Relational Dimensions Research Articles

RELATIONAL DIMENSION VERSUS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Thirty years ago, we proposed the similarity between the functioning of artificial intelligence and the human psyche, suggesting multiple parallels between the Freudian model proposed in the "Project for Psychology for Neurologists" and the connectionist theories applied in the generation of parallel distributed processing systems (PDP), also known as connectionist models. These models have been and continue to be the foundation of general artificial intelligences like ChatGPT, evolving and gaining prominence in everyday life. From the earliest applications in psychiatry, recreating computationally simulated modes of illnesses, to the use of deep learning models, especially in the field of computer vision for tasks such as image recognition, segmentation, and classification. Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) are employed for tasks involving sequences of data, such as natural language processing, or models based on the Transformer architecture, like BERT and GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer), which have revolutionized natural language processing. In this present work, we analyze the significance of the emergence and exponential growth of these types of tools in the field of healthcare, from medical diagnosis and patient care to psychological attention and psychotherapeutic treatment, exploring the changes and transformations in the forms of subjective expression that are arising. We also examine and argue for the importance and validity of the relational dimension proposed by our psychoanalytic approach in contrast to the potential use of these tools as treatment models.

Commons are cared for: Coexistence between humans and wild birds on the island of Kihnu, Estonia

Abstract Local knowledge is an essential dimension of humanity's relationship with the environment. Investigating the interdependence between humans and wild birds holds value in fostering a mutually beneficial relationship with avian populations. Gathering bird eggs is a significant practice for Kihnu islanders in Estonia. There are very few studies of this age‐old, complex knowledge that assess the topic from the perspective of the local community. This paper investigates the reciprocity and the relationality between people and birds and the position of commons in the local community practice of bird semi‐domestication. Several methods (interviews, participant observation and literature study) were used in data collection. We obtained information on local knowledge concerning 58 bird taxa. Locals named at least 21 bird species from which they have collected eggs. While collecting eggs is a central activity, the relationship surrounding egg collection is far more intricate. Locals take care of nesting boxes in Common Merganser which birds reside, collecting only a few eggs from every box. These nesting boxes are also constructed for passerine birds. Furthermore, caring for birds influences the soundscape of Kihnu and significantly impacts the cultural bond between local communities and the birds. Kihnu islanders are mindful of the changes occurring in the bird population. The intimate relationship between local people and birds is challenged when traditional ways of life are restricted by stricter nature conservation norms (e.g. banning the collection of bird eggs and visiting islets). However, birdlife is very important in ensuring biocultural diversity. Therefore, this study proposes several important future perspectives in promoting the sustainable development of rural life: (1) the introduction of pluralistic nature protection, including the opinion of local communities in the management of natural resources; (2) the promotion of birds as a means of pest control; and (3) reinforcing the reciprocal coexistence of birds and humans on Kihnu. We advocate for community‐centred nature management which takes into consideration Local Ecological Knowledge and its attached expertise, shared responsibility and benefits, sustainable development trajectories and local community‐based governance systems. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

Learning environment matters for university EFL learners’ emotions and approaches to online learning technologies: A Chinese perspective

AbstractTechnology is constantly changing the language learning environment and online language learning (OLL) has attracted increasing attention. In this study, EFL learners’ perceptions of the OLL environments and the relationships between these perceptions and the learners’ emotions and approaches to online learning technologies were investigated. A sample of 567 Chinese university EFL learners from 18 public higher education institutions across 5 provinces responded to an online questionnaire survey. The data analysis based on structural equation modelling revealed that the EFL learners’ perceptions of task orientation, innovation and individualisation were positively related to the deep approach to online learning technologies. However, unlike previous findings, no significant relationship was found between the factors of the relationship dimension and the students' approaches to online learning technologies (SAOLT). Perceived innovation was found to be negatively related to enjoyment, and perceived personalization was found to be positively related to anxiety. Furthermore, the learners’ emotions, especially anxiety, significantly mediated the relationship between perceived task orientation and the surface approach to online learning technologies. Overall, the findings of this study improve the understanding of EFL learners’ online learning experiences and provide practical insights for enhancing the quality of OLL environments and promoting learning outcomes.

Effect of care bundles based on importance degree analysis on postoperative comorbid state, coping style and disease management ability of patients with coronary heart disease.

