Government Ministries Research Articles

Possibilities and Potentialities of Coalescing Processed Produced Survey data and Elicited data in Sociology of Deviance

Processed produced data has always been criticized for its limitations and inability to address certain kinds of research questions because it is data not produced for research purposes. Process produced data such as administrative data collected by government ministries and organizations, constitute an important data source that can be useful in research, yet often not sufficient alone to answer different kinds of research questions, especially when they are used in isolation. Whilst these limitations are evident and indisputable, it is equally clear that such data can be effectively harnessed to answer specific types of research questions, and this paper offers an example of the usefulness of process produced data in studying juvenile delinquency. This paper intends to use the Botswana Youth Risk Behavioral and Biological Surveillance Survey (BYRBBSS II) by the Ministry of Basic Education as a form of process produced data set, to analyze the factors associated with juvenile delinquency in Botswana. Whilst this report provides a basis from which to launch the study, it cannot answer other uniquely qualitative research questions that would require thorough descriptions from the juveniles involved in these acts of deviance. This paper, therefore, uses this argument as a starting point to explore the possibilities and potentialities associated with combining process produced data with research elicited data, with the ultimate aim being to demonstrate how doing so offers more satisficing research results. Mixing Processed Produced Data and Research Elicited Data (interviews) is a methodological approach that has not yet been extensively applied in the context of Botswana, and therefore the paper will open discussions on the possibilities of conducting research in this manner, especially where process produced data sets are publicly accessible and available.

Domestic Digital Diplomacy: Digital Disruption at the Macro and Micro Levels

Summary Studies examining the digital disruption of diplomacy focus on the micro level of diplomats’ working routines. This article investigates the new practice of ‘domestic digital diplomacy’ to explore interactions between micro- and macro-level disruptions. The practice of domestic digital diplomacy stems from the digital disruption of government ministries that embrace an outward-looking stance. Domestic digital diplomacy also impacts society as diplomats create a prism through which citizens can make sense of their world. Few studies have investigated how ministries of foreign affairs (MFAs) create such a domestic prism. This study addresses this gap by analysing the images shared on Twitter by the British Foreign Office following Brexit. Using Barthes’s semiotic approach to image analysis, this study demonstrates that MFAs can use images to shape their citizens’ worldviews, values and beliefs. The study concludes that investigating digital disruption in diplomacy requires that scholars focus on interactions between micro- and macro-level disruptions.

Open Innovation Towards Secondary School Innovation Performance in Kulai District

Open innovation is vital for every countries development which is consist of economy, political and social development. Besides, open innovation enhances these three categories of development as well. Studies related on open innovation in education sector far behind compare to the business world, the industrial sector. This is because, open innovation not fully focused on strategy and its implementation in the education sector. Furthermore, there is not enough empirical evidence of open innovation in education ecosystem. This study is focuses to fill this gap by studying open innovation in secondary schools due to their strong contribution to development of education. Further, this study will analyse the activities of in determining the innovative capabilities of secondary schools in Kulai district. The results, however, were generated based on a sample of 120 school teachers in the Kulai district of Johor region. The results are based on descriptive statistics and inferential statistics using mean values, standard deviation, correlation, and multiple regression analysis. The discussion of results was also carried out considering the focus of the study in mind and context of the study as well. Based on quantitative results outcome indicates that all the variables of the study are significantly related to each other generating a strong Cronbach alpha outcome of the variables. Based on this, further analysis was made and the outcome have help in drawing some conclusions in addition to putting forth some recommendations for the school top management and the government (Ministry of Education) to further re-examine innovation policies to encourage more the activities of innovation, mainly on open ecosystem.

