Public Administration Processes Research Articles

STATE POLICY ON THE PROTECTION OF NATIONAL INTERESTS OF UKRAINE IN THE INTERNET ENVIRONMENT

The article deals with the problem of protecting Ukraine’s national interests in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war. The Internet is seen as a space for free expression of opinions, but often turns into a battlefield in the information war. The article analyses the processes of informatisation of society and the increase in the number of Internet users. The impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the leading Internet providers and their political position is analysed. Today, Ukraine enjoys great support from leading campaigns in this area, but the aggressor country is heavily funding war propaganda. Attention is drawn to the results of statistics on cyberattacks on state institutions and the public by the Russian Federation. It is emphasised that today state institutions, business and society in Ukraine have united to counteract the negative information influence of Russia. The structure of Ukraine’s national interests, priorities and directions of their protection are defined. Attention is focused on the fact that the Russian Federation attracts teenagers to extremist and radical activities on the Internet. This additionally threatens the national interests of Ukraine. Prevention of extremism is based on raising the legal, political and general culture of citizens, and shaping a positive image of the state. Therefore, it is justified to take effective measures to develop a powerful ideological corpus, a national idea and to adhere to the state’s strategy for European integration. It is important to establish systematic training of specialists in the field of protecting national interests in the Internet space, enhancing the preventive role of the media and institutional support for analytical, educational, propaganda and information work. The author proposes to develop a powerful system of countering manipulations on the Internet, which will include technological developments, methodology, ideological component, legal and educational measures. The author substantiates the necessity of Ukraine’s integration into the global and regional European information space; integration into international information and telecommunication systems and organisations; modernisation and certain changes in the information policy; improvement of legislation on harmonisation of national legislation with international standards; introduction of modern information and communication technologies into public administration processes, etc.

Digital Communication Technologies in Public Administration: A Study of Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Delta State

This study investigates the role of digital communication technologies in enhancing public administration using Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education as a case study. The objectives were on exploring the impact, finding out the opportunities and identifying the challenges of digital communication technologies. Through a comprehensive analysis of survey data from 146 respondents, the study explores various dimensions of digital communication technologies' influence on citizen engagement, consumer behaviour, and public service delivery. The findings reveal positive perceptions of digital technologies among respondents, highlighting their potential to improve citizen engagement, streamline public service delivery, and overcome traditional barriers to communication. Despite challenges such as limited infrastructure and connectivity issues and infringe of privacy, respondents recognize the transformative impact of digital technologies on public administration processes. Based on the findings, two key recommendations emerge: first, governments should prioritize investment in digital infrastructure to expand internet access and enhance digital literacy among citizens. Second, capacity building and training programs should be implemented to equip public administrators with the skills needed to effectively leverage digital tools for service delivery and citizen engagement. This study underscores the importance of embracing digital communication technologies in public administration and provides valuable insights for policymakers, administrators, and practitioners seeking to harness the full potential of digitalization in governance.

Artificial intelligence and public administration: Understanding actors, governance, and policy from micro, meso, and macro perspectives

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most prominent topics in public policy and administration studies over the last years. Despite the attention to AI in this field isn’t entirely new, the universality of these group of technologies has radically increased the attention of scholars around the globe. This expansion of AI in the public sector entails the exploration of renovated foundations of analysis, not only to understand the novelty of these technologies, but also to connect these processes of adoption and implementation with other debates in public policy and administration. To do so, in this article we debate the need of an analytical framework of AI in the public sector based on the three levels of public administration: macro, meso, and micro. Also, we review the state-of-the-art in the field using the articles presented in the special issue on Artificial Intelligence and Public Administration: Actors, Governance, and Policy. Form here, we propose studying AI using a combination of macro, meso, and micro levels of public administration. We assume this will help to broadly apprehend how and why people, policies, and institutions interrelate with AI in public sector settings, and which effects can be expected from these processes in public administration.

THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT: INTERACTION CHANNELS AND THEIR EFFECTIVENESS

Modern technologies and the Internet have significantly altered how people, organizations, and governments interact. Social media platforms have evolved beyond personal communication tools to become powerful instruments for public administration. They enable governments to communicate more effectively with citizens, enhance transparency, and engage the public in governance processes. However, challenges exist in optimizing these tools. This article aims to analyze the role of social media in public administration, identify the most effective channels of interaction, and propose recommendations for their use. It emphasizes the need to enhance government communication strategies to meet rising citizen expectations regarding transparency and accessibility of administrative services. Research reveals that social media allows governments to rapidly disseminate information on emergencies, new laws, and policies, thereby reducing the time needed to inform the public and increasing their engagement. The ability to organize public discussions, gather feedback, and conduct surveys via social media fosters a more democratic and inclusive governance process. In addition to benefits, the article highlights potential risks of using social media in public administration, such as cybersecurity issues, personal data protection, and the spread of misinformation. Authors recommend developing strategies to minimize these risks and maximize the positive impact of social media on public administration processes. In conclusion, the article convincingly underscores the significance of social media as tools of modern governance, contributing to increased efficiency, transparency, and openness of government structures to the public

Административно-правовые нормы как модели публичного управления

The article discusses the modeling method, which is successfully used not only in the natural and technical sciences, but also in the humanities. It is shown that this method is also used in legal research and law enforcement, and it has the greatest potential in the field of management. It is noted that one of the main advantages the using the modeling method in law is the opportunity to study the mechanism the action of legal norms and the organization of social relations. Based on the consideration of specific examples, it is concluded that administrative legal norms, being models of objective reality, can be successfully used to build optimal algorithms for law enforcement activities, which make it possible to use modern digital technologies in this process. It is argued that modeling has great prospects for improving the public administration process as a whole.

On the correlation between the processes of public administration and state regulation: theory and Russian practice

The article discusses the key theoretical approaches to solving the issue of the correlation between the processes of public administration and state regulation. Their specificity is investigated, which, depending on the relations of ownership or departmental subordination, is either with direct control influence, or with the normative establishment of the order of activity and the implementation of control over its observance. The practice of administrative / regulatory influence is shown on the example of a number of state structures. Priority areas for improving the efficiency of public administration and regulation are proposed.

Differential Private Federated Learning in Geographically Distributed Public Administration Processes

Public administration frequently deals with geographically scattered personal data between multiple government locations and organizations. As digital technologies advance, public administration is increasingly relying on collaborative intelligence while protecting individual privacy. In this context, federated learning has become known as a potential technique to train machine learning models on private and distributed data while maintaining data privacy. This work looks at the trade-off between privacy assurances and vulnerability to membership inference attacks in differential private federated learning in the context of public administration applications. Real-world data from collaborating organizations, concretely, the payroll data from the Ministry of Education and the public opinion survey data from Asia Foundation in Afghanistan, were used to evaluate the effectiveness of noise injection, a typical defense strategy against membership inference attacks, at different noise levels. The investigation focused on the impact of noise on model performance and selected privacy metrics applicable to public administration data. The findings highlight the importance of a balanced compromise between data privacy and model utility because excessive noise can reduce the accuracy of the model. They also highlight the need for careful consideration of noise levels in differential private federated learning for public administration tasks to provide a well-calibrated balance between data privacy and model utility, contributing toward transparent government practices.

