Government Websites Research Articles

BIG DATA PIPELINE INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN IN MSME E-COMMERCE SYSTEMS WITH A FOCUS ON DATA SOURCE PROCESSING USING ORCHESTRATION TOOLS

In the digital era, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) need to utilize data to improve their business performance, such as increasing customer targets, product development and pricing strategies. Apache Airflow is a powerful tool for building data scraping pipelines that are scalable, flexible, and easy to monitor. One of them is the Central Java MSME data scraping pipeline, which collects business registration information, business type, location, contacts, products, and financial information from various websites, including the Central Java Provincial Government website, basic goods price comparison tables, and specialized news sites. The captured data is stored in a data warehouse for further analysis by the Central Java souvenir entrepreneurs association (ASPOO) in the region. Apache Airflow is used to manage the scraping pipeline in the Central Java MSME E-Commerce system and ensure it runs smoothly. Apache Airflow also has a built-in dashboard for monitoring pipelines and troubleshooting issues. Overall, scraping pipeline in the Central Java MSME e-commerce system is a valuable tool for collecting and analyzing data on the MSME sector in Central Java. This pipeline is scalable, flexible and easy to use, and can be adapted to different user needs and can be integrated with various systems.

Evaluation of state laws and regulations applicable to radon in US child care centers

In the US, radon is the second most significant contributor to lung cancer, following smoking. Despite this, there is a notable absence of state-level measures and guidelines aimed at managing and mitigating the risks associated with exposure to radon gas. The objective of this research was to investigate whether state-level laws regarding radon in child care centers have a correlation with the proportion of counties in a given state that fall under radon zone 1 (with levels exceeding 4 pCi/L).The research method was a secondary analysis. Data was gathered from multiple sources, including the EPA radon website, academic journals, official state government websites, and state laws and regulations. The evaluation of current radon legislation was based on the EPA radon zones. To analyze the data, an independent T-Test was conducted with a significance level of P<0.05. The results showed that 39 states in the US have at least one county falling under radon zone 1, while 11 states have no counties in this category. Among these, 11 states have enacted legislation pertaining to child care centers, whereas 39 states lack any such regulations. Out of the 39 states that have one or more counties falling under radon zone 1, 28% (n=39) have implemented radon regulations specific to child care facilities. The study findings indicate that states situated entirely or partially within EPA radon zone 1 were 88% more likely to lack regulations mandating radon testing in child care centers, as compared to states not falling within this zone. However, while there is a noticeable association between state radon legislation for child care centers and the percentage of counties in radon zone 1, it is not statistically significant (p-value = 0.12).

Assessment of the Readability and Quality of Online Information for Patients and Their Families Regarding Schizophrenia.

To our knowledge, this is the first study that specifically aims to assess the readability and quality of online information about schizophrenia. The analysis is performed on 93 of 195 websites that appeared in an advanced Google search of the term "schizophrenia" performed on a single day. The websites were categorized as commercial, nonprofit, professional, and government. The websites were evaluated using the Health on the Net Foundation (HON) code certificate, DISCERN tool, and Journal of the American Medical Association ( JAMA ) benchmark criteria for quality and the Flesch Reading Ease Formula, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL) Formula, Simple Measure of Gobbledygook, and Gunning Fog indices for readability. A total of 21.5% of all websites had a HON code certificate, 50.5% were accepted as high quality ( JAMA score ≥3), and 25.8% reached the recommended readability level (FKGL ≤8). Only three websites scored at a fifth- to sixth-grade reading level. Commercial and government websites had significantly lower DISCERN scores. Commercial websites had significantly lower Flesch Reading Ease Score and FKGL score than nonprofit websites. In conclusion, the current findings indicate that the quality of online information on schizophrenia is generally acceptable, but the readability is insufficient. Website creators, physicians, and health authorities should be more sensitive to the readability of online information about schizophrenia, considering the poor cognitive capacity of the patients and the unique nature of the disease.

