Public Works Research Articles

Tahapan Pelaksanaan Program Bantuan Stimulan Perumahan Swadaya (BSPS) Sumatera Utara

Poverty in Indonesia has resulted in many people who still have not achieved their welfare, one of which is in the fulfillment of habitable houses. In order to achieve community welfare through the fulfillment of habitable houses, the government through the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing held a Self-Help Housing stimulant Assistance program for low-income communities, so as to improve the quality of people's homes to be habitable. To receive this program, there are several stages of implementation that need to be done, ranging from identification of potential beneficiaries to monitoring and evaluation reports. In the approach to the community of prospective beneficiaries, the method of community organization and community development is carried out by empowering the community with a direct approach as an approach to social work techniques that can be done to address the community or group of beneficiaries of macro programs. Several stages of intervention are Assessment, program Planning, Intervention, evaluation and termination stages. The focus of solving the problem is to empower the recipient group to be able to be empowered and independent in following the implementation of the BSPS program from the beginning to the end of the program. The purpose of this empowerment is also considered successful with the increasing enthusiasm of the recipient group community in completing the accountability for the implementation of the BSPS program and following the various stages of coordination and socialization of the BSPS program.

Domestic Component Level in Road Construction Projects Regarding the Regulation of Regulation of the Minister of Industry and Decree of the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing

Domestic Component Level in Road Construction Projects Regarding the Regulation of Regulation of the Minister of Industry and Decree of the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing

Owner-Reported Health Events in Australian Farm Working Dogs.

Working farm dogs are an integral part of livestock farming in Australia but, currently, no studies have investigated their overall health. This study aimed to identify the prevalent diseases and injuries among these dogs, offering a baseline dataset. A total of 125 farm dog owners were recruited at a public working dog event and interviewed about the health of their dogs in the preceding 12 months. Information was provided about 526 dogs. Most dogs were Kelpies, and not neutered. Nine percent of the dogs had been sold, 6% had died, and 1% had been retired. Of the 444 remaining dogs, 24% had a health event in the past 12 months, while 13% had a health event that affected their work. The injuries (11%) mostly involved the musculoskeletal system or skin, while the non-traumatic illnesses (13%) commonly included arthritis. Forty-five percent of the injured dogs and 26% of the ill ones received veterinary treatment. The results indicate similarities to previous studies into working farm dogs. Given their unique challenges, further research is needed to ensure optimal care for farm dogs in Australia.

Challenges and Strategies in the Return of Land Bailout Funds for Toll Road Construction: A Detailed Analysis of PT Hutama Karya's Approach

This study explores the factors that cause the delay in the process of returning the Land Bailout Fund (LBF) and examines potential problems related to the inability of the Government of Indonesia to return LBF to PT Hutama Karya (HK) in the context of the Trans Sumatra Toll Road project. Using a qualitative case study methodology in the framework of empirical law, this study integrates Gustav Radbruch’s theory of legal objectives to analyze the current legal regulations. Primary data were collected through interviews with key informants and secondary data on the realization of LBF at PT HK. The findings show that the main cause of the delay is the length of time it takes for the Commitment Making Officer (CMO) to prepare the LBF return submission documents, coupled with the slow verification process at the State Asset Management Agency (SAMI). In addition, problems related to the Land Bailout Fund that cannot be returned arise when the land acquisition is outside the specified area or when the business use right permit is not extended. The current laws and regulations, including the regulations of the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing and the Minister of Finance, are unable to overcome this gap, resulting in the failure to achieve legal goals in terms of justice and legal certainty. This study shows that this legal ambiguity inhibits the effectiveness of the LBF mechanism and recommends legislative changes to address this gap. By refining the legal provisions, the study supports increased fairness and certainty, ultimately benefiting the government and entities such as PT HK.

Pre-Construction predictions of the Loads from large Ice Ridges Interacting with the Confederation Bridge Piers

