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Design Blockchain Architecture for Population Data Management to Realize a Smart City in Cimahi, West Java, Indonesia
Smart city as a concept of city development which integrates information and communication technology with the intention of optimizing city management becomes a major goal for Indonesia, especially through the movement towards 100 Smart Cities. However, population data management is crucial in achieving this for optimal planning and management. Personal data protection becomes a crucial challenge with the rapid population growth and mobility in cities. The need for a more reliable protection system is very necessary. This research proposes a blockchain architecture that not only manages digital identities but also population data. The focus is population administration in Cimahi City, West Java, with the hope of providing security, transparency, and a strong audit trail for all population data. The contribution of this research is to design a blockchain architecture specifically for population data management, meeting the needs of population administration in cities, especially the city of Cimahi. Through a blockchain architecture development approach, this research considers the diverse administrative needs of the population and applies a blockchain model that enables data security and integrity. This implementation of blockchain architecture provides promising results in maintaining the security and integrity of population data, enabling greater transparency and auditability. This implementation of blockchain architecture provides promising results in maintaining the security and integrity of population data, enabling greater transparency and auditability. This research also shows that the use of blockchain technology specifically for population data management can be a reliable and innovative solution in ensuring the security and reliability of data important for smart city development.However, this research has limited access to central data, so the data obtained is still very limited. Therefore, further research is needed to follow up on these limitations. Apart from that, this research is also expected to provide knowledge and solutions in securing data, especially population data in government environments
Community Voice as Data: Affordances of Participatory Videos for International Program Development
International program development is a complex process involving many stakeholders. Current international practice affords limited, if any, opportunities for direct community-led input into the program commissioning process, resulting in programs that may not meet the specific needs of communities on the ground. Community voice is one source of data that could help focus the design of effective development programs and interventions. However, development programs are primarily formulated based on representative and often quantitative data conducted by experts from outside the community. Through a participatory video production process with disadvantaged women farmers in rural Bangladesh, we explore the opportunities for including meaningful community voices in these institutionalized processes. We present practical design implications for how community-generated voices can act as rich data, establishing confidence, community bonds and senses of accountability to inform early stages of project development, and to specifically augment and contextualize other data sources
Towards an e-government enterprise architecture framework for developing economies
The growth and uptake of e-government in developing economies is still affected by the interoperability challenge, which can be perceived as an orchestration of several issues that imply the existence of gaps in methods used for e-government planning and implementation. To a great extent, various counterparts in developed economies have succeeded in addressing the method-related gaps by developing e-government enterprise architectures, as blueprints for guiding e-government initiatives in a holistic and manageable way. However, existing e-government enterprise architectures are country-specific to appropriately serve their intended purpose, while enterprise architecture frameworks or methods are generic to accommodate several enterprise contexts. The latter do not directly accommodate the unique peculiarities of e-government efforts. Thus, a detailed method is lacking that can be adapted by developing economies to develop e-government enterprise architectures that fit their contexts. To address the gap, this article presents research that adopted a Design Science approach to develop an e-Government Enterprise Architecture Framework (EGEAF), as an explicit method for guiding the design of e-government enterprise architectures in a developing economy. EGEAF was designed by extending the Architecture Development Method of The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF ADM) to address requirements for developing interoperable e-government solutions in a developing economy. EGEAF was evaluated using two scenarios in the Ugandan context, and findings indicate that it is feasible; its design is understandable to enable its adoption and extension to accommodate requirements for developing interoperable e-government solutions in other developing economies
Digitalising Social Protection Systems for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: Insights from Zimbabwe
Social protection systems, a target of the United Nation’s (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are intended to reduce extreme poverty, build human capital, and protect against risks to sustainable livelihoods and well-being. As social protection systems are by their nature inherently complex, multi-faceted, and socially embedded, it is inevitable that tensions will emerge between their design and implementation, representing design-reality gaps. These tensions present an excellent opportunity for cross-disciplinary research, by understanding how best to bridge these design-reality gaps. In this qualitative, interpretivist case study, we situate our work on the ground with the actors involved in the design, implementation, and use of a social protection system in Zimbabwe. We find interaction failures amongst some users; design-reality gaps around network access and ICT policy implementation; as well as mixed views regarding transparency and accountability of ICT. Our findings provide rich insights from ICT users in the global south and underscore the importance of the co-creation of IS interventions together with communities to ensure technologies consider social, political, economic, and network realities. We conclude by providing directions for future research