Development, roll-out and implementation of an antimicrobial resistance training curriculum harmonizes delivery of in-service training to healthcare workers in Kenya.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasingly severe threat to global public health that requires action across different sectors. Selection of appropriate antimicrobials is an urgent challenge due to the emergence of drug resistance. In 2017, Kenya developed an AMR policy and National Action Plan to drive prevention and containment of AMR. A priority activity under AMR surveillance strategic objective was to develop a national AMR training curriculum for in-service healthcare workers. In this paper we discuss the development process, gains achieved through implementation across the country and lessons learned. An initial stakeholders' forum was convened to brainstorm on the process for developing the curriculum and some issues deliberated upon include the design approach, development roadmap, curriculum outline and scope, delivery, and evaluation methodologies. A dedicated team of subject matter experts (SMEs), drawn from the project and government ministries, compiled the initial draft of the curriculum and later the training materials. A series of other stakeholders' meetings were convened to review these materials. The National Antimicrobial Stewardship Interagency Committee (NASIC) of the MOH in Kenya identified a team of experts from academia, research, and government to work with the SMEs in reviewing and providing valuable inputs to the curriculum. Additionally, principles of adult learning and a One Health approach for development were considered as AMR has drivers and impacts across sectors. A validation workshop was held to finalize the documents with a formal launch conducted during the World Antibiotics Awareness Week of 2020. A multisectoral AMR surveillance training curriculum and facilitator and trainee manuals were developed and endorsed by MOH and Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives within one year. Over 500 healthcare workers in 19 counties were trained, with overwhelming adoption by other stakeholders in Kenya and beyond. This curriculum was developed to standardize training for AMR detection and surveillance. The central role played by the MOH ensured expeditious development and roll-out of this curriculum. The in-service curriculum, now available on an e-learning platform, provides a ready opportunity to build capacity of healthcare professionals. Additional resources are needed to standardize and scale these efforts to reach all healthcare workers.

Promoting health in the digital environment: health policy experts' responses to on-demand delivery in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Services offering on-demand delivery of unhealthy commodities, such as fast food, alcohol and smoking/vaping products have proliferated in recent years. It is well known that the built environment can be health promoting or harmful to health, but there has been less consideration of the digital environment. Increased availability and accessibility of these commodities may be associated with increased consumption, with harmful public health implications. Policy regulating the supply of these commodities was developed before the introduction of on-demand services and has not kept pace with the digital environment. This paper reports on semi-structured interviews with health policy experts on the health harms of the uptake in on-demand delivery of food, alcohol and smoking/vaping products, along with their views on policies that might mitigate these harms. We interviewed 14 policy experts from central and local government agencies and ministries, health authorities, non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and university research positions in Aotearoa New Zealand using a purposive sampling strategy. Participants concerns over the health harms from on-demand services encompassed three broad themes-the expansion of access to and availability of unhealthy commodities, the inadequacy of existing restrictions and regulations in the digital environment and the expansion of personalized marketing and promotional platforms for unhealthy commodities. Health policy experts' proposals to mitigate harms included: limiting access and availability, updating regulations and boosting enforcement and limiting promotion and marketing. Collectively, these findings and proposals can inform future research and public health policy decisions to address harms posed by on-demand delivery of unhealthy commodities.

To amend or not to amend: under what circumstances do Spanish legislators propose amendments to executive bills?

Based on a new comprehensive dataset containing information on 93,722 amendments, this article explores the circumstances under which Spanish legislators propose amendments to executive bills. Our results show that legislators respond to variations in both governmental factors and bargaining dynamics. In single-party minority governments, ad hoc legislature agreements translate into more amendments. However, legislators do not introduce significantly fewer amendments under absolute majority governments, when the chances of their proposals being accepted fall. After controlling for many confounders, the results show that amending activity reacts to attention allocation dynamics – mediatised bills receive more amendments – but not to variations in contextual factors – the number of amendments does not significantly increase when the economic situation deteriorates. Finally, bills associated with a greater number of committee appearances from interest groups, experts and public officials are more often the target of amendments, signalling that an informational logic is also at play.

