Public Information Disclosure Research Articles

Public information disclosure practices and civic participation: The roles of social justice perceptions and internet use

This study examined the relationship between public information disclosure practices and civic participation and the roles of social justice perceptions and internet use in that relationship. Our data comes from the 2019 Chinese Social Survey (CSS, 2019), a large nationwide household survey across 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities). To ensure data relevance to our main variables, we conducted screening, resulting in the retention of data from 9 621 participants (female= 56. 73%; mean age= 46.62 years, SD = 14.22 years). The results indicated that public information disclosure practices were associated with higher levels of civic participation. Specifically, public information disclosure practices positively affected institutional civic participation and negatively affected non-institutional civic participation. Moreover, citizens’ perception of social justice indirectly mediated civic participation. Internet use moderated the relationship between public information disclosure practices and the perception of social justice. These findings underscore the importance of types of public information disclosures in routine civil society governance. By implication, public information disclosures are tools for empowered civic participation with social justice.

Mengurai Potensi Media Sosial dalam Memperkuat Implementasi Kebijakan Keterbukaan Informasi Publik

This research aims to explore the potential of social media in supporting the implementation of public information disclosure policies. This study employs a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data is collected through in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders, participant observation, and social media content analysis. The collected data is analyzed using thematic analysis techniques to identify patterns, themes, and insights relevant to the research objectives. Results This research reveals that social media has significant potential in strengthening the implementation of public information disclosure policies. Social media can facilitate wide dissemination of information, enhance public participation, and promote government transparency and accountability. However, challenges such as digital literacy, regulations, and adequate policies must be addressed to fully utilize the potential of social media.

The influence of communicating agent on users’ willingness to interact: A moderated mediation model

Empowered by AI, chatbots are increasingly being integrated to interact with users in one-on-one communication. However, academic scrutiny on the impact of chatbots on online interaction is lacking. This study aims to fill the gap by applying self-presentation theory (presenting the desired self-impression to others) to explore how the communicating agent (chatbot vs. human agent) in interactive marketing influences users’ interaction willingness, as well as the moderating roles of users’ public self-consciousness (sense of apprehension over self-presentation concern) and sensitive information disclosure (private information linked to an individual). The results of three experimental studies indicate that chatbots can improve users’ willingness to interact by mitigating the self-presentation concern. Further, users’ public self-consciousness and sensitive information disclosure moderated the impact of chatbots in online interactions. These effects were particularly impactful for users with higher public self-consciousness and in situations with sensitive information disclosure. The findings provide theoretical and practical implications for human-chatbot interaction, chatbot strategy, and the application of chatbots in online communication.

Analisis Keterbukaan Informasi Publik Terhadap Partisipasi Masyarakat dalam Pembangunan Desa (Kecamatan Kedungwuni Kabupaten Pekalongan)

Openness of public information, community participation and village development are the expectations of everyone, as well as the village community of Kedungwuni Sub-district, Pekalongan Regency. However, everything must be supported by adequate human resources and be able to understand their rights and obligations based on the applicable laws and regulations. The purpose of this research is to analyze and explain the importance of public information disclosure and community participation in village development. This research method uses a qualitative method with descriptive analysis. To analyze and explain the existence of public information disclosure, community participation in village development in Kedungwuni District, Pekalongan Regency. The results of this study, namely: The village government in opening public information has been carried out with the existence of village information boards and village websites. However, community participation is still quite low, so it does not significantly affect village development. Based on the findings of this study, the authorities should make the best innovations so that the village community has the awareness to participate in village development activities.

Conflict Resolution, Prevention and Handling Public Information Disputes

Conflicts over public information disputes have increased in the past three years. This study aims to analyze the process of information flow that occurs in information dispute conflicts and to analyze solutions to prevent and handle information dispute conflict problems. This study intends to analyze conflict resolution resolution of public information disputes in Indonesia using communication theory and conflict resolution theory in depth. The methodology in this research is qualitative method using library research method.  Based on the results of the research analysis, it was concluded that the process of information flow that occurs in conflicts over public information disputes is hampered due to dissatisfaction from public information applicants with requests for information submitted from public bodies, because there are differences in perception. The solution to conflict prevention is increased awareness of the parties involved regarding rights and obligations related to public information, training and education on public information disclosure, formulation of clear policies on related Standard Operating Procedures and increased internal mediation between public bodies and information applicants. In addition, solutions for handling information dispute conflicts, in addition to mediation and adjudication in accordance with regulations, can be improved through increasing understanding of regulations regarding Public Information Disclosure and increasing the institutional capacity of the Information Commission.