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a significant global health concern, particularly among the elderly. While care bundles present a comprehensive strategy for clinical disorders, their application in CHD rehabilitation remains understudied. This research addresses this gap by investigating the effectiveness of care bundles in CHD patients. By analyzing important performance degrees, we aim to contribute valuable insights to bridge existing knowledge deficiencies. Our study strives to establish a theoretical foundation for the broader implementation of care bundles, potentially improving the quality of care and patient outcomes in CHD rehabilitation. This is a retrospective study. 360 patients with CHD who were admitted to our hospital from January 2019 to October 2022 were enrolled in this retrospective study and divided into the observation group (n = 180) and control group (n = 180) according to the different care that they received. All cases were given routine nursing after CHD operation, and the observation group was given care bundles on the basis of the analysis of important performance degrees. The perioperative indexes, self-management ability score, depression, anxiety, stress scale (DASS), coping styles, medical compliance and the incidence of complications were compared between the 2 groups. Aftercare, the time of hospitalization and getting out-of-bed in the observation group was notably shorter (P < .05). Aftercare, the scores of self-management ability and related dimensions in the observation group were notably higher (P < .05). After care, the score of depression (P < .001), anxiety (P = .003) and stress (P = .017) of the observation group were notably lower. Aftercare, the observation group face score was significantly higher than the control group (P = .005), while the observation group avoidance score (P = .028) and yield score (P < .001) were significantly lower than the control group scores. Aftercare, the compliance behavior of patients in the observation group was notably better (P = .013). Aftercare, the incidence of complications in the observation group was notably lower (P = .039). Care bundles based on the degree of importance analysis can play a positive role in postoperative comorbid state, coping styles and self-management ability of patients with CHD, which can improve the rehabilitation effects on patients.

Surface Erosion Equations for Degradation Analysis of Several Common Three-Dimensional Shapes of Plastic Materials

Equations were derived for the biodegradative erosion of the surfaces of arbitrarily-sized circular and square objects, i.e., the decrease in volume caused by the catalytic activity of enzymes secreted by microorganisms attached to the object surfaces. Surface erosion is the primary mode of biodegradation for polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) objects resting on the ocean floor. Although the derivations were motivated by a need to assess the time-varying biodegradation and ultimate disintegration of PHA tubes and straws in the benthic environment, generality was maintained during the mathematical development such that the resulting equations are also applicable to other circular and square objects, including cylindrical rings, discs, and solid rods, and square plates, cubes, and prisms. Moreover, the equations are applicable to abiotic degradation via physical erosion, not just to biotic degradation caused by microbes. Surface erosion is expressed in terms of the ratio of the instantaneous mass to the initial mass, which is generally nonlinear with respect to time. The value of this ratio and the relative dimensions of the object establish a surface erosion function and its evolution over the lifetime of the object. Hence, the rate of degradation is not constant in the theory, but rather is prescribed by the irregular mass loss and the original geometry of the 3D object.

Manajemen Zero Antara Standard Kualitas Dan Dimensi Kualitas

This study aims to explore the concept of zero management in the context of quality standards and related quality dimensions. The research method used is theoretical research, which aims to develop a conceptual framework and theoretical understanding of zero management. The quality standards and quality dimensions used in this study are derived from existing literature. The results of the research indicate that zero management has significant potential to improve product and process quality through the elimination of defects and operational efficiency. The study also finds that the successful implementation of zero management is highly dependent on organizational commitment, adequate training, and the use of appropriate quality management tools. The conclusion of this study is that integrating zero management with strict quality standards and a deep understanding of quality dimensions can lead to significant improvements in overall organizational performance. This research contributes theoretically by offering a new perspective on how zero management can be applied and optimized in managerial practice.

Drawings Tell the Difference: Student Characteristics and Student-Teacher Relationships in a Cross-Cultural Context

ABSTRACT Student-teacher relationship drawings were employed to investigate how students’ mental representations of student-teacher relationships were affected by their gender, age, and shyness across the Netherlands and China. The sample included 752 third- to sixth-graders (48.5% boys; M age = 9.96) from the Netherlands and 574 third- to- sixth-graders (53.7% boys; M age = 11.48) from China. Students’ drawings were double-coded on eight relationship dimensions. Multiple group models showed that Chinese students’ drawings scored lower on anger/tension, role reversal, emotional distance/isolation, and global pathology but higher on vulnerability than those of Dutch students. Boys’ drawings displayed higher global pathology than girls’ drawings and this difference was larger in the Netherlands than in China. Other associations between student characteristics (gender, age, shyness) and drawing dimensions were equally strong across countries. As an implication, findings from Western countries may not necessarily generalize to students and teachers in Eastern countries. Drawing may be a promising method to further understand differences and similarities in the formation of student-teacher relationships across countries.

