Administrative Office Research Articles

Evaluation of pathology resources for cervical cancer detection between 2018 and 2022: a retrospective study at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Western Kenya

BackgroundCervical cancer cases are increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Kenya, exacerbated by inadequate histopathology resources, posing a significant barrier to timely diagnosis and treatment. There has been little research on the availability and evolution of histopathology resources for diagnosing cervical cancer over the years. This retrospective study evaluated this evolution at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya between 2018 and 2022.MethodsWe used a mixed-methods approach. An in-depth interview was conducted with one of MTRH’s pathology laboratory staff to assess the equipment, personnel, and quality control trends between 2018 and 2022. A thematic analysis was conducted in NVivo. We also retrospectively conducted a comprehensive inventory review of laboratory resources from 2018 to 2022 via purposive sampling. Microsoft Excel and Stata version 17 were utilized for descriptive statistical analysis. Turnaround time (TAT) was assessed against the UK’s National Health Service Cervical Screening Program guidelines.ResultsThe number of histopathology laboratory personnel at MTRH increased from 2018 to 2022, during which the facility included two pathologists, one records person, and one office administrator. Cervical cancer biopsy samples processed by the histopathology lab increased from 225 in 2018 to 674 in 2022. However, the histopathology personnel-to-population ratio decreased from 1.5 pathologists and 2.7 histo-technicians per 100,000 in 2018 to 1.4 pathologists and 1.8 histo-technicians per 100,000 in 2022. Despite this decrease, lab equipment, automatic tissue processors and embedding machines were added, and an average 14-day turnaround time was maintained for cervical cancer pathology reports.ConclusionsOur study highlights a growing burden of cervical cancer with biopsy samples processed by the MTRH histopathology laboratory, increasing from 225 in 2018 to 674 in 2022. Despite challenges such as a declining staff-to-patient ratio and limited resources, the lab maintained a commendable 14-day turnaround time, supporting timely cervical cancer diagnoses. These findings emphasize the need for continued investment in pathology resources and personnel to enhance diagnostic capacity and address the rising incidence of cervical cancer in Kenya and similar low-resource settings. The decline in the personnel-to-patient ratio underscores challenges in diagnosis, emphasizing the need to address workforce and infrastructure gaps to improve patient care within similar low-resource settings.

College Resource Chatbot – Enhancing Student Engagement and Accessibility

The "College Resource Chatbot – Enhancing Student Engagement and Accessibility" is an innovative solution designed to address the growing need for immediate and comprehensive access to college resources. The chatbot enhances student engagement by offering personalized assistance and ensuring 24/7 accessibility to information. This project explores the development, implementation, and benefits of such a system, highlighting its potential to bridge communication gaps, increase student involvement, and make campus resources more readily available to a diverse student body. This chatbot enables students to search for and download previous year question papers from a centralized repository, making it an essential tool for academic preparation. With a user-friendly interface, the chatbot allows students to specify parameters such as subject, semester, and year to quickly locate the desired papers. By providing 24/7 accessibility, it eliminates the need for students to visit administrative offices or search through multiple resources, thereby saving time and effort. This project focuses on the design and implementation of the chatbot, the integration of a secure database for question papers, and the mechanisms to ensure data accuracy and confidentiality. The system not only promotes self-learning but also improves resource accessibility, fostering a more efficient and student-centric approach to academic support. Key Words: College Resource Chatbot, Previous Year Question Papers, Student Accessibility, Question Paper Repository.

