scholarly journals Work from Home and the Use of ICT during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia and Its Impact on Cities in the Future

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6760
Author(s):  
Rini Rachmawati ◽  
Ulfah Choirunnisa ◽  
Zat Ayuningsih Pambagyo ◽  
Yosi Atikah Syarafina ◽  
Rizki Adriadi Ghiffari
Keyword(s):  
Smart Cities ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Work Systems ◽  
Urban And Regional Planning ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in restrictions on activities involving physical contact, such as working. Indonesia began to apply the system of work from home (WfH) to minimize the spread risk of COVID-19 in March 2020. This research is aimed at finding out the coverage of WfH, mapping changes of workplace, identifying the use of ICT to support WfH, and analyzing the concept of workplace and work systems in future cities. The method used in this research is qualitative and quantitative. A questionnaire (Google Form) was sent to different WhatsApp groups whose members are experts in urban and regional planning, geography, the environment, smart cities, and IT, with total of 176 respondents. The focus group discussion conducted online focused on the use of ICT to support WfH during the COVID-19 pandemic. The result of this research shows that even before the pandemic, both the government and private sectors had a plan to apply WfH. Because of the pandemic, it became the catalyst for the implementation of WfH. The implementation of WfH has changed workplace orientation. The use of ICT was a primary need in implementing WfH during the pandemic. However, the WfH system implemented in the government sector has not been integrated, and neither has the one in private sectors. WfH is seen to have been effective enough, but it still needs lots of support from many sectors. In the future, WfH can still be maintained, along with working from the office (WfO). The WfH concept is highly recommended for big cities because it can support reduced population mobilization, resulting in reduced congestion and movement costs, and improved efficiency of working time by reducing travel time. On the other hand, it can help in the matter of limited of space that office buildings provide.

THE IMAGE OF THE FUTURE IN THE MASS CONSCIOUSNESS OF CITIZENS AS A FACTOR OF SUSTAINABLE SOCIO-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-77
Author(s):  
Nataliya M. Velikaya ◽  
◽  
Irina S. Shushpanova ◽  
Vladimir A. Afanas’ev ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Political Development ◽  
Political System ◽  
Executive Power ◽  
Data Series ◽  
Russian Society ◽  
Mass Consciousness ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One ◽  
High Level

The article analyzes the socio-political views of Russian citizens about the future of the Russian state and Russian society. Analyzing the dynamic data series of the monitoring “How do you Live, Russia?” and its last wave of November–December 2020, the authors consider the changes in mass consciousness in terms of assessing the effectiveness of the government’s efforts to ensure the most important rights, freedoms and norms of the social state and the democratic regime, which manifests itself in the attitude to the existing political system and affects the level of trust in the government, where the executive power traditionally leads. Identifying the expectations of Russian citizens about the possible development of the country in the political, economic and cultural spheres, the authors conclude that the level of socio-political optimism allows one to describe the existing political system as fairly stable, on the one hand, with a high level of legitimation, on the other with a high level of alienation of citizens from power

Opposition split may mean more violence for Kosovo

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Future ◽  
United Front ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One ◽  
The Eu

Subject Kosovo's violent and fragmenting opposition. Significance Three parties which had formed a united front against the government have split into two camps. Vetevendosje (Self-Determination) is on the one side; the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) and the Initiative for Kosovo (Nisma), which have formed a formal coalition, are on the other. The split strengthens the government's position. Impacts Further unrest will have damaging consequences for the economy, implementing the Brussels Agreement and Kosovo's passage towards the EU. The governing parties will gain from opposition disunity in any electoral contest, increasing the prospect of early elections. Kosovo's Serbs may implement the devolution aspects of the Brussels Agreement unilaterally, further exacerbating tensions.

scholarly journals Measuring the Organizational Performance in the Government Departments of Dubai Using the Knowledge Management Process

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Mohamed Rashid Saif ◽  
Nek Kamal Bin Yeop
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One

In the latest years, the term knowledge management popped up frequently in government and private sector meetings. They expanded the horizon of the term and involved it in intensive discussions. This study, dive through the meaning of the term knowledge management and its effect on the performance of the government sector along with its impact and aspects on their performance , specifically in Dubai and from their managers point of view. The method of analytical descriptive is the one being conducted in this study to fulfill the research needs, thus make it easier to apply in the empirical studies through the framework drawn integrated approach. Following the lead of the Cronbach’s Alpha value, this study will use the questionnaire to gather the required data. In order to predict the OP, the multiple linear regression analysis was used basing on the factors KG, KSR and KST. As the result showed with 49.6% of the total variance in Model favored that the KG, KSR and KST were the main predictors of the OP.

scholarly journals FUTURE OF PRINT AND E-NEWSPAPER IN INDIA: A CRITIQUE

2020 ◽  
pp. 159-164
Author(s):  
Dr. Rusha Mudgal ◽  
Prof. Pooja Rana
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
National Development ◽  
Media Industry ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Satellite Television ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Masses