КОМУНІКАЦІЙНІ СТРАТЕГІЇ В ПУБЛІЧНОМУ УПРАВЛІННІ ТА АДМІНІСТРУВАННІ

The article shows that communication in administrative systems has a public and legal purpose and regulates the movement of individual administrative subjects to the social community while preserving a certain degree of autonomy, independence, self-determination, and individuality of these subjects. The authors emphasize that regardless of the form of communication, the communication process plays a vital role in public administration. It was found that communication processes in public administration include elements such as administrative bodies and communities, communications, messages, information barriers, and feedback. It was determined that if the external communication of state administration is aimed at influencing civil society, receiving recommendations from society representatives, and adjusting positions, internal communication absorbs the entire administrative system from the inside and is the primary driving force in making major management decisions. It turned out to be a key driving force in management decision-making. This article analyzes the properties of communications in public administration. It is noted that communication is the exchange of information between two subjects. For public administration bodies, feedback is an essential element of communication activity, which emphasizes the transition from one-way notification of citizens about government actions to two-way communication - "civil society - government - civil society". It has been demonstrated that communication should ensure the effective exchange of information between the subject of management and the object of management, establish communication channels for the exchange of information between individual personnel and groups, adjust and arrange information flows to improve relations between communication subjects at different levels in the process of information exchange. It is emphasized that there are many different communication channels in the administrative system, and it is difficult to determine which are the most important and necessary.

National Report on Automation in Decision-Making in Public Administration in Slovakia

The development of information technology and its use in everyday life must inevitably have an impact on public administration and its decision-making. Progress in artificial intelligence is also opening up wider opportunities for the use of automation of decision-making processes in public administration. Decision-making processes that once had to be handled by humans can now be automated. However, there must be a sufficient legal basis for this, setting out the legal limits of such automated decision-making. In this paper, the legal possibilities of automation of decision-making processes in the field of public administration in the Slovak Republic were examined, the obstacles that hinder the use of this tool were defined, as well as certain legal solutions eliminating or minimizing the consequences of these obstacles were outlined. The purpose of this paper was not to exhaustively describe and solve the problems with the automation of decision-making processes in public administration in the Slovak Republic. Rather, the purpose was to outline the problem areas that should be addressed in legal research in the coming period.

Комунікаційні стратегії в державному управлінні: стан реалізації та проблеми

The article defines the current state of implementation of communication strategies by public administration bodies in Ukraine and identifies systemic problems. An analysis of the positive aspects and shortcomings in the development and implementation of communication strategies in the field of public administration is provided, as well as the requirements and factors that have a more significant impact on the content of communication processes in public administration are determined. The favorable perception of the public sphere was influenced not only by the information space formed by the Ukrainian mass media and officials, but also by the informational messages of Russian propaganda. The author provides suggestions for improving the communication strategy in the public sphere. It was established that when developing communication strategies, public authorities should ensure the reduction of uncertainty and the risk of failure when making strategic management decisions. It was determined that the essence of the interaction of public authorities with target audiences is to ensure an effective state policy and adaptation of state reforms to possible future changes in the external environment. Achieving these tasks is possible by: increasing citizens’ trust in state institutions and improving their image; raising citizens’ awareness of the processes taking place in state institutions; ensuring active participation of citizens in the processes of making management decisions and establishing feedback; establishing cooperation with national and international mass media, it is emphasized that this is impossible without improving the public sector, strengthening the presence of public institutions at the international level, optimizing internal communication and information exchange in public institutions. The development of relations with the public as a new social institution for Ukrainian society, bodies of public authority and local self-government, that is, the creation of conditions for ensuring communication with the community and significant participation of the community in solving local problems, defining the conceptual apparatus, principles and rules of institutional analysis, and as well as identifying the rules used by local self-government bodies. Keywords: communications in public administration, information, strategic communications, communication risks, communication channels, communication policy, communication infrastructure.