Quality Assessment of Administrative Units in Tourism Higher Education Using Continuous Scales

Higher education serves a pivotal role in enhancing citizens’ quality of life and, therefore, must uphold high standards of quality. This study evaluated the quality of services provided by departmental administrative offices using the SERVQUAL instrument, which measures quality through the difference between perceived and expected service performance. Our primary aim was to investigate the marginal behavior of this assessment by capturing the underestimated and overestimated perceptions and expectations. To achieve this, we introduced a modified version of SERVQUAL, replacing traditional Likert scales with continuous scales. This enabled a detailed mapping of the area between underestimation and overestimation, enhancing the instrument’s ability to yield more comprehensive insights. The study focused on the secretariat of the Department of Tourism Management, at the University of Patras, Greece, with second- and third-year students as assessors. Data analysis utilized the endpoints of these continuums. The results revealed that perceived service performance consistently and significantly fell below expectations, with reliability identified as the most important dimension. Furthermore, perception was found to be relatively objective, whereas expectation exhibited greater subjectivity. The findings demonstrate that this approach not only enhances service quality assessment but also provides a new perspective for evaluating tourism services, as a novel research tool.

Degree of Acceptance of the BIS Model in the Mechatronics Course

Objective: To identify the areas of opportunity of the Bilingual International and Sustainable (BIS) model, starting from the subjects in formation: the students. Theoretical Framework: It is based on the process of internationalization in vogue at the beginning of the new millennium due to the imperative need of the global economy to demand bilingual professionals. This became important during the six-year term of office of President Peña Nieto, and the UTs had to make the transition from the traditional model to the BIS model, involving curricular transformation, changes in the field of teaching, lack of infrastructure and continuity in the teaching of the lingua franca. Method: This is a quantitative approach with an exploratory, non-experimental scope. The technique used was a Likert scale survey with three points, and the measuring instrument was an Excel database for analyzing the data, whose reliability was obtained by means of Cronbach's Alpha. Results and Discussion: They emphasize that the students decided to study under the BIS modality without considering its implications, such as the lack of clarity of the mobility process and the need for more counselling for the assimilation of the lingua franca; on the other hand, they point out that the didactic teaching aids need to be updated. On the other hand, they were not 100% satisfied with this modality. Despite this, They are trained in a way that makes them competitive and eligible for priority consideration by employers, as they can interact in various national and international contexts. Research Implications: It helps generate strategies for improving students' adaptation to the BIS modality in a practical way; theoretically, it provides the research community with certain bases for future studies. Originality/Value: The work derives from a phenomenon detected in the UT subsystem in Mexico, particularly in the Technological University of Altamira, Tamaulipas. Because the implementation of such an educational model is still recent and the literature developed in this respect is scarce, the document presented here is a contribution to the scientific community, subject to its assessment.

Analisis Putusan Nomor 286 K/TUN/2017 Sebagai Keputusan Fiktif Negatif Ditinjau Dari Asas Pemerintahan Yang Baik

Negative fictitious decisions are caused by state administrative bodies or officials remaining silent on decisions that should be issued. In this journal, the author wants to explore and analyze negative fictitious decisions from a dispute over granting a plantation business permit. The author uses a library study research method, which collects information from various sources, such as books and journals. The conclusion that the author can find from this article is that it is true that decision number 286 K/TUN/2017 is an example of a negative fictitious decision, this is because the defendant, in this case, the Regent of Kutai Kartanegara, did not give an answer to the plaintiff or remained silent.

The Influence of Understanding of Regional Financial Accounting System, Regional Financial Management, And Accountability on Organizational Unit of Local Government Performance with Supervision as a Moderating Variable in North Sumatera Province

This study aims to determine the effect of understanding the local government accounting system, regional financial management, and accountability on an organizational unit of local government performance with supervision as a moderating variable. The population in this study were Budget Users (Budget User Authorization), Technical Activity Implementation Officers, and Financial Administration Officers in all organizational units of local governments of the North Sumatra Provincial Government. The sampling technique used was the saturated sampling technique. The number of organizational units of local governments was 49. The hypothesis was analyzed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) method with the help of SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results of this study are as follows: 1) understanding the local financial accounting system, regional financial administration, and accountability have a simultaneous effect on the organizational unit of local government performance. 2) Supervision does not have a positive effect. It does not significantly moderate the effect of regional financial management on the performance of local government organizational units in North Sumatra Province. Keywords: understanding the local financial accounting system, regional financial administration, accountability, supervision of organizational unit of local government performance.

