Perspective Of Autonomy Research Articles

Platform governance and sociological participation

The positive and negative effects of the participation of digital platform companies in governance are a major issue of the times. Starting from the three subfields of internal governance, external governance, and co-governance, we construct an analytical framework for digital platform governance to understand the four-sided relationship among digital platform companies, the state, the market, and society. From the perspective of enterprise autonomy, we should view the effectiveness of platform company participation in social governance dialectically. The key of promoting good platform governance is to improve the external structural pressure from the state, promote the reform of the endogenous governance of enterprises, and build a sustainable architecture for co-governance. The mission of sociologists includes not only explanation but also intervention.

통일 한국에 대비한 지방자치법제의 과제

Unification is a future that will surely come someday. In a situation where no one knows what the subject and form of unification will be, discussions on the state form, government organization, and administrative system will proceed first. Therefore, it is essential to study in advance how to set up the state form, government organization, and administrative system in preparation for a unified Korea. The state form, government organization and administrative system cannot be reformed while ignoring the balanced national development and local autonomy system. After unification, young North Koreans will also try to move to Seoul and other places to find jobs, just as we currently move to Seoul and other metropolitan areas in search of jobs. Therefore, it is necessary to consider in detail how to reorganize the state form and administrative system after unification from the perspective of balanced national development and local autonomy. After reunification, the administrative systems of the two Koreas must be reorganized to achieve balanced regional development and local autonomy. In other words, it should be reformed into a system that can reduce the development gap between the two Koreas and increase the balanced development of each region and local autonomy. The answer is the form of a federal state to make each region a well-off country by distributing authority evenly to each region. In the federal state of Korea, the administrative system should be reorganized into a federal-province-regional office-local government. It will be important to ensure that their authorities and responsibilities are aligned through a clear distribution of powers between the federal government, provinces, regional offices, and local governments, and that the administration can be operated organically between each level and at each location.

Perceived participation and autonomy structural relationships among related factors in patients with stroke and hypertension in China: A ISM model approach.

To explore the structural relationship between perceived participation and autonomy among older adults with stroke and hypertension in home and community-based services (HCBSs) in the eastern coastal region of China. An explorative cross-sectional study. From July to September 2021, a total of 714 respondents were reported to have stroke and hypertension, and their information was used in the analysis of this study. A multiple linear regression analysis was used to explore the factors influencing factors older adults' perceived participation and autonomy. Using the ISM model, we analyzed the factors affecting social participation in patients with stroke and hypertension and explained the logical relationships and hierarchy among the factors. The mean score of perceived participation was 58.34 ± 27.57. Age, marital status, health insurance, living status, number of children, chronic diseases, sleep time, frequency of outings, and health utility value were significant factors affecting perceived participation and autonomy with stroke and hypertension patients. Among them, health insurance is the direct factor on the surface, age, number of children, chronic diseases, sleep time, frequency of outings, and health utility value are the intermediate indirect factors, and marital status and living status are the deep-rooted factors. By the study that the hierarchical structure provides a visualization of interrelationships and interdependences among the influencing factors of perceived participation and autonomy. It also may be a significant complement to traditional variable-entered approaches and construct an optimized multidimensional perspective of participation and autonomy. Future research should focus on optimizing the living environment of older adults with stroke and hypertension to explore the model of rehabilitative intervention and help patients successfully reintegrate into their families/societies.

Reconstruction of Land and Building Tax Regulations from the Central Government to Regional Governments in the Perspective of Regional Autonomy Based on Justice Values

The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors that influence the implementation of land and building tax payments in the perspective of regional autonomy. And to formulate regulations on Land and Building Tax in the perspective of regional autonomy in realizing public welfare. The research method used is juridical empirical. This research is a qualitative research, the type of data used is primary and secondary data. The technique of collecting data is through literature study and field focus group discussions, interviews and questionnaires). The data collected were analyzed through descriptive analysis. The legal theory used is Justice Theory, Legal System Theory, and Progressive Legal Theory. The results of the study found that the factors that influence the implementation of land and building tax payments in the perspective of regional autonomy, due to rapid changes in regulations and overlapping authorities, sectoral ego and " ngemplang " legal culture. Reconstruction of land and building tax regulations in the perspective of regional autonomy based on the value of justice, namely by realizing community welfare, by prioritizing the principles of transparency and accountability, regulation of land and building taxes in an integrated system and improving the legal welfare of the community. Keywords: Land and Building Tax, Regional Autonomy, Welfare DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/128-09 Publication date: January 31 st 2023