Instruments for Measuring Psychological Dimensions in Human-Robot Interaction: Systematic Review of Psychometric Properties.

Numerous user-related psychological dimensions can significantly influence the dynamics between humans and robots. For developers and researchers, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the psychometric properties of the available instruments used to assess these dimensions as they indicate the reliability and validity of the assessment. This study aims to provide a systematic review of the instruments available for assessing the psychological aspects of the relationship between people and social and domestic robots, offering a summary of their psychometric properties and the quality of the evidence. A systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines across different databases: Scopus, PubMed, and IEEE Xplore. The search strategy encompassed studies meeting the following inclusion criteria: (1) the instrument could assess psychological dimensions related to social and domestic robots, including attitudes, beliefs, opinions, feelings, and perceptions; (2) the study focused on validating the instrument; (3) the study evaluated the psychometric properties of the instrument; (4) the study underwent peer review; and (5) the study was in English. Studies focusing on industrial robots, rescue robots, or robotic arms or those primarily concerned with technology validation or measuring anthropomorphism were excluded. Independent reviewers extracted instrument properties and the methodological quality of their evidence following the Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments guidelines. From 3828 identified records, the search strategy yielded 34 (0.89%) articles that validated and examined the psychometric properties of 27 instruments designed to assess individuals' psychological dimensions in relation to social and domestic robots. These instruments encompass a broad spectrum of psychological dimensions. While most studies predominantly focused on structural validity (24/27, 89%) and internal consistency (26/27, 96%), consideration of other psychometric properties was frequently inconsistent or absent. No instrument evaluated measurement error and responsiveness despite their significance in the clinical context. Most of the instruments (17/27, 63%) were targeted at both adults and older adults (aged ≥18 years). There was a limited number of instruments specifically designed for children, older adults, and health care contexts. Given the strong interest in assessing psychological dimensions in the human-robot relationship, there is a need to develop new instruments using more rigorous methodologies and consider a broader range of psychometric properties. This is essential to ensure the creation of reliable and valid measures for assessing people's psychological dimensions regarding social and domestic robots. Among its limitations, this review included instruments applicable to both social and domestic robots while excluding those for other specific types of robots (eg, industrial robots).

Volumetric Analysis and Healing Ratio: Refining Prognostic Assessment in Maxillofacial Cysts Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography.

Volumetric analysis with imaging techniques provides clinicians with the capability to visualize the spatial extent of the lesions. CBCT offers images with minimal radiation, facilitating a detailed assessment of cystic dimension's relationships. This crucial information helps in formulating appropriate strategies, including excision, enucleation, or nonsurgical approaches. The "Healing ratio" emerges as a valuable technique for prognostic evaluation. This retrospective study focused on outpatient cases with, clinic-radiologically diagnosed cases of odontogenic keratocyst or radicular cysts. Preoperative CBCT was utilized for volumetric analysis through MIMIC Software. Subsequent analyses were performed at 24 and 48weeks postoperatively. The healing ratio was calculated for further correlation. A total of 21 cases were included in the study, with a mean age of 36.67years with predominance of males (72.6%, n = 16). Healing ratio estimation revealed minimal or no association with age, gender, and location on point-biserial analysis. Noteworthy implications were observed concerning total cyst volume and the specific diagnosis of the cyst. Results suggested more favorable healing outcomes in smaller cysts and those diagnosed as radicular cysts. Proficiency in deciphering three-dimensional CBCT images accurately demands specialized training. The crux of our study lies in the application of volumetric analysis, particularly the "Healing Ratio," as a robust means of evaluating prognoses in management. The Healing Ratio, derived from three-dimensional imaging techniques, offers a comprehensive insight into the spatial dynamics of cystic lesions. Our findings underscore its significance as the optimal technique for prognostic assessment in the context of cyst management. The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12663-024-02168-7.

