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When Cultural Expressions Exploited By The Right-Wing Groups: A Comparative Analysis Between The Case Of Indonesia And Germany, Yosua Praditya

Journal of Terrorism Studies

Culture is the expression of life that has been held by society for centuries, but it is possible for it to be hijacked by right-wing groups for their own purposes. Since it is an essential component in the formation of collective identities, it is misappropriated by the group to cultivate its ideology and to fragment social cohesion. The case between Indonesia and Germany has been chosen to analyse the similarities of right-wing characters in exploiting culture, including music, through the lens of Margareth Archer's cultural theory and Ulrich Beck's risk society theory, and later compared using Midlarsky’s extremism perspective. …

The Ambivalence Of The United States In Returning The Houthis As Global Terrorists, Ahmad Bahrul Anshori, Basyir Arif

Journal of Terrorism Studies

The re-designation of the Houthi militant group as a terrorist organisation by the United States (US) could reignite conflict tensions in the Middle East region. This US decision shows the inconsistency of Joe Biden's administration, which had revoked the Houthis' terrorist status at the beginning of his administration. This research aims to analyse the motives for the US decision to re-designate the Houthis as a terrorist group. The method used in this research is an exploratory descriptive qualitative method using data collection techniques, namely observation and literature study. The results of this study conclude that the US's changing attitude towards …

Implication Of Artificial Intelligence On National Security For The Nigeria Security Agencies, Musa Zakari

Journal of Terrorism Studies

The study examines the implications of AI for national security in Nigeria in the field of military logistics for Nigerian security agencies. A documentary research design was utilized for the study. Document analysis of existing policies, reports, and case studies related to AI and national security in Nigeria was utilized. The study revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) has significant prospects for national security for Nigeria's security agencies. It was revealed that AI-powered technologies enable advanced surveillance capabilities, such as facial recognition and video analytics, which aid in identifying potential threats and monitoring security situations more effectively. The Air Force uses …

Propelling Separatism Into Transnational Spaces: A Critical Analysis On The Pro-Ltte Tamil Diaspora In Canada, D.G.Niruka Sanjeewani

Journal of Terrorism Studies

Despite being less discussed, the transnational spaces of diaspora communities are often used by terror groups to achieve their ideological and political targets. Their projection of separatist claims in association with terrorist groups threatens not only the territorial control of the home state but also the security and immigration policies of the host state. Linked to these scopes, pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) diaspora in Canada serving as a case study in this paper to illustrate the dissemination of its separatist ideologies. In addition, this paper also analyses the current rhetoric of the Tamil diaspora for ‘federalism’ that has …

Strategic Pathways To Minimal Deterrence And Counter-Terrorism: Enhancing Brunei’S Defense Capabilities, Brice Tseen Fu Lee, Filip Komšić, Juan Pablo Sims

Journal of Terrorism Studies

This paper explores the strategic enhancement of Brunei’s military capabilities under the guidelines of the Brunei Defense White Paper 2021, focusing on establishing a robust minimal level deterrence. It emphasizes transitioning from conventional defense paradigms to an integrated, technologically advanced military structure tailored to contemporary and future security challenges. The significance of minimal level deterrence is analyzed, illustrating how a proportionate and efficient military force not only deters potential aggressors but also supports counter-terrorism efforts. This approach underscores the dual benefits of ensuring national security while facilitating economic stability and growth, allowing Brunei to allocate resources more effectively between defense …

Eritrean Element: An Overview Of The Relationship Between Eritrea And Ltte During The Sri Lankan Civil War, Punsara Amarasinghe

Journal of Terrorism Studies

The timely imperative of identifying these links is rooted in understanding how external factors assisted one of the most advanced terrorist organizations in the world to accomplish its task. Furthermore, this paper discusses two path dimensions of LTTE-Eritrean relations by examining arm trade and logistics support given by Asmara to LTTE. Furthermore, this paper discusses two path dimensions of LTTE-Eritrean relations by examining arm trade and logistics support given by Asmara to LTTE. The emerging results from this paper prove the Bush administration's hypothesis of describing Eretria as a state sponsor of terrorism along with North Korea.