Practical Information on European VAT

As is traditional in the first issue of each year, this overview presents the key features of the VAT systems of most European countries (both EU and non-EU), including standard and reduced VAT rates, various thresholds, the format of the VAT identification numbers and contact details of the offices of the national tax administration which process VAT refund applications or provide information to non-resident businesses on national VAT rules. The overview is compiled by the editor on the basis of information provided by the members of the European Knowledge Group of IBFD at the beginning of 2025.

Clima organizacional y satisfacción laboral en el distrito educativo de Santa Elena

The general objective of this work was to analyze the impact of the environment within companies on the sense of well-being of the administrative officials of the Santa Elena Educational District. It was theoretically based, with a basic, quantitative approach in which the survey was used as the main technique for collecting information using the questionnaires of Paúl Spector (1985) to measure satisfaction and that of Litwin and Stringer (1968) to measure the organizational climate; It had an adequate analysis to obtain the results in order to identify the impact that exists on the workers' sense of well-being and contribute internally to the improvement of processes in the institution. The specific hypotheses H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8 were accepted, except for H2, which is rejected as this dimension has no impact, which causes the general hypothesis H1 to be partially accepted. The results obtained show how the variables are related, although with variations in the influence of their different dimensions, which encourages the creation of improvement strategies within the Santa Elena Educational District to improve the organizational environment of the institution to thus positively affecting the sense of well-being of workers for the benefit of students.

Utilizing Linkedin for Personal Branding and Workforce Preparation for Office Administration Students at SMK Airlangga

Utilizing Linkedin for Personal Branding and Workforce Preparation for Office Administration Students at SMK Airlangga

The Implementation of Policy Equalizing Administrative Positions into Functional Positions in Central Buton Regency

This research aims to elaborate the implementation of the policy of equalizing administrative positions into functional positions at the Central Buton Regency Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency (PHRDA) as measured by organization, interpretation and implementation. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The researchers act as the main instrument by using purposive sampling as a technique for determining informants. Data sources are primary data and secondary data. Data was collected using interview, observation and documentation techniques. Data were analyzed by data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions drawing. The results of the research show that the implementation of the policy for equalizing administrative positions into functional positions at the PHRDA of Central Buton Regency in the last 1 year after being appointed to their functional positions has not been well organized from 3 aspects. First, organizing: it was found that there was an organizational structure and work procedures (OSWP) used after position equalization is different from the PHRDA OSWP in the 2017-2022 PHRDA strategic plan document. The new OSWP for administrative positions, especially supervisory positions in every field, has been abolished, but in reality, administrative officials still have not had their positions equalized into functional positions, the position map still uses the old position map, the provision of allowances is in accordance with their functional position, educational background, facilities, infrastructure, and the method of implementation are not yet optimal. Second, interpretation found that functional officials whose positions have been equalized still do not understand the main duties and functions as functional officials because from the beginning of policy implementation they have underestimated this policy, functional officials have not developed their careers as follows competency tests or job training that can support careers. Third, implementation found that the process of equalizing positions was not appropriate because not all administrative officials had equal positions so that they were ineffective and inefficient.

Improvement Options and Directions for Crisis Management Exercises Organised by Local Governmental Administration on the Example of Podkarpackie Voivodship — Theoretical Assumptions

