Policy Formulation Research Articles

Application of GIS in road safety analysis: A case study of NH66 corridor in Kollam

Road accidents are a significant concern globally, impacting public safety and infrastructure. This study investigated the application of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to analyze road safety along the most extended bypass in Kerala, India. Through a detailed review of existing methodologies and the integration of GIS tools, the research identified and characterized accident black spots - areas with a high frequency of accidents. The methodology involved collecting and analyzing secondary and primary data. Secondary data used in the study was the accident data obtained from District Crime Records Bureau (DCRB) of the Police Department and primary data included road characteristics and traffic parameters collected from the study site. Preliminary analysis of secondary data revealed insights into the temporal and demographic aspects of accidents, common types of collisions, and other significant contributing factors leading to accidents. Different approaches were used to identify accident black spots: reactive and proactive. The reactive approach used for black spot determination employed by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) specifications and the Weighted Severity Index method which relied upon accident data for the analysis. The proactive approach employed the Total Weight and Weighted Overlay Method in GIS to rank the black spots without depending upon the accident data, thereby aiming at proactively identifying potential safety issues for incident prevention. The study’s findings revealed areas with high accident susceptibility, facilitating targeted interventions and remedial measures, including implementing speed breakers, service roads, separate turning lanes at junctions, and enhanced traffic signage at accident-prone locations. Additionally, the study identified the potential of GIS technologies in improving road safety management practices, data visualization, and decision-making processes. Overall, the study underscores the importance of leveraging GIS technology for comprehensive road safety analysis and management, with implications for policy formulation, infrastructure planning, and accident prevention strategies.

Green Startup Policy in Vietnam: Current Status and Challenges for Sustainable Development

In the context of globalization and increasing awareness of climate change, green and sustainable economic development has become an inevitable trend for nations worldwide. With a strong commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Vietnam is striving to promote green startup initiatives to maximize economic potential while protecting the environment and natural resources. Policies supporting green startups play a crucial role in creating a favorable environment, fostering creativity and innovation, and enhancing the competitiveness of domestic green enterprises. However, the implementation of these policies in Vietnam still faces many challenges, including an inconsistent legal framework, fragmented support resources, and barriers in accessing capital and markets. This article aims to analyze the current state of green startup support policies in Vietnam and highlight key issues to consider during the policy formulation and implementation process.

English Language Teachers’ Experiences of Emotional Well-being During COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, starting in early 2020 and leading to the extensive shutdown of schools around the globe, necessitating a rapid transition to an alternative mode of teaching and learning. Amidst the digital divide regarding access and skills, shifting to virtual teaching-learning was a challenge in Nepal that caused a lot of stress for teachers. This study explores the emotional experiences of basic-level English language teachers in private schools as they adapted to this unforeseen shift. The study investigates the experiences of the English language teachers elicited through in-depth interviews and informal conversation particularly the impact of COVID-19, the sudden shift to virtual instruction on teachers’ emotional well-being and how they adapted to this new normal. The research result revealed that they felt unprecedented psychological needs and fear, underwent loneliness and social isolation, experienced teaching challenges, uncertainty and anxiety, and frustration and helplessness. Despite these challenges, they also showed emotional resilience through peer support and collaboration, family support and work-life balance, and adaptation of new technology and innovation in teaching and learning. This article informs teachers, policymakers, and practitioners about the emotional upheavals teachers experienced during the crises and the resilience displayed, implying policy formulation and teacher support mechanisms.

Community's Willingness to Participate in Wastewater Management in Aceh

Communal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have been established in the Province of Aceh, mostly in Banda Aceh City as the capital and other parts of the province, to address significant environmental risks posed by wastewater originating from domestic activities. However, limited coverage, poor effluent quality, and insufficient community involvement persist. This research assesses public participation and willingness to engage in wastewater management practices. A quantitative survey was conducted with 148 Banda Aceh and Aceh Barat respondents, selected through multi-stage random sampling. The first stage in respondent selection is based on area. Banda Aceh City, the provincial capital, was chosen as the initial location for the respondents’ residence, followed by Meulaboh as the regency capital. The second stage involves respondents who have household businesses (which generate domestic waste, in this case, owners of laundry and vehicle washing businesses) and those who do not have businesses. The survey explored respondents' perceptions of environmental pollution, awareness of wastewater regulations, and their readiness to participate in management efforts. The findings reveal that 77.7% of respondents are willing to join in wastewater management initiatives, with 52.21% expressing a willingness to attend community meetings and 18.14% agreeing to pay fees for communal WWTP services. Key factors influencing participation include awareness of environmental issues, positive perceptions of communal WWTPs, and the belief that the government should provide wastewater treatment infrastructure. The study concludes that increasing public awareness and involving communities in policy formulation is crucial for improving wastewater management in Aceh. These insights can guide local governments in developing effective regulations and fostering sustainable community engagement in environmental protection efforts, potentially leading to a healthier and more sustainable environment for the people of Aceh.