Fog Computing in Healthcare: Systematic Review

Healthcare has seen many advances in sensor technology, but with recent improvements in networks and the addition of the Internet of Things, it is even more promising. Current solutions to managing healthcare data with cloud computing may be unreliable at the most critical moments. High response latency, large volumes of data, and security are the main issues of this approach. The promising solution is fog computing, which offers an immediate response resistant to disconnections and ways to process big data using real-time analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). However, fog computing has not yet matured and there are still many challenges. This article presents for a computer scientist a systematic review of the literature on fog computing in healthcare. Articles published in six years are analysed from the service, software, hardware, information technologies and mobility with autonomy perspectives. The contribution of this study includes an analysis of recent trends, focus areas and benefits of the use of AI techniques in fog computing e-health applications.

Conceptual Study Of Central Government Policies In Resolving The Papua Conflict In Indonesia (Papua Special Autonomy Perspective)

Since the implementation of Special Autonomy in Papua, various policies have been implemented by the central government to resolve conflicts in Papua. This policy is carried out through several regulations regarding the acceleration of welfare development in Papua as a way to resolve the Papuan conflict. The method used in this paper is juridical-normative with a conceptual approach to researching library materials using the object of the study of writing in the form of existing libraries. The purpose of this paper is to find out the policies of the Central Government in resolving the Papuan Conflict in Indonesia (Papua Special Autonomy Perspective). With the results of his research that the Central Government's policy in resolving the Papuan conflict in Indonesia (Papua Special Autonomy Perspective) is to solve the root problems in Papua with a welfare and security development policy under the legal umbrella of the Papua Special Autonomy Law and its derivatives regulations. However, this policy has not had a significant impact on resolving the conflict in Papua because it has not resolved the roots of the conflict that occurred in Papua. So one of the steps that must be taken is to open a space for peaceful dialogue to resolve the conflict thoroughly, thoroughly and with dignity.

Media as a Collective Strategy for Indigenous Self-Determination: A Case of Collective Memory Building by Ascuri Brasil

This paper examines how Indigenous peoples use digital media as a strategy for resistance in contemporary Brazil. The specific focus is on the Association of Indigenous Culture Directors Ascuri and its work in the Kaiowa and Guarani territories in the south of Mato Grosso do Sul. Our aim is to discuss Ascuri’s work within the perspective of Indigenous self-determination and autonomy and we specially focus on the concept of tekoha. In Guarani language, tekoha combines two crucial concepts: life (teko) and place (ha). Structured as a case study, the paper examines Ascuri’s work departing from reflections about the production of two projects developed by the Association: the project Mosarambihára (2014-2016) and the short-film Mokõi Kovoé (2021), both available on the platform YouTube. Additionally, we offer a description of Ascuri’s presence on corporate media platforms (YouTube and Instagram), its own webpage (www.ascuri.org) and onsite events organized by Ascuri. The methods used in this article are observations (online and onsite) and dialogues between the authors, one of whom is an Ascuri member. The findings suggest important aspects of Ascuri’s relevance to Indigenous territories: intergenerational proximity with older spiritual leaders and the attempted dialogues between different generations via media production. We observed that Ascuri’s work combines online and offline efforts to build collective memory.

