Journal of Public Administration, Public Affairs, and Management

Child Access Prevention Laws as A Means of Reducing Gun Theft

Peter Gregory — 2024-06-30

This research seeks to determine whether stronger state-level Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws in the United States are associated with reduced rates of gun theft. FBI data on gun thefts are utilized to calculate gun theft rates for 48 states between the years 2012 and 2015. OLS regression with robust standard errors indicates that stronger CAP laws are associated with lower levels of gun theft. Each additional CAP law is associated with an average decrease of 4 percent in the rate at which guns are stolen in a given state.

An Evaluation Research Study on the Management and Development of Human Resources at Sub-District Health Promotion Hospitals Transferred to the Thai Provincial Administrative Organizations

Udom Tumkosit — 2024-06-30

This research aims to evaluate the management and development of human resources at sub-district health promoting hospitals transferred to Thai provincial administrative organizations. It focuses on the impact on workforce post-transfer, reviewing literature to develop a conceptual framework with nine guiding research questions. A qualitative methodology was used, gathering data from 32 SHPHs across eight provinces in four regions. Findings indicate a positive change in workforce numbers post-transfer, ongoing issues with workforce shortages, and facing skill deficiencies and morale. The findings express that an urgent need of state-led workforce development to equip local health personnel, in both quantity and quality, to meet professionally established standards. Both academic and managerial recommendations for those involved are finally provided.

Digital Literacy of Older Person in Hanoi, Vietnam

Nguyen Lan Phuong — 2024-06-30

Digital literacy theory which holds that the digital revolution has had a massive influence on economies in several aspects has now become contested, as the world is entering aging population; the benefits of such innovations are not evenly distributed, especially among elderlies. In response to the problem, this study employed a cross-sectional dataset of 400 older persons from Hanoi, Vietnam. SPSS was used to analyze the data. The dataset was examined by applying parametric statistical tools, including the T-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and structural equation modeling (SEM). The finding suggested that motivated elderlies were more likely to indulge in digital literacy and were capable of assessing information relating to their health and finances. Further, the result indicated that individuals with proper digital literacy indeed experienced that they were socially connected and were cognitively flexible.

Overcoming Yangon's Sustainability Challenge: Policy Options for Sustainable Water Governance

Yay Chann — 2024-06-30

Urban water provision systems in developing countries are encountering sustainability challenges, especially in the face of megatrends such as rapid urbanization, population growth, and climate change. It is essential to govern the water provision to meet the increasing needs of urban dwellers while ensuring its sustainability. This study examines the sustainability of urban water service provision in Yangon City by applying a sustainability framework. The analysis underscores the importance of incorporating sustainable dimensions into policy planning and development for the city's water supply. This necessitates multi-level governance to enhance the sustainability of water provision. The study puts forward policy options to enhance the water provision's sustainability

Social Inclusion and Government Lottery-Funded Retirement Schemes: Implications for Social Justice and Well-Being in Thailand?

Chitralada Chaiya — 2024-06-30

This research examines the impact of government lottery-funded retirement schemes on social justice and well-being in the Kalasin Province, Thailand, by investigating citizens' purchasing behaviors regarding lottery tickets for retirement benefits. This study aims to answer the following research question: How do gambling, buyers’ behavior, and decision-making factors relate to each other? As the new pilot pension scheme has not been implemented yet, this study focuses on lottery purchasing behavior as the baseline for the feasibility study of the new policy. Employing a mixed-method approach, we analyzed data from 400 quantitative participants through structured questionnaires and conducted 10 qualitative interviews using thematic analysis. Our findings reveal a notable incongruity: while quantitative data indicate a decline in ticket purchases, qualitative insights demonstrate consistent buying patterns, influenced by personal beliefs, familial obligations, and welfare considerations. The study identifies key factors such as fairness of the policy, perceived investment value, and potential interest returns as significant influences on purchasing decisions. These findings underscore the importance of refining the policy framework to enhance its contributions to social justice and well-being. Recommendations include diversifying marketing strategies, implementing affordable ticket pricing, and ensuring clear information dissemination. Future research endeavors may expand upon this analysis or explore alternative retirement funding models, thereby offering additional insights for social welfare policy reforms.

Occupation Transition of Frontline Non-Teaching Personnel Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic

Erven Muñez Noval — 2024-06-30

The COVID-19 pandemic has proved that the environment surrounding higher education institutions (HEI) is changing rapidly, prompting for implementation of new policies and processes to address fast-changing stakeholder needs. This study explored the transition to online front-line processes in HEI during the pandemic and the experiences of non-teaching personnel with new work arrangements. Findings revealed the implementation of online enrollment, admission, examination, hiring, payment, and request processes during the pandemic. Two key themes emerged from pandemic work experiences; (1) working in the pandemic era and (2) overcoming pandemic-related challenges. The study identifies the 5Rs of Pandemic Work Experience for personnel: Resiliency, Reinvention, Recalibration, Reformation, and Rationalization. Challenges included transition, limited online resources, stakeholder management, and compliance delays. The knowledge of these online processes and experiences can inform the development of responsive front-line processes, assisting organizations in sustaining relevance in this volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world.