REVIEW OF RISK MANAGEMENT IN RENT TO OWN (RTO) SCHEME IN MALAYSIA

This paper focuses on the review of risk management in Rent to Own (RTO) scheme in Malaysia. The objectives are to review the risk management factors in RTO scheme and the strategies to overcome the risk. This study employs a desktop study by collecting the research papers and data in the online databases. RTO Scheme is a concept that employs the rental market like Private Rented Sector (PRS) in the properties that allows ownership after the tenancy period has been expired. The RTO scheme is a type of financial schemes that allows property leasing for between twelve (12) months to five (5) years and ownership upon the maturity of the leasing period. This is an initiative by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) and the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (MHLG) to implementing the National Housing Policy 2018-2025. The RTO scheme is for home buyers to have financial planning to rent before they buy. The calculation of the mortgage loan for RTO Scheme is based on the rental income and the rental deposit. Additionally, preliminary case study has been conducted to the RTO schemes through onsite and interview with the Developer. The results are to review the risk factors in the RTO Scheme and the marketing strategies. The outcomes of the research are to give input to the house buyers to be confident to buy houses under the RTO Scheme.

Organizational Justice and its Relationship with Job Involvement in Saudi Government Ministries

Purpose: This study aims to Investigate employees’ perception of Organizational Justice and its relationship with job involvement in Saudi Government Ministries. Theoretical framework: Organizational justice in the organization is one of the most important factors that shape attitudes and behaviors of employees towards their organizations and focuses on employees understanding the extent of integrity laws and procedures followed by employees. Therefore, any defect or error in these laws and regulations or methods of implementation will lead to a negative result regarding the involvement of employees in their work and the extent to which they are connected to the job in which they work because of their sense of injustice in their organizations. Hence, this study is intended to investigate the relationship nature between organizational justice and job involvement in Saudi ministries. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study population includes all employees in Saudi Government Ministries with different job names. Due to the large size of the study population and for selecting a representative sample for this publication, a random sample from these Ministries' employees was used. A descriptive-analytical method was used due to its appropriateness to this study. Findings: The study concluded a set of results; the most important is that there is a positive relationship between organizational justice in its various dimensions (distribution justice, procedures justice dealing justice) and employee job involvement in Saudi Ministries. Research, Practical & Social Implications: The study showed high employee job involvement in Saudi Ministries, and there is a sense of organizational justice availability with all its dimensions in Saudi Ministries. Originality/Value: This study is considered one of the first studies dealing with organizational justice and its relationship with job involvement in Saudi ministries. Consequently, the study results will provide decision-makers in the Saudi public sector with important information on the organizational justice level and its relationship with employees' jobs in Saudi ministries. So, this helps them in making proper decisions to improve efficiency, and effectiveness and enhance productivity.

Assessing Factors that Influence Teenagers’ Involvement in Gambling Activities in Tanzania: A Case of Tandika Ward of Temeke District, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania

Gambling is not a new phenomenon in the society and to the field of scholars. The subject has been in existence since the ancient societies, nevertheless it has gained popularity with more human interactions and modernization. Of late, gambling has gained attention due to the age problem in which there is a concern of growing numbers of teenagers who engage in gambling activities. The main aim of this study was to assess the factors for increasing teenagers’ involvement in gambling activities. Thus, the objective of the study was to examine the effectiveness of legislation in controlling teenage gambling. The explorative study was conducted in Temeke district of Dar es salaam and it engaged both qualitative and quantitative methods. A sample of 99 participants was selected through simple random sampling, snow ball sampling and convenience sampling. The study employed in-depth interview and questionnaire to collect information that enabled the writing of this paper. Qualitative data was analyzed by use of thematic data analysis methods while quantitative data was analyzed with graphs and percentages of responses as well as paragraph explanations. The findings revealed that there are legislative factors that influence teenagers involvement into gambling activities, the factors include: ineffectiveness of Tanzania Gambling Act (TGA) of 2006, ineffectiveness of Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT), District Administrative Secretary (DAS’) office, and Ward Executive Offices (WEO). The study recommended that the government should review the policies and clearly stipulate further restrictions and repercussions on areas concerning teenagers and/or under age involvement in gambling activities. Through the Regional Administration and Local Government Authority (RALG) departments and Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MoEST) to design awareness programs to the public and sensitize members of public on social and economic adverse effects of gambling to teenagers. Parents should be encourages to be responsible and accountable for the behaviors of their children. Also, the local government authorities should be training in technology aspects and equipped with resources to execute better on their roles in the communities.

