Public Administration Students Research Articles

BENEFITS OF INTERNSHIP ACCORDING TO POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS

A step has been taken in higher education towards the specialization of universities. In line with this step, a trend towards internship applications has started in the political science and public administration departments of universities. There is a gap in the literature on studies related to internships in these departments. The present study aims to fill said gap. The purpose of the study is to explore the benefits of internship through the opinions of political science and public administration students. The study was conducted descriptively employing the qualitative research method with a single case design. The participants of the study were identified using the purposive sampling method and typical case sampling. The participants were students of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Aksaray University. The internship program in the department had been recently initiated at the request of the students. Seven students out of a total of ten students who had completed their internship were the participants of the study. Observations, interviews and document analysis were used as data collection tools. Semi-structured interview questions were used in the interviews. The collected data were transferred to the Maxqda 2022 software for coding. Categories were generated based on these codes and themes were identified based on the categories. At the end of the study, the benefits of internship were grouped under two themes. The first theme is “Benefits of internship for students” and the second one is “Benefits of internship for the faculty”.

L1 content adaptations and English language teaching at tertiary level: Case of EFL learners at Tlemcen University

The Algerian reforms in higher education have shifted from the communicative approach towards the Competency-Based Instruction and the role of the teacher has changed to someone who caters to his learner's needs. On the other hand, the Englishization process of Algerian higher education obliged subject matter teachers in different fields to learn English, which is considered a foreign language in Algeria. This exploratory research paper strives to present the findings of a study measuring the success of English Medium lectures relying on L1 content adaptations. In other words, this study examines the adapted English lectures’ content taught to students belonging to the Department of Political Sciences studying at Tlemcen University, to investigate which changes, if any, accompany the linguistic shift from L1 to English-medium teaching. It takes into account our target population, which is represented by 50 Master One Public Administration students who belong to the University of Tlemcen. Two research instruments were used in this study: an achievement test and a questionnaire. The analysis revealed the learner's good quality output and positive response to the Learning Oriented Assessment (LOA) model.
 Keywords: Content adaptations; Englishization; integrated content and language; learning-oriented assessment ; political sciences.

Exploring the Impact of Youtube on Public Administration Students’ Communication Skills

The transition from traditional classroom-based language learning to online learning outside the classroom particularly in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the way educators and learners approach teaching and learning activities. This research provides insights into the views of twelve Public Administration students on the use of YouTube videos for learning English digitally outside the classroom in their speaking class. The investigators utilized a qualitative research approach, conducting thorough in-depth interviews and observations. The initial step in analyzing the data of Public Administration students’ perception was data reduction, which was subsequently followed by additional data reduction and the drawing of conclusions. The results revealed that many of the participants concurred that YouTube had a substantial impact on their speaking class. Despite a small number of students encountering network-related issues, such as quota limitations or Fair Usage Policy (FUP) and advertisements, the study also demonstrated that this web application provided a free supplementary learning course for the speaking class.

“’Why? Why? Why?’ is the question of the course”: Master’s of Public Administration students’ perspectives on their learning in a standalone ethics course and the implications for ethics education throughout the curriculum

This paper reported the findings from 18 qualitative interviews of students across two sections of an elective, standalone ethics course in a Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) accredited Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) program at a northeast university. The findings suggested that a survey of normative ethical theories and opportunities to practice applying those theories to case studies in public administration led students to uncover the values upon which they stood and consider the strengths and deficiencies of those values in practice. Students generally described the value of this learning experience as developing the ability to identify and systematically consider the reason and logic of their ethical perspectives, consider alternatives presented by others, and take a principled stance. Implications of these findings for embedding ethics education across the curriculum in NASPAA accredited programs was considered.

