State Apparatus Research Articles

The Effectiveness of the SP4N-LAPOR! as a National Public Service Complaint Management Application

The implementation of the National Public Service Complaint Management System-Online Aspiration and Complaints Service (or Sistem Pengelolaan Pengaduan Pelayanan Publik Nasional- Layanan Aspirasi dan Pengaduan Online a.k.a SP4N-LAPOR!) as a national public service complaint management application is still facing several problems. Ministry of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform (or Kementerian Pendayagunaan Aparatur Negara dan Reformasi Birokrasi a.k.a KemenPANRB) as a national admin of the SP4N-LAPOR! carries out monitoring and evaluation duties at the national level and forwards the reports to each government agency, thus playing an essential role in the effectiveness of SP4N-LAPOR!. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of implementing public service complaint management in the SP4N-LAPOR! by KemenPANRB in 2021. Qualitative and descriptive approaches as well as interview observation and documentation were used to collect data. The findings in the research show that the SP4N-LAPOR! has been planned and arranged according to applicable regulations. However, in practice, the implementation of SP4N-LAPOR! has not been optimal due to several factors: commitment, coordination, technical and operational capabilities, technology, and community involvement.

Defending the Candid Gaze: Theory, the Archive, and Depolicing Street Photography

Abstract Since practically the dawn of photography, there have been concerns over street photography’s invasive and potentially exploitive nature, from late nineteenth-century tropes of pests and “sneaky characters” trailing women in public parks to more recent panics over “camera fiends” and even state security warnings of the need to be vigilant of photographers potentially casing infrastructure for terrorist attacks. This article argues, using potted history and critical theory, that such straw-man arguments distract from the real dangers that the policing and curtailment of public photography pose, characteristic, as they are, of authoritarian regimes where control over taking and circulating images is an integral part of oppressive state and corporate apparatuses. Street photography’s implicit role in the construction of an archive of aesthetic and documentary value can be understood as a type of resistance to such threatened microfascisms.

Challenges in Fostering Functional Positions After the Issuance of the Regulation of the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform Number 1 of 2023

Challenges in Fostering Functional Positions After the Issuance of the Regulation of the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform Number 1 of 2023

Kerja Bakti Sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Hidup Bersih dan Gotong Royong di Negeri Rumah Tiga, Kota Ambon

Community Service Program (PKM) of the Pattimura University Student Community Service (KKN) batch L in Negeri Rumah Tiga is a community service action to clean the environment involving KKN students, State Apparatus and the community in Negeri Rumah Tiga. This activity aims to make the environment clean, healthy and beautiful as expected by the entire community, also fostering a culture of mutual cooperation in the Negeri Rumah Tiga Community. This community service activity is filled with cleaning the streets from garbage and weeds, gutters and picking up garbage in the yard. The implementation of this activity went smoothly. The evaluation of the implementation of this activity is that this activity must be routinely scheduled continuously, especially before entering the rainy season. The community's commitment to participating in this activity and maintaining its environment with good waste management also still needs to be improved. This activity also requires commitment from various parties, not only adults but also the participation of children in this activity as a form of campaign to maintain a clean lifestyle environment and the inheritance of cultural values ​​for future generations.

The Influence of Leadership and Work Stress on Employee Performance

The government, which is synonymous with the state apparatus which functions as a public servant in addition to being a state servant, is obliged to provide good services to the community. In a bureaucratic context, human resources will have an impact on public services which are expected to lead to good governance. This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of leadership and work stress on employee performance. The data used in this research is primary data obtained through distributing questionnaires. The population in this study was all 80 employees at the Jember Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD). The sampling technique or method used is a saturated sample. To find out the description of the respondents, descriptive analysis was used. Validity and reliability tests were also used in this research. The direct effect test was also used in this research. The research results state that leadership and work stress have a significant effect on employee performance.

Service Motivation under Political Pressure

The county-township cadres in China have a pivotal role as intermediaries between the strong state apparatus and the general population, directly overseeing public services. In contrast to the conventional paradigms that take external political pressure to be paramount in shaping bureaucratic receptiveness, this study uses a bureaucratic subjectivity approach that amalgamates intrinsic service motivation with structuralized external pressures in the context of Chinese local government to provide a more systemic and nuanced explanation of the sources of Chinese cadres’ responsiveness. Data are from an original quota-sampling survey of local cadres in 10 cities in China. We find that service motivation, together with mass media and top-down political pressure, shapes county-township responsiveness at both individual and organizational levels, and that service motivation transfers top-down political pressure to organizations’ responsive activities.