Print newspapers in India have evolved over the years. The significant readership of print newspaper is an evidence of it being a popular medium among people. Newspapers in India started before independence and gained much attention during the time of freedom struggle with many revolutionaries contributing to the growth of journalism. It became an effective medium to reach the masses. Post independence, print newspapers looked forward to maintaining the newly found freedom. In 1950s, National development became primary goal for the newspapers. Newspapers, by then, had earned the reputation of being a credible source of information. They served as important link between the government and citizens. As post independence many industries were affected by the wave of commercialization, journalism was also not left unaffected. With the coming of satellite television during1990s there were speculations that print newspapers would go obsolete. But newspapers reinvented themselves and learnt to not only co-exist but also made good profits. The dawn of the digital era saw the birth of e-newspapers. India too followed the suit amidst speculations that print newspapers will go obsolete but once again it reinvented itself and survived the wave of change. This paper attempts to trace the journey of newspaper from print to digital. It also attempts to prognosticate the future of print newspaper and e-newspaper in the Indian subcontinent. The paper concludes that although print newspapers are not going anywhere in the near future owing to their willingness to reinvent themselves, the future of newspaper is digital. The paper also explains the factors responsible for the shift in news consumption habits of the Indian readers. To accomplish the objectives of the study, the researchers conducted a focus group discussion with experts from media industry and academia. KEYWORDS: Print newspapers, e-newspapers, new media, digital platforms, vernacular press, localization of news.

scholarly journals Efficient E-Government Services, Constraints and Problems of Technical Applications and Software and the Transition to Smart Government

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasser A. Seleman
Keyword(s):  
Significant Proportion ◽  
The Other ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One ◽  
Smart Government

  The e-governance is the concept and structure of the system and the functions and activities of all activities and processes in e-business on the one hand the level of e-government and business on the other.               Because the government sector as a significant proportion of the total economic sectors in most countries of the world, and the fact that dealing with the public sector is not limited to the class and not others, but prevail all citizens and residents, institutions and others, and the fact that this multi-dealing in quality, methods and how it is done and models for different procedures and steps implemented and locations between the corridors of government departments, the concept of e-government came as an ideal way for the government to enable them to take care of the interests of the public from individuals and institutions electronically using cutting-edge technology without the need for the applicant to move between government departments.  

scholarly journals Workplace ergonomics problems and solutions: Working from home

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1025
Author(s):  
Jian Ai Yeow ◽  
Poh Kiat Ng ◽  
Wei Yin Lim
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
Working From Home ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Underlying Causes ◽  
The Government ◽  
Ethnographic Methodology ◽  
Trauma Disorders ◽  
Healthcare Human Resources

Background: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, many employees were required to work from home (WFH). During this WFH period, some employees encountered health issues related to sprains and neck or back pain owing to poor working conditions at home. As the WFH trend may continue over a prolonged period, the underlying causes and solutions to ergonomic issues must be addressed to reduce injuries. This study aims to identify the ergonomic issues encountered when working from home and suggests several solutions to minimise these issues.  Methods: A qualitative ethnographic methodology was adopted. This study used focus group discussion and the panellists were among experts from the fields of higher education, healthcare, human resources (HR), and ergonomics patient in Malaysia.  The most common ergonomic issues identified were based on diagnoses and observations in previous studies.  Results: The panellists agreed on ergonomics issues, comprising the use of unergonomic chairs, incorrect sitting postures, irregular arrangement of key objects, improper reach distances of the laptop/keyboard/mouse, poor desk designs, footrest absence, distortion/noise, poor lighting, and poor work environment. Over time, WFH ergonomics issues may lead to burnout, carpal tunnel syndrome or other cumulative trauma disorders, high blood pressure, and stress on the cervical spine and neck. The proposed solutions include a complete WFH ergonomics and wellness checklist for employees and employers, webinar sessions on WFH ergonomics, meet-up sessions with ergonomics or HR experts, workspace rentals for co-workers, implementation of the 20-20-20 rule and job-sharing practices, and the involvement of employers or the government in procuring ergonomic equipment for WFH employees.  Conclusions: This is a preliminary study and the researchers are exploring the root causes of WFH ergonomics issues and proposed solutions. While previous studies have examined workplace ergonomics, this study focuses on WFH ergonomic issues and solutions during the ongoing pandemic.

scholarly journals Smart Cities in India: branded or brain-dead?