Support initiatives by agricultural cooperatives in facilitating women's recovery from the socio-economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic in Kajiado county

This study investigated the impact of healthcare interventions by agricultural cooperatives on women's recovery during the post-COVID-19 period in Kajiado County, Kenya. It explored how agricultural cooperatives address women's recovery in the post-COVID-19 period in Kajiado County. It examined support initiatives for women's recovery, internal healthcare mechanisms targeting women, and cooperative-led interventions in post-COVID-19 recovery. Supported by Social Capital Theory and Empowerment theory, the study focused on Kajiado County. Kajiado County was selected for its cultural diversity and economic activities. Utilizing a mixed-methods research design, the study included a sample size of 373 respondents, members of agricultural cooperatives. The qualitative phase involved interviews and focus groups, while the quantitative data was collected using structured questionnaires. This study employed a combination of stratified random sampling and purposive sampling. Findings were presented through tables, aiming to inform government regulators in policy formulation. The study concluded that women have largely positive perceptions of the healthcare interventions offered by agricultural cooperatives. The findings also suggested a strong positive correlation between women's experiences with healthcare initiatives and their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The study further concluded that logistical and cultural barriers remain significant obstacles to women's access to healthcare services provided by agricultural cooperatives. Recommending that agricultural cooperatives must develop and implement robust communication strategies to bridge the gap between awareness and actual engagement in healthcare programs for women. The study encourages policymakers to work alongside cooperatives to broaden these programs, create accessible healthcare models that consider rural challenges, and overcome existing logistical and cultural obstacles. By building such collaborative frameworks, these efforts can enhance women’s resilience, support sustainable recovery, and contribute to enduring improvements in community health and economic resilience in rural areas.

Criminal policy in its confrontation Crimes Related to National Security in the Kurdistan Region "An Analytical Study"

State security, as a sphere of life related to statehood, stands as one of the main pillars of stability, exerting a significant impact on the progress and development of the state and the country. It encompasses the organization of political, military, economic, and social activities. Despite being perceived primarily as a political issue linked to state sovereignty, security is a crucial aspect within the realm of criminal law and state policy. This is essential for legally regulating and identifying criminal actors who pose a threat to the stability and security of society. The legislative philosophy and legal principles concerning state security issues vary across states and societies, contingent upon their political, constitutional, and legal systems. Following the transformation in the Iraqi political system and the establishment of the new Iraq based on the 2005 constitution, the Kurdistan Region, as a federal constitutional entity, gained the right to draft its own laws. This autonomy facilitated the formulation of a legislative policy tailored to the nature of Kurdish society. Consequently, the Kurdistan Region suspended several legal provisions in Iraq and developed an independent criminal policy distinct from federal Iraq, reflecting the perspectives of Kurdish society. This study constitutes a scientific attempt to investigate the criminal legislative policy related to state security in the Kurdistan Region using analytical methods.

Spatiotemporal dynamics and spatial correlation patterns of urban ecological resilience across the Yellow River Basin in China