Evaluation Of Smart Village Open Data To Realise Digital Village In Malang Regency

Government policies that focus on Open Government Data (OGD) often aim to encourage the provision of interoperable public data to any user, including the lay citizen, through online portals. However, these OGD portals are mostly not updated and the portals do not yet contain data needed by the public such as performance reports, financial reports, activity reports, and other data. This condition occurs in many village governments in Malang District. Researchers focused on evaluating open data in village governments by measuring the principles of open data. Researchers collected data using interviews and observations. Researchers found that the public information disclosure score in Putukrejo village government was 55%. Putukrejo village government's public information disclosure has not been maximised because many elements have not been fulfilled such as data files that have not been uploaded including village regulations, financial reports, and other village documents; timeliness in news updates is also still not optimal; and interactive services and complaints.
  

Information Quality of Regional Government’s Websites in Central Java Province

As stated in the Public Information Disclosure Act, Government Public Relations bears a dual responsibility, managing both the main website of the regional government and the PPID (Information and Documentation Management Official) websites. This research analyzes the content of the PPID websites of 29 districts and 6 cities in Central Java Province. This research used a website assessment instrument consisting of 84 questions. This instrument is a modification of the Industrial Website Evaluation Model which focuses on information quality and information disclosure policies in Indonesia. The research results indicate that the implementation of the public information disclosure policy has not yet fully aligned with government public relations ethics. Several aspects still require improvement. Government Public Relations needs to focus on empathy in managing the PPID website and needs to acknowledge the behavior of the public who tend to access the main website belonging to each institution, not the PPID website. Therefore, government public relations needs to distinguish between the content of the main website and the PPID website. However, commitment is required in managing the PPID website to ensure that people are motivated to access information and can do so effectively.

Transparência e seus drivers. Um estudo baseado na experiência colombiana (2012-2016)

Abstract The research aim is to analyze the drivers of transparency levels in Colombian municipalities from the perspective of citizens (agency theory) and local governments (legitimacy theory). We used the Panel Corrected Standard Errors (PCSE) and a system Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimator in a dataset of 1,101 Colombian municipalities for five years (2012-2016). Our results show that fiscal autonomy, education, gross domestic product per capita, population size, and political participation are positively associated with public information disclosure in Colombia. Through this research, we contribute to the transparency literature in subnational governments in developing countries by examining determinants related to “citizens’ monitoring abilities” and “pressures for legitimacy” in Colombia.

Удосконалення процесу прийняття управлінських рішень в Україні шляхом забезпечення їх публічності в умовах війни