Historicising Domestic Terrorism And Boko Haram Insurgency In The North East, Nigeria: Issues And Trends, Adesola Sa Adesote, Adekunle Sunday Akande, John Ojo Abimbola

Journal of Terrorism Studies

Since the return to civil rule in 1999, Nigeria has been battling with series of violent agitations from various geo-political zones in the country. These violent agitations which have taken terror dimensions have contributed to national security threat. Terrorists’ attacks have resulted in the killings of hundreds of people and wanton destruction of property that worth billions of naira through bombings. The major thrust of this paper is to investigate the challenge of domestic terrorism with major emphasis on the activities of the dreaded militant Islamic sect, popularly known as Boko Haram since 2009. The paper argues that most of …

Streets Are For People! Livable Streets 2.0 And Five Decades Of The Conflict, Power And Promise Of Our Streets, Bruce Appleyard

PSU Transportation Seminars

Streets constitute the majority of our urban public spaces, yet we struggle everyday with how they should be designed and operated for travel, safety, and livability. In 1969, when Dr. Bruce Appleyard was 4 years old, he was hit by a car and nearly killed. Around that time his father, Donald Appleyard, started work on what would become Livable Streets, published in 1981 – a ground-breaking and seminal work, the product of more than a decade of rigorous research and thoughtful analysis that would uncover the ill effects of traffic and laying out the seminal arguments that streets are for …

The Central Role Of Perceived Safety In Connecting Crash Risk Factors And Walking Behavior, Kyu Ri Kim

Dissertations and Theses

Despite advanced policies, plans, and facilities, many pedestrians are still injured and killed in traffic crashes in the United States. To improve pedestrian safety and the walking environment, the relationship between surrounding crash risk factors and perceived safety that influence people's behavior needs to be studied. This study aims to examine pedestrian crash risk factors, the relationship between crash risk factors and perceived safety, measured as threatened experiences and safety attitudes, and the relationship between safety attitudes and walking behavior.

The analysis used data from three primary sources: (1) an original survey of 551 residents in 10 neighborhoods in Oregon …

Policy Implementation Analysis Of Antenatal Care Services At Puskesmas Negara Ratu And Puskesmas Cempaka Kabupaten Lampung Utara, Willyana Syafriyanti, Anhari Achadi

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

The Ministry of Health has issued Minister of Health Regulation Number 21 of 2021 to strengthen maternal health services, which regulates health services during pregnancy (antenatal). The Minister of Health's regulation states that antenatal care is carried out at least six times, 2 (two) of which are examinations with a doctor using an Ultra Sonography (USG) device. Community health centers as primary services are expected to be able to provide antenatal services according to standards. The North Lampung Health Service has distributed ultrasound equipment to community health centers in the North Lampung Regency to support the implementation of antenatal services. …

Balancing Community And Individual Health Efforts By Utilizing Sub-Primary Health Care At Regions: Analysis For Policy, Rocky Setya Budi, Wiku Bakti Bawono Adisasmito, Adang Bachtiar, Elvi Rosanti

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Public Health Centers (PHCs) are responsible for organizing public health efforts and individual health efforts. PHCs also serve as FKTP, UPTD, sub-district supervisors, and implementers of policies and programs from the Ministry of Health. The workload of PHCs is increasing because people visit PHCs primarily for treatment, rather than seeking preventive measures to stay healthy. The PHCs have Sub-PHCs to lighten the workload of the PHCs, but there is no policy regulating Sub-PHCs to be used as FKTP. This research aims to analyze the policy of Balancing Community and Individual Health Efforts by utilizing Sub-PHCs such as FKTP. The research …