Role conflicts and management strategies in social workers working for refugees

The article presents a qualitative study of the relational dimension of the social work practice with asylum seekers and refugees. The aim of the research is to explore how a group of social workers working with asylum seekers and refugees represent their relationship with users and how they construct this relational work. In Italy, the social workers' practice is performed by workers with different educational backgrounds, as it is not a juridically recognised job with its theoretical and operative background. In this study, 20 social workers working with asylum seekers and refugees employed in the asylum accommodation centres of the Extraordinary Reception Centres system and the Protection System for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Northern Italy participated in semi-structured interviews. From the results of the thematic analysis of the interviews, which applied a bottom-up coding strategy, it emerged that social workers describe their relationship with users as a means of intervention (goal-oriented relationship) but also as a source of information (needs-centred relationship), a negotiation process and a source of emotional strain (emotionally demanding relationship). Furthermore, the construction of relational work requires social workers to take into account normative obligations and organisational lines (contextual frame) to refer to their role but also, at the same time, to their biographical background and personal resources to develop strategies. Therefore, social workers working with asylum seekers and refugees need to find a mediation between a personal approach to the relationship and a professional one (person-role balance).

The Relational Dimension of Liberation (vimutti) in the Pāli Discourses of the Buddha

This paper investigates the embodied dimension of liberation (vimutti) in the Pāli discourses of the Buddha. Liberation is to be understood in relation to different kinds of “persons”’ who experience reality in different ways. For the ordinary person, there might be a presumption of being free, but there is actually no experience of liberation. For the disciple in training, liberation starts to become real and shows itself to be different to the ordinary person’s way of life. Eventually, for the awakened disciple, the ordinary way of life is entirely left behind. This does not necessarily entail an escape from the world of embodied life, but it does open new possibilities for choice and freedom in the overall psychophysical and social ecosystem. In all these cases, liberation (or its lack thereof) must be understood from a relational perspective, namely, in connection with how one functions and behaves in relation to other living beings.

Процессуальность и относительность как аспекты методологии исследования национальной конкурентоспособности

In the discourse surrounding national competitiveness, there exists a need for a comprehensive methodology that transcends conventional approaches. This article proposes an authorial methodology for studying issues of national competitiveness, based on the analysis of criticism directed towards the productivity-based approach and the factor-based approach to assessing national competitiveness. The methodology delineates two aspects: procedural and relative, each characterizing distinct dimensions of a state’s competitive standing in the global economic landscape. The procedural aspect pertains to the degree of state involvement and its role in global economic processes, while the relative aspect is associated with a state's capacity to convert internal and attracted resources into tangible achievements within the structure of the global economy and world trade. Despite potential discrepancies between the two aspects, they are deeply interrelated, forming a cohesive framework for understanding and assessing national competitiveness. In conclusion, this article underscores the importance of adopting a multifaceted approach to studying national competitiveness. By recognizing the procedural and relative dimensions, researchers can gain deeper insights into the complexities of global economic dynamics and inform policy decisions accordingly. Future research endeavors should explore empirical applications of the proposed methodology across diverse national contexts. Additionally, comparative studies could shed light on the differential impacts of procedural and relative factors on national competitiveness outcomes.

Direct and indirect effects of psychological well-being and therapeutic alliance on therapy outcome in eating disorders

IntroductionOutcome research in eating disorders (EDs) is commonly focused on psychopathological dysfunction. However, Ryff’s model of psychological well-being (PWB) has shown promising—yet preliminary—results with ED patients. Additionally, despite substantial evidence highlighting the association between the therapeutic alliance and treatment outcome, findings in ED samples remain unclear. The present study aimed at exploring the direct effect of PWB dimensions and the early therapeutic alliance on ED patients’ individual treatment responses, as well as the mediating role played by the early therapeutic alliance in the relationship between PWB dimensions and overall pre-post symptom change.MethodsA sample of N = 165 ED patients assigned female at birth, who were receiving treatment in a residential program, completed the Psychological Well-Being Scale at treatment intake and the Working Alliance Inventory after the first four psychotherapy sessions. Patients also completed the Outcome Questionnaire-45.2 at the same time point and during the week prior to discharge.ResultsThe PWB dimensions of autonomy, positive relations, and self-acceptance were associated with clinically significant change, while the dimensions of personal growth and self-acceptance were associated with reliable change. The early therapeutic alliance showed both direct and indirect effects on therapy outcome, predicting clinically significant and reliable symptom reduction. It also emerged as a significant mediator in the relationship between all PWB dimensions and overall symptomatic change.ConclusionThe identification of individual, adaptive characteristics in ED patients that might influence their development of an early therapeutic alliance may help therapists to predict relationship ruptures and tailor their interventions to enhance treatment effectiveness.