Technology married to good governance and diversity: Explaining e-participation preparedness in government

Enabling citizen participation using governmental online platforms, namely, e-participation, has emerged as an innovative mode of open and collaborative governance. Previous studies have emphasized technological conditions to explain the varying availability of e-participation tools on government websites among countries. However, the United Nations' E-Participation Index has identified a mismatch between technological infrastructure development and e-participation preparedness in government. To address this gap, this study used an integrative framework that highlights social and institutional aspects in addition to technological conditions to build a rigorous predictive statistical model. We conducted principal component analysis on five datasets spanning a period of 16 years, covering 181 countries. The results, cross-validated through regression analysis, indicate that good governance dispositions, supported by well-established telecommunication infrastructure, and demographic diversity in terms of race, religion, and language largely predict government behavior in preparing for e-participation. This finding offers valuable insights into the dynamic interaction among government, technology, and society in open governance. This study also provides fresh perspectives for policymakers to consider.

Factors Affecting Internet Financial Reporting Disclosure to Provincial Governments In Indonesia

Internet financial reporting is important because people are now geographically spread across different regions and countries. Disclosure with traditional paper-based methods has the disadvantage of limited time for filing. In the current era of globalization, Indonesian people can live in any region or country, so using internet financial reporting methods for information disclosure is available on the official government website and can be done at any time. This study aims to test or measure the impact of specific changes to existing assumptions or hypotheses, in this study are factors that affect the disclosure of internet financial reporting, where the variables used are the size of local government, regional expenditure, local original income and audit opinions on internet financial reporting in Indonesia. The type of research used in this research is quantitative research. Based on the results of research and discussion in this study, the conclusion that can be obtained based on the research variables used is that the size of local government does not affect Internet Financial Reporting which means that the size or size of local government has not been able to encourage local governments to publish financial information on local governments.

Climate-change-induced risk mapping of the Indian Himalayan districts using the latest IPCC framework

Mountain regions worldwide, notably the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) encompassing the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), face considerable vulnerability to various hazards resulting in human and livestock casualties, financial losses, and damage. The primary objective of this study is to construct a climate-change-induced risk index specifically for the districts within the IHR. The concept of risk herein refers to the composite of hazard, vulnerability, and exposure, aligned with the current framework of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Utilising the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), a multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) approach, the research integrates indicators to generate indices pertaining to hazard, vulnerability, and exposure across 109 districts in both the Western Indian Himalayan Region (WIHR) and the Eastern Indian Himalayan Region (EIHR). The study relies on secondary data sourced from various openly accessible government reports and websites. Key findings include: (1) The WIHR exhibits a higher overall risk compared to the EIHR. (2) The WIHR demonstrates elevated rankings in hazards and exposure indices. (3) The EIHR exhibits a relatively higher vulnerability index. This paper presents a pioneering contribution to the limited body of literature on risk assessment by offering one of the initial attempts to rank administrative districts pan-IHR based on the latest IPCC criteria. Moreover, the assessment carries significant implications for policymakers, as it is critical to identify the districts vulnerable to climate change and the extent of their vulnerability before addressing climate-induced risk.

Energy inclusiveness intensity among persons with disability: Evidence from an emerging crude oil producing country

Although Ghana has made great strides in ensuring that its citizens have access to energy, evidence of the inclusion of people with disabilities in policy contexts offers a chance to examine other crucial but less well-known factors that influence energy accessibility. Due to this, a thorough search and scoping evaluation of energy policies/reports from the websites of the Ghanaian government and other relevant sources was carried out. The Energy Policies/reports were chosen and reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria for scoping reviews. The framework for policy assessment and policy creation was used for the content analysis. The analysis included seven policies and reports with a total of 13 indicators. Although different institutions and organizations worked together to establish and implement these policies and reports, the level of inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and issues linked to them was relatively low. Only one of the seven (14%) policies/reports examined took PWDs into account. This was due to a limited definition of disability, which shows a low level of inclusion. It is advised that ensuing energy policies/reports should incorporate extensive involvement and participation of PWDs from the conceptual design stage through to implementation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7, the United Nations Convention on the Right of Persons with Disabilities, and the Disability Act 715 of Ghana.