PENGGUNAAN MENDELEY DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PENULISAN SKRIPSI MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI ADMINISTRASI PUBLIK UNIVERSITAS SEMBILANBELAS NOVEMBER KOLAKA

This study discusses how Mendeley is used to improve the quality of student thesis writing. The goal is to understand the quality of student thesis writing using Mendeley. This paper is a qualitative descriptive with the aim of analyzing the data compiled with primary and/or secondary data and then linking the data to relevant theories. Research informants come from findings or surveys conducted on public administration students by means of purposive sampling—data processing methods with participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis uses descriptive qualitative that is able to produce quality data. The results of this study show that the use of Mendeley provides solutions related to student final assignment writing so that students become more efficient and faster in completing their final assignment or thesis. Students no longer need to make citationsbibliographiesaphy manually because Mendeley can automatically create a bibliography. While previously students had difficulty finding references for their final project, they automatically have no more difficulties with Mendeley because this application can be opened directly to Google so that whatever students need they can search immediately.

Digital Competence Development in Public Administration Higher Education

Today, citizens’ digital readiness and competence are competitive factors. While users with a high level of digital competence are usually associated with intensive and conscious use by consumers, those with a lower level of competence are characterized by passive consumer use and lagging in technology. It is essential to continuously develop and monitor competence levels because digital skills, the way digital tools are used, and the effects of use are interlinked. The importance of digital competence is also evident in public administration because its presence affects the quality of public services, which has an impact on the entire population. In this social aspect, digital competence is extremely important for public administration employees. In our study, we aim to investigate the input competence level of undergraduate (BA) students in public administration, and the output competence level reached after one semester in targeted training. We analyze the values in several dimensions and draw conclusions. When measuring digital competence, we relied on the EU reference material, the Citizen Digital Competence Framework, based on digital competence areas and proficiency levels such as information and data literacy, communication and collaboration, digital content creation, safety, and problem solving. The DigCompSat self-assessment questionnaire was used for the survey. The result of the study was an order of magnitude difference between the self-assessment and the real level of competence of the students. It can be useful for respondents to realize where they have gaps in their knowledge and competence. This is what is referred to as a ’change in attitude‘ in our study. There are factors related to gender, age, and prior training that influence the potential shifts between the segments. It was also found that the above factors applied differently in each range of competence. Concerning implementation of this research, it can be assumed that the larger amplitude movements may not necessarily be knowledge or skills, but rather ’changes in attitude’. Its practical importance might lie in the possibility to orient students.

Career mentorship of graduate students in public administration at the intersection of the relationship between students and faculty

ABSTRACTStudents pursue graduate degrees in public administration for many career-related reasons. Accordingly, graduate students have various career and professional development needs, some of which are fulfilled through career mentorship by faculty. This study examines career mentorship of graduate students in public administration from both the student and faculty mentor perspectives. Using qualitative data from in-depth, semi-structured interviews with public administration graduate students and faculty, we couple the different perspectives to develop an understanding of the core elements of career mentoring for graduate students. We also provide practical suggestions on how to ensure career mentorship is beneficial to graduate students in public administration programs.

Staking the tent at the margins: Using disability justice to expand the theory and praxis of social equity in public administration

As the need to expand and deepen the focus of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (SJDEI) continues to grow, it is incumbent upon the practitioners, scholars, and students of public administration to build and sustain a social equity theory and praxis that is broad and inclusive of all the communities, complexities, and nuances of SJDEI work. We write this editorial with an intention to expand social equity theory and praxis to create space for intersectionality. In particular, our editorial focuses on the inclusion of people with disabilities and the need for centering a disability justice perspective in public administration. This imperative stems from many needs, notably that people with disabilities are the largest minority group, globally and in the United States, yet are often overlooked in the scholarship and practices of public administration.