What Drives Network Governance? A Microstructural Approach

This paper focuses on addressing the importance of governing collaborative networks. Such collaboration arrangements face barriers and need governance to coordinate their actions to overcome obstacles and also to organize their activities in the pursuit of their members’ common goals. One of the main barriers faced by network governance is the balance among coordination and cooperation, or authority and autonomy. It is necessary to create a collaborative environment, where the network members feel they are part of the process, but also one that guides the process in the right direction. Therefore, we proposed that looking at collaborative network governance is exploring its microstructure, represented by the functions, and analyzing those from the authority and autonomy perspective. Approaching network governance from this perspective, generating a theoretical stance on it, gives future studies a path to go forwards, using the functions as microstructures from where to ground research, especially when thinking about what can replace authority in horizontal network governance relation.

English Teachers’ Perspectives of Learner Autonomy in Online Reading Comprehension in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The objectives of this research were focused on English teachers’ perspectives on learner autonomy and to what extent do English teachers feel their learners are autonomous in online reading comprehension in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. These research questions were answered by using observation, interview, and Likert-scale questionnaire in the form of qualitative method. The sample of this study was 26 English teachers in 4 elementary schools and 5 junior high schools in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The results of the study showed some points on learner autonomy, such as: (1) the importance of learner autonomy, (2) the way English teachers promoted learner autonomy, (3) the challenges of English teachers to implement learner autonomy, (4) English teachers’ responsibility in online reading comprehension, (5) English teachers’ observation to learners’ autonomy in online reading comprehension, (6) learners’ activities in online reading comprehension strategy, (7) English teachers’ preparation in online reading comprehension class. This research concluded that the degree of learners’ autonomy during the pandemic was higher rather than before the COVID-19 pandemic due to some reasons.

Between Orders and Relationships: Autonomy and Conscientious Objection in Health Care

Abstract Health professionals may refuse to provide health care because they consider it against their moral or religious beliefs by resorting to conscientious objection (CO). The right to abortion in the 1970s disrupted health professional practice, as well as the racing principle of patient autonomy, turning OC into a last resort for professionals to maintain hegemony over their practice. This article focuses on the link between the autonomy in doctor-patient relationship and the appearance of conscience-based refusals in health care, arguing that one of the problems is in the liberal notion of autonomy that interprets it as independence, where “others” are regarded as unwanted interferences, whether they are health professionals, loved ones, or an ethics committee. The perspective of relational autonomy is introduced, explaining the contributions that this alternative understanding might bring into CO in health care.

Ageing, technology, and health: Advancing the concepts of autonomy and independence.

The global pandemic expedited the adoption of AgeTech solutions that aim to help older adults maintain their autonomy and independence. This article examines the negative impact of the Western worldview of autonomy and independence on older adults. Negative impact can manifest as ageism and may be compounded by intersections of identities with race, gender, and culture. We propose an inclusive framework for health leaders, one that is not binary or categorical, but instead, on a continuum: (1) relational autonomy which assumes that relationships form one’s identity; therefore, no one is autonomous to the exclusion of others, and (2) interdependence which proposes that one’s lifestyle choice is supported by interreliance with aspects of one’s environment. We examine two examples of AgeTech from the perspective of relational autonomy and interdependence and discuss how health leaders can use this inclusive framework to ensure that their services do not discriminate against older adults.

문화자치를 위한 지역창작자의 법적보호

This paper examines the protections and limitations of the current law on local creators from the perspective of cultural autonomy. The Constitution guarantees the basic cultural rights and the Framework Act on Culture(FAC) and other regulations makes them concrete. However, there is a lack of legal mechanisms to recognize the importance of local creators and protect them. Many countries strive to enhance regional creativity and protect local creators by emphasizing autonomous creativity by introducing legal systems that are appropriate to their cultural environment and circumstances. This paper examines the laws related in the US, UK, and Japan, and draws implications for legislative improvement. In conclusion, the value of creation is more emphasized in the FAC, etc., and norms should be improved through local government ordinances that can reflect the characteristics of local creativity.