Prospects and Trends of Digitalization of Project Management in the Region

Relevance. Digital transformation at the present stage in the Russian Federation seems to be a complex and ambitious task, the successful implementation of which depends on the adaptability of public authorities to digital changes and their restructuring to new decision-making processes. Despite the fact that digital technologies were one of the last to enter the public administration sector, their implementation has made it possible to speed up the process of solving large-scale and operational problems. Improving the efficiency of the state and regional management system can be identified as a key factor in the sustainable development of the economy of the Russian Federation. Its stability is ensured as a result of the formation, legislative consolidation and existence of control over the implementation of government programs. In this regard, the digitalization of project management is of particular relevance, since it is the driving force for regional development and is used to eliminate development imbalances. The purpose is to study the prospects and identify trends in the digitalization of project management in the region.Objectives: to consider the concepts of digitalization and digital transformation, to identify the directions of the digitalization process of public administration at the present stage in the Russian Federation, to form ideas about software products to be implemented in the public administration sector and to propose directions for further development of the process of digitalization of the public administration sector of project activities.Methodology. In the process of studying the topic under consideration, methods such as analysis, synthesis, generalization, logical, and graphic methods of information processing were used.Results. Project management of the region seems to be a promising and effective way to eliminate the imbalance of regional development, therefore the introduction of specialized software products with functionality specific to the needs is a strategic task.Conclusions. In order to improve project management of regional development, a comprehensive software product is proposed for implementation. Further development of regional project management is not possible without the creation of a general information system that allows for unified management of all projects in the region.

Právna regulácia krajinotvorby na Slovensku ako prostriedok ochrany klímy

The article focuses on the implementation of landscaping as a purposeful activity of humans with the aim of creating and cultivating the environment around them. Landscaping is not only made up of activities with an impact on the immediate surroundings of a human, but also has a deeper social meaning – it affects the environment as a whole. However, it also has a significant impact on climate protection. Actions taken with the intention of protecting and improving the landscape that immediately borders the built-up area of municipalities in which humans reside can have a wider impact indirectly, but even directly, influence the climate. Although landscaping represents a separate and distinct professional activity, in the case of the Slovak Republic it is not a separate decision-making process in the field of public administration. However, its elements are present in other decision-making processes, such as land development or spatial planning. The ever-increasing voices after its codification point to the importance of this activity and the need to give it a clear legal framework, with the definition of the public interest and the goals that should be achieved during this activity. We believe that climate protection could and clearly should be among these objectives, as the measures taken in landscape design can have a direct effect on it. The article therefore focuses on the issue of landscaping and its legal definition, and also deals with whether landscaping represents an important means of climate protection. Furthermore, the article points out the individual possibilities of landscape design measures within the decision-making processes of public administration in the Slovak Republic. In the end, he brings some considerations de lege ferenda.

Beyond Panacea: Deconstructing the Multifaceted Relationship between Procurement Accountability and Quality in the County Government of Kitui, Kenya

Procurement and supply chain processes in public administration are often scrutinized for their susceptibility to inefficiency and corruption. This research investigated the influence of different accountability mechanisms on the quality of procurement and supply chain management within the Kitui County government in Kenya. Moving beyond a simplistic notion of accountability as mere responsibility, the study adopted a nuanced approach, drawing upon agency theory and institutional theory to analyse the interplay between formal rules, oversight bodies, and stakeholder engagement in shaping procurement outcomes. It examined how these mechanisms influence key quality dimensions like cost-effectiveness, transparency, and value for money. A mixed-method was employed, utilizing both quantitative surveys within the Kitui County procurement department and qualitative interviews with key stakeholders. The coefficients of correlation and the P-values were as follows: Accountability (Beta= 0.774, P-value= 0.000<0.05) thus indicating a statistical significance, 1 point increase in accountability increases quality of procurement by 0.774 hence indicating a very strong positive influence. This research serves as a springboard for further investigation into the nuanced dynamics of accountability within public procurement and supply chain management, ultimately aiming to improve quality and deliver greater value for public institutions and their stakeholders