A Review on Special Education in India

As per Article 21A, which mandates free and compulsory for all children from the age group of six to fourteen years, education is considered a fundamental right in India (RTE, 2009). The significance of education for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) has equal significance to that of normal counterpart. Even so, CWSN are substantially far prone miss school than Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes children (Singal, 2009). In addition, even in cases where disabled children attend school, they never advance above the primary level, which leads toa reduced likelihood of finding a job and prolonged financial hardship (World Bank, 2007). The journey from Viklang(non-functional body parts) to Divyangjan (divine body parts) and segregation to inclusion was ambiguous, challenging, and full of obstacles. Various programs and policies have been implemented and enacted since post-independence; these programs act in the interest of CWSN. The researcher has collected data from a pool of sources, including but not limited to journal articles, government websites, newspapers, reports and documents, national education plans, etc. This paper analyses and highlights the idea, evolution, guiding principles, application, advantages, challenges, tactics for putting into practice, current laws, and prospects for special education in India. TheIndian government endeavored to support CWSN welfare by offering social, educational, and rehabilitation services.

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Law on the Elimination of Reactionary Thought and Culture Under Kim Jong-Un’s Leadership

This study aims to explain how Korean Wave, or Hallyu, influenced the enactment of theElimination of Reactionary Thoughts and Culture Laws in North Korea. To answer the ques-tions, this research used securitization theory and a qualitative descriptive method. The re-search combined several sources of literature, such as journals, books, the official website of the South Korean government, and several official reports from online media in East Asia. The results of the research show that the Law on the Elimination of Reactionary Thoughts and Culture, which was passed by the North Korean government, was caused by the negative assumptions made by the leader of the country about the spread of Hallyu or Korean Wave in his country. The various distributions of South Korean cultural content are viewed as a "threat" to the continuity of North Korean ideology. Meanwhile, South Korean cultural products have inevitably spread rapidly and massively in almost all parts of the world. Therefore, the North Korean government needs laws with legal force and ideological campaigns to prevent public disturbances caused by foreign cultural influences, especially those from South Korea.

Analisis Aksesibilitas Website Pemerintah Provinsi di Indonesia Menggunakan Pedoman Web Content Accessible Guidelines 2.0

Web accessibility is people with disabilities to be able to use, navigate, and interact with the website. World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has provided important guidelines about web accessibility known as the Web Content Accessible Guidelines (WCAG). Indonesian government encourages the use of new media through Presidential Instruction Number 3 of 2003 concerning National Policies and Strategies for e-Government Development which mandates every state institution to build websites. Therefore in this study, an evaluation analysis was carried out on the website of Indonesia Provincial Government by using two accessibility evaluation automation tools namely TAW and aXe. This research presents the main problems found from all provincial government websites based on problems, warnings, and success criteria. With the TAW tool, the highest number of problems found in the Perceivable principle section, which amounts to 6490. And the provincial government sites that have the most accessibility issues based on the TAW tool are East Nusa Tenggara and Riau, while for the aXe tool are Yogyakarta and West Borneo.

Medicaid Reimbursement for Community Health Workers: A Comparative State Policy Analysis with Implications for Indiana

Background: Community health workers (CHWs) promote health education, address social determinants of health, and bridge the gap between healthcare systems and underserved populations, but the lack of sustainable funding remains a challenge to greater CHW utilization. Medicaid reimbursement has been identified as a promising mechanism to fund CHWs, however, state policies vary widely. A comparative policy analysis can guide future reimbursement strategies.
 Methods: We conducted a comparative policy analysis of Medicaid reimbursement for CHWs. State government websites and legal databases were searched utilizing keyword search terms related to CHWs and Medicaid reimbursement. We identified and analyzed relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative codes for reimbursement mechanism, rates, supervision, certification, and scope of practice.
 Results: 26 states currently reimburse CHWs through Medicaid; 3 states started reimbursement in the last six months. 16 states authorize payment through State Plan Amendments (SPAs), 3 use Section 1115 demonstration waivers, 10 use Medicaid managed care organization contracts, and 4 use blended strategies. 13 states require certification and supervision for reimbursement, although the supervising licensed professional can vary. The scope of practice of CHW also varies between states. There is a large range for reimbursement rates; for example, billing code 98960 currently used by 14 states varies from $9.70 in Indiana to $55.25 in Arizona for a 30 minute visit.
 Policy Implications: This study can inform sustainable reimbursement models through Medicaid for CHWs in Indiana and other states. An SPA may be the most expedient way for Indiana to increase reimbursement for CHWs, but its narrowness and inflexibility could hinder CHWs' positive impact. The variety of strategies currently in use demonstrates that there is no single path to sustainable financing. Protocols for a set of scoping reviews will result from this comparative analysis for more in-depth investigations of key peer-reviewed and grey literature.