‘I Am Powerful’: Agency, Autonomy and Audacity in Sefi Atta’s A Bit of Difference

This article examines Sefi Atta’s A Bit of Difference from the perspective of the novel’s seminal ‘I Am Powerful’ scene the multiple interpretations of which encapsulate the issues of feminine independence of thought and action which the novel portrays through Deola Bello, the main character. As aspiration, motto and model of ideal behaviour, ‘I Am Powerful’ is very significant to her situation as a black woman reacting to the various pressures of life in a major western metropolis, particularly her desire to engage in meaningful relationships and live a fulfilling life on her own terms, rather than those prescribed to her by others. The article refracts ‘I Am Powerful’ through the perspectives of agency, autonomy and audacity which serve as markers of Deola’s growth. It is argued that each element marks a specific stage in her progression towards an increased self-awareness which incorporates a better understanding of the dilemmas, triumphs and challenges she encounters as a black woman in the diaspora.

International Civil Dispute Resolution Mechanism in East Asia：The Combination of 999Arbitration with Mediation

With the acceleration of international economic globalization, international civil disputes are becoming more complicated. We are facing an urgent issue in which international civil disputes should be resolved quickly and safely with a low cost. East Asia has a promoting position in international economic disputes so the same issue also exists among East Asia regions. In recent years, the combination of arbitration with mediation is well practiced in Chinese arbitration procedure. This mechanism has attracted attention of the whole world. This article investigates on the dispute resolution, which is the combination of arbitration with mediation program in east Asia. The artilce also explores the possibility of the combination of arbitration with mediation program in solving disputes in East Asia and the world through perspectives of regional dispute resolution culture and party autonomy.

Dimensions of autonomy in human–algorithm relations

This article reorients research on agentic engagements with algorithms from the perspective of autonomy. We separate two horizons of algorithmic relations – the instrumental and the intimate – and analyse how they shape different dimensions of autonomous agency. Against the instrumental horizon, algorithmic systems are technical procedures ordering social life at a distance and using rules that can only partly be known. Autonomy is activated as reflective and informed choice and the ability to enact one’s goals and values amid technological constraints. Meanwhile, the intimate horizon highlights affective aspects of autonomy in relation to algorithmic systems as they creep ever closer to our minds and bodies. Here, quests for autonomy arise from disturbance and comfort in a position of vulnerability. We argue that the dimensions of autonomy guide us towards issues of specific ethical and political importance, given that autonomy is never merely a theoretical concern, but also a public value.

Understanding the institutional logic of urban environmental pollution in China: Evidence from fiscal autonomy

Fiscal decentralization is considered to be an important factor affecting government environmental governance, but the relationship between fiscal autonomy and environmental pollution has not been systematically explained. This study explores the institutional logic of urban environmental pollution from the perspective of fiscal autonomy in China. Based on systematically sorting out the influence mechanisms of fiscal autonomy on environmental pollution, the panel data of Chinese cities are used for the empirical test. The results show that urban fiscal autonomy directly leads to pollution emissions and indirectly increases environmental pollution by restraining the industrial structure upgrading and green technological innovation. Meanwhile, the impact of fiscal autonomy on environmental pollution varies with geographical location, administrative status and comprehensive strength. When faced with more significant economic growth target, fiscal autonomy may be transformed into motivation and ability to the environmental pollution. It can be seen that the development targets affect the fiscal behavior of local governments. In sum, our findings are helpful to understand the relationship between local government behavior and environmental protection under the framework of fiscal decentralization, and provide policy implications for promoting energy conservation and emission reduction.

How human–computer interaction perception affects consumer well-being in the context of online retail: from the perspective of autonomy