Aim: The objective of the presented analysis is to offer theoretical assumptions for the research work of the team appointed for the purposes of the Voivodship Crisis Management Team exercises organised by the Voivode of Podkarpackie. The authors present the basis for developing the methodology of the project aiming at defining the options and methods for improving the exercises organised by local governmental administration. Introduction: The analyses conducted by the above-mentioned team aimed at finding sources of knowledge and information related to the organisation of exercises by local governmental administration and determination of the practical usability of the related scientific theories. The works conducted involved such specific problems as: definition of the essentials of the organisation of crisis management pratice activities by local governmental administration, identification of organisation improvement needs related to crisis management by local governmental administration and definition of the conditions and perspectives for the improvement of the organisation of the subject exercises. The adopted assumptions indicated that the options of improvement of the organisation of exercises by the local governmental administration of Podkarpackie Voivodship should be sought in the emerging new organisational solutions and access to the preparation and completion analytics and efficiency assessment tools. Methodology: The authors focused on the review of the methodological assumptions of exercises and the applicable regulations and documents used in the public administration office serving the Voivode and local government bodies of Podkarpackie Voivodship Conclusions: The above-mentioned review confirmed the belief in the importance of exercises for the crisis operations improvement process. It is crucial for the preparation of the local communities for emergencies. Above all, it enables the practical application of crisis management plans, which enables identifying deficiencies and areas to improve. Those operations may be improved by preparing a scientific approach to the organisation and assessment of exercises and selection of appropriate legal and scientific bases. The next stage in the works of the authors team will consist in the analysis of local exercises and drawing comprehensive conclusions.

Russian film censorship in 1898–1914

The article examines the origin and development of film censorship in Russia since the advent of cinema in the country and before the outbreak of the First World War. The first restrictions were imposed on the court chronicle. Since the mid-1900s, with the development of feature films and the rapid expansion of the cinema network, the issue of introducing film censorship was increasingly raised. Some steps in this direction have been taken, but mainly at the level of local authorities. As a result, by 1914 film censorship remained decentralized, and decisions on the rental of a particular film were usually made by police officers and local administration officials. A feature of film censorship in the period under study was the significant influence of "grassroots" initiatives: various committees, assemblies, political forces and moral zealots demanded that the state tighten control over the rental in order to protect children and the whole society from the "corrupting" influence of cinema. However, before the outbreak of the World War and the revolution, the government did not take practical steps to centralize film censorship.

Digital Transformation in Villages: A Policy Implementation Approach in Kajowair Village, Nusa Tenggara Timur

The digital transformation of public services in rural areas represents a pivotal effort in bridging the urban-rural divide, yet its implementation faces unique challenges at the micro level. This study examines the policy implementation of the Village Management and Service Information System (Simpeldesa) in Kajowair Village, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), highlighting its distinct approaches compared to other villages. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, this research engaged 15 key participants, including village leaders, administrative officials, and community members. Data collection encompassed in-depth interviews, direct observations of Simpeldesa operations, document analysis, and literature reviews. Findings reveal that Simpeldesa implementation demonstrates a commitment to digital transformation, with strong disposition from village officials and strategic bureaucratic structures fostering effective coordination. However, challenges remain, particularly in communication and infrastructure. Limited program socialization and reliance on orbit-based internet coverage impede broader community engagement and optimal service delivery. Despite these obstacles, the allocation of substantial resources and the program’s initial success—evidenced by 50% progress in administrative data integration—underscore the potential of Simpeldesa to improve rural governance. This study contributes to the theoretical development of policy implementation by emphasizing the role of communication, resource allocation, disposition, and simplified bureaucratic structures in the success of digital transformation at the village level. Practical recommendations include enhancing community outreach and expanding infrastructure support to ensure inclusive and sustainable digitalization. The findings provide a framework for other rural areas seeking to adopt similar innovations, advancing both theoretical and practical discourse in social and human sciences.