Exploring Corporate Governance Mechanisms in Government-Owned Entities: A Case Study in Bangladesh

Md. Ruhul Amin — 2024-06-30

This research study examines the complex corporate governance systems of government-owned entity/entities in Bangladesh. The complicated corporate governance of Bangladeshi government-owned companies. Understand government corporate governance requirements for openness, accountability, and sustainability since government enterprises are critical to the economy. This research explores Bangladeshi government-owned entities' efficacy and issues. This mixed-methods study collected qualitative and quantitative data. Semi-structured interviews with board members, CEOs, and governance oversight officials will gather qualitative data. Documentary analysis of corporate governance rules, regulations, and reports will contextualize selected government enterprises' governance systems. Surveys will measure stakeholders' governance and organizational performance opinions. This study should advance corporate governance in government-owned firms, notably in Bangladesh. The paper recommends ways to improve government enterprise governance by identifying best practices, problems, and progress prospects. This study explores government-owned enterprise (GOE) governance approaches, including board structures, regulatory frameworks, and internal control mechanisms, utilizing a comprehensive literature analysis and empirical data. The research also examines political influence, stakeholder dynamics, and organizational culture as significant factors determining GOE governance. effectiveness. These findings can assist policymakers, regulators, and GOE executives enhance governance, openness, accountability, and efficiency. Explaining GOE performance methods makes this article useful for public sector corporate governance talks. Our results may help policymakers, regulators, and business leaders in Bangladesh and overseas make informed decisions and improve governance in government-owned entities. Openness, accountability, and sustainable development in government firms are promoted in this research to boost economic growth and social well-being.

Empowering Grassroots Voices: Engagement of Civil Society Organizations in Philippine Local Governance

Rona Celeste V. Pasamonte — 2024-06-30

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) promote inclusive governance characterized by accountability, transparency, and participation. The engagement of CSOs’ is a mechanism for citizens and government to work together to achieve development. The study used mixed methods to examine CSOs' engagement in local governance in the four functional areas of planning, budgeting, implementation monitoring, and evaluation within the Province of Bukidnon, Philippines. The results show a moderate level of engagement, with planning having the highest and monitoring and evaluation the lowest. The study reveals a discrepancy between policy and practice, implying compliance may be a stronger motivator than genuine engagement. Furthermore, specific CSO attributes like geographical location, sectors represented, organizational level and number of committees represented significantly affected their level of engagement. This study emphasizes the importance of strengthening systems that empower grassroots voices and foster meaningful collaboration, between civil society groups and local government.

Interrogating the Effectiveness of Poverty Alleviation Measures in Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration (2015-2023)

Chinedu Valentine Ofoma — 2024-06-30

Poverty is one of the major challenges faced by nations across the globe especially developing countries. Evidently, certain measures and strategies have been adopted by different governments of countries as well as development organizations to address this issue which has appeared to be a conundrum in some countries. Nigeria as a country is not an exception to the above as some strategies have been adopted by successive governments to address the challenge. In contributing to this discourse, this paper aims to explore the effectiveness of poverty alleviation measures in Nigeria pinning it down to Buhari’s administration (2015-2023). In the course of this study, the poverty level of Nigeria prior to Buhari’s government in 2015 was unpacked so as to strongly establish the extent to which the measures adopted by the government have yielded results putting the country’s current level of poverty into consideration. The paper adopted a literature review-based method driven by content analysis. The major implication of this paper suggests a deeper understanding of the ineffectiveness and sustainability-insensitivity of Buhari’s government poverty alleviation model. Therefore, the model performed abysmally poor and needs to be disregarded by the current government and other countries facing similar poverty challenges. As a panacea, this paper recommended for infrastructure investment model to address the prevailing poverty in the country.

Dynamics and Influences: Local and National Politics in Khon Kaen Province's House of Representatives Elections, District 3

Sreesuda Chachai — 2024-06-30

This study offers a nuanced exploration of the interplay between national and local political dynamics in Thailand, with a particular focus on Electoral District 3 of Khon Kaen Province. It delves into the complex political environment surrounding the pivotal elections of May 14, 2023, utilizing a Mixed Methods approach to integrate both quantitative and qualitative insights from a stratified sample of 400 voters. At the core of this investigation is a robust regression analysis that rigorously quantifies the impact of various determinants on electoral outcomes. The analysis reveals that policy preferences overwhelmingly influence voter behavior, significantly more than other variables such as political campaigns or party affiliations. This suggests a discerning electorate that prioritizes substantive policy over traditional factors such as campaign dynamics or party loyalty. Additionally, factors like voter engagement and campaign strategies, though less influential, still play notable roles in shaping electoral decisions. This comprehensive study advances our understanding of Thai electoral politics by illustrating how national reforms and local characteristics converge to influence voter decisions in an evolving democratic landscape. It challenges existing political science paradigms and offers critical insights into the efficacy of electoral strategies and the maturation of democratic processes in Thailand.

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