ADAPTATION OF M. MOORE’S STRATEGIC TRIANGLE CONCEPT TO THE PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

The article is devoted to the study of the possibility of adapting the concept of strategic triangle of M. Moore in the practice of public administration. The authors analyse Moore’s basic principles and ideas regarding strategic management and consider the possibility of their application in the context of public administration. The article proves that the use of Moore’s concept allows to create an effective system of political decision-making capable of solving complex social problems taking into account a wide range of factors and involving a large number of stakeholders. The main advantages of this approach are its comprehensiveness, flexibility and focus on innovations that promote efficiency in the long term. The concept of M. Moore’s strategic triangle, which includes the elements of public good value, legitimacy and support, and operational capability, has been shown to be key to effective public administration and social change management. These three components are interrelated and together determine the government’s ability to achieve public goals. The partnership with the private sector in the concept under study emphasises the importance of involving the public in decision-making processes in public administration. Taking into account the opinions and needs of citizens can contribute to greater legitimacy of the decisions made and improve the quality of public service delivery, efficiency of public administration mechanisms and public policy in certain sectors. It is proved that the adaptation of M. Moore’s concept of strategic triangle in the practice of public administration will contribute to the construction of a democratic and open decision-making procedure, where any actor can participate in making important decisions and influence the development of their country. The use of the studied concept allows to provide the voice of civil society in the process of public administration, increasing the responsibility of the state to society and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of public institutions.

Current trends in digital transformation and their impact on the national economy

In today’s realities, digital transformation plays a very important role in the economic development of the country. This is due both to the high rate of scientific and technological progress and to the common within the economic relations, consumer preferences. Thus, it remains important to assess the impact of digitalization on the welfare of international and national economies. The research examines the current situation in Azerbaijan, one of the countries in which the principles of digital transformation are being actively implemented. The main research methods were analysis, induction, as well as methods of statistical data processing. The research assessed the main reason for the acceleration of the pace of digital transformation in the world and Azerbaijan, that being the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis. Although it was a problem for many companies at the initial stage, subsequently it allowed them to fit into the new economic realities. Thus, at the moment in Azerbaijan, there is a fairly well-developed system for managing the processes of digitalization. The national policy of the country is aimed at motivating enterprises to change the principles of their functioning into more innovative ones, which is quite well received by the institutions responsible for this. A particularly important role is played by financial and non-financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises, the provision of educational programs for citizens in terms of increasing literacy about the latest digital technologies, and the introduction of digital technologies in public administration processes, in which Azerbaijan has been able to achieve significant success. However, there are still various problems that require a solution from the authorities in the shortest possible time. Thus, this study brings new knowledge to the theory of modern digital transformation and allows us to consider the current state of the Azerbaijani economy in more detail

ROLE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN TRANSFORMATION OF ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

This article examines new technologies that enable government and business to accelerate their digital transformation and even change its scope. Digitalization is inextricably linked to the innovative development model of both private company and state in order not to lag behind in the global technology race. With the rapidly developing digital economy and the increasing use of artificial intelligence, the problem of applying these technologies in public administration is becoming more and more urgent. The development of effective strategies and methods for integrating new technologies into public administration processes is crucial for increasing the efficiency and transparency of government and various economic processes, improving the provision of services to citizens, and ultimately for ensuring sustainable and balanced development of society and the economy. Nevertheless, the application of such technologies in public and private administration brings with it a number of challenges and problems. For example, it is related to ethical and legal issues of using artificial intelligence, the problem of data security and cybersecurity, as well as the need to train qualified specialists capable of working with these technologies. In this context, the relevance of the topic of this article is determined by the need for an in-depth study of the potential for the application of digital transformation technologies in public administration, economics and finance.

ВЛИЯНИЕ ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫХ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ НА ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ УПРАВЛЕНИЕ

Social informatization is the main trend of modern society, which is the driving force behind the modernization of public administration. The development of information technology has a profound impact on the elements and processes of public administration, such as administrative personnel, administrative decisionmaking, administrative organizations, administrative methods, administrative documents and models of public administration.