During the design phase of the Confederation Bridge in Canada, the Canadian government Public Works and Government Services Canada asked the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada to provide information on ice loads from large ridges using a wide range of predictive technologies. The NRC put together a team that looked at loads from several sources including analytical models, physical model tests, finite element models, discrete particle models, and full-scale data. The ice loading scenario was an extreme first-year ridge loading one of the bridge piers. A large number of analytical models were used and the load components were separated into those from the consolidated layer, the sail, and the keel. An upper bound prediction from this approach gave a value of 16 MN on a pier, but the assumptions that were used to arrive at this value did not match observed behavior in the physical and numerical studies of the program. Physical model tests indicated that the loads could be 10.5 MN with a load of 7.3 MN from the keel and 3.2 MN from the consolidated layer and sail. A finite element analysis indicted a range of predicted values of 10 MN to 12 MN depending upon the assumptions used. A discrete particle analysis predicted load values from 2.2 MN to 9.5 MN depending upon the assumptions used in describing the stiffness of the ridge. A review of full-scale measurements on lighthouses and ships suggested that the loads could range from 7.3 MN to 10.4 MN. These predicted values compare to the highest load measured on the Confederation Bridge over a twenty-year span of just over 8 MN. This paper outlines the approaches used for this prediction study and their resulting predictions. It shows the value of using multiple approaches for load predictions for offshore structures in ice-covered waters.

NOTARY EMERITUS' LIABILITY FOR DEEDS MADE AFTER THE TERM OF OFFICE ENDS

The notary emeritus is a member of the Notary Commission on Discipline, Protection of the Constitution, and the Ministry of Public Works and Public Works. This study aims to examine the legal principles and written legal sources. The study contributes to the understanding of the continuity of notarial duties and the potential legal ramifications for such activities. In this study, it will be systematically explained about the regulations that regulate certain legal categories, analyze the relationship between these regulations, and correlate them with existing problems. In addition, this study discusses the validity of deeds made by or before his term of office ends and the responsibility of the notary for the deedas he makes after his terms of office end.

Research on the Path of Realising the Value of Public Works under the Perspective of Value Co-creation Theory

As the foundation of China's economic construction and social development, due to its public welfare nature, the realisation of the value of public works is closely related to every member of society, i.e. there are multiple stakeholders. How to realise the value proposition of each stakeholder has become a measure of the success of public works. This paper analyses the connotation of the value realization of public works stakeholders and the characteristics of public works in China, takes the theory of value co-creation as the theoretical basis, and finally puts forward the path of public works value realization.

EBUDGET System and Engas: Lived Experiences of Finance Services Personnel in DPWH Surigao Del Norte Province, Philippines

The Electronic Budget (eBUDGET) and Electronic New Government Accounting System (eNGAS) were digital platforms designed to automate and streamline financial management processes within government departments, aiming to enhance efficiency, accuracy, transparency, and decision-making. This study explored the lived experiences of nine (9) finance personnel in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Surigao del Norte province, focusing on implementing eNGAS and budget systems. The Philippine government has adopted these systems to enhance financial management transparency, efficiency, and accountability. The researcher purposively sampled nine (9) finance services personnel and coded them from A to I to protect their identities. Key themes emerged from the categories and meaning units produced from the verbatim data, with 175 psychological meaning units classified into 14 concepts and six categories for the eBUDGET system and 162 psychological meaning units classified into 15 concepts and five categories for eNGAS. This study shed light on the challenges and benefits realized during the implementation process by exploring the lived experiences of nine selected finance personnel from the DPWH Surigao del Norte Province. The findings stressed the transformative power of the eBUDGET system and eNGAS in improving accountability, streamlining procedures, and enabling informed decision-making. Despite initial obstacles, such as learning curves and technological difficulties, continuous support, and adaptable strategies facilitated successful implementation. The study's implications extended to DPWH administrators, finance personnel, and future researchers, emphasizing the importance of embracing technological advancements, adaptability, ongoing training, and capacity-building initiatives. Reflecting on the experiences shared, it became evident that while the journey towards implementing the budget system and ENGAS may have been challenging, the resulting improvements in efficiency, accuracy, transparency, and decision-making justified the efforts invested, promising a brighter future for public financial management.

The in-class experience of social work students based on their religious affiliation

ABSTRACT This quantitative study ascertained the association between the religious affiliation of social work students and their experience in social work classrooms. Students (n = 507) representing 30 accredited public social work programs across the United States responded to a survey. Primary independent variables included respondents’ religious affiliation and religious commitment. The survey contained Likert scale items assessing classroom experiences related to intersections with religion, which were combined into a composite score for each respondent to create the dependent variable, classroom experience (α = 0.853). ANOVA was used to test the relationship between the independent variables and classroom experience, finding that Christian students (F(2, 195) = 11.0, p < .001) and students highly committed to their faith (F(4, 55.3) = 4.05, p = .006) were more likely to report negative experiences related to religion in the classroom. Predictive variables on classroom experience were identified using Hierarchical Linear Regression. A student’s perception that their instructors and peers viewed their religious beliefs as incompatible with social work was the strongest predictor of negative experiences intersecting with religion in the classroom. The values of social work and the principles of critical pedagogy can provide a framework for social work instructors to create classroom environments that engage all students, including those with diverse religious beliefs and affiliations.