Learning English through YouTube videos to foster speaking skills: Public Administration students’ perceptions

Many teachers use YouTube as an internet-based application to share their areas of expertise, such as sharing writing skills, English pronunciation, English speaking, and so on. In this research, the lecturer uses YouTube as an audiovisual application to help Public Administration students learn English speaking. This research fills the gap of previous research in higher education, precisely about learning to support their careers in the near future. This research aims to understand YouTube as a medium for speaking English based on Public Administration students’ perceptions in class. Therefore, the qualitative method was ideal to answer the purpose of the research. This study involved 15 students, and the researcher served as the primary instrument because of his capacity to provide clarity about the phenomenon utilizing questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The finding showed that YouTube was the right tool to support their speaking skill. YouTube enhances students’ understanding of Public Interest vocabulary. However, a stable internet connection was the most common problem in learning. Furthermore, there must be similar research in the Department of Elementary School Teacher Education to fill the gap in this research and enrich the understanding of English-speaking skills.

Kamu yönetimi tezsiz yüksek lisans programı öğrencilerine göre öğrenimde yaşanan sorunlar ve öneriler

Students of the non-thesis master's program in public administration experience various problems in their education. They are waiting for a solution to their problems. The question of what the problems are and how to solve them isthe subject of this research.The study aimed to identify program problems and solutions based on the perceptionsof students enrolled in a non-thesis master’s program of public administrationwhere the research was conducted. The study was conducted descriptively using the qualitative research methodof case design descriptive analysis, and a single case design. The non-probabilistic sampling method of purposeful sampling was used. The participant group was made up of public administration students enrolled in the non-thesis master’s program. Data were gathered through observation, interviews, and document analysis. Semi-structured interview questions were used to collect data. The research data were coded in the Maxqda 2022 program, and categories based on codes and themes based on categories were identified. According to the participants, the problems experienced in education in the non-thesis master’sprogram arise from two main factors.One of them is the problems arising from the studentsand the other is the problems arising from the applications in the non-thesis master's program.

Remote Education and TDICs in the Teaching-Learning Process during the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Perception of Master Students in Public Administration

Remote Education and TDICs in the Teaching-Learning Process during the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Perception of Master Students in Public Administration

Cybersecurity among University Students from Generation Z: A Comparative Study of the Undergraduate Programs in Administration and Public Accounting in two Mexican Universities

The present study aimed to differentiate cybersecurity habits among Generation Z university undergraduate students of Public Accounting and Administration at two Mexican public universities and to identify relationships between the study participants’ self-perceived level of computer knowledge and cybersecurity habits. Data were collected using a questionnaire, which was administered to 321 and 242 students from Tamaulipas and Jalisco respectively. The results showed that students from Jalisco scored higher in knowledge regarding cybersecurity and risky practices. Similarly, weak relationships were found between participants’ habits/routines and self-perceived knowledge about cybersecurity. Our study highlights the importance of providing curricular and extracurricular cybersecurity-related training.

Biodiversity Literacy Level of Public Administration Students in a Higher Education Institution

Biodiversity Literacy Level of Public Administration Students in a Higher Education Institution

Applicability of technology adoption propensity instrument for public administration students

Understanding personal level technology acceptance contributes toimproving social, business, and technological performance. The study dealswith the technology adoption propensity (TAP) among public administration students. The goal is to exploretheir approach to new technologies and to test the instrument for further application. The responses show a moderate level of technology adoption propensity. Significant differences were found in the TAP index scores and the proficiency of technology useby gender, study level,and age categories. The analysis confirmed that the original factor structure of the instrument is suggested for further utilization of the model and allows international comparisons of the results.

Development of public administration education in Kyrgyzstan and current situation analysis

Kyrgyzstan, which gained its independence in 1991 and passed to a democratic administration system, initiated a comprehensive reform process regarding the public administration system and implemented various legal regulations. Qualified personnel in public institutions were urgently needed for the smooth operation of the established public administration system and the reforms' success. In line with this need, departments that will train staff who can work in central government and local government bodies have started to be opened in higher education institutions. Over time, both the number of universities opened and the number of public administration departments increased. Today, 8 out of 51 universities in total accept students in public administration in undergraduate and graduate programs. This study is aimed to reveal the emergence, development, and current situation of the public administration departments in the Kyrgyz Republic, which are very important for the development of a country.