Analisis Perilaku Kerja Pegawai pada Kantor Kecamatan Teluk Jambe Timur

This research aims to analyze the work behavior of employees at the East Telukjambe Sub-district Office, Karawang Regency, based on the Regulation of the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform of the Republic of Indonesia Number 6 of 2022. This study uses a qualitative approach with a focus on seven indicators of employee behavior, namely Service Orientation, Accountability, Competence, Harmony, Loyalty, Adaptability, and Collaboration. Informants in this study consist of the Sub-district Head, staff members, and the community. Primary data were obtained through direct interviews with respondents, while secondary data were obtained from related literature and documentation. The analysis results indicate that the East Telukjambe Sub-district Office shows positive performance in all the examined indicators of employee behavior. Measures such as clear service policies, employee training, participatory performance evaluation systems, and promotion of collaboration among employees have been taken to strengthen this performance.

Now Everybody is a Friend; How Native Advertising Influences Indonesian Journalistic Field

Native advertising is increasingly the primary practice of online news media to gain economic benefits. The nature of native advertising resembling news content is considered effective in influencing the public. The media study in Indonesia focused heavily on media democratization following the authoritarian media system for more than three decades. However, Indonesian media's economic competition is becoming more challenging, and media personnel are looking for new ways to earn money from native advertising. This study investigates the contemporary development of Indonesian journalism concerning the increased native advertising practice. It utilizes the field theory of Pierre Bourdieu's journalistic and journalism social responsibility approach. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews of fifteen personnel from three Indonesian online news media. The study showed that Indonesian online news media highly practice native advertising to earn revenue. The increasing practice of native advertising in Indonesia urges journalists to be involved in advertising content production and dissemination. There is resistance from media personnel in native advertising practice. However, native advertising has become irresistible because most media are in an economic crisis. Native advertising drives media to make friends with every prospective client, including the Government. The media has become less independent and less concerned about their social responsibility as a watchdog because the Government and state apparatus are their clients. The media develop new norms and traditions to accommodate native advertising. Keywords: Indonesian journalism, journalistic field, media social responsibility, native advertising, online news media.

Attracting young people to the civil service: analysis of the problems and necessary measures

The article is devoted to solving the problem of reducing the number of young specialists in the civil service system of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Currently, the task of attracting talented and young specialists to the civil service is one of the priority and strategic in the framework of the ongoing professionalization of the state apparatus. This is due, firstly, to the growing shortage of qualified specialists in many areas of public service activities, and secondly, to the increased competition in the labor market for young and talented staff. In these conditions, public bodies have to compete with organizations of private and quasi-public sectors, which often offer more attractive financial conditions when hiring employees. In this regard, in order to overcome the possible negative consequences of these trends, as well as to effectively attract and retain talented personnel in the civil service, it is necessary to work comprehensively, providing not only for the introduction of advanced approaches to entering the civil service, but also for the creation of attractive conditions for being in it. The purpose of this study is to analyze the domestic practice of stimulating the attraction of young people to the civil service, as well as to develop recommendations aimed at increasing the attractiveness of civil service for talented young people. This study reviews domestic and foreign literature on the subject, analyzes the current model of attracting young people to the civil service, identifies the problems of staffing the civil service and career preferences of young people, as well as recommendations to improve the attractiveness of public service and prevent the outflow of talented young personnel.

Evaluation of the professional development stake model for geography teachers in Jambi city

The research aims to assess the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of geography teachers, addressing: 1) the CPD profile at each level of the stake evaluation model and 2) recommendations based on the Minister of State Regulation Utilization of State Apparatus and Bureaucratic Reform Number 16 of 2009, regarding the Teacher's Functional Department and Credit Score Article 11, which mandates teachers to engage in self-development activities, scientific publications, and innovative works over the past 10 years (2012-2022). The research employs a quantitative descriptive approach utilizing the Stake Model Evaluation, covering the antecedent (planning), transaction (process), and outcomes (results) levels. Primary data collection involves questionnaires supplemented by observations, interviews, and documentation as needed. Data analysis utilizes a percentage approach at each level. Research respondents, selected through disproportionate Random Sampling, include 19 schools in Jambi City, comprising a total of 32 Geography Teachers. Data presentation follows a quantitative descriptive approach. The research findings indicate that: 1) the CPD profile of geography teachers at the antecedent (planning) level is in the good category (79%), the transaction (process) level is also in the good category (84%), while the outcomes (results) level is in the less category (13%). 2) Recommendations at the antecedent level include engaging in enrichment activities. Transaction-level recommendations suggest improving digital skills and supplementing infrastructure facilities with CPD-related books. Outcome-level recommendations propose that the Education Department implement continuous teacher construction. Schools are encouraged to manage teacher's academic qualifications. Geography teachers are urged to contribute to educational works.