An Improved Understanding of Natural Hazards and Disasters through the Use of Satellite Technologies: Contributions from UN-SPIDER

This communication informs on how the UN-SPIDER program of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs contributes to the efforts of the United Nations’ system to mobilize international cooperation to mitigate the risks related to natural hazards, to coordinate disaster relief efforts, and to facilitate the links between disaster response and recovery. This communication presents information on how UN-SPIDER shapes its advisory support to developing countries to contribute to the institutionalization of the use of space-based data, information, products, and services by government agencies in charge of disaster management. It does so by providing examples of step-by-step procedures developed using open software and open satellite imagery; information regarding some of the efforts carried out by the program to facilitate access to space-based information provided by mechanisms established by the space community to support disaster response efforts worldwide; and information on its advisory support to developing countries, including training efforts. Lastly, this paper shows that the approach implemented by UN-SPIDER is allowing national disaster management agencies and other government agencies and ministries to institutionalize the use of space-based data, information, products, and services.

Government communication strategy and its reflection on media construction of pandemic: A structured analysis of COVID-19 in India

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 outbreak led to challenges in framing communication strategy on the part of the government among various stakeholders and especially to the common people. The government communication approach should focus on the meaningful participation of people in vulnerable conditions to achieve the best-possible result. The study examines various factors concerning the inclusivity in communication approaches adopted by the government and subsequent media coverage in India during this crisis. The complete nationwide lockdown tenure is selected for the study to recognize the communication strategy of the government and media in the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Two mainstream Indian dailies—The Hindu & The Times of India—have been assessed to analyze the media construction of the pandemic, and 42 websites of central government ministries are also analyzed to frame the nature of governmental communication policy. The study reveals that governmental communication strategies were mainly instructional and confined to the macro level rather than the micro level. During this period, media narratives were mostly associated with governmental initiatives of crisis management. It established government as a powerful social actor while diminishing the voice of other concerned stakeholders in crisis management.

Functioning of Healthcare Facilities under the Martial Law

This topic focuses on the problems that arise in providing medical care to the population during armed conflict or martial law. Under such conditions, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities have to work in challenging circumstances with limited resources and reduced security for medical personnel. This topic explores such issues as how martial law affects the work of medical institutions, what problems arise in providing medical care to the population in war, how war affects the health of the people, and what consequences it may have in the long term. Research in this area will help to understand how to organize better and prepare medical facilities to work in war conditions and ensure high-quality medical care to the population in emergencies. The methods used to write this article were analysis, synthesis, generalization, explanation, and data qualification. The primary and fundamental sources for writing an article may vary depending on the topic, but generally, the following sources can be recommended. Academic studies: these can be scholarly articles, monographs, dissertations, conference papers, and other materials related to the topic of your article. These sources can help you find information about the latest research in the field and allow you to see the approaches and methodologies used in the studies. Official sources: These can be legal documents, reports, regulations, guidelines, and other materials issued by government agencies, ministries, and other departments. These sources can help you understand the rules and regulations governing your article's topic. Expert reviews: these can be interviews with experts in the field, articles, and other materials written by well-known specialists. These sources can help you understand the views and opinions of well-known experts on the issues related to your paper.