PurposeIn recent years, the application of artificial intelligence and digital technology has increasingly become a priority for online retailers. It is crucial to choose a way to make use of human–computer interaction (HCI) design to exert the positive influence of intelligent technology on consumer welfare. Despite the increasing use of HCI design in online retail context, there remain limitations in their effect of consumer well-being improvement. Although there is extensive literature in the field of consumer well-being improvement, few studies have empirically examined how HCI design drives the improvement of consumer well-being in the online retail context. Therefor, this study aims to deeply and systematically analyze the psychological mechanism between HCI and consumer well-being in the online retail environment.Design/methodology/approachThe empirical analysis is based on data collection of 476 samples of online shoppers through the online survey method. From the perspective of autonomy, this study deeply analyzes the influence mechanism of different dimensions of HCI perception on consumer well-being.FindingsThe results indicated that autonomy plays a positive intermediary role in the impact of perceived connectivity, perceived personalization, perceived control and perceived responsiveness on the eudaimonia and hedonic enjoyment. Also, it revealed that psychological resistance negatively regulates the impact of perceived connectivity, perceived personalization and perceived control on autonomy, while experience purchase positively regulates the impact of autonomy on hedonic enjoyment.Originality/valueThis paper expands the research situation of consumer well-being by making integration of the dual structure of subjective well-being and psychological well-being to define the psychological mechanism and boundary conditions of the impact of HCI perception on consumer well-being. The main contribution of this study is to provide enlightenment for online retail enterprises to improve HCI design and help consumers enhance long-term well-being.

Carbon emissions reduction effects of sustainable development policy in resource-based cities from the perspective of resource dependence: Theory and Chinese experience

Once prosperous resource-based cities are gradually falling into decline as the intensity of resource extraction and utilization continuously increases. Recently proposed targets of carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060 have pushed, emission-reduction and eco-economic sustainability of these cities to the forefront. Accordingly, this study considers China's Sustainable Development Plan of National Resource-based Cities, 2013–2020 (SDP) as a quasi-natural experiment. The impacts of the SDP on carbon emissions and correlated effects under different changes in resource dependence are explored. Further analyses are aimed at differentiating SDP effects from the perspectives of region, financial autonomy, and investment in science and technology, as well as SDP's spatial spillover effects on resource-dependence. Results show SDP has a significant dampening effect on carbon emissions in resource-based cities. Moreover, as resource dependency increases, the reduction effects become more obvious, as evidenced by growing and mature cities. The effects are strongest in the south-east region of Heihe-Tengchong Line and cities with higher financial autonomy and investment in science and technology. Ultimately, as the degree of resource dependence increases, the SDP has the significant spatial spillover effect. This study provides a novel perspective and serves as a useful reference for achieving carbon neutrality for resource-based cities in China.

IMPLICATION OF SUPERVISION OF VILLAGE REGULATIONS IN THE CONCEPTION OF VILLAGE AUTONOMY BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM REVIEWING FROM LAW NUMBER 6 YEAR 2014 ON VILLAGE

Village regulations are a product of village law which comprises material for administering village government based on the original autonomy of the village. The mechanism for annulling or examination village regulations due to preventive and repressive supervisory functions by the Regional Government can reduce the village government in regulating and managing its own household. There are two identifications raised in this study, firstly how are the form of supervision of village regulations according to Law Number 6 of 2014 on Villages, secondly what are the implications of local government supervision of village regulations in the perspective of village autonomy according to Law Number 6 of 2014 on Villages. In order to answer the problem identification mention above, the method used is descriptive analytical with normative juridical and empirical juridical approaches from the types of data, both primary data and secondary data. With primary legal materials, secondary legal materials, and tertiary legal materials analyzed juridically qualitatively.keywords: village regulations, village autonomy, supervision

The Ethics of Financial Incentivization for Health Research Participation Among Sex Workers in a Canadian Context

Research incentivization with sex workers is common, yet limited guidance exists for ethical incentives practice. We undertook a critical qualitative inquiry into how researchers (n = 17), community services staff (n = 17), and sex workers participating in research (n = 53) perceive incentives in a Canadian context. We employed an interpretive thematic approach informed by critical perspectives of relational autonomy for analysis. Four themes illustrate how (un)ethical use of incentives is situated in transactional micro-economies among groups experiencing severe marginalization: i) transactional research economy, ii) incentive type: assumptions and effects, iii) incentive amount: too much too little?, and iv) resistance, trauma, and research-related harm. Paternalistic assumptions about capacities of sex workers to act in their own best interests conflicted with participants' rights and abilities for self-determination; with researchers maintaining ultimate decision-making authority. Power differentials create conditions of harm. Safe, equitable approaches concerning research incentive use must redress relations of power that perpetuate oppression.