Policy Content Analysis In Minister Of Health Regulation Number 15 Of 2016 About Hajj Health Istithaah, Salman Mauluddin Idris, Atik Nurwahyuni

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Indonesia has the world's largest Muslim population and sends the most pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The Hajj Health Istithaah Policy in Minister of Health Regulation Number 15 of 2016 is the government's effort to carry out health screening for pilgrims before leaving so that they can perform the Hajj in a healthy and independent condition. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach by collecting data through in-depth interviews and document reviews. In this study, Walt and Gilson's Policy Triangle Model was used as a reference for reviewing the Hajj health istithaah policy, especially in the content section of the …

Examining Public Service Innovations In Indonesia: Challenges, Characteristics, And Implementation Within Bureaucratic Systems, Anugerah Yuka Asmara, Setiowiji Handoyo, Purwadi Purwadi, Anggini Dinaseviani, Ria Jayanthi, Dhian Kusumawardhani

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

In the twenty-first century, public sector organizations (PSOs) have embraced various innovations to enhance productivity, efficiency, and accountability. Indonesia’s local and central governmental agencies have incorporated public service innovations into their systems, achieving notable improvements. The Ministry of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform (Kementerian PANRB) reported 3478 public service innovations through the Public Service Innovation Competition Program (KIPP) by 2022. These innovations have led to significant enhancements in service delivery, increasing productivity by streamlining processes, boosting efficiency by reducing bureaucratic delays, and improving accountability through better transparency and governance. This research employs a post-positivist paradigm with a descriptive methodology, …

The Hidden Struggle: Challenges Older Women Face In Nevada, Annie Vong

Student Research

In 2020, almost one in five Nevadans was over the age of 65.[1] However, within this age group, women outnumber men due to longer life expectancies[2] and migration patterns. Women over 65 years of age make up an estimated 18.1% of the female population in Nevada.[3] Of the male population in Nevada, 15.1% are over 65 years of age.[4] Older women are less likely to be married, are less likely to have completed a bachelor’s degree, are more likely to drop out of the labor force, and are more likely to be living in poverty in …

Factors Impacting Bsn Degrees In Community Colleges In Illinois And Exploring Community Colleges To Address Nursing Education Reform: A Mixed Methods Study, Lovelle Reynolds

College of Education Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation investigates the implementation of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs in Illinois community colleges, focusing on Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) faculty perceptions. Utilizing an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, the study first conducted a survey among full-time ADN faculty across Illinois community colleges to assess their support for BSN program offerings. An overwhelming 85% of respondents supported or strongly supported this offering, recognizing the potential benefits for meeting the complex demands of modern healthcare roles. Following the survey, in-depth interviews with volunteered faculty members provided deeper insight into the implementation challenges. These challenges included the need for …

Critical Success Factors Of Agile Innovation Management In The Government Of Palu Municipality In Central Sulawesi Province, Rahmawati Halim Rhm, Mashuri H. Tahili Mht

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

Agile governance plays a crucial role in developing agile innovation to enhance performance in Palu Municipality. This study examines the critical success factors of agile innovation management (AIM) in the government of Palu Municipality. This study employed an exploratory survey and a quantitative method to collect data through questionnaires, with analysis conducted using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method. The findings identify end-user involvement, technology development, organizational innovation, and agile methodology for service innovation as crucial success elements in achieving effective AIM

Value Of National Cultural Dimension Of Social Entrepreneurship In Indonesia, Ati Cahayani, Aristo Surya Gunawan, Nidaan Khafian

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

Social entrepreneurship in Indonesia has multiplied. They are more public figures in the field of social entrepreneurship. The fundamental value that made them set up social entrepreneurship is caring. However, it assumed that those specific fundamental values make social entrepreneurship in Indonesia unique. These values reflect the national cultural dimensions of social entrepreneurship in Indonesia. This study wants to analyze whether the national cultural dimensions of the seven organizations are identical using a qualitative method for analyzing secondary and primary data. Primary data were obtained from interviews with seven owners or leaders of the social enterprises, and the sampling technique …