Analyzing the Challenges and Barriers to Develop State Civil Apparatus Competency Through Talent Management Development After the Release of the National Succession Planning System

Indonesia has transitioned from a public service management model to one to improve service delivery and competitiveness. However, this change faces challenges of efficiency in processes, human resource structures, and bureaucracy. Public distrust and State Civil Apparatus (ASN) non-compliance with the flow of reform pose challenges to increasing ASN competency and leadership reform. The implementation of breakthroughs in the development of public services still cannot prevent corruption both in regional and central government. Corruption does not only occur in the fiscal sector but also the ‘buying and selling’ positions due to the ASN’s low integrity. Regulation of the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform of the Republic of Indonesia Number 38 of 2017 concerning Competency Standards for State Civil Apparatus Positions requires that a State Civil Apparatus must have technical, managerial, and socio-cultural competence, which is constrained by the application of rules related to functional positions and career development, the institutionalization of the ASN’ workplace, and development of ASN training institutions. These constraints influence the ASN’s desire to develop. Thus, an integrated succession planning system for competency development which involves public participation is needed to prevent corruption, collusion, and nepotism in its implementation.

К вопросу о проблематике отечественной бюрократии: социально-философское рассмотрение

The article is an attempt at an unbiased assessment of the role of the Russian bureaucracy in the context of the socio-historical process. Despite the diversity of the available theoretical approaches to the phenomenon of domestic bureaucracy, the analysis of historical facts shows that only a centrally soldered authoritarian model that ensures the realization of mobilization potential demonstrated effectiveness. In the course of the historical evolution of the state apparatus, a political and managerial tradition has been formed – a historically established, stable and repetitive system of norms and rules that determines the type of relations primarily within the political and administrative sphere. At present, the domestic bureaucracy is one of the main contradictions for the national social system, playing the role of thesis and antithesis at the same time. On the one hand, the established state administrative apparatus is organically connected with society, and its destruction will inevitably lead to the social system into a systemic crisis, or even to a rapid collapse. On the other hand, the destructive influence of bureaucratization is obvious and boils down to the following points: 1) a lack of flexibility and speed in decision-making, which is relevant in today’s rapidly changing world; 2) a tendency to minimise grassroots initiatives, the potential of which is not adequately understood by the majority of the population; 3) alienation between the population and administrative officials, who are increasingly becoming a separate group, working against social unity and integrity.

Revolutionary Echoes: Marxist Insights into The Social Class and Economic Conditions in Rabindranath Tagore’s Subha

Rabindranath Tagore, a renowned literary figure and a futuristic, has written the short story Subha, a work that transcends its romantic narrative to offer a broader critique of power structures and societal ideologies. If someone is a woman, her situation is going to be worse; if she is physically challenged, her situation is going to take a nightmare - this is how the late nineteenth-century society used to treat women, painted by Tagore. The protagonist Subha is a woman who is physically challenged and her relationship with Amal, who belongs to the upper class, changes their relationship quo and causes one of the reasons for the plot’s trajectory. Applying Althusserian lenses to this exploration, the research scrutinizes the manifestations of the Ideological State Apparatuses within the narrative. The central research questions guide the inquiry, emphasizing an in-depth analysis of the operationalization of the Ideological State Apparatus in delineating social class distinctions. This paper maintained in a qualitative methodology involves a meticulous examination of the text and discerns the nuanced portrayal of social class within Subha. Drawing on Althusser’s Marxism theory, the study, moreover, investigates how the Ideological State Apparatus influences characters’ relationships, exploring the intersections of personal desires and societal expectations. However, the research findings aim to contribute to the understanding of how ideology shapes literary narratives, shedding light on the intricate dynamics between characters, social class, and plot trajectories. In a broader context, this study underscores the enduring relevance of Marxist theory in literary analysis, offering insights into the mechanisms through which ideological forces operate in shaping the sociocultural landscape depicted in Tagore’s Subha.