Perancangan Arsitektur Teknologi Informasi di Dinas KOMINFO Kabupaten Semarang Menggunakan Enterprise Architecture Planning

Department of communication and Information Technology (KOMINFO) Semarang requires the design of appropriate information technology architecture in order to perform its function as a government institution that is able to provide excellent service to the community. Therefore, the application of Enterprise Architecture Planning (EAP) as an Information Technology Architecture Design methodology was chosen to make it easier to design the right information technology architecture.This study aims to design the architecture of Information Technology in the Department of communication and information Semarang using EAP methodology. The research methodology used in the form of literature studies and direct observation in the field to collect information about infrastructure, applications, and data available at the Semarang district communication and Information Office.The results of this study are several implementation plans that need to be done, such as hardware and software updates,human resources training,Local Government Application Development, Local Government Network Development, E Office and Website Development. Each domain has components that are interrelated and grouped into subdomains, making it easier to manage. The design of this information technology architecture can help the Semarang district communication and Information Office in improving the current information system and improving its performance in providing services to the community.

The Importance of Empowering and Educating Girl Child in India

This research paper aims to comprehend the value of girls' education in India for their empowerment. Indian society is witnessing a patriarchal society where all the important power is vested in the hands of the male. The problem of the study is that inadequate education for girls and women, results in low self-worth, uncertainty, and a lack of trust in the country's future and we cannot say the nation is developed until and unless the Girls are empowered. But regrettably, some obstacles prevent young girls from being empowered. In this paper, various legal provision for education is also highlighted. This research is purely based on qualitative research and data for research is based on secondary data viz., authentic government reports, websites, books, and journals. In this study, an attempt is made to point out gender discrimination, female education, and the reason dropout of girls from school. In light of this, it was determined that education may catalyze awareness, equity, and equality for women and girls in their revolutionary process of empowerment and the long-term sustainable development of a nation. The findings of the study are that as we compared all the states, not a single state witnessed a higher or equal literacy rate concerning girls, it is always lower than boys. The highest rate of girl dropout in India in I- IV Meghalaya has the highest rate of female dropouts with 60.6 then Jharkhand and Bihar with rates of 43.2 and 30.7 respectively. The study further suggests a few measures to ensure holistic female education to empower them including both the economic and societal development of women.

Information Quality of Regional Government’s Websites in Central Java Province

As stated in the Public Information Disclosure Act, Government Public Relations bears a dual responsibility, managing both the main website of the regional government and the PPID (Information and Documentation Management Official) websites. This research analyzes the content of the PPID websites of 29 districts and 6 cities in Central Java Province. This research used a website assessment instrument consisting of 84 questions. This instrument is a modification of the Industrial Website Evaluation Model which focuses on information quality and information disclosure policies in Indonesia. The research results indicate that the implementation of the public information disclosure policy has not yet fully aligned with government public relations ethics. Several aspects still require improvement. Government Public Relations needs to focus on empathy in managing the PPID website and needs to acknowledge the behavior of the public who tend to access the main website belonging to each institution, not the PPID website. Therefore, government public relations needs to distinguish between the content of the main website and the PPID website. However, commitment is required in managing the PPID website to ensure that people are motivated to access information and can do so effectively.