Social connections and ethical entrapments: On doing anthropology of and through the border regime

The article aims to conceptualize the relational dimension of the border regime and its function in reinforcing and reproducing global inequalities. It does so by analyzing the social connections that shaped my fieldwork on The Gambia's “backway,” the illegalized trip to Europe. In particular, the article focuses on what I define as moments of ethical entrapment that my main Gambian interlocutor and I faced while interacting with people in Serekunda. In interrogating those entrapments as simultaneously provoked by and exposing the border regime, the analysis highlights how borderwork and the potentiality of border violence constantly haunt social connections at/in/across borders. At the same time, the article looks at the emergence of such entrapments as a product of the shifting and ambiguous positionalities subjects hold in the different nodes of borders’ temporally and spatially scattered assemblages. I argue that the analysis of such social connections and ethical entrapments discloses the implications of doing anthropology of the border regime through the border regime itself. On the one hand, borders’ capacity to act on and through subjects—even beyond their conscious will—reinforce the principle of dissimilarity on which they rely and reproduce. On the other hand, the ethical entrapments emerging from the connections that the border regime creates between people illuminate its socially productive, counterintuitive, and fragmented dimensions, potentially opening space for what Povinelli defined as the otherwise.

Knowledge Element Relationship and Value Co-Creation in the Innovation Ecosystem

In the era of Innovation 3.0, more and more enterprises are working together to build an innovation ecosystem to achieve value creation. The various participants in the innovation ecosystem promote resource aggregation and integration through cross boundary collaboration, jointly creating the value of the ecosystem. Value co-creation has become the core goal pursued by the participants in the innovation ecosystem. As an innovative participant in the innovation ecosystem, it is particularly necessary for enterprises to explore the formation mechanism of value co-creation from the perspective of enterprise knowledge characteristics. This article analyzes the value co-creation mechanism of innovation ecosystems from the perspective of including internal knowledge bases and external relationships. Based on the dimension of knowledge element relationships, a theoretical model is constructed to investigate the impact of enterprise knowledge element relationships on value co-creation in innovation ecosystems and explore the mediating role of knowledge synergy and the moderating role of innovation ecosystem normativity. The relationships are modeled based on survey data collected from 427 Chinese companies, and multiple regression analysis and bootstrap methods are used to empirically test the hypotheses. The research results show that different dimensions of knowledge element relationships have different impacts on value co-creation. Knowledge element substitution negatively affects value co-creation, while knowledge combination diversity positively affects value co-creation. However, there is an inverted U-shaped relationship between knowledge element complementarity and value co-creation. Knowledge synergy partially mediates the relationship between knowledge element relationships and value co-creation, and innovation ecosystem normativity has a two-stage moderating effect on the path from knowledge element relationships to knowledge synergy to value co-creation. This article enriches the research content of knowledge management in innovation ecosystems, guides enterprises in the innovation ecosystem to reasonably construct their own knowledge systems, and promotes the formation of innovation ecosystem norms, thus promoting the development of value co-creation activities.

The Impact of Individualism/Collectivism and Masculinity/Femininity on Brand Loyalty: A Mediation Role of Perceived Ease of Use

Cultural dimensions have varying impacts on brand loyalty. This signifies that each cultural dimension is associated with brand loyalty in different ways. The influence of individualism/collectivism and masculinity/femininity dimensions on brand loyalty is dependent on the levels of these dimensions in different countries. Given the significance of cultural dimensions in relation to brand loyalty, this study aims to investigate the impact of individualism/collectivism and masculinity/femininity on brand loyalty, while also exploring the mediating role of perceived ease of use. The data for this study was collected through an online survey questionnaire, with a total of 501 respondents participating. The collected data was analyzed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings of the study revealed that both individualism/collectivism and masculinity/femininity dimensions have significant effects on brand loyalty. Additionally, the study indicated that masculinity/femininity dimension significantly impacts perceived ease of use. Furthermore, the study found that perceived ease of use partially mediates the relationship between masculinity/femininity dimensions and brand loyalty. Perceived ease of use was also found to have a significant positive effect on brand loyalty. This study contributes to the existing literature on brand loyalty by providing insights into the effects of individualism/collectivism and masculinity/femininity on brand loyalty. Additionally, it contributes to understanding the mediating effect of perceived ease of use in the relationship between individualism/collectivism, masculinity/femininity, and brand loyalty.