EVOLUTION OF THE DYSTOPIAN GENRE

The article examines the stages of the formation of the genre of dystopia in the context of the world literary process. Dysutopia, which is a model of forecasting the future, reacts particularly acutely to the problems and challenges of modernity, projecting them onto imaginary societies of the future. Thanks to this, it gains special popularity in modern literary discourse, attracts the attention of more and more readers. As a result of the analysis, three stages of the development of the genre were established. The first stage covers the first half of the 20th century and is characterized by the design of the main genre features. In particular, the important features characteristic of this genre are the presence of a closed, linear space, the futuristic and prognostic nature of dystopian works, the conflict between a strong personality and the repressive apparatus of a totalitarian state or a unified, mechanized society. In the dystopias of the second period, which is the second half of the 20th century, we trace the expansion of issues, the variety of new artistic stylistic and compositional techniques, as well as the acquisition of features of other genres. The third period is the 20s of the 19th century, characterized by multi-vector development, processes of genre diffusion and convergence, which caused the appearance of a large number of genre varieties. The works are characterized by parody, grotesqueness, and violation of genre canons. We consider the dystopia of this period as a metagenre, which allows us to identify different genre variants of dystopia.

UNVEILING IDEOLOGICAL CONFLICT IN INTERCULTURAL MATRIMONY: EXPLORING CLASHING CONVICTIONS IN MARIO PUZO’S “THE GODFATHER”

This study explores the ideological conflict within intercultural marriages as portrayed in Mario Puzo’s renowned novel, “The Godfather”. Utilizing a qualitative approach and Althusser’s theory of Ideological State Apparatuses (ISAs), the researchers delve into Puzo’s intricately woven narrative, highlighting the inherent tension arising from the collision of different values, traditions, and beliefs. The main focus is on the discord experienced by characters from diverse cultural backgrounds. In line with the ideological framework, this study found that a dominant ideology often subjugates other beliefs. Through comprehensive analysis, the researchers discovered that these conflicting beliefs significantly shape the characters’ societal perspectives. This research provides valuable insights into intercultural marriages, emphasizing the universal challenges presented in the novel that stem from negotiating differing beliefs within family and society.

Национальные кадры в государственных и партийных органах власти в Нижне-Волжском крае (1928–1932 годы): подготовка, переподготовка и учет

The article examines the organization of the process of accounting, training and retraining of national personnel in the Lower Volga region during the period of the first five-year plan, when the success of economic, economic and political campaigns carried out in the country was largely determined by the intensification of efforts in the field of training personnel for the party and state apparatus. As practice shows, the authoritieswere ableto achieve asystematic accounting of personnel inthesystem of Soviet and party bodies only in 1929–1930 – inconditions of regionalization andsystemicmovements, itturned outto be difficultto generate data onthereserve of leading personnel. Aserious problem inthe process of organizing training and retraining of personnel was the low starting level of education of employees (the exception was the German and Ukrainian population of the region). At the same time, the campaign to eliminate illiteracy carried out in the region did not qualitatively change the situation – and at the end of the five-year plan, the percentage of simply literate Soviet and party cadres, often without special education, will remain high.

How to integrate the Global South into the ‘green state’ concept

Globally, the state apparatus is increasingly used towards green ambitions. While the ‘green state’ concept captures this universal phenomenon, the literature on it is largely limited to Western countries. Here, I assess the green state concept’s ability to reflect the global plurality of potential green states. I do so by testing the two assumed preconditions that currently delimit the green state’s scope to the West: mature democratic institutions and high state capacity. Through a two-dimensional continuum of political institutions and state capacity, I present a dynamic and fluid framework of four categories, providing a theoretical scaffolding for broadening the scope to encompass the Global South. As a basis for the analysis, I distil the broad literature on the green state concept into a definition encompassing both a normative ideal that countries can strive towards as well as an analytical tool for assessing countries’ empirical green performance. From that, I show that green states can exist without either assumed precondition and that the literature therefore arbitrarily excludes the Global South from the green state concept. This finding gives impetus to an emerging research area that answers calls to move beyond Western-centrism and integrate the Global South.