Addressing the need to harmonize environment conservation and sustainable economic development within the Yellow River Basin (YRB) requires a profound comprehension of the spatiotemporal dynamics of urban ecosystem resilience. This study developed an index system utilizing the resistance-adaptability-recovery framework to measure these dynamics. By applying the advanced multi-attribute boundary area comparison method and a spatial autocorrelation model, we investigated the spatiotemporal variations and spatial correlation patterns of urban ecological resilience across the YRB. The results of this study indicated that: (1) from 2011 to 2020, the value of urban ecological resilience index (UERI) in the YRB consistently ranged between 0.43 and 0.83, and the resilience degree of the urban ecosystem in the YRB progressively improved, with notably higher resilience in the southeast compared to the northwest; (2) the resilience degree of the urban ecosystem in the YRB was non-equilibrium in space. Spatial analysis indicates significant disparities in resilience levels across different areas within the YRB, marked by considerable fluctuations in the global Moran’s I index and significant changes in local autocorrelation clustering patterns; and (3) key factors such as wastewater discharge volume, sewage treatment rate, and the rate of non-hazardous treatment of domestic waste were identified as critical determinants of the overall ecological resilience. This research not only deepens our understanding of the factors driving urban ecological resilience but also aids in the formulation of strategic regional policy for sustainable development across the YRB.

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMPETENCY-BASED AT INSTITUTE OF HOME AFFAIRS GOVERNANCE

Abstract Institute of Home Affairs Governance (IPDN) plays a crucial role in producing competent graduates as Civil Servants (ASN), prepared to enhance public services and governance. However, IPDN’s curriculum is often criticized for being overly generic and insufficiently responsive to the diverse conditions encountered across various regions in Indonesia. As a result, IPDN graduates often struggle to deliver solutions that align with the specific needs of regions, resulting in suboptimal contributions to regional development. This policy paper aims to identify the underlying issues in the formulation of competency-based vocational education curriculum policies at IPDN. The research employed a descriptive, qualitative approach, with data collected through interviews, documentation, and literature studies. The findings indicate that the development of a competency-based vocational education curriculum at IPDN incorporates the integration of digital technology and e-government systems. Soft skills, along with problem-based learning and projects, will increasingly align with contemporary needs, resulting in graduates who possess not only technical competence but also digital skills, leadership abilities, and critical and innovative thinking for effective problem-solving. The proposed policy recommendations include the immediate formation of a curriculum design team by IPDN’s Rector to integrate digital technology and e-government into the learning framework; the development of specialized modules aimed at enhancing communication skills, ethics, collaboration, and leadership; and the design of a curriculum that incorporates real-world challenges encountered by central and regional governments as educational materials. Keywords: Leadership, Learning, Curriculum Development, Vocational Education, Digital Technology

Modeling and Forecasting of Potato Production in Rajasthan and their Yield Sustainability

This study examined trends, sustainability, and forecasted potato area, production, and productivity in India and Rajasthan from 1970 to 2030. Annual potato production data was analyzed using an autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model. The models were trained using data from 1970 to 2020 and assessed with a validation set from 2021 to 2023. In the training set, a box exhibited the optimal performance. The ARIMA models yielded the minimal predicted errors. The leading models project potato production till 2030. In 2023, potato production in Rajasthan and India was 260.50 thousand tonnes and 61,250.50 thousand tonnes, respectively. By 2030, Rajasthan and India are projected to yield 301.31 thousand tonnes and 63,318.26 thousand tonnes, respectively. The predictions can aid in food security planning and agricultural policy formulation in the region. Rajasthan and India exhibit significant sustainability in potato yield for the period from 1998 to 2023.

Shaping Health Security Strategy: The Influence of CSIS on US Policy Formulation

Think tanks have long been viewed as an important player in the policy-making of US government. However, in an era of global health threats, less attention has been given on how they engage in health security issues thus affecting policy-making of the government. This study first reviews the historical and evolving paradigms of health security, tracing its conceptual development from its roots in the mid-20th century to its contemporary relevance. Taking the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a well-known and comprehensive think tank of the United States, as the research subject, this study then explores its role in the formulation of health security policies of the United States. The study reveals that CSIS significantly influences the health security policies of the United States by conducting strategic analyses, offering evidence-based recommendations, and serving as a critical platform for dialogue between health experts, policymakers, and government officials. By bridging research and practical policymaking, CSIS not only provides actionable insights but also facilitates inter-agency collaboration and global health security strategies.