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaishali Aggarwal ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Smart Cities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Digital Innovation ◽  
Future Scenario ◽  
The People ◽  
The Future ◽  
Smart Mobility ◽  
The Government

The notion of ‘smart cities’ is increasingly visible in discourses on the future of cities but Change is coming to transportation, whether we are ready for it or not. But how sustainable and digital innovation can unlock better people health and well-being, enhance safety and security and provide seamless mobility experiences. It can be argued that smartening the mobility infrastructure enables the citizens to make informed decisions, and this is indeed true- if done well, but it has a big “if.” This research engages with the key drivers of change and provides affirmative aspirations for mobility in the not-so-distant future in order to facilitate conversations about change. However, the development of possibilities (scenarios) for the government policies and business innovation is dependent on the advanced technology and socio-economic values, which are embedded in the context and culture. The research paper aims to visualize through foresight by design, plausible alternatives of sustainable future for passenger transport in Delhi to stimulate sustainable innovation developments for transportation and analyse the present innovative influences for smart mobility in Delhi to accelerate the adoption. The first part of the paper analyses how do urban planners use the discourse of smart cities and how it has defined in India then later suggest future scenario for the future which will empower users, changing mobility models and transforming eco-system where intelligent connectivity would unite varied rage of emerging technologies to enable smarter, healthier and more resilient and economically vibrant urban life. This research considers smart mobility by outlining current challenges, suggesting technological, infrastructural and policy solutions and distilling explorations of the future into a series of ‘user journeys.’ It seeks to answer if ‘branding of technology’ can be used as a tool to create a new identity for mobility of Delhi or ‘upgrade’ the existing situation. How can the context of Delhi be decoded to describe the perceptions of the people?

scholarly journals The evolving relationship between government and the voluntary sector in Ontario

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes G. Meinhard ◽  
Mary K. Foster ◽  
Ida Berger ◽  
Louise Moher
Keyword(s):  
Third Sector ◽  
Voluntary Sector ◽  
Voluntary Organizations ◽  
Working Paper ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Funding Cuts

[First paragraph of Introduction]: In this paper, we investigate the evolving relationship between government and voluntary organizations in Ontario that is occurring in the wake of a prolonged period of funding cuts. The cuts are a manifestation of a major philosophical shift in government-third sector relations. We have already examined the impact of this shift on voluntary organizations in several papers (Foster and Meinhard, 2002; Meinhard and Foster, 2003a & b). We now turn our attention to the government sector and its vision for the future. Keywords: CVSS, Centre for Voluntary Sector Studies, Working Paper Series,TRSM, Ted Rogers School of Management Citation:

scholarly journals Analisis Mengenai Unsur Pelayanan Publik Di Dalam Peraturan Gubernur Bali Nomor 46 Tahun 2020 Tentang Penerapan Disiplin Dan Penegakan Hukum Protokol Kesehatan Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Dan Pengendalian Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
Desak Komang Budiarsini ◽  
Putu Dita ◽  
Agus Ary Wahyudi
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
State Apparatus ◽  
Rapid Spread ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Control

The writing of this article aims to find out and analyze how the analysis of Governor Regulation Number 46 of 2020 concerning the Application of Discipline and Law Enforcement of Health Protocols as Efforts to Prevent and Control Covid-19 seen from the rapid spread of the corona virus at this time. After the announcement of a positive case for the Covid-19 virus by the government on March 2 (two) 2020, the government continued to increase efforts and policies to suppress transmission of this virus. Starting from limiting social relationships (social distancing), limiting physical contact relationships (physical comparison) by appealing to all State apparatus, BUMN employees and private employees to limit activities in the office by encouraging work from home. The writing of this article is a research that uses a normative research method, using a statutory approach. Then analyzed descriptively qualitatively using primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials to get conclusions that are relevant to the problems at hand. The result of writing this article is how the form of public services provided by the Bali provincial government to the community to deal with or prevent the spread of Covid-19.

scholarly journals The Future of Statehood in East Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Abdi O. Shuriye ◽  
Mosud T. Ajala
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
The Political ◽  
East African ◽  
Political Values ◽  
Social Fabric ◽  
The Future ◽  
Proxy War ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One ◽  
Political Uncertainties

<p>With the deterioration of political and security situations in Somalia and Kenya’s involvement in the war against al-shabaab as well as its political miscalculation and the lack of exit plan, add to this, the fading democratic conditions in Eritrea, accompanied by the political uncertainties in Ethiopia, since the demise Meles Zenawi Asres and the extermination of the opponents, as shown in last general election, as well as the one-man-show political scenario in Uganda and the likely disintegration of Tanzania into Zanzibar and Tanganyika, indicated by the ongoing elections; the political future of East African governments is predictably taking erroneous turns. It seems therefore, God forbids, there is a political catastrophe in the making as far as the state as an authoritative institution is concerned in East Africa.<br />One observes that the social fabric of these states, take Kenya, which used to be a solid in its social and political values, as an example, is drastically changing into a pattern-of-Somali-like tribal syndrome. The expiration of the government institutions, civil societies, law and order in Eritrea, the austere political future of Djibouti, the irrepressible and incurable wounds of Burundi and Rwanda are shrilling pointers of such fear.<br />Not to forget, the strained Muslim-Christian relations, which is now deeply rooted in these communities and states, the thick-headedness of most East Africa’s political leaders and the rapid increase of the youth population as well as the proxy war in business between China and the West on the region. These factors are the core indicators of the future of state and strong government in East Africa. The study covers several nations in East Africa including Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda.</p>

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document