A New Coordination Service Design Method for Government Website Considering the Kansei Needs and the Fairness of User Groups

The construction of smart government websites plays a vital role in government management. At present, the design of most government websites rarely considers the emotional needs of users and easily ignores the fairness among user groups. Kansei engineering (KE) is a tool that effectively establishes the relationship between design elements and users’ emotional needs. Therefore, based on KE, we propose a new coordination service design method for government website considering the Kansei needs and the fairness of user groups. In order to calculate the weights of the user groups, we depict the internal consistency of the user group through the evaluation of the Kansei attributes. Considering that user groups have different preferences for Kansei attributes, we construct the utility function of Kansei attributes based on the Kano model. By utilizing the user regret behavior, we further calculate the perceived utility of each alternative, which can comprehensively reflect user’s satisfaction. Then, in light of the evaluation differences between user groups and the opinions of the disadvantaged groups, we discuss these two situations and investigate the corresponding algorithm to determine the fairness of user groups. By combining fairness and perceived utility of user groups, we can select the optimal alternative in the design of government websites. Finally, an example is given to illustrate our proposed method and verify its effectiveness.

Gender-Neutral HPV Vaccine in India; Requisite for a Healthy Community: A Review.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) affects approximately 80% of individuals, irrespective of gender, and is implicated in various cancers. Existing HPV vaccines, while safe and effective, do not sufficiently protect males when administered solely to females. This review, triggered by the urgent need to address this gap and reduce the associated stigma, aims to evaluate the introduction of a gender-neutral HPV vaccine, GARDASIL-9, in India. The primary objective is to assess the necessity and feasibility of incorporating the gender-neutral HPV vaccine into India's national immunization program. This integration is crucial to ensure equitable access for all children and to mitigate the substantial burden of HPV. A literature search was conducted using databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, government websites, and relevant publications. Keywords included "gender-neutral vaccine", "HPV vaccine", and "Indian population". The central research question guiding this review is: How necessary and feasible is the inclusion of a gender-neutral HPV vaccine in India's national immunization schedule to ensure equitable access for all children and reduce the HPV burden? The review inclusion criteria comprised studies addressing the prevalence of HPV infections, HPV vaccination awareness among both genders, the cost-effectiveness of gender-neutral vaccines, current HPV vaccination status, and future perspectives specific to India. Studies not meeting these criteria were excluded. The review highlights that introducing a gender-neutral HPV vaccine in India is imperative. Including males in vaccination efforts significantly reduces the overall disease burden and helps in reducing the stigma associated with HPV. A comprehensive vaccination program, bolstered by education and awareness campaigns, and its inclusion in the national immunization schedule is essential. This approach ensures equitable access to the vaccine for all children, fostering a healthier community, preventing HPV-related cancers, and enhancing public health outcomes in India.

Exploring tourist animosity and its influence on destination choices in the post-covid 19 eras: A study of Vietnamese independent travelers

Previous studies on consumer animosity have traditionally focused on the relationship between a single home country and a specific target country. This limited approach implies that animosity is contingent upon the unique dynamics between these two countries. However, this study seeks to broaden the conceptualization of consumer animosity by exploring its applicability to a pandemic health crisis, an area that has not been previously examined. While consumer animosity has been studied in economic, political, cultural, and religious contexts, its relevance within the context of a health crisis has not been thoroughly investigated. This study is to investigate tourist animosity towards different countries and its impact on the decision-making process for choosing a tourist destination, before and after a holiday. This study’s primary objectives were successfully accomplished through a comprehensive analysis, which entailed thoroughly examining and interpreting qualitative data procured from a total of seventeen semi-structured interviews conducted with meticulous care and attention to detail. The findings reveal that tourist animosities, including general animosity, war hartred, the threat of pandemics, and countries' policies regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, have a negative influence on tourists' intentions to visit, intentions to revisit, and their likelihood to spread positive word-of-mouth. The study also highlights that tourists frequently rely on online sources, such as government websites, to access tourism information and review countries' travel policies, even in the post-COVID-19 era. This research contributes to the understanding of the consumer animosity construct, which has been previously explored in the realms of economics, politics, culture, and religion but has not been applied to a pandemic health crisis before. Furthermore, the study investigates universal animosity, which encompasses animosity directed towards various countries and extends beyond country-specific causes, offering practical implications for the tourism industry in the post-pandemic era.