Breaking Coal Lock-In: Unravelling the Policy Hurdles to Decarbonising Indonesia’s Energy Sector

The Indonesian government has ratified the 2015 Paris Agreement, thereby committing itself to a climate commitment to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2060 and to keep the Earth's temperature rise within 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average. This commitment is being implemented in various ways, including the decarbonisation of the electricity sector. This policy was promulgated in Presidential Regulation 112/2022 regarding acceleration of renewable energy development and Ministry of Finance Regulation 103/2023 on the fiscal support of energy transition. In this case, many aspects such as institutionalisation, visibility, intentionality, risk avoidance, and differences of interest appear to lead to procedural policy outcomes which later determine th decarbonisation rate of Coal-Fired Power Plants (CFPP). This article seeks to examine the procedural aspects of the early coal-fired power plant retirement policy innovation, based on Howlett's (2014) theory of climate policy innovation. This research employs qualitative methods, including in-depth interviews with stakeholders and literature studies. This article explains that the policy formulation in Presidential Regulation 112/2022 tends to be procedurally negative and hampers several CFPPs' early retirement processes in West Java and Banten. The weaknesses of this policy are clearly visible in the form of administrative delays and criteria restrictions. The article posits that the existing CFPP early retirement policy exerts varying degrees of influence on Cirebon-1 CFPP, Suralaya CFPP and Pelabuhan Ratu CFPP.

Availability, Utilization, and Relevance of School’s Data for Efficient Leadership Toward Data-Driven Culture in a Selected Vocational College in Jiangsu China

This study examines the availability, utilization, and relevance of school data in fostering a data-driven culture for leadership in a vocational college in Jiangsu, China. Using a quantitative research design, it investigates teachers' perceptions of data practices, identifies areas for improvement, and explores relationships among key variables. Findings indicate that data availability is generally high, with strong access to student records and behavior data, but gaps exist in integrating nationwide assessments and aggregated survey responses. While data utilization is effective in supporting institutional operations, areas such as empirical data use and curriculum evaluation require attention. The relevance of data is widely recognized for enhancing personalized learning and lesson planning; however, its application in curriculum assessment and tracking student progress scored lower. Significant differences were noted in data utilization based on teaching experience and grade levels, with mid-career teachers and those teaching higher grades demonstrating higher confidence in data practices. Strong positive correlations were observed among availability, utilization, and relevance of data, underscoring their interconnectedness. To address these findings, strategies were proposed, including enhanced access to external data sources, targeted professional development, modernized technological infrastructure, and the establishment of collaborative frameworks. A general implementation plan outlines a phased approach for integrating these strategies, focusing on preparation, capacity building, infrastructure development, and policy formulation. The study underscores the critical role of data in improving leadership efficiency, teaching practices, and institutional outcomes, offering practical recommendations for fostering a sustainable data-driven culture in educational institutions.

Constructing an Evaluation Index System for Teacher Digital Literacy based on Student Perception

The wave of digitalization is profoundly reshaping the educational landscape, making teacher digital literacy a critical factor in influencing teaching quality. However, existing research often neglects the perceptions of students, a vital audience, when developing evaluation systems for teacher digital literacy. This study begins with student perceptions, drawing on relevant findings and integrating them with educational practices. It identifies 15 evaluation indicators across five dimensions: digital teaching resource utilization ability, digital teaching design ability, digital teaching interaction ability, digital teaching evaluation ability, and digital security ability. Data were collected through surveys, and quantitative analysis methods were employed to assess the validity of the proposed evaluation system. The index system established in this study demonstrates a coherent dimensional structure and robust reliability and validity, providing a scientific and effective tool for evaluating teacher digital literacy. This research has significant implications for teacher professional development, the optimization of teaching practices, and the formulation of educational policies.

The Impact of China’s Natural Forest Logging Ban on Chinese and International Timber Markets: A Counterfactual Analysis Based on Predicted Market Price

China’s implementation of the Comprehensive Commercial Logging Ban in All Natural Forests is deemed as disrupting the stability of both Chinese and international timber markets and has raised widespread concerns about deforestation leakage on a global scale. Clarifying the impact of the logging ban on the Chinese and international timber markets is essential for formulating effective policies and taking collaborative actions to improve the stability of both timber markets and promote the sustainable development of global forest resources. This study examines the causal effects of the logging ban on Chinese and international timber markets by conducting a counterfactual analysis of Chinese domestic and imported timber prices with the synthetic control method. Unlike most previous studies that revealed significant price increases in both markets as a result of the logging ban, our results show that there are no significant causal effects between the logging ban and the price changes in Chinese and international timber markets. As China made extensive efforts in plantation cultivation and harvesting and substantially improved its domestic timber supply capacity, the logging ban has only produced a limited impact on the Chinese domestic timber market and has not disrupted the international timber market through trade. Therefore, China’s logging ban policy has not protected its own forest resources at the expense of deforestation in other countries, and it has provided a practical reference for the formulation of forest protection policies and sustainable forest management.