Sexual and Mental Health in Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Outbreak: Exploring the Role of Meaning-Centered Coping

IntroductionThe acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the sexual function and mental health of healthcare workers worldwide. However, the extent to which sexual health, including its relational dimension, was affected among different healthcare services and the protective coping strategies employed at that time is currently unclear. The present study aimed to investigate these two issues, exploring for the first time the role of meaning-centered coping on sexual health.MethodThe sample consisted of 109 healthcare workers divided into two groups: a high-exposure group (Intensive Care Unit service, 63 participants) and a low-exposure group (gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics services, 46 participants). One year after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, participants completed an online survey comprised of sociodemographic and COVID-19 exposure variables, the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale, the New Sexual Satisfaction Scale-Short Form, and the Meaning-Centered Coping Scale.Results(1) High-exposure participants reported more anxiety and depressive symptoms, (2) anxiety, depression and stress were associated with decreased sexual health after the pandemic, (3) High-exposure participants reported a higher decrease in their sexual health, (4) High-exposure workers reported higher levels of meaning-centered coping, and (5) higher levels of meaning-centered coping predicted higher sexual health in both groups.Policy ImplicationsVarious healthcare services pose distinct risks regarding the detrimental effects of collective health crises on mental and sexual health, and therefore they should be differently treated. The promotion of meaning-centered coping is a sensible policy to improve preparedness in healthcare contexts, especially in vulnerable services and subpopulations.

Solidarity on a divided continent: Perceptions of ‘centre’ and ‘periphery’ determine European citizens’ willingness to help other EU countries

This article argues that citizens structure their fiscal solidarity with other European Union countries along a ‘centre–periphery’ divide. This claim is empirically investigated using a Heckman probit selection model on two surveys in 2020 and 2021 among citizens of 13 European countries, which allows to account for differences in the familiarity of the issue and other countries. The results show that individuals in centre countries are more likely to express solidarity with other centre countries than with periphery countries, and vice versa. More broadly, the findings show that citizens perceive a power hierarchy among European Union member states, and that there is a spatial relational dimension to European fiscal solidarity. These results underscore the challenges facing the European Union in achieving greater fiscal solidarity. They also highlight the need to address the structural inequalities between member states.

Exploring the impact of algorithmic policing on social justice: Developing a framework for rhizomatic harm in the pre-crime society

This article aims to contribute to digital criminology by proposing a framework of rhizomatic harms of algorithmic policing. We propose to expand zemiologist insights with a technological and relational component, and to broaden the concept of ‘social harms’ to ‘rhizomatic harms’. Rhizomatic harms are to be understood in all their complexity, as they emerge from multiple entry points with the creation of complex layers of harms as a result. By focusing on the genealogy of rhizomatic harms of algorithmic policing in our analysis, we aim to make visible the collective, relational, cumulative and intersectional dimensions of harms and the role that macro, meso and micro processes play in harm production. The Top400 list and the use of the ProKid + algorithm in Amsterdam, The Netherlands will be used to exemplify our framework.

Relasi Kuasa Pembebasan Lahan Pembangunan Bandara Dhoho Kediri di Desa Grogol Kecamatan Grogol Kabupaten Kediri

The development of Kediri Airport is a national strategic project built with the Government and Business Entity Cooperation (GBEC) scheme, the implementation of which is carried out by PT Gudang Garam through its subsidiary, PT Surya Dhoho Investama. This research analyses the problems related to land acquisition for the construction of Dhoho Kediri Airport in Grogol District, Kediri Regency using Michel Foucault's power relations theory. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. This research took place from April 2021 to December 2023. This research found that there are at least 4 parties involved in the land acquisition process, namely: the village and sub-district governments of Grogol, PT Gudang Garam, Tbk, the Kediri District Land Agency and also the people of Grogol Village. The land acquisition process shows that there are discourses from various parties circulating. The actors involved compete with each other to legitimise the existing power. This is in line with Michele Foucault's theory of power relations that power is a dimension of relations. Where relations and power cannot be separated from one another. In the process, 17 families in Grogol Village made demands to the buyer, PT Gudang Garam, through the Kediri District Court. However, the final solution was only a nominal increase in compensation that was not too significant. This happened because of the power relations involved in the land acquisition process. The discourse from the government that the development is useful for the public interest is considered the most efficient. It is very important that in the process of land acquisition for the public interest, the government or the buyer pays more attention to the affected community.