Problem statement. The requirement to make timely and correct administrative decisions is relevant for public management at any level, in all countries and in all historical periods. Therefore, many managers wonder how to develop a mechanism for making such a decision. There are conditions in which the administrative decision-making process acquires additional complications. In the conditions of martial law, the improvement of such a process acquires certain specific features. It is affected mainly by the safety and value components of social life, as well as the change in the algorithms of interaction between society and authorities in the specific conditions of war. An additional factor that provokes the need to revise the administrative decision-making process in Ukraine is the implementation of systemic reforms in the context of fulfilling the requirements for our country’s accession to the EU and NATO. Therefore, improving the administrative decision-making process in Ukraine, ensuring their publicity, is becoming particularly acute. Presentation of basic material. The article analyses the administrative decision- making process under martial law in Ukraine through the principle of publicity, specific requirements for the publicity of information management and administration via the prism of security requirements, and interaction with the Armed Forces. It substantiates that the publicity principle ensuring the formation and implementation of administrative decisions at management levels is a European integration requirement. Based on the analysis of normative and legal instruments it establishes that organisational, institutional, and legal requirements for the authorities’ activity provide for and oblige them to follow the publicity principle while adopting administrative decisions under martial law. Possible restrictions on public information disclosure are analysed and defined. It is revealed that restrictions relate to the issues of defence means and forces of Ukraine, but not to the processes of making administrative decisions, the public information holder is responsible for the information content in the decision-making process, and it is stipulated by the legislation. It is shown that the administrative decision-making process improvement in Ukraine by ensuring its publicity under martial law is achievable through several strategies (digitalisation, financing control, electronic reporting development, revision and improvement of crisis communication algorithms between the population and authorities, civil society institutions development, in particular, motivation of people to participate in making managerial decisions, enhancing officials’ skills in communicating with the population based on the publicity and compliance balance with the requirements of the martial law on access to information, etc.). Conclusions and suggestions. A conclusion is made that Ukraine is developing during wartime in line with European managerial approaches, among which is publicity in making managerial decisions by the authorities. Among the promising directions of research, we see the issue of cooperation with international organizations and partners to strengthen efforts to ensure publicity during the administrative decision-making process at various levels; exchange of publicity practices with democratic countries that have experience in decision-making during military conflicts.

Implementation of Public Information Disclosure Policy in Realizing Good Corporate Governance

The Indonesian Aviation Navigation Service Organizing Agency, operating as a State-Owned Enterprise, is obligated to uphold the tenets of Good Corporate Governance per the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Regulation Number 01 of 2011. This commitment extends to the implementation of policies outlined in Law Number 14 of 2008, specifically addressing the Openness of Public Information. A nuanced analysis, rooted in George Edward's implementation theory, delves into the complexities of how the Information and Documentation Management Officer at AirNav Indonesia navigates the communication dynamics, resource allocation, organizational disposition, and bureaucratic structure inherent in executing public information disclosure policies. Employing qualitative methods and triangulation techniques, this study unravels the intricate interplay of these components, illustrating that effective implementation transcends procedural adherence to embody a comprehensive orchestration of transparency, accountability, responsibility, independence, and fairness within the context of public information disclosure. The Information and Documentation Management Officer emerges as a pivotal figure, strategically aligning these elements to achieve a robust realization of the principles of good corporate governance.

Model Komunikasi Humas Pemerintah Daerah dalam Penerapan Keterbukaan Informasi Publik (Studi Deskriptif pada DPRD Kota Padang dan DPRD Kabupaten 50 Kota)

Communication plays a pivotal role in the endeavor to achieve success, which, in this study, is examined through the lens of government public relations' communication in the political context, to channel the aspirations of the community through political communication in the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) of West Sumatra. The government PR of the DPRD plays a significant role in conveying information to the public regarding the performance of the DPRD as the vehicle for public aspirations in the political arena and the democratic processes in Indonesia, through the study of political communication. This research delves into the processes, characteristics, power relations from the perspective of political communication, specifically within government PR. The research analysis commences by mapping the issues faced by Government PR as Information and Documentation Management Officials, who function as the custodians and conveyors of documents held by Public Bodies in accordance with the mandate of Law No. 14/2008 on Public Information Disclosure in the DPRD of Cities and Regencies in West Sumatra. The research methodology employs a qualitative approach with a Constructivist Paradigm. The research subjects encompass government PR officials in the DPRD of West Sumatra, members of the DPRD, media practitioners, political activists, and other relevant stakeholders. The research findings observe a model of political communication by local government PR officers, implemented by the Information and Documentation Management Officials (PPID) of the DPRD in the City of Padang and the 50 Districts in the West Sumatra Province, in order to enhance public trust through effective public information disclosure.