ВЛИЯНИЕ СОВРЕМЕННЫХ ИНФОРМАЦИОННЫХ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ НА РАЗВИТИЕ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ

In the information age, information technologies are the most basic and widespread technical means. Information technology will inevitably be widely used in all areas and aspects of human social life, and the sphere of public administration is no exception. Currently, we are at the initial stage of information technology development in public administration. It is very important for us to predict the reasonable form of changes caused by information technologies in the field of public administration. Informatization is the main trend of modern society, which is the force of the process of modernization of public administration. The development of information technology has a profound impact on the elements and processes of public administration, such as administrative personnel, administrative decision-making, administrative organizations, administrative methods, administrative documents and models of public administration.

Democratic governance in the context of public administration concept. Historical and theoretical analysis

The article substantiates and studies the coverage of key parameters of democratic governance in the context of the public administration concept. The conceptual and categorical apparatus of the science of state administration are analyzed. An attempt is made to regulate the theoretical foundations of management processes of public administration. The place and essence of democratic governance processes in the system of public administration are determined. In the example of the political history of the United States, the origin and features of the functioning of key English-language terms used in the national concept of public administration are demonstrated. The use of new terminology in state administration as well as the theoretical approaches of domestic and foreign scholars who have studied this issue, are analysed. Statement of the problem. The development of such a branch of science as “state administration” requires expanding the boundaries of its scientific research and rethinking the subject area. The problem of forming a conceptual and categorical system is a key task for the development of the national science of state administration. Unlike the classical sciences (mathematics, physics, chemistry, etc.), the state administration is a complicated scientific complex of interdisciplinary cooperation of various social sciences and comprehension of practical experience in the implementation of state-building. In our opinion, this is the whole complexity of the formation and application of the conceptual and categorical apparatus. The globalization processes of the development of this science further complicate the use of state administration terminology. Therefore, the issues of mutual responsibility between the definitions of the basic concepts of state administration come to the fore. In addition, the process of globalization in the development of this science has complicated the use of national administrative terminology. Therefore, the question of mutual responsibility between the definitions of the main concepts of public administration arose. Public administration is a complex process that expresses the practical, organizational, and regulatory influence of the state on the public life of the people, which aims to organize, preserve, or change public life and is based on its power.

ОЦИФРОВУВАННЯ, ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЯ ТА ЦИФРОВА ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЯ ПУБЛІЧНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ В УКРАЇНІ

Background . The issue of digital changes in public administration seems particularly relevant and important, as Ukraine is actively developing in the digital sphere, while increasing its defense capabilities, optimizing the provision of public services and improving the quality of public administration with the help of advanced technologies. Digital processes are a key area of development for modern Ukraine, which is important both during the war and for Ukraine's post-war recovery. They can help us attract investment, create competitive products (including public administration), and enhance the country's image. Methods . To achieve the goal, the study used a number of general scientific and special scientific methods, in particular, abstract and logical methods for analyzing sources and drawing conclusions; the organic search method was used to analyze materials in scientific databases; the dialectical method was used to clarify the essence of the main digital concepts; classification and grouping methods made it possible to identify the general and specific features of each digital term separately. Results . Digitization, digitalization, and digital transformation of public administration in Ukraine are digital processes aimed at introducing information technologies and digital tools to improve the efficiency, transparency and accessibility of public administration. Often, digitization and digitalization are interrelated and interdependent processes within the framework of digital transformation. Digitization creates a digital foundation, and digitalization uses this foundation to further transform business processes and other aspects of operations, forming a transition to the global process of digital transformation. Conclusions . To ensure a clear understanding and proper use of digital terminology in public administration, it is important to have accurate English equivalents, as well as to create adapted Ukrainian terms that precisely reflect the essence of the concepts. Thus, in particular, regulatory frameworks and standardization of definitions are fundamental steps for the successful digital transformation of public administration in Ukraine. This will avoid misunderstandings and conflicts between stakeholders, help ensure a common understanding, and facilitate effective communication in the international and national contexts. A clear theoretical delineation of digital public administration processes will help to better understand their goals and methods of implementation, optimize planning and resource allocation, and define specific objectives and success metrics.