Agenda Setting for Food Estate Policy in Multiple Stream Frameworks (MSF) Perspective: Case in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Agenda setting is critical to public policy due to impacts on subsequent policy processes. In 2020, The Indonesian government has issued a food estate policy in response to FAO's warning of a food crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This policy has also been included in the National Strategic Project (PSN) as stipulated through Presidential Regulation No. 109/2020. This policy aims to create new paddy fields in order to maintain national food stock needs, especially rice, by prioritizing intensification and extensification of paddy fields. Now this program has received serious attention and is considered to have failed. The failure of food estates can often be attributed to the lack of community involvement in the planning and implementation of such projects. Applying the multiple streams framework, this study found two agenda setting failures, namely failure to define the problem from policy entrepreneurs and skipping the policy formulation stage. The study recommends revisiting agenda setting and adding participation streams to open up space for deliberation in decision-making through the participation of Dayak customary council institutions through their local wisdom and knowledge.

Indigenous knowledge of browse species and nutritional quality of dominant indigenous browse species in the Kavango West Region of Namibia

Livestock production is crucial to the livelihoods of rural Namibians but highly constrained by feed shortages due to climate change and bush encroachment. The study investigated the grazing and feeding practices and indigenous knowledge of browsable and non-browsable species by interviewing 30 small-scale farmers in the Kavango West Region. It assessed the nutritive value for the three most commonly identified browsable species. The study observed that livestock relies on communal rangeland, roadside, and riverside grazing, with supplements from crop residues during the dry seasons. However, most farmers experience feed shortages mainly in the dry season, which results in decreased livestock productivity. Farmers are knowledgeable on browsable and non-browsable woody species in their locality, but most do not harvest pods, leaves and twigs to supplement their animals in the dry season, citing labour shortage, and they are not aware that the bush species resources can be harvested and be used during seasons when feed resources are scarce. The nutritive value analysis indicated that there is a need for strategic supplementation of the browsable species for them to be effectively utilised as livestock feed, thus farmers must be capacitated on when and how to utilise these species when herbaceous pasture grasses and legumes are senescent as well as how to harvest forage alongside rivers and roads for stall feeding to avoid accidents. Our findings will be important for policy formulation in trying to come up with better ways of mitigating the consequences of climate change.

Rethinking energy security in the condition of high climate risk: fresh insights from new estimation

PurposeThe objective of this investigation is to discover the impacts of energy security (ES) pursuit on climate risk (CR). Notably, we also evaluate the role of institutional quality in signifying the effects of ES on CR.Design/methodology/approachSix metrics to assess the availability, acceptability, developability and sustainability of energy security are used while we consider nine dimensions of climate risk. We employ several econometric methods, namely the panel-corrected standard error (PCSE) and feasible generalized least squares (FGLS), to a global sample of 65 countries during the 2014–2021 period. Furthermore, long-term impacts are estimated using the dynamic fixed effects (DFE) estimate, which is applied using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) technique.FindingsThe estimation outcomes demonstrate that the pursuit of ES mitigates CR. By using a variety of econometric methodologies and using additional explanation factors, we obtain reliable conclusions. The outcomes propose that the favourable impacts of ES initiatives are more likely to exist in the long run. Notably, ES impacts are more substantial in nations with well-designed institutional systems.Practical implicationsOur study is critical since the findings offer pertinent implications for policymakers and authorities in designing appropriate policies regarding energy security initiatives on the path towards climate resilience and environmental sustainability.Originality/valueOur work adds to the body of literature by considering various cross-country characteristics, with a focus on variations in the degree of energy security. Our study adds to the previous paper on the effects of climate modification by pointing out the way those heterogeneities shape the magnitude of harm attributed to climate shifts. Specifically, we examine how these differences influence climate modification’s effects on the threat to power safety and the effectiveness of policy strategies. By using this method, we can offer more individualized policy implications that consider variations across nations in the formulation of policies.