EFFECTS OF TRANSPARENCY-FOCUSED SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACTIONS ON PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES, KENYA

The provision of public services in the Republic of Kenya has encountered difficulties over the years. The implementation of many policies, such as performance contracts and measurement and evaluation, has not produced the desired outcomes. Therefore, it was necessary to concentrate on alternative approaches to enhance public service delivery, such as the implementation of social accountability measures. By encouraging openness through social accountability initiatives, corruption and bureaucratic inefficiencies are reduced, which enhances the delivery of services. Few studies have examined the link between the acts of social of accountability and delivery of services in Kenya, despite the fact that they are, thought to increase service delivery in the public sector. This study therefore sought to interrogate the effect of transparency-focused social accountability actions on public service delivery in Kakamega County Government Ministries, Kenya. The study was centered on Vance, Lowry, and Eggett's Accountability theory (2015). The research used a descriptive survey research approach. The employees from different ministries, county assembly members, as well as chief officers, who take part in public decision-making processes, made up the target population. A population of 1,904 persons was targeted. Accordingly, using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table, a sample size of 322 was obtained. To analyse the quantitative data, the researcher employed the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Content analysis was, used to look at qualitative data. The research instruments’ validity was certified by the experts in the area of study, while reliability of the research instruments was determined by use of Cronbach's alpha coefficient. This was meant to check on the internal consistency of the research instruments. A standardized questionnaire and interviews was used to collect the data, which was then analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented using tables. For this investigation, a multivariate regression analysis was, used. The findings revealed that transparency focused (β=.652, p<.05) had a positive significant effect on service delivery and accounted for 41.7%. The employees of Kakamega County may gain from this research because it will allow them to engage in more discussions with the county by engaging in advisory boards, project implementation, and project feasibility analysis, all of which can enhance the county's provision of public services.

Cashless policy and Naira redesign of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN): a review

Compared to other nations of the world particularly developed countries, the Nigerian economy is dominated by the use of cash in carrying out transactions. This necessitated the formulation and implementation of cashless policy in 2012 and naira redesign in 2023 to conform to global best practices in currency management since the introduction of cashless systems where transactions are carried out without the use of cash is gaining global attention. This study was conducted to review some of the pros and cons of the cashless policy and naira redesign by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The empirical information gathered are from research works by some analysts across the country, press briefings by the Apex Bank, Government Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDAs), Presidency, newspaper reviews, etc. Findings from the study showed that the policy was well conceived considering the various opportunities that come with it. Notably, the fact that it reduced the number of unbanked population to an extent, increased employment generation through the influx of mobile banking operators and Point of Sale (POS) agents. However, it was generally opined that the policy implementation timeline was ill-advised. Due to the attendant consequences of the policy which made life somewhat unbearable for most citizens during the period, it was recommended that there be synergy between the three tiers of government (Executive, Legislature and Judiciary) while prioritizing stakeholders’ engagement and public awareness.

A Study of the Issues Surrounding the Passage of the Government(Ministry of Justice) Amendments to the Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes and Police Support for Victims

A Study of the Issues Surrounding the Passage of the Government(Ministry of Justice) Amendments to the Act on the Punishment of Stalking Crimes and Police Support for Victims

How Do Teachers Perceive Limiting Factors?: Remote English Teaching Context

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the traditional learning system to be replaced with an online learning system or remote teaching. Several studies outside the Indonesian context state that the implementation of the remote teaching method has become a common thing to do. However, in the Indonesian context, the remote teaching method is something new, so that it makes teachers face several problems during the learning process. Thus, the factors that limit the implementation of remote teaching are also definitely different, especially in the Indonesian context. This study aims to find out more clearly about teacher perceptions through limiting factors in the implementation of remote teaching related to what is found in the literature review matrix from several studies outside of the Indonesian context and in the Indonesian context. Many researchers have examined this case, but most only use one research method, qualitative or quantitative. Therefore, this study tries to present different data using mixed methods (qualitative methods using a literature review matrix and interviews, then quantitative methods using questionnaires) so that the data obtained is stronger and more valid. The participants in this study were three high school English teachers. The results of this study indicate that there are nine limiting factors found in the literature review matrix and these factors were confirmed by the subjects. Therefore, the obstacles in remote teaching must be identified to be used for improving the learning process itself, for the government (Ministry of Education and Culture), for the school, teachers, and students.