Scope of Proactive Public Information Disclosure in Advancing Nepalese Local Governance

Proactive disclosure is a tool that organizations, especially government agencies and public institutions, use to voluntarily provide information to the public without the need for formal requests. It is taken as a fundamental right of the citizen and the heart of democracy, which ensures transparency, accountability, and open government by making information accessible to the public. Proactive disclosure is a very important provision of the Right to information (RTI) Act of 2007 that obligates the government to inform citizens regarding its daily activities, decisions, performance, and budget details proactively or on the request of citizens. Beneficiaries, governments' bodies, and experts and facilitators of RTI shall equally have the responsibility to seek, receive, and impart information that is protected by the government. The main purpose of the paper is to determine the scope of proactive disclosure of public information in advancing transparency and accountability of local governance and examine the practices of proactive disclosure of public information from the perspective of RTI Act implementation in Nepal. It has employed purposive sampling for data collection when primary data were collected in the form of information disseminated on the websites of four local bodies and secondary data from various books, journals, reports, etc. This is a really important since it has contributed to local governance being transparent and accountable towards citizens and public service delivery.

THE EFFECT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION ON TAX COMPLIANCE MEDIATED BY TAXPAYERS' UNDERSTANDING OF MSMES IN PEKANBARU

The government as a public service provider has provided public information disclosure and ease of access. The beneficiaries of information such as tax information are MSMEs. MSMEs as contributors to the country's foreign exchange have received tax stimulus, such as lowering rates, but have not been good enough to increase taxpayer compliance. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a study aimed at analyzing the effect of public information on tax compliance mediated by the understanding of taxpayers. The research sample was 316 people, with incidental purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires. Data analysis method using Structural Equation Model. Previous research has not discussed public information with tax compliance. The results of the study stated that partially public information and understanding of taxpayers had a significant positive effect on tax compliance. The understanding of taxpayers can mediate the relationship between public information and taxpayer compliance. The amount of public information contribution can explain tax compliance mediated by taxpayer understanding is 47%, the rest is influenced by other variables. These variables are tax transparentcy, information regarding the past degree of tax evasion, fiscal transparency and individual behavior that can be studied in next studies  

JURIDICAL ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC INFORMATION DISCLOSURE IN GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS IN THE DIGITAL ERA

This article conducts a juridical analysis of public information disclosure in government systems in the digital era. The purpose of compiling this article is to identify legal issues related to public information disclosure in the digital era and provide appropriate legal solutions to overcome these problems. The research method used is a literature study by analyzing laws and regulations related to public information disclosure, as well as collecting the latest data and information about the use of information technology in government in a descriptive-analytical manner. The study results show that public information disclosure is a basic principle in a democratic government system that is fundamental for strengthening government accountability and encouraging public participation in policy-making. In the digital era, public information disclosure is becoming increasingly important, but it also requires the protection of information security and privacy because public information disclosure in the digital era has complex legal implications, such as issues of information security, personal data protection, and copyright issues. This article suggests that the government strengthen regulations regarding public information disclosure in the digital era, including developing strict information security standards and protecting intellectual property rights. In addition, the government also needs to increase public awareness about their right to obtain public information and develop an effective and efficient information system to facilitate access to public information.

Unveiling the Untapped Potential: West Kalimantan's Competitiveness in the Era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 Through Public Information Disclosure from a Political Perspective

The openness of public information in the form of easy access for the public is one of the pillars in realizing good governance in order to increase the nation's competitiveness towards a Superior Indonesia 2045. However, unfortunately, there are still several problems related to openness of public information such as limited access to public information, limited technology and infrastructure, lack of public awareness and education, and so on, shows that there is still a great need for attention from all parties regarding strengthening this to support West Kalimantan's competitiveness in the era of industrial revolution 4.0. This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing the potential competitiveness of West Kalimantan in the era of industrial revolution 4.0 through openness of public information from a political perspective. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method with data sourced from literature studies and interviews. The results and conclusions of this research found that there are three potential competitive advantages for West Kalimantan in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 era through openness of public information from a political perspective, namely public awareness to obtain the right to open public information; government information media innovation towards Smart Province; and the role of youth through One Data West Kalimantan. As a recommendation, it is necessary to strengthen existing potentials continuously and synergistically between government, non-government and society so that West Kalimantan becomes more competitive in the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0 through openness of public information.

Ownership Beneath: Transparency of Land Ownership in Times of Economic Crime.