Local Government Substance Memorisation: Student Education Aid

Faculty of Administrative and Policy Studies at Universiti Teknology MARA (UiTM) offered Local Government Administration as one of the subjects for the final year of Diploma in Public Administration students. The local government is the third tier of the government that is placed under the State government jurisdiction and is responsible to provide the basic facilities and delivering essential services for the local communities within its designated territory. The study objectives are to provide education aid needed by the student in helping them understand and master the local government content and ensuring their graduation with a good grade. Based on the survey conducted students request some learning aid such as a mind map, glossary of important terms, and exercise question in various forms which has been actualised in the forms of invention and innovative products by the researcher. Based on the idea proposed by the students has been transformed into beneficial education aid that offers greater help in completing their subject study. The identified local government education aid is helpful for the students to comprehend the local government content and become their quick revision for the subject.

A Daily Study on How Work-Related ICT Use After Hours Influences Work Procrastination Behavior

Although studies have shown that work-related information communication technology (WICT) use after hours may result in adverse effects within workdays, little is known about whether and how it affects employees’ next-day work behaviors. Based on ego depletion theory, we examined the effect of WICT use after hours on next-day work procrastination behavior and investigated its underlying mechanism and boundary conditions. To examine the hypotheses, we conducted a daily survey of 95 Master of Public Administration (MPA) students over 10 workdays in China. The results showed that WICT use after hours increased next-day work procrastination behavior through next-morning ego depletion. Moreover, conscientiousness moderated the relationship between morning ego depletion and work procrastination behavior, such that morning ego depletion was positively associated with work procrastination behavior only for employees with low levels of conscientiousness. Theoretical contributions and managerial implications are further discussed.

"A Bounded and Incremental Design Approach to Public Administration: 30 Years after Shangraw and Crow’s Revolutionary Approach"

Design is a living phenomenon of public administration, but it has not been thoroughly studied by students of public administration (PA). Based on the pioneering work by Simon in 1969, Shangraw and Crow set forth an approach to intellectual activity about public administration that they presented as a design science approach in 1989. This article explores the reasons for the faltering development of this revolutionary approach, proposes a new bounded and incremental design approach to public administration, and analyses the approach’s basic characteristics and six relevant ideas as well as the main research content and courses of public administration and some recommendations for PA practitioners under this new approach.

Curriculum Gaps in Public Administration: Perceptions of Academicians and other Stakeholders in the Philippines

This paper aims to examine the limited area of public management education program of more than 70 institutions of higher education learning in the Philippines. The examination focused on distinguishing the variations of experts, college/university administrators, teachers, and students towards developing the public sector/administration management curriculum. To achieve the research objectives, it applies a survey in three phases. The first and second phase deals with questionnaire distribution to Master of Public Administration students, teachers, college administrators, and experts. The third phase was the distribution of questionnaires to all participants who have given their opinion on the proposed curriculum, their objectives, and the subjects/courses. The findings disclosed that the established curriculum confirmed with the Commission on Higher Education standards consisting of the core or professional subjects, research and evaluation, major subjects, and thesis writing. This study is helpful by universities in offering the public sector management curriculum at the master's level.

FlipGrid: Re-imagining online discussion forums for the public administration classroom

ABSTRACT Public administration faculty commonly use discussion forums in their asynchronous courses to engage students about course content. However, the typical pedagogical approach for online discussions forums is for the professor to post questions and students respond, in writing. In this paper, we suggest public administration classes should consider the use of FlipGrid for asynchronous course discussions because it engenders student participation through oral videos about course content. Our pilot study uses original data collected during a global pandemic (Spring 2021) to document the experiences of 39 students enrolled in two asynchronous public administration classes. The findings illustrate FlipGrid enhanced important skills for our public administration students – verbal communication skills (e.g. clarity and brevity) and ability to connect theory to practice.