DIGITALIZATION OF POLITICS AND ELECTRONIC VOTING: FEATURES AND NATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Digitalization of politics is determined not only by the technological capabilities and accessibility of digital benefits for the general population, but also by the interests and goals of political actors, elites and states. The result of digitalization of politics is e-government. The Anglo-American e-government model is based on the idea of universality and serviceability of public service provision. The Asian model of e-government is associated with a multi-level structure of the state apparatus and meeting the information needs of citizens. The continental-European model of e-government is based on the principles of democracy, openness and protection of personal data. The Russian model of e-government seeks to improve the quality of relations between society and the state, as well as to improve the quality of public service provision. A key form of policy digitalization is electronic voting, which is based on blockchain technology. For the first time, e-voting was implemented in the United States and in European countries (Estonia). In 2000, electronic voting was first implemented in Russia, and currently two types of electronic voting are used: remote electronic voting and a ballot processing complex at polling stations. Digitalization of politics opens up new opportunities and horizons for interaction between public and state structures. Digital technologies in politics can make political participation more accessible, increase competition and reduce the level of political absenteeism.

Суспільно-політичний лад і економічний розвиток Етрурії у 8–3 ст. до н. е.

The purpose of the article is to highlight key issues of the socio-political system and economy of Etruscan civilization as factors influencing both its rise and decline. The research methodology is based on the use of general scientific principles: historicism, objectivity, and a systemic approach in analyzing historical processes considered in this article. Special historical methods such as descriptive, problem-chronological, historical-systemic, and comparative-historical have proven to be effective. The scientific novelty of the research is determined by the authors' attempt to comprehensively reveal the topic of the socio-political system and economy of the Etruscans in the 8th–3rd centuries BC by utilizing the achievements of foreign and domestic researchers. Conclusions. The key factors determining the might of the Etruscans were the fertility of the land and the richness of the region's natural resources. However, their socio-political structure undermined this potential as Etruscan cities existed independently from each other and did not strive to unite into a centralized state, further weakening themselves with constant internal conflicts and internecine wars. The lack of unity and the Roman military superiority ultimately led to the loss of independence for the cities, and eventually, to the complete disappearance of the Etruscan ethnic group. The rapid growth of the Etruscan economy through international trade did not contribute to the unification of Etruria into a single centralized state due to the incomplete process of dissolution of tribal relations and the Etruscans' orientation towards the Greeks, including adopting their model of state organization. The formal unification of twelve city-states into the Etruscan League was a religious confederation but did not promote their cohesion. For a long time in Etruscan society, there were only two main classes – the aristocracy, in whose interests the state apparatus operated, and the class which was to varying degrees dependent on the aristocracy. At the same time, the indistinctness of the middle class may be associated with the fact that the ancestors of the Etruscans, who according to one version of their origin came from the east, subjugated the indigenous population, turning them into dependents, which was a typical practice in the ancient world.

Layanan Jakarta Pengawasan (Jakwas) Sebagai Inovasi Inspektorat Provinsi DKI Jakarta Untuk Pelaksanaan Pembinaan Dan Pengawasan Penyelenggaraan Pemerintahan Daerah Dalam Rangka Mewujudkan Clean Government

The DKI Jakarta Inspectorate as a state apparatus is involved in achieving the goal of implementing clean government to emphasize the implementation of the principle of government integrity. The official portal of the DKI Jakarta Inspectorate has a JakWas service that needs to be studied as a catalyst and innovation in the implementation of guidance and supervision of the implementation of regional government. The study was conducted using a qualitative research method with a library/literature study data collection technique. The results of the study indicate that: 1) The DKI Jakarta Provincial Inspectorate in implementing guidance and supervision of the implementation of Regional Government innovates by creating a Jakarta Supervision (JakWas) dashboard to integrate SPBE services owned by the DKI Jakarta Inspectorate with the aim of increasing the effectiveness of supervision carried out by the DKI Jakarta Inspectorate on the implementation of Regional Government affairs by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Apparatus in an effort to realize clean government governance; 2) The creation of applications/information systems created by the DKI Jakarta Inspectorate is based on the mandate of regulations in accordance with the duties and functions of guidance and supervision; and 3) The implementation of sustainable programs requires a commitment to continue to carry out the task of guidance and supervision with excellence. Activities such as system evaluation, user feedback, effectiveness of SPBE services, and their impact on the implementation of provincial-level coaching and supervision duties.