This article considers 'ownership beneath' in light of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, which has introduced a new Schedule 4A into the Land Registration Act 2002. The legislation, with notable exceptions, requires overseas entities to publicly reveal their beneficial owners, with criminal and land law consequences if transparency requirements are not met. The article explores how ownership beneath operates and can be made more transparent, noting the three different forms of beneficial ownership employed: as control, behind a trust and as a consequence. Emphasising the distinctive nature of beneficial ownership of land, the analysis recommends amending ECTEA 2022 to focus on land ownership, not merely landowning overseas entities, facilitating greater transparency by expanding the definition of registrable beneficial owners, closing the loophole where information is not available and requiring public disclosure of most trust information.

Analysis of Business Law Approaches in Realizing Public Information Openness in Muhammadiyah Universities

Public information disclosure in Muhammadiyah universities has become a very important issue in today's digital era. This study wants to analyze and compare business law approaches in ensuring public information disclosure in the Muhammadiyah education environment. In this study, it also adopts a socio-legal/interdisciplinary approach involving legal, information technology, and information management perspectives to understand the impact and benefits of public information disclosure in the context of Muhammadiyah universities in the increasingly complex digital era. This research involves a comparative analysis of the business law approach used in ensuring public information disclosure in Muhammadiyah universities with approaches used in other educational institutions. The results showed that Muhammadiyah universities have made significant steps in improving public information openness, especially in adopting advanced information technology and information management. However, there are challenges that need to be addressed, including the need to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, personal data protection, and building a culture of transparency and accountability across institutions.

Measuring the Policy of Public Information Disclosure to Adapt Climate Change in Indonesia

Marginal groups, such as local communities living near forests, expansive coastal areas, and women with limited access to water and energy, are the most vulnerable to climate change. Numerous things can be done to overcome that issue, one of which is by openly distributing information regarding climate change adaptation action plans. This study proposes to elucidate that the NDC document serves as public information and to describe the interrelation between Public Information Disclosure and the optimal realization of Indonesia’s climate change action goals. This qualitative study was a doctrinal legal research and employed a statute and conceptual approaches. The findings demonstrate that the NDC document qualifies as public information, necessitating its continuous disclosure and accessibility. The transparency of public information regarding climate change is crucial for achieving climate justice and facilitating climate change adaptation.

Kemudahan Akses Kutipan Buku Leter C Sebagai Bukti Kepemilikan Hak Atas Tanah Oleh Pemerintah Desa

Ease of access to land letter C book excerpts as proof of ownership of land rights by the village government in the context of public information disclosure. The research method uses empirical legal research with a sociological juridical approach. The results of the research show that in providing easy access to quotations from letter C books as proof of ownership of land rights by the village government in the context of public information disclosure, the village government is guided by the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations, although still in a conventional way, namely based on a letter of application from the applicant and then the village government issues a land history statement based on the letter C book in the village to be given to the applicant provided that the applicant is a party who has a legal relationship with the object for which the letter C quotation is requested. If these requirements are not met, the village government will not issue the requested Letter C quotation, except by order of the court. The obstacles faced by the village government in providing easy access to quotations from the letter C book as proof of ownership of land rights in order to realize openness of public information and alternative solutions are the disorderly administration of the village government, especially in the village letter C book, data (information) in the letter C book. but it does not match the reality and the condition of the Letter C book is outdated (difficult to read) as well as political differences during the village head election. Alternative solutions include encouraging PTSL programs in villages, digitizing letter C books, providing outreach to the community about the importance of title ownership certificates as proof of legal ownership.

Implementation of public information disclosure policy in the house of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia

Purpose: This study aims to identify how the implementation of the public information disclosure policy in the House of Representatives (DPR) in 2019-2021 is going and to find the right strategies to be implemented so that the DPR can become an informative public body.
 Research methodology: This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach, where primary and secondary data are obtained through in-depth interviews with predetermined key informants, field observations, and literature studies relevant to the research topic.
 Results: The findings show that the implementation of public information disclosure policy in Parliament is still not optimal due to various obstacles in the process of documenting, classifying, managing, and serving public information that are technical, administrative, bureaucratic, and political in nature. DPR needs to start building and developing an internal big data system that is connected to real time public information management and service applications. In addition, the active role of Members and factions in the House in providing public information is also important to support the successful implementation of public information disclosure in the House.