency), which consists of 28 SKPD (Badan/Department). Based on this, the participants are determined by quota sampling technique, namely, the PkM activity participants are the direct leaders of the organization with the rank/position/class of Echelon II, the Heads of Service, and Heads of the Agency. Thus the participants who took part in this PkM activity were 28 participants. Results: The results of PkM activities were evaluated using a SWOT analysis tool, where participants were asked to formulate organizational conditions based on the internal environment (strengths and weaknesses) and the external environment (opportunities and threats) based on the knowledge management presented by the resource persons. Then, a solution strategy concept was developed based on the SWOT matrix. Contribution: This training can increase the knowledge and skills of employees in analyzing and evaluating employee commitment and performance from the aspect of motivation using the SWOT analysis method.

Information Technology and Capacity Source Power Man for Agency Performance Improvement Government: Evidence from Minahasa, Indonesia

Embodiment good governance required source power man apparatus government owns competence in maintenance governance and development. The study aims to analyze the influence source power humans and information technology to enhance the performance of government. Method research used studies quantitative type ex post facto research with a sample respondent as many as 30 respondents. The study was conducted within the government secretariat district Minahasa. Research results from this showing that there is a significant influence among source power humans and improved performance of government. Studies also find that there is a strong influence among the use of information technology and improve performance government and influence positive and significant HR Capacity and IT Mastery together to performance Employee. Studies conclude that Some companies not only need Adequate HR capacity good but good or even very good so that could produce a good and helpful employee performance company for reach purposes. Good IT mastery will push employees to work with more passion and more good again so that the results achieved will also be good.

Display of Organizational Commitment from State Civil Apparatus at the Secretariat of Regional Government of Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara Province

The purpose of this research is to understand and determine of organizational commitment of the State Civil Apparatus at the Regional Government Secretariat of Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara Province. This research has been conducted for 5 months, from January 2022 to May 2022 in Kupang City. The number of research respondents was 370 people who were determined by purposive stratified proportional sampling. The types of data used are primary and secondary data from interviews using a questionnaire, field observation, and documentation. The data analysis method used in this research is a descriptive analysis based on the average value of the Likert scale classification. The results showed that the component of organizational commitment in the high category was only a component of continuance commitment with an average value of 3.70, while those in the medium value category were affective commitment with an average score of 3.64 and normative commitment with an average value of 3.61. In general, the organizational commitment of the State Civil Apparatus in the Kupang City Government is still in the medium category with an average score of 3.65. This display of organizational commitment is likely to become a major obstacle to the performance of the state civil service. The strategy that can be carried out by local governments to increase organizational commitment is to increase the aspects of affective commitment and normative commitment of the State Civil Apparatus within the scope of the Regional Government Secretariat of the Kupang City. 
 Keywords: organizational commitment, affective commitment, continuance commitment, normative commitment

TOPSIS analysis for sustainable redevelopment potential of abandoned infrastructure in Nigeria

PurposeAbandonment poses a range of effects detrimental to the development of a country such as Nigeria. Restoring such infrastructure in a sustainable manner is a challenge identified in the literature. The aim of this study is to evaluate a novel approach – the technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS) to identify the sustainability criteria for the redevelopment of abandoned infrastructure in Nigeria. The literature evidences use of TOPSIS in various development contexts, but not in the context of redevelopment of abandoned infrastructure.Design/methodology/approachThis study explores the potential of TOPSIS in the sustainable redevelopment of abandoned infrastructure in Nigeria through a combination of a quantitative method of data collection – questionnaire – and a case study. The case study focuses on the abandoned Federal Government Secretariat in Lagos. One hundred and sixty-one (161) participants responded to the questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using TOPSIS analytical technique.FindingsRefurbishment is considered as the most sustainable alternative for the redevelopment of abandoned infrastructure. For criteria consideration, structural integrity and foundation categorized under the technological attributes ranked highest for refurbishment and conversion alternatives. Waste generation and prevention and profitability top the list for demolition and procurement respectively.Social implicationsThe social benefit of this study is to bring building considered to be an eyesore back into use.Originality/valueThe findings from the analysis orchestrates the importance of the built environment research concentrating on innovative frameworks for sustainable redevelopment of abandoned structures in the construction industry.