Decolonizing Canadian Archival Practice Through a Public History Lens

Abstract This article is situated at the intersection of public history practice, archival work, and decolonization in Canadian archives. It discusses the colonial structures that are often tied to archival practice and the role that public history practices that emphasize engagement and dialogue can play in decolonial archival practice. The article concludes with an examination of promising decolonial practices and frameworks in the field.

Analysis of ethanol content in commercially available Hand sanitizers in Oman using Gas Chromatography- A comparative study

The demand and usage of alcohol-based hand sanitizers have immensely increased worldwide in recent times as a protective measure against COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. To ensure that the public and health workers get hand sanitizers with an alcohol percentage within the label stated range, quality control of these products must be carried out by the governmental authorities. The study was designed to determine the ethanol content of eight commercially available and commonly used hand sanitizer gels available in the Omani market. Eight hand sanitizer gels were collected from various community pharmacies and commercial stores in Oman. The Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionisation Detection (GC-FID) method was employed to analyse ethanol content as it is one of the easiest, most reliable and most accurate methods for the determination of volatile content. Various physical properties of the samples such as pH, density, and refractive index, were also evaluated for comparison purpose. Sample prices were also compared from a pharmacoeconomic point of view. The majority of the hand sanitizers fell within the WHO recommendation range, with ethanol levels in the range of 66% to 76%, except A-7, which was below the recommended concentration for pathogenic microbial inactivation. The five of the samples tested showed ethanol contents below the labelled claim, whereas two sanitizers, A-1 and A-2, had ethanol contents above the labelled claim. The hand sanitizers differed significantly in price and certain physical properties which are likely to influence consumer preferences. Although the hand sanitizer products met the WHO requirements for alcohol content, the authors recommend that the regulatory authority should do a frequent testing of the samples available in the market to ensure quality and safety of these products.

Layanan Pengaduan Jalan dan Jembatan Dalam Aplikasi SIMANJA (Sistem Informasi Manajemen Jalan dan Jembatan) Dinas Pekerjaan Umum Kota Tangerang Selatan (Studi Penggunaan Layanan Berbasis Sistem Informasi Manajemen Dalam Aplikasi SIMANJA Dinas Pekerjaan Umum Kota Tangerang Selatan)

The implementation and arrangement of management information systems in government and public service environments can be realized by optimizing the use of information technology which is increasingly developing with current changes. The use of information technology in an organization is a complete and interconnected unit in its work process as a system. The implementation of services based on management information systems or IT has become the standard in implementing IT-based government (E-Gov). SIMANJA is an Android-based application belonging to the South Tangerang City Public Works (PU) Department which functions as a public complaint service. However, in the application of the service, there is still a lot that needs to be improved, and there are still many people in South Tangerang who are still unfamiliar with the application. This research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach. In obtaining data, researchers used in-depth interview techniques. The results of the research are in six theoretical points where overall the South Tangerang City Public Works Department has implemented the six elements of excellent service in the SIMANJA application, although there is still room for improvement, especially in disseminating the application to the public and fast response.

The prison boom, local interpersonal violence, and domestic violence homicide

ABSTRACT The US prison system has exploded since 1970, dramatically reshaping social, political, and economic life in rural communities. Since 2000, roughly one in five rural Americans resides in a prison town. The prison boom is the largest public works project perhaps since the New Deal. Despite a growing interest in prison building, there is a dearth of research examining prison impact – the economic, political, and social costs and benefits for communities that result from building a prison. In this paper, we fill this gap by studying the relationship between prison impact – measured as binary prison presence and cumulative prison count – on violent crime, specifically, intimate partner and domestic violence homicide (IPV/DV). We explore the theoretical foundations for this relationship, including the economic, geographic, and social effects of prisons and correction officers as a high-risk group for perpetrating IPV/DV. Contrary to conventional wisdom, we find evidence of a negative association between prison impact and IPV/DV homicide, with an additional prison in the county corresponding with 0.04–0.12 fewer homicide events. While we are not advocating for prison building as a violence nor crime reduction strategy for communities, our findings complicate the policy consequences of the prison boom, especially in rural communities.