Factors affecting Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) adoption success towards improving healthcare institution's performance in Kedah
Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) have been implemented in healthcare institutions to boost productivity, lower costs, enhance work processes, and elevate the standard of care. However, the Information System Success Model (ISSM) direct effects on organizational performance still need to be proven, and its applicability in the HMIS context still needs to be discovered. Therefore, this study aspires to analyze the importance of HMIS success factors and their influences on the organizational performance of healthcare institutions, specifically in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah (HSB) and Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim (HSAH). The structured questionnaires used to collect the data were adapted from earlier ISSM-based research and covered four dimensions: information quality, system quality, service quality, and net benefits (organizational performance). The questionnaires with complete evaluations were returned by 368 healthcare professionals employed in HSB and HSAH. Data were analysed using the statistical software SPSS covering descriptive analysis, reliability of instruments, and inferential analysis (Pearson Correlation and Multiple Regression). The empirical findings primarily demonstrate that organizational performance is significantly influenced by information quality, system quality, and service quality, whereas system quality is the main contributing factor towards organizational performance. This study is expected to improve organizational performance regarding HMIS adoption positively
Application of E-Government to Financial Accountability in the Surabaya City
This research aims to explain specifically the implementation of e-government used by the Surabaya City government office regarding regional financial accountability. Financial accountability in the Surabaya City government is not optimal due to one of its elements, namely the implementation of the publication of financial reports has not been carried out through the implementation of e-government. This situation also results in the objectives of e-government implementation not running well. This phenomenological qualitative research is to reveal problems in regional financial management in an accountable manner. The approach used is a case study. The results obtained show that the element of accountability is already accountable. However, the accountability carried out in the implementation of e-government is only limited to planning and implementation. Publication of financial reports has not been carried out because it is still limited by policies and regulations
The Impact of the Corona Pandemic on the Marketing of Banking Services and its Reflection on the Result of Banks' Business
Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the impact of the Corona pandemic on the ability of banks to market their services and its reflection on the result of their activity.
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Theoretical framework: The research acquires its importance from the role and importance of marketing banking services and thus increasing their revenues, which is reflected in increasing their profits or reducing their losses, as well as the importance of shedding light on the impact of the Corona pandemic on this vital sector, through the weak ability of banks to market their services in the shadow of this pandemic.
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Design/methodology/approach: The researchers used the descriptive analytical approach through the analysis of the income statement of the banks of the research sample for a series of years.
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Findings: The results indicated that the pandemic had a substantial impact on banking services since there was a link between the pandemic's expansion and banks' capacity to sell their products. The epidemic also caused banks' levels of liquidity to fall, which had a negative effect on their capacity to extend credit and loans.
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Research, Practical & Social implications: The study suggests that banks adapt their working practices by moving to electronic transactions for the delivery of financial services. So, in times of crisis, banks need develop new strategies for marketing their financial services. In light of the Corona pandemic, it offers ideas for how the banking industry should develop its methods of marketing its services.
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Originality/value: The value of the study is important because banks should change their work methods by switching to electronic dealing in providing banking services. In order to face crises, banks should expand their investments in areas that are not significantly affected by crises
Digitalization and New Public Management
The emergence of well-being and quality of life concepts in the workplace is driving significant changes in the public sector. This shift is characterized by the adoption of new labor standards that prioritize the holistic well-being of employees. This transformative approach is often referred to as "transformational management," and it aims to enhance the involvement of various strategic actors within the organization, as noted by Jacobsen in 2017.
This transformation in the public sector reflects a broader evolution in the way work is structured, leadership is exercised, and organizational processes are managed. One of the key frameworks underpinning this transformation is the concept of "New Public Management" (NPM). NPM represents a set of principles and practices that seek to make public organizations more efficient, accountable, and responsive to the needs of citizens. It emphasizes results-oriented management, decentralization of authority, and a focus on customer satisfaction.
Moreover, digitalization plays a pivotal role in this ongoing transformation. The integration of digital technologies and data-driven approaches into public administration processes is reshaping the way services are delivered and decisions are made. It enhances efficiency, transparency, and accessibility for both employees and citizens.