Account Manager PT Abbauf Mulia Konsultan Teknologi

This final internship report is a form of accountability to provide an explanation regarding the author's activities while undergoing an internship at PT Abbauf Mulia Konsultan Teknologi, which was organized through the Merdeka Campus Certified Internship program for work programs from the Government Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. PT Abbauf Mulia Konsultan Teknologi is a consulting company engaged in technology. The contents of this report describe the routine activities and responsibilities as an apprentice placing the account manager position in the “Management of Marketing Strategy by Account Manager for Grouping Target Clients of GIS Products” project. The author explains the benefits and experience in the world of work, especially related to the analysis of market materials and product analysis from PT Abbauf Mulia Konsultan Teknologi.

Local Pasts and International Inspirations: The Heritagisation and Caminoisation of Pilgrimage Landscapes in Norway

Through the case of St Olav Ways, the aim of this article is to shed light on the ways in which the contemporary pilgrimage phenomenon in Norway is developed through a combination of interpretations of local religious history and inspiration from international pilgrimage developments, the Camino de Santiago in particular. Pilgrimage is increasingly becoming visible as a contemporary phenomenon in Norway, as in several other European countries where pilgrimage was long discredited as a religious practice. From the 1990s, pilgrimage routes leading to historical shrines have been developed, initiated by agents ranging from grassroot enthusiasts to governmental ministries. This is analysed as the heritagisation of religion and Caminoisation. In a broader perspective, this pertains to how interfaces between the spheres of religion, politics and cultural heritage management are central to the development of contemporary pilgrimage landscapes. A further aim of this article is to demonstrate the importance of taking administrative and political processes into account for pilgrimage studies. The study is based on ethnographic fieldwork and document analysis.

Institutional incentives and contentious politics in post-Neoliberal era in Latin America (1985–2010)

The article focuses on the supply-side of protest activity in Latin America in the post-neoliberal era. It argues that parties’ cohesive voting in Congress under different power constellations and parties’ linkage strategy to voters create institutional conditions of power collusion, inter-branch stalemate, or party erosion that delineates political terrain for social mobilization. First, the firm control of a single party or coalition over the executive and legislature with cohesive voting of party members in line with party leadership denotes power collusion and incites underrepresented actors to protest. Second, the dislocation in the executive-legislative relations (either with party members voting against the president’s proposals in a majority government or with cohesive opposition bloc(s) acting against the president’s will in a minority government) leads to policy immobilism and pushes legislative parties to ignite popular discontent. Third, more programmatic party linkages increase the degree of party institutionalization and predictability about policy commitment and mitigate struggles in extra-electoral arenas. The theoretical argument is tested with a battery of statistical tests that lends credence to the institutional explanations of mass mobilization and corroborated with empirical cases that show the plausibility of the statistical findings in particular contexts.

Synergies between China's Whole County photovoltaic program and rural heat pump adoption

AbstractElectrification of heating, particularly with highly‐efficient heat pumps, is increasingly viewed as essential for reaching the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement. China has promoted replacement of dirty coal heating in rural areas. More recently China has also begun promoting distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) energy as a rural development strategy, particularly with the launch of the Whole County PV pilot program in 2021. While several studies have examined the economics of heat pump adoption, with or without solar PV, the Whole County PV program has not been specifically studied. Further, many prior studies utilize monthly average solar production or temperature ranges. This study examines the economics of heat pumps in participating counties in the Whole County PV program, employing hourly data for both PV output and ambient temperature in participating counties. The analysis shows that pairing residential heat pumps with PV in counties in Shandong, Henan, and Jiangsu would result in short economic payback periods versus gas or resistance heat, while also increasing self‐consumption of PV. The results suggest that expanding the Whole County PV program to incorporate energy efficiency and heating/cooling measures represents an economically attractive way to accelerate the rural energy transition and improve rural livelihoods. Such a policy would help accelerate the low‐carbon energy transition, reduce air pollutant emissions, and help address oversupply of midday PV output in local areas. Barriers to the approach include involvement of different government ministries, the cost of upgrading building insulation, the design of building codes, and the structure of electricity tariffs.This article is categorized under: Sustainable Energy > Solar Energy Energy and Power Systems > Electrification Cities and Transportation > Buildings