New development: Public service innovation

IMPACT To meet the future fitness of a changing public service, local government practitioners and public managers can advance more values-based approaches that are responsive to workforce planning needs and more accessible to the communities that they serve. First, co-designing human-centric public services with users to target genuine areas of need. Second, promoting good governance to embrace partnership and spread public service financial risk in finding sustainable solutions to real world complex challenges. Third, leveraging data-driven technologies that informs public service decision-making on areas of performance and improvement. Fourth, investing in training and lifelong learning to promote continuous professional development and building capacity to equip public workers with the skills for innovation is crucial. Finally, to attract gender equality, diversity and inclusion in public service recruitment strategies a more balanced approach to conflicting ‘care’ and ‘control’ practices.

Supporting Ontario public health units to address adverse childhood experiences in pandemic recovery planning: A priority-setting exercise

BackgroundAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic exposures experienced during childhood, for example, neglect. There is growing evidence that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and related socioeconomic conditions contributed to an increased risk of ACEs. As public health programs/services are re-evaluated and restored following the state of emergency, it is important to plan using an ACEs-informed lens. The aim of this study was to identify and prioritize initiatives or activities that Public Health Ontario (PHO) could undertake to support Ontario public health units’ work towards ACEs-informed pandemic recovery plans.MethodsThe Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative method was adapted to conduct a priority-setting exercise (May–October 2022). Two online surveys were administered with members of the Healthy Growth and Development (HGD) Evidence Network, comprised of public health unit staff working in child and family health/HGD from Ontario’s 34 public health units. In the first survey, participants were asked to propose activities or initiatives that PHO could undertake to support Ontario public health units’ work towards ACEs-informed planning. In the second survey, participants were asked to score the final list of options against pre-determined prioritization criteria (for example, relevance). Responses were numerically coded and used to calculate prioritization scores, which were used to rank the options.ResultsIn all, 76% of public health units (n = 26) responded to the first survey to identify options. The 168 proposed ideas were consolidated into a final list of 13 options, which fall under PHO’s scientific and technical support mandate areas (data and surveillance, evidence synthesis, collaboration and networking, knowledge exchange and research). A total of 79% of public health units (n = 27) responded to the follow-up survey to prioritize options. Prioritization scores ranged from 76.4% to 88.6%. The top-ranked option was the establishment of a new provincial ACEs community of practice.ConclusionsOver three quarters of public health units contributed to identifying and ranking 13 options for PHO to support public health units in considering and addressing ACEs through pandemic recovery planning. In consultation with the ACEs and Resilience Community of Practice, recently formed on the basis of this exercise, PHO will continue to use the ranked list of options to inform work-planning activities/priorities.

Strengthening Linkages Between Health Care and Public Health: A Novel Framework for Public Health Action in Health Care Settings to Improve Cardiovascular Disease Risk.

The Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Program (CDPCP) at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services developed a novel public health framework and tools to translate public health knowledge, grant work, and terminology to a health care audience in order to inform clinical practice changes in the management of hyperlipidemia and hypertension. The CDPCP piloted the tools with 2 accountable care organizations that included 19 clinics and then funded 9 independent clinics. The project sought to empower clinics to design and implement interventions for reducing high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol focused on populations disproportionately at risk for those conditions utilizing electronic health records. A team comprising the CDPCP and evaluation specialists created a framework called CAAPIE (Capture, Assess, Action Plan, Implement, Evaluate) to provide a clinic-friendly approach to the public health-focused work. For the capture phase, baseline data were collected from clinics. To guide the assess, action plan, and evaluate phases, the team created a Scan & Plan Tool for clinics to assess practices and policies and then use results to develop an action plan. The assessment was repeated upon completion of the project to evaluate change. Interviews were conducted to assess the utility of these tools and capture information related to the implementation of the project. Clinicians reported the framework and tools provided a useful approach, aiding clinics in understanding public health terminology and intended outcomes of the project. Work resulted in the creation of new or enhanced clinical policies and procedures that led to modest improvements in the management of high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The CAAPIE framework is a novel approach for state health departments to utilize in translating public health grant work to health care professionals, promoting a working relationship between the spheres to achieve positive impacts on individual and population-based health care.