PRESCRIPTIVE MAINTENANCE ON THE FACTORY FLOOR: ANALYTICAL THEORETICAL REFLECTION

Purpose: Analyze the perceptions of researchers and experts in the implementation of Prescriptive Maintenance on the factory floor in companies located in Espírito Santo, Southeast Region of Brazil considering the strategies recommended by carrying out the SWOT analysis. Methodology/Approach: The methodological procedures used were a combination of three data collection mechanisms, a bibliographical research, considering the impacts of Prescriptive Maintenance on the factory floor and an empirical work, by sending a questionnaire to researchers and experts to analyze their perceptions. Furthermore, the application of the SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) to evaluate the strategic considerations arising from said analysis. Findings: The study provides recommendations for managers and professionals working on the factory floor, showing the needs for improvement in maintenance tasks that is, considering the strategic impacts of Prescriptive Maintenance and the importance of digitizing the factory floor. Research, practical & social implications: The results of this study offer valuable perspectives for the formulation of strategic policies aimed at attracting the efficiency of physical assets. They also have important implications for Maintenance Management and can serve as a reference for future studies on the topic. Originality/ Value: Based on the data obtained, the authors present the importance of organizational synchronization between different sectors of companies considering the systemic view, therefore, recommending this model for small companies, due to the existence of barriers in the implementation of technological modernization in companies of this size using new methodologies of research.

The Taxpayer Netizen: understanding Fiscal Citizenship in the digital era

This article analyses the trajectory of the conception of citizenship from the classical tradition to the modern version, in light of fiscal roles in Western liberal States. The discussion reveals how, in the post-War period, taxation has become the key factor of the modern State’s economic platform, changing the perception of citizens’ duties. Such a change goes beyond conventional voting and other forms of political engagement to new civic responsibility known as fiscal citizenship. Within this conceptual framework, citizens relinquish rights, such as access to public services, in return for duties – the most significant being the obligation to pay taxes, thus creating a new type of association between the individual and the State. The article also analyses the consequences of digitization on this emergent form of citizenship. Since governance and citizen activities are increasingly shifting towards digital space, tax payments and fiscal compliance are simultaneously moving to the online domain. This shift has led to the appearance of the ‘netizen’ taxpayer, defined as a digital citizen who mainly interacts with the State in the digital environment. In this context, we aim to understand how digitization affects citizens’ understanding of their rights and obligations as regards an integrated and globalized digital economy. Problems and prospects of this process are considered, especially in relation to governance and economic equity. Big Tech and the digital economy have led to substantial generation of wealth, giving rise to questions concerning equitable redistribution. The concept of ‘digital redistribution’ is thus identified as a key area of governance requiring formulation of policies that guarantee that the advantages of the digital economy are not monopolized. The article concludes by examining the extent to which traditional assumptions about civic identity, rights and responsibilities are impacted by the interplay between fiscal and digital citizenship.

Exploring the Association Between Food Insecurity, Bowel Health, and All-Cause Mortality in the United States: Insights from NHANES 2005-2010.

Functional gastrointestinal disorders such as chronic constipation (CC) and chronic diarrhea (CD) impose a significant burden on global healthcare resources. Food insecurity, a crucial social determinant of health, remains unclearly associated with CC and CD. We aim to explore the association between food insecurity and CC and CD, and its impact on all-cause mortality among participants with abnormal bowel health. We used data from National Health and Nutrition Survey 2005-2010. We assessed food insecurity using the Household Food Security Survey Module, and bowel health, including CD and CC, was evaluated using fecal characteristics and bowel movement frequency from the Bowel Health Questionnaire. Finally, 13 199 participants were included. A total of 15.26% (2014) participants experienced food insecurity. Multivariate analysis revealed that food insecurity was associated with a higher proportion of CD (odds ratio [OR]: 1.24, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.02-1.52, p = 0.03), especially in women. CC did not exhibit a significant association with food insecurity (OR: 1.10, CI: 0.86-1.40, p = 0.41). Furthermore, food insecurity was significantly linked to higher all-cause mortality in patients with CD (OR: 1.59, CI: 1.01-2.50, p = 0.046) and CC (OR: 2.01, CI: 1.20-3.46, p = 0.01). Assessing food insecurity's impact on bowel health is crucial for policy formulation and risk identification. Research should explore links between food insecurity and CD or CC severity, treatment, and psychosocial aspects to improve patient quality of life.