Sizing application for the development of an integrated PV/wind/hydro-battery energy system for sustainable power supply

This paper presents an algorithm for the study, sizing, simulation and data analysis of complete integrated PV/Wind/Hydro-Battery systems. It is a computer program developed for determining and sizing of renewable-based energy system that can be used for electric power supply at any given time. This tool is used in sizing the integrated PV/Wind/Hydro-Battery for sustainable power supply at Nkanu-West local government secretariat. The program calculates the optimum configuration of the system according to the weather data as well as the period of operation of solar cells. From the simulation results, it was shown that the source and load characteristics are effectively sized and the supplied energy is efficiently and rationally utilized. The structural analysis of the program is described in details through data flow diagrams. The proposed sizing tool is validated with HOMER software and the program can be adapted for application in any area.

Public service innovation in Brazil after covid-19: digital platforms across the levels of public administration

The COVID-19 pandemic has made sociability even more dependent on digital technologies. In this context, we investigate whether this trend towards accelerating digitization can also be observed in the public sector and what are the differences in terms of levels of the Brazilian federal state. We base our inquiry on the literature of innovation in the public sector and digital innovation/digital platforms. We opt for a multiple-case approach, based on document analysis and interviews. We investigated three Public Services Platforms (PSP): ‘gov.br’ at the federal government (Digital Government Secretariat); ‘EPI-Match’ from an autonomous social services (Brazilian Industrial Development Agency - ABDI) and ‘FiquenoLar’ at the local government (project by the Jaguaribe City Hall and the Federal Institute of Ceará). Our investigation found evidence that public service providers have turned to PSPs as one of the solutions to respond to a growing demand for digitization.

Heavy Metals and their Effects on Macroinvertebrates Present in the Ojo River, Lagos, Nigeria

Aim: To provide information regarding the presence of heavy metals in the tissues of crab (Potamon fluviatile), prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), and crayfish (Metanephrops australiensis) obtained from the Ojo river of Lagos State, Nigeria.
 Study Design: Commercially sold marine crustacean samples (crab, prawn, and crayfish) obtained from the Ojo river of Lagos, Nigeria, were assessed for the presence of heavy metals, and also the potential health risks for local consumers.
 Place and Duration of Study: Ojo river, located close to Ojo local government secretariat, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria.
 Methodology: Live samples of macroinvertebrates such as Metanephrops australiensis, Potamon fluviatile, and Macrobrachium rosenbergii were purchased from the fishermen at the riverside in Ojo and immediately transferred to the laboratory. The samples were oven-dried and ground into a fine powder, then subjected to sample digestion and finally atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS), to obtain the various heavy metal concentrations present in each sample.
 Results: The result indicated variations in the metal body load among species. All the metals were below the FAO/WHO permissible limit for food consumption except for Cd in crayfish which was slightly beyond the set limit. The highest concentration examined were found in crayfish, followed by crab and prawn. Zinc and iron were of higher concentrations in the tissues of the macroinvertebrates while lead was the least concentrated metal present only in the tissues of crayfish and absent in the tissues of both crab and prawn.
 Conclusion: The human health risk evaluation for the marine organisms indicated that both the crab and the prawn samples examined were safe for consumption, while crayfish may not be considered safe for consumption. Also, the potential health risk from consuming seafood exposed to these metals should not be ignored.