Enhancing urban green spaces: A resilience-based approach to plant dust retention in older residential neighborhoods

This research focuses on developing a comprehensive understanding of plant dust retention resilience in older residential neighborhoods, emphasizing protection, recovery, and sustainability. Plant dust retention resilience encompasses the ability of plant combinations to respond to emergencies, cooperate with emergency service systems, adapt effectively, recover swiftly from disasters, and enhance future sustainability. Key quantitative indicators include the scale of green space and the structure of plant arrangements, with a focus on types and factors affecting plant arrangement structure. Data processing involves the selection of relevant indicators, the Delphi Method for indicator screening, and the Analytic Hierarchy Process for indicator weight determination. Data sources include environmental reports, government websites, measurements, and satellite images. The research establishes a comprehensive evaluation indicator system for plant dust retention resilience and a resilience capacity model for plants in old residential areas. The results suggest that the best plant configuration model for dust retention resilience capacity includes a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees and shrubs with a significant grass component.

Evaluation of a bioenergy resource of agricultural residues and municipal solid wastes in Benin

<abstract> <p>Benin is one of the West African countries with low access to energy. Abundant residues are generated from different activities in Benin, most of which are not yet considered for energy generation. In this study, we aim to evaluate the potential of bioenergy resources from agricultural residues and municipal solid waste (MSW) in Benin. Eleven (11) agricultural residues have been considered in the study and four of them with high bioenergy potential have been used in the Bioenergy and Food Security Rapid Appraisal (BEFS RA) tool to evaluate how much electricity could be generated from gasification and analyze the social and economic benefits that can be attained. We also introduce the residue-to-product approach and the NPV and IRR method to estimate the potential of agricultural residues and MSW and analyze the viability of generating electricity through the gasification process. Data for agricultural residues have been collected from Benin's Directorate of Agricultural Statistics governmental website and MSW data is estimated using World Bank data for 2012 and 2025. Our estimation shows that a total bioenergy potential of 142.63 PJ can be generated from agricultural residue and MSW in Benin produced in 2021. Agricultural residues are the highest contributor, contributing up to 98%. The bioenergy potential available for electricity generation is estimated at 85.6 PJ with maize the major contributor at 45%, followed by cotton and cassava residues at 17% and 13%, respectively. The BEFS RA simulation shows that 20, 849; 83, 395 and 208, 488 kWh per year can be generated from the available feedstock based on using 10, 40, and 100 kW plants respectively. Moreover, the net present value and the internal rate of return of all power plants are positive, showing the importance of investing in power generation through gasification systems. It is also important that future bioenergy projects include maize, cotton, and cassava residue as a priority for bioenergy generation since their energy potential appears to be higher than for other crops.</p> </abstract>

Оцінювання дієвості сайтів органів місцевого самоврядування на основі вебаналітики

In today’s world, websites have become an important channel of communication between local governments and citizens. Effective websites of local self-government bodies can help improve the provision of services to the population, raise citizens’ awareness of the government’s activities and stimulate citizens’ participation in decision-making. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the websites of local self-government of Rivne region with use of web analytics. The object of the study is 64 territorial communities of Rivne region. The study showed that the websites of local self-government in Rivne region have a number of problems that negatively affect their effectiveness. These problems include: 1) low attendance. Many local government websites have a low number of visitors, which indicates that they are not effective tools for informing citizens; 2) insufficient quality of content. The content on many local government websites is irrelevant, uninteresting and unpractical for users; 3) poor technical optimization. Many local government websites load slowly, are not optimized for mobile devices, and are not accessible to people with disabilities. However, the study also showed that the websites of rural and settlement communities have a higher traffic rate compared to urban communities. This may be due to the fact that in rural areas people have fewer alternative sources of information about the activities of the authorities. The study also identified a number of factors influencing the effectiveness of local government websites. These factors include: the relevance of the content; download speed; mobile optimization; user experience. The results of the study highlight the importance of an integrated approach to improving the effectiveness of local government websites. Local governments that want to have effective websites should improve the quality of content, optimize their websites technically, use SEO and social networks, and involve citizens in the development and improvement of their websites.