Pengaruh Kepemimpinan, Sistem Pengawasan, Dan Komitmen Karyawan Terhadap Kualitas Layanan Administrasi Perkantoran Di PDAM Kota Bekasi

This study aims to analyze the influence of leadership, supervision system, and employee commitment on the quality of office administration services at PDAM Kota Bekasi. Effective administration services are an important factor in improving customer satisfaction and corporate image, especially in the public sector such as PDAM which is responsible for providing clean water services. This study uses a qualitative approach to explore the opinions and experiences of employees and PDAM management related to these variables. The results of the study are expected to provide a deep understanding of how transformational leadership, effective supervision systems, and employee commitment can interact with each other in creating high-quality services. These findings are also expected to help PDAM management in designing strategies to improve office administration services and provide a basis for policy makers in public sector management. This study provides benefits for PDAM management, employees, service users, and public policy makers by offering practical and theoretical insights to improve service quality.

Federal Cervical Cancer Collaborative: Improving cervical cancer prevention through vaccination, screening, and management in safety-net settings of care.

The Federal Cervical Cancer Collaborative (FCCC) was established by the Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Women's Health and its interagency partners within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its primary mission, aligned with the goals of the Cancer Moonshot (https://www.cancer.gov/research/key-initiatives/moonshot-cancer-initiative/implementation/prevention-early-detection), is to accelerate control of cervical cancer within safety-net settings of care. This interagency partnership works in close collaboration to reduce disparities in cervical cancer care, particularly among populations that are geographically isolated, economically challenged, and medically underserved. The FCCC bridges federal priorities of cancer research from the National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute to health care delivery in Health Resources and Services Administration-supported and safety-net settings of care. In this commentary, FCCC activities are discussed to improve cervical cancer prevention and control through vaccination, screening, and management of preinvasive cervical disease in safety-net settings of care. These activities include the development and implementation of an evidence-based, action-oriented provider toolkit and federal opportunities report. The FCCC's efforts to increase the readiness of safety-net settings of care to implement the 2019 American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology Risk-Based Management Consensus Guidelines for patients with abnormal cervical cancer screening results are discussed. Also described are the results from a survey of National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers, designed to inform future efforts to strengthen referrals and care coordination with safety-net settings of care.

Actas de órganos colegiados: nuevas disposiciones para el profesional en Administración de Oficinas

This article focuses on a review of the literature related to the new guidelines for the preparation of minutes. The main objective of this study is to analyze the legislative and regulatory changes implemented in Costa Rica, as well as the incorporation of technology in the management of collegiate bodies and the documentation associated with their work. The research is framed within the hermeneutic paradigm and was developed through a documentary review model that involved the compilation and thorough analysis of various bibliographic sources. Among the results found, it is highlighted that the legislative and regulatory changes have significantly transformed the dynamics of the drafting and format of this document, which requires a continuous training process for office administration professionals. One of the most relevant findings highlights the importance of administrative transparency for the proper management of organizations, in which the minutes play a crucial role as a document that evidences what was discussed and agreements made in the collegial bodies. It also emphasizes the existence of new provisions regulating the drafting and format of the minutes.

Involuntary Allotment Among Armed Forces Personnel Based On The Subsistence Rate According To Syarak

The Involuntary Allotment (IA) adopted by the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is a welfare and mindfulness policy that aims to assist, organise and secure the finances of MAF personnel and their families. Despite the policy being in place for quite some time, financial constraints continue to cause household issues. Hence, it is questionable whether the IA rate is still relevant or should be reviewed and reassessed in line with the subsistence adequacy rate set by Syarak to meet the family’s expenditure needs. There are two criteria for determining the level of adequate subsistence in Islam: the husband’s income and the wife’s needs according to current values. This study adopted the IA rate method based on the subsistence adequacy criteria and applied the standard approach for determining the subsistence adequacy rate. This descriptive study analysed the subsistence adequacy rate based on the IA deduction rate. The data collection methods used were content analysis and semi-structured interviews, involving informants from three areas of expertise: counsellors registered with MAF, administrative officers from UGAT and the Head of the Syariah Law Unit of KAGAT. Findings indicate that the percentage of IA deductions assigned for Officers and Other Ranks (OR) does not reach the level of daruriyyat, hajiyat or tahsiniyyat subsistence requirements. This study recommends a new calculation method for determining the subsistence rate based on the husband’s income and the wife’s spending needs. The MAF can adopt this new calculation method based on daruriyyat, hajiyat and tahsiniyyat subsistence requirements as a guideline for improving the current IA rate.