GEOPHYSICAL POST-FOUNDATION STUDIES OF MINISRTY OF JUSTICE BUILDING, EKITI-STATE SECRETARIAT, ADO-EKITI, EKITI-STATE, NIGERIA

Geophysical investigations were carried out around the ministry of Justice building, Ekiti State Secretariat, Ado-Ekiti, with the aim of investigating the possible cause(s) of failures from the foundation of the building in the government Secretariat. The Electromagnetic and Electrical Resistivity methods were used for the investigation. The Electrical Resistivity method involves Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) and 2D Electrical Resistivity Tomography using Schlumberger and dipole-dipole configuration. Three (3) VES points were conducted along the traverse within the investigated area with half current electrode separation (AB/2) varying from 2 m to a maximum of 65 m. The electromagnetic measurements were taken at distance separation of 10 m along the traverse line in the SE-NW direction. The VES curve types obtained in the area are H and HKH. Four geoelectric layers were delineated within the investigated area which includes the topsoil, lateritic clay, clay, and partly weathered basement which is a quartzite rock with resistivity values ranging from 47-280 ohm-m, 383-435 ohm-m, 47-78 ohm-m, and 239-4999 ohm-m and the thickness ranges from 1-1.6 m, 2.8-4.2 m, and 9.1-27.9 m respectively. The dipole-dipole results also delineate four geologic formations that revealed the differential settlement within the clayey zone of the building foundations. The electromagnetic method also delineated seven subsurface geologic formations which revealed that most of the materials characterizing the subsurface are of clayey composition. The integration of the results showed that the possible cause(s) of failures in part of the building is due to the presence of clayey formations and geologic fractures within the foundation of the studied area.

МОДЕЛЬ ОЦЕНКИ КАЧЕСТВА ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫХ УСЛУГ НА ОСНОВЕ ВНУТРЕННИХ ПОКАЗАТЕЛЕЙ

This paper presents the development and validation of a questionnaire-based model to assess the quality of services provided by public institutions based on internal service variables. This model comprises four latent factors (Systems, Human Resources, Regulation and Relationship) that allow analyzing a set of 19 managerial variables involved in the perception of quality from the point of view of managers. The developed methodology was based on an empirical study that was statistically validated for the Brazilian federal public services, with the collaboration of the Digital Government Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy, which carried out a data collection survey with 289 services from 52 Brazilian public institutions. The model allows a standardization in the planning of the internal processes of the public services offered, with vision and administrative rationalization strategies to be adopted to optimize the quality offered by the services.

Manajemen Olahraga di Klub Renang Tirta Kusuma Kabupaten Pati Tahun 2021

ABSTRACT
 Rizki Burhana Robbi. 2021. Sports Management at the Tirta Kusuma Swimming Club, Pati Regency in 2021. Thesis, Department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation, Faculty of Sports Science, State University of Semarang, Advisor Dr. Tommy Soenyoto, S. Pd., M.d.
 Keywords: Management, Swimming Sport.
 Management is process-oriented, which means that management requires human resources, knowledge and skills so that activities are more effective or can result in actions to achieve success. The focus in this problem is how the management at the Tirta Kusuma swimming club, Pati Regency, from planning, organizing, implementing and supervising. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the existing management at the Tirta Kusuma swimming club, Pati Regency from planning, organizing, actuating and supervising.
 This research approach uses qualitative research. The method used is descriptive method. Research instruments include observation, interviews and documentation. The location of the research was carried out at the Joyo Kusumo Pati swimming pool and at the PRSI Regency Government Secretariat Pati Regency. while the targets in this study were club leaders, coaches, athletes, managers and head of the PRSI district Pati.
 The results showed that the Tirta Kusuma swimming club in Pati Regency had a good plan. The organizing management function already has a systematic management structure that works according to their respective duties. The implementation management function is good in terms of coaching and training programs. The management function of technical supervision and security at the Tirta Kusuma Swimming Club is carried out well by the administrators, coaches, athletes, managers and the PRSI Regency.
 Based on the results of the data obtained, it can be concluded that the management of the Tirta Kusuma swimming club has been running in accordance with the management function. The suggestion that the author can convey is that the Tirta Kusuma swimming club management should be able to find alternative training sites with a length of 50m to support maximum training. The manager of the Tirta Kusuma swimming club can improve the training system, by dividing each coach into one group. This makes it easier for coaches to focus more on monitoring the progress of their athletes, and makes it easier for athletes to understand the training program provided by the coach.