The Shift In The Roles Of Local Emergency Management Agencies In The Planning And Response To Civil Unrest, Howard Ray Simons

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Local government's response to civil unrest has continually shown a concerning level of unpreparedness and how quickly inundated local government becomes during a response to civil unrest. The theoretical framework used for this study is knowledge management due to its ability to be used in different disciplines like emergency management, safety, and business. This framework is used to get all stakeholders to work in concert to attain strategically planned goals. The research question explored how the local emergency manager's knowledge and experience directly impacted strategic planning, response, and community relations during a civil unrest event? The research design was a …

The Urgency Of Administrative Reform In E-Government-Based Recruitment Of General Elections Commission Members In Bali Province, Ni Wayan Widhiasthini, Ni Kadek Winda Yanti, Nyoman Sri Subawa, Made Srinitha Millinia Utami

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

This study aims to explore the role of information technology, particularly the application of e-government, in the recruitment process for General Elections Commission (KPU) members, focusing on administrative reform in Bali. It emphasizes the optimization of administrative reform through an e-government-based recruitment system. Utilizing a qualitative research framework, this study employed a descriptive approach with a post-positivist perspective. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis, followed by systematic stages of data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected from primary and secondary sources and validated through source triangulation and determination. Informants were purposively …

Performance Of The Public Service Bureaucracy: Urban, Rural, And Building Tax Service Model (Pbb-P2) Based On Information And Technology, Rahmawati Rahmawati, Raniasa Putra

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

The community needs effective, efficient, and accountable public services, including tax services. The Urban & Rural Land & Building Tax (PBB-P2) is a new type of tax for the regions. In the course of its management, there are obstacles and problems. Among them, the community as taxpayers (WP) has difficulty fulfilling their obligations to pay taxes. In addition, the weak administration system of services to taxpayers is due to limited human resources (HR) facilities, infrastructure, organizations, and others. Regional Financial and Asset Management (BPPKAD) considers the bureaucracy too long and prone to deposit discrepancies. The research method used is descriptive …

Management Overview Of The Lung Tuberculosis Control Program At The Dki Jakarta Provincial Health Office In 2023, Mutiara Kiranti, Helen Andriani

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Tuberculosis is one of the infectious diseases that is fatal if not cured immediately. In 2022, the success rate of tuberculosis treatment in DKI Jakarta Province is 81%, while the national target is 90%. In the field, the number of cadres to carry out contact investigations is still insufficient, so that in 2022 the coverage of contact investigations in DKI Jakarta Province will only reach 25%, while the national target is 90%. To increase the scope of successful treatment, the government should try to overcome tuberculosis, which is needed. Proper program management is required to run effectively and efficiently for …

Island Health Crisis: Bridging Gaps In Indonesia's Healthcare Deserts, Joyce Mangoma, Wahyu Sulistiadi

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

This narrative literature review examines critical healthcare challenges in Indonesia's island communities, focusing on workforce shortages, inadequate health infrastructure, and the profound impact of geographical and socioeconomic factors. Drawing from eight studies published between January 2000 and December 2023, the discussion highlights both the strengths and weaknesses of existing research. The studies were selected based on their relevance to healthcare issues in island communities, rigorous methodological approaches, and significant insights into healthcare challenges and solutions. This time frame was chosen to encompass a comprehensive evolution of healthcare challenges and responses, particularly considering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Grounded in …

Raven Sentry: Employing Ai For Indications And Warnings In Afghanistan, Thomas W. Spahr

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

This article examines Raven Sentry, a project that employed artificial intelligence to provide advance warning of insurgent attacks in Afghanistan. During 2019 and 2020, the Resolute Support Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (J2) benefited from a command culture open to innovation, the urgency created by the US drawdown, and a uniquely talented group of personnel that, aided by commercial sector experts, built an AI system that helped predict attacks. The war’s end cut Raven Sentry short, but the experience provides important lessons on AI and the conditions necessary for successful innovation.