Numerous studies have delved into the conceptual foundations and justifications for these changes introduced by NPM and digitalization in the public sector. These studies help provide a deeper understanding of how these frameworks can lead to improved public services, more engaged employees, and ultimately contribute to the well-being and quality of life of both the workforce and the citizens they serve. As the public sector continues to adapt to evolving demands and expectations, this research becomes increasingly valuable in shaping the future of public administration. In our article, we opted for the wealth of conceptual literature. Through in-depth essays, we explore the complex nuances of abstract ideas that shape our thinking.
Keywords: Digitalization – New public management – public administration.
Classification JEL: H111
Paper type: Theoretical Research
L’émergence des concepts de bien-être et de qualité de vie au travail entraîne des changements importants dans le secteur public. Ce changement se caractérise par l’adoption de nouvelles normes du travail qui donnent la priorité au bien-être holistique des salariés. Cette approche transformatrice est souvent appelée « management transformationnel » et vise à renforcer l'implication des différents acteurs stratégiques au sein de l'organisation, comme le notait Jacobsen en 2017.
Cette transformation dans le secteur public reflète une évolution plus large dans la façon dont le travail est structuré, le leadership est exercé et les processus organisationnels sont gérés. L'un des cadres clés qui sous-tendent cette transformation est le concept de « nouveau management public » (NPM). Le NMP représente un ensemble de principes et de pratiques visant à rendre les organisations publiques plus efficaces, plus responsables et plus réactives aux besoins des citoyens. Il met l'accent sur une gestion axée sur les résultats, la décentralisation de l'autorité et l'accent mis sur la satisfaction du client.
De plus, la numérisation joue un rôle central dans cette transformation en cours. L’intégration des technologies numériques et des approches basées sur les données dans les processus de l’administration publique remodèle la manière dont les services sont fournis et les décisions sont prises. Il améliore l’efficacité, la transparence et l’accessibilité tant pour les employés que pour les citoyens.
De nombreuses études se sont penchées sur les fondements conceptuels et les justifications de ces changements introduits par le NMP et la numérisation dans le secteur public. Ces études aident à mieux comprendre comment ces cadres peuvent conduire à des services publics améliorés, à des employés plus engagés et, en fin de compte, contribuer au bien-être et à la qualité de vie de la main-d'œuvre et des citoyens qu'ils servent. À mesure que le secteur public continue de s’adapter à l’évolution des demandes et des attentes, ces recherches deviennent de plus en plus utiles pour façonner l’avenir de l’administration publique. Dans notre article, nous avons opté pour la richesse de la littérature conceptuelle. À travers des essais approfondis, nous explorons les nuances complexes des idées abstraites qui façonnent notre réflexion.
Mots clés : digitalisation – Nouveau management public – administration publique.
Classification JEL: H111
Paper type: Theoretical Researc
Autonomous Vehicles an overview on system, cyber security, risks, issues, and a way forward
This chapter explores the complex realm of autonomous cars, analyzing their
fundamental components and operational characteristics. The initial phase of
the discussion is elucidating the internal mechanics of these automobiles,
encompassing the crucial involvement of sensors, artificial intelligence (AI)
identification systems, control mechanisms, and their integration with
cloud-based servers within the framework of the Internet of Things (IoT). It
delves into practical implementations of autonomous cars, emphasizing their
utilization in forecasting traffic patterns and transforming the dynamics of
transportation. The text also explores the topic of Robotic Process Automation
(RPA), illustrating the impact of autonomous cars on different businesses
through the automation of tasks. The primary focus of this investigation lies
in the realm of cybersecurity, specifically in the context of autonomous
vehicles. A comprehensive analysis will be conducted to explore various risk
management solutions aimed at protecting these vehicles from potential threats
including ethical, environmental, legal, professional, and social dimensions,
offering a comprehensive perspective on their societal implications. A
strategic plan for addressing the challenges and proposing strategies for
effectively traversing the complex terrain of autonomous car systems,
cybersecurity, hazards, and other concerns are some resources for acquiring an
understanding of the intricate realm of autonomous cars and their ramifications
in contemporary society, supported by a comprehensive compilation of resources
for additional investigation.
Keywords: RPA, Cyber Security, AV, Risk, Smart Car
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