Application of the Technology Acceptance Model to an Augmented Reality Navigation System

In this research, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is implemented in an augmented reality navigation system within an educational institution. This system provides a navigation tool that facilitates the location and access to various areas and services of the university campus, such as classrooms, auditoriums, the library, the computer center, and administrative offices. TAM is applied to measure how students and staff interact with the system, assessing its effectiveness and their overall willingness to adopt it for campus navigation. The results reflect a generally positive acceptance of the project, although divided percentages reveal both support for the initiative and the identification of critical areas for improvement. This analysis validates the project's development and implementation and underscores the importance of optimizing certain aspects to ensure more effective and satisfying adoption. The contributions of this work include a deeper understanding of how different user groups perceive and adopt emerging technologies, as well as specific recommendations for improving the design of AR systems in educational environments.

COVID-19 pandemic in the Niger Delta: the Akwa Ibom State experience

ABSTRACT Although the COVID-19 pandemic was not Nigeria’s first encounter with a global health crisis, it profoundly disrupted nearly every sector of society. This study focuses on Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, offering insights into how the pandemic unfolded within the state. Utilising a qualitative methodology that combines content analysis of newspapers with anonymised interviews, framed by New Institutionalism Theory (NIT), this research reveals how the pandemic’s peak intensified tensions between state administration and health officials, alongside public controversies regarding the distribution and use of palliative measures. Our findings highlight the importance of prioritising public needs and ensuring that government actions align with this priority for effective crisis management during large-scale public health emergencies.

Implementation of a cardiovascular toolkit in primary care increased women Veterans' engagement in behavior change programs: results from a non-randomized stepped wedge trial.

Cardiovascular (CV) disease is the leading cause of death among U.S. women, yet women have a limited understanding of their CV-related morbidity and mortality risks. Provider-, system-, and patient-level barriers point to a need for multi-level evidence-based strategies to facilitate CV risk reduction. Guided by the Replicating Effective Programs framework and complexity theory, we implemented a CV Toolkit in primary care clinics for women Veterans. The objective was to evaluate the effect of implementation of CV toolkit on participation in behavior change programs that target CV risk reduction. In partnership with the Veterans Health Administration (VA) Office of Women's Health and National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, we developed and implemented a CV Toolkit at five geographically diverse VA sites between March 2017-March 2020. Using a non-randomized stepped wedge design, we evaluated the effect of the implementation of toolkit on participation in the VA MOVE! weight management program, and on participation in health promotion and disease prevention (HPDP) programs (coaching, facilitated groups, etc.) and/or complementary integrative health (CIH) programs (yoga, meditation, etc.). We utilized a three-level (patient, site, time) non-linear fixed effect model with stratification by age (65 and older versus younger). Patient participation, utilization, and demographics were extracted from VA administrative data for all women with at least one primary care visit at a participating site from December 2016-March 2020 (n = 6009). Women were on average 45 years old; 38% were white, 31% Black, 17% Hispanic; and over a third had CV risk factors and/or mental health diagnoses. For women 65 years and older (n = 540), active toolkit implementation resulted in increased odds of MOVE! participation (OR = 1.09; 95% CI:1.030-1.152) compared to when the toolkit was not active either within or between sites. Women younger than 65 (n = 5469) had increased odds of using HPDP/CIH programs during active toolkit implementation (OR = 1.01; 95% CI:1.002-1.022). Active implementation of the CV Toolkit intervention was significantly associated with increasing participation in behavior change programs. Variation in program participation by age suggests that the diversity of behavior change programs available to women Veterans may facilitate participation across the lifespan. Clinical Trials.gov, NCT02991534. Registered 12-09-2016, https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02991534?cond=NCT02991534&rank=1.