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The Combat Path: Sustaining Mental Readiness In Ukrainian Soldiers, Oleh Hukovskyy, James C. West, Joshua C. Morganstein, Eugene F. Augusterfer, David M. Benedek, Oleg Boyko, Robert J. Ursano, Amy B. Adler

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

In Ukraine, soldiers’ psychological resilience is of paramount concern. Therefore, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have developed a new intervention, Combat Path Debriefing, designed to address combat stress and promote unit readiness for soldiers returning to combat. This article outlines the components of Combat Path Debriefing and discusses how it is rooted in principles of combat and operational stress control and the unique characteristics of Ukrainian military life. This perspective offers US and allied leaders real-world experience that can inform future efforts to support soldiers’ mental health and combat performance.

From The Editor In Chief, Antulio J. Echevarria Ii

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

Welcome to the Summer 2024 issue of Parameters. We open this issue with a special “In Memoriam” by General Charles A. Flynn, Commander US Army Pacific, honoring the life and legacies of our director and consummate colleague, Carol V. Evans. We dedicate this issue to her. General Flynn’s memoriam is followed by an In Focus commentary on China’s Belt and Road Initiative. We then feature three forums covering the Russia-Ukraine War, the Middle East, and Professional Development. This issue also contains special essays on the role of professional writing, the US Army War College’s Civil-Military Relations Center, …

The Dynamics Of Us Retrenchment In The Middle East, Paul K. Macdonald, Joseph M. Parent

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

This article argues that conditions favor American retrenchment from the Middle East because the United States can shift burdens to capable states in the region, there are few areas where US commitments are interdependent, and the local conquest calculus favors defense. Forward military deployments do not positively influence potential threats in the Middle East, and maintaining deployments there will detract from meeting challenges from China. Through comparisons to prior cases of great-power ordinal decline, this article puts America’s modest decline in historical perspective and finds that retrenchment policies will likely have positive consequences.

The Perceived Benefits Of Diversity Training And Governing Policy For Law Enforcement Agencies, Lance Isaiah Driskell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This research confronted a critical public administration challenge within a law enforcement agency: the absence of formal diversity training and policies. The study explored, from the perspective of officers, what the department should consider when developing future diversity training that can positively influence job performance, and from the perspective of officers, the policies or practices regarding diversity that would positively influence job performance. The study drew upon a conceptual framework, emphasizing the necessity of diversity training and its key components: why, who, what, and how. Employing a cross-sectional research design, quantitative data were gathered through surveys administered via SurveyMonkey to …

Exploration Of Centralized And Decentralized Education Systems Around The World, Melissa Feiger

College of Education Theses and Dissertations

Through the use of the Program for International Student Assessment’s (PISA) Global Competence results, the Economic Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Democracy Index ratings, and centralization-decentralization spectrum rubrics, this dissertation shows the association between level of democracy and education system, and the association of these variables with the global competence of a country. This study aims to answer two research questions: (1) To what extent is there an association between the level of democracy (full democracy, flawed democracy, hybrid regime, authoritarian regime) and the implementation of a centralized or decentralized education system? (2) To what extent does this association determine Global Competence …

Participatory Photography As A Creative And Collaborative Tool In Teaching Peace Education, Rodgen M. Jabor

Peace and Conflict Studies

Peace and education are inseparable. Grounding on the aforementioned premise, peace education has become part of the curriculum in a number of countries including the Philippines. Along with the inclusion of peace education was the challenge of how to provide responsive and meaningful learning experiences in peace education. This article discusses the attempt of the use of participatory photography as a teaching methodology. Ten pre-service teachers participated in a peace education class that trialed the use of participatory photography as a teaching approach guided by a manual that was developed by the researcher. Through conducting a focus group discussion, and …