Examination of the Effects of Inadequate Parking Infrastructure on Traffic Flow in Ikeja Central Business District, Lagos Metropolis

Parking problems are very common in the Central Business District of Nigerian cities as a result of the rapid urbanization and large volume of economic activities that takes place within them. A good example of this within Lagos State is the state capital, Ikeja LGA, with its Central business District having multiple parking challenges both in terms of space provision, distribution and volume of vehicles requiring parking services. In view of the above issue, this research had undertaken an assessment of the impact of inadequate parking infrastructure on traffic flow in Ikeja Central Business District, Lagos Metropolis. This is for the purpose of solving the traffic congestion problem and parking challenges within the Ikeja CBD. Furthermore, the objectives of the research are to: determine the factors responsible for parking problems; identify the determining factors for the distribution and capacity of parking facilities; investigate the effectiveness of the existing parking infrastructure in meeting the demand of the growing parking needs; evaluate how efficient the agencies responsible for parking control and enforcement are in preventing parking related problems; examine the effect of parking related problems on traffic flow and congestion in Ikeja CBD. Clustered and stratified sampling techniques were used to select respondents for questionnaire administration and field measurement. The study found that the most critical parking requirement is for the commercial bus services and followed by shopping services around Ikeja Local Government Secretariat, computer village, Opebi, Kudirat Abiola road, Alausa and Allen Avenue and others. It was also discovered that absence of planned parking infrastructure around Ikeja CBD is the cause of on-street parking and traffic obstruction along the major and minor roads within the CBD. Nonetheless, the study recommended among others, the adoption of parking management, provision of additional standard parking facilities and information system, proper land use allocation and control, traffic control and enforcement. Keywords: Parking, Traffic, Transport, Congestion, Vehicular, Metropolitan, Central Business District (CBD) DOI: 10.7176/JESD/12-14-10 Publication date: July 31 st 2021

KEPEMIMPINAN TRANSFORMASIONAL DALAM MANAJEMEN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA (STUDI KASUS APARATUR SIPIL NEGARA PEMERINTAH KOTA KUPANG NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR)

The purpose of this research was to measure the principles of transformational leadership in human resource management. This research was conducted for 7 (seven) months from September 2019 to February 2020 at the Regional Government Secretariat of Kupang City (Pemkot Kupang) East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Indonesia. The population of respondents in this study were the State Civil apparatus (ASN) within the scope of the Kupang City Government, East Nusa Tenggara, group I to group IV, totaling 370 ASN Kupang City government consisting of ASN group I as many as 8 of respondents, ASN group II as many as 80 of respondents, group III as many as 215 of respondents, and group IV as many as 67 of respondents. The type of data in this study consists of primary data and secondary data. The analysis used in this research is descriptive analysis with data processing and analysis using a Likert scale. The results showed that the transformational leadership within the City Government by policy makers has generally been implemented well. This can be seen from the ability to build a vision, inspirational communication, leaders who provide support, increase in intellectual abilities, and respect for individuals. Keywords: transformational leadership, state civil apparatus, Kupang City Government

The Effect Of Transformational Leadership Style, Transactional Leadership And Charismatic Leadership On Organizational Citizenship Behavior (Ocb) with Working Culture as an Intervening Variable

This study aims to determine the effect of transformational leadership style and transactional leadership style on extra-role behavior or often called Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) in the Regional Government Secretariat of Karimun Regency. Extra role behavior performed by civil servants cannot be separated from the patterns and abilities of each employee's character. This character can be called the work culture of each of these employees. Are the two leadership styles namely the Transformational leadership style, Transactional leadership and Charismatic leadership can increase extra-role behavior or often called Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) where work culture is an intervening variable. This research was conducted at the Secretariat of the Regional Government of Karimun Regency, Riau Islands. The population in this study was 50 employees. By using the census method where the number of research samples will be taken as a whole from members of the population. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).