Evaluasi Kinerja Konsultan terhadap Manajemen pada Pekerjaan Ruas Jalan Lambaro - Pidie

The development project on the Lambaroe-Pidie national road is expected to be carried out according to plan. This can be realized with the role of a team of Project Management Consultants within the Aceh National Road Implementation Center who carry out construction management including implementation and control in program preparation, technical planning, construction implementation and supervision, quality control, service and supply of materials and equipment. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the factors that determine the effective performance of consultants and evaluate the performance indicators of consultants on management on the Lambaroe-Pidie national road section. The research method is a mixed method, which is a method that combines qualitative and quantitative methods. The sampling technique used is quotas. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires to the owner, project officer, PT. Citra Diecona, Contractors and Technical Assistance Team (Bantek) with a total of 13 respondents. Questionnaire tests include validity tests and reliability tests. Based on the results of the study, the validity test obtained a value of Rcount &gt; Rtable with a value of 0.552, this indicates that the question item is valid. In the reliability test, a value of 0.694 was obtained, this indicated that the respondents' answers were reliable. Based on the results of the descriptive analysis the initiative variable (X5) has the highest value of 4.692, this explains that the respondents are very satisfied with the consultant's performance on the initiative aspect. The ability to communicate (X2) has the lowest value with a mean value of 4.369. although this variable has the lowest mean, the results of the study show that respondents are satisfied with the consultant's performance on the communication aspect. The evaluation of the consultant's performance on management on the Lambaro - Pidie road section has met the road performance indicators in accordance with the 2017 Public Works Regulations concerning road performance indicators on management on the Lambaro - Pidie National Road section.

Representation of Sociocultural Processes Through Public Relations Tools

Communication capabilities have led to the emergence of new phenomena in mass culture: new methods of advertising, marketing, and public relations, the effects of which have determined the commercial success of companies and the formation of perceptions of their products and services. Mass communication’s informational and expressive power significantly impacts the reputation of certain individuals and political parties, making up the reputational potential of different regions and countries. The national consciousness formation is, of course, not the elimination of already formed concepts, opinions, and habits, but a change in their direction. Public relations maintains harmony between prominent figures of the era, lays the foundation for further development of the national economy, influences public consciousness and consumption, and guides and changes the human subconscious. Therefore, this topic is crucial for our society. The purpose of the article is to characterize the sociocultural processes with the help of public relations. Research methods. The study is based on some general theoretical methods, principles, and approaches. The following methods were used to achieve the goal and solve the research objectives: theoretical, in particular, generalization of theoretical data; comparison; synthesis – to determine the essence and mechanisms of the PR tool that has an impact on sociocultural processes. Scientific novelty. The novelty of this study is to clarify the concept of “public relations” and to highlight the use of public relations tools in the sociocultural sphere. PR is a dynamic development that affects the process of informing people and strengthening and adjusting different views on global issues. Therefore, there is a growing need for information exchange to improve mutual understanding and interaction between different groups of people in different regions and countries. In addition, the growth of mutual information and communication links in the international community necessitates strengthening international security and cooperation. The development of digital technologies facilitates the work of public relations professionals. New tools have emerged to process large amounts of data, facilitate professional life, and automate certain processes. One of the key features of progress in the field of public relations is the automation and sometimes the autonomization of work processes. Conclusions. The activities of public relations in the field of culture as intercultural mass communication are connected with globalization, in particular migration processes. When representatives of different faiths have a sufficient amount of self-organization in the social sphere, ethnic, religious, and intercultural exchanges will naturally take place. With the intensification of immigration processes and the emergence of new media, the need for comprehensive public relations work is becoming a reality, especially in cities where immigrants make up more than a third of the population.

Integrated tools for quality promotion and project control

Public administrations, called upon to integrate the principles and criteria of Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) and Environmental Socia, Governance (ESG) in the planning, design and production of their investments, now find themselves operating within new decision-making scenerios and models, in the very broad framework of standards, including specialised ones, certification protocols and framework levels for sustainability assessment and reporting. This paper reports on a research experience aimed at defining tools and guidelines to incentivise and assess the environmental and social quality of projects and works (a collaboration between Agenzia del Demanio and Politecnico di Milano). It documents the challenges, limits and opportunities arising from overlapping compulsory regulations, standards and voluntary certification protocols for the qualification of public works.

Project quality verification tool efficacy

This essay develops a critical reflection on the effectiveness of design verification procedures and tools with regard to the actual improvement of the quality of public works projects. After a regulatory and lexical examination, the main criticalities that characterise the validation process between the design and construction of public works in the Italian context are examined in depth. The effectiveness of the current inspection process is empirically evaluated by analysing a database of an accredited inspection organisation, identifying prospects of innovation and criteria for adaptation to the contemporary context of project production.