Clima organizacional en funcionarios públicos de la Secretaría de Gobierno de Pasto

La investigación tuvo como objetivo evaluar el Clima Organizacional (CO) en 85 funcionarios públicos de la Secretaría de Gobierno de la ciudad de Pasto (Colombia). El estudio fue de carácter cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo transversal y la información se recolectó a través de la aplicación de la escala tipo Likert denominada Escala de Clima Organizacional (EDCO; Quevedo, Echeverri & Sanabria, 1999), con una confiabilidad = .853, determinada por el coeficiente de Alpha de Cronbach. El nivel del CO tuvo un valor promedio de 143. Las dimensiones con puntuaciones más altas fueron: estilo de dirección 22.1 y relaciones personales 20.1; con puntuación más bajas: sentido de pertenencia 14.3, valores colectivos 14.4 y estabilidad 14.6. Se concluye que los funcionarios se sienten medianamente satisfechos en la Secretaría de Gobierno; sin embargo, se encontró una baja satisfacción en la percepción de estabilidad laboral, los beneficios de salud recibidos y la asignación salarial.

The bombing of The King David Hotel, July 1946

ABSTRACTOn 22 July 1946, the Irgun Zvai Le’umi (National Military Organization), a Jewish terrorist organization opposed to Britain’s continued rule of Palestine, bombed Jerusalem’s King David Hotel. The incident has always been controversial given the fact that the facility was not an ordinary hotel, but also the nerve center of British rule over that country — housing its military headquarters, intelligence stations, and government secretariat. Further, at the time it was claimed that warnings were issued to evacuate the hotel that British officials callously ignored. This article addresses three key three questions surrounding the bombing: Was the King David Hotel in fact a legitimate military target? Were warnings in fact given to evacuate the hotel? And, if so, why wasn’t the hotel evacuated? The answers, while critical in reaching an accurate accounting and factual understanding of a highly controversial event, interestingly also shed light on the efficacy and morality of terrorism as an instrument of national liberation and agent of political change.

How Spiritual Leadership Affects Job Satisfaction and Workplace Deviant Behavior (Study at the Regional Secretariat of the City of Palangkaraya)

Examining the relationship of spiritual leadership to job satisfaction and workplace deviant behavior. This research was survey research. The population was the employee of the government of the city of Palangkaraya, Indonesia with its characteristics as civil servants (PNS) in all regional work units (SKPD) within the secretariat of the regional government of the city of Palangkaraya. The sampling technique used in this study was the stratified random sampling technique. The method and data analysis used SEM. This research contributed to the development of science, especially spiritual leadership. The application of spiritual leadership at the regional government secretariat of the city of Palangkaraya has the effect of creating a spiritual work climate where a leader constantly develops and practices spiritual values in his organization, especially altruistic attitudes.

PERCEPÇÃO DE SERVIDORES PÚBLICOS QUANTO À IMPLANTAÇÃO DA GESTÃO DE RISCOS EM UMA SECRETARIA DO GOVERNO FEDERAL DO BRASIL

Este artigo descreve a percepção de servidores quanto ao processo de implantação da gestão de riscos em uma organização pública federal do Brasil, no que tange ao entendimento a respeito deste modelo de gestão, bem como as dificuldades e possíveis ganhos relacionados à sua implantação. Para isso, realizou-se pesquisa de campo qualitativa, com recorte transversal, com uso de análise de conteúdo para consolidar as informações obtidas por meio de questionário com perguntas abertas sobre a gestão de riscos, aplicado a uma amostra não probabilística por conveniência de servidores de uma Organização Pública Federal do Poder Executivo. Pode-se constatar que, apesar do estágio inicial da implantação da gestão de riscos, os servidores percebem mais possíveis ganhos do que dificuldades quanto à adoção do modelo. Os possíveis ganhos referem-se ao foco na melhoria de processos e alcance de resultados, atuação preventiva aos eventos, aumento do engajamento dos envolvidos, fortalecimento institucional, e cumprimento de recomendações de órgãos de controle. Foram identificadas quatro dificuldades a serem enfrentadas: limitações da política de gestão de riscos, falta de engajamento dos servidores, limitações estruturais para a gestão de riscos e falta de apoio da alta administração. Ao final são apresentadas recomendações de futuras pesquisas relacionadas à adoção da gestão de riscos.