scholarly journals Progress in Theory and Practice of Government Functional Transformation in the Context of the Reform of “Delegating Power, Strengthening Regulation, Improving Government Services”

2020 ◽  
Vol 08 (05) ◽  
pp. 202-209
Author(s):  
Yazhuo Huang
Keyword(s):  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Functional Transformation ◽  
Government Services

Understanding citizen intention to use m-government services: an empirical study in the UAE

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riyad Eid ◽  
Hassan Selim ◽  
Yasser El-Kassrawy
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Electronic Government ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Government Service ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Government Services ◽  
User Attitudes

Purpose The growing popularity of mobile technology has led governments across the world to develop mobile business models and encouraged the transition from the electronic government (e-government) to the mobile government (m-government). However, only a small amount of data is available regarding m-government implementation in developing countries and users’ behavioural intentions (BIs) with respect to the utilization of such services. To address this issue, this study attempts to identify factors that affect m-government acceptance among citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aims to examine the relationships between m-government service characteristics and m-government technology characteristics by analysing their perceived ease-of-use, perceived usefulness, user attitudes towards m-government usage and corresponding BIs with respect to utilization of m-government services. Design/methodology/approach This study is based on a quantitative survey conducted among 326 users of m-government services in the UAE. The responses were tabulated on a five-point Likert scale. Structural equation modelling was used to evaluate the performance of the proposed model and verify the hypothesized relationships between its constructs. Findings Overall, the research findings indicate that: users’ intention to use m-government applications has three determinants – attitude towards m-government use, m-government ease of use and m-government usefulness; m-government usefulness and ease of use have a significant influence on user attitudes towards m-government; and perceived ease of use of the service, currency of the services, the accuracy of the provided information, the security concerns associated with the utilization of the m-government services, trust in the m-government services and the risks perceived in using the m-Government service are antecedents of users’ perceptions of the m-government services. Originality/value This study has improved our understanding of the critical mobile technology factors that are needed to improve user acceptance of m-government services. The study presents important implications for both theory and practice.

scholarly journals Understanding PPPs and PPP-based National Accounts

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angus Deaton ◽  
Alan Heston
Keyword(s):  
International Comparison ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
International Comparisons ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
National Accounts ◽  
Regional Structure ◽  
Health Warnings ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Penn World Table ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

We provide an overview of the theory and practice of constructing PPPs. We focus on four practical areas: how to handle international differences in quality; the treatment of urban and rural areas of large countries; how to estimate prices for government services, health, and education; and the effects of the regional structure of the latest International Comparison Program for 2005. We discuss revisions of the Penn World Table, and their effects on econometric analysis, and include health warnings. Some international comparisons are close to impossible, even in theory, and in others, the practical difficulties make comparison exceedingly hazardous. (JEL C43, E01, E31, O57).

The Distribution of Urban Government Services in Theory and Practice the Case of Recreation in Detroit

1974 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven D. Gold
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Delinquency ◽  
Population Change ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Urban Government ◽  
Service Levels ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
Service Distribution ◽  
Use Of Services

Differences in the provision of recreation services are analyzed in terms of neighborhood socioeconomic characteristics which reflect distributive weights, rates of use of services, and costs. Income, race, age, population density, juvenile delinquency rate, and population change are included in multiple regressions to explain service levels. While the study concentrates upon 1968–1969, analysis of earlier periods shows how past changes in neighborhood demographic characteristics have affected the present service distribution. The results indicate that, in contradiction to the pessimistic assertions of several economists, it is feasible to study the distribution of urban government services.

Municipal Cybersecurity: More Work Needs to be Done

2020 ◽  
pp. 107808742097376
Author(s):  
Benjamin Preis ◽  
Lawrence Susskind
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
Academic Work ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Significant Growth ◽  
Catch Up ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Municipal Level

As governments have digitized their operations, they have opened themselves to cyberattacks, resulting in harmful disruptions to government services. The scholarly world has been slow to pick up on this growing risk. Professional associations have conducted studies of their own, and produced recommendations, but few scholars have looked closely at cybersecurity practices at the municipal level. The interconnectedness of local infrastructure—across and among agencies and levels of government—makes it hard to figure out what is happening. In this paper, we urge scholars from multiple disciplines to examine the dangers created by the cross-linkages that characterize local cybersecurity. We examine the existing academic research, and demonstrate the significant growth in cybersecurity practice that has cropped up in spite of the relative sparsity of academic work. Theory and practice need to catch up with each other.

Citizen Participation in Public Administration

2005 ◽  
pp. 415-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hein van Duivenboden
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Electronic Government ◽  
Government Services ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter is on responsive electronic government services. Various changes in the relationship between government and citizens will be discussed by examining theory and practice of electronic public service delivery initiatives in a broad sense. The increasing complexity of society, individualization, new expectations of citizens and the use of modern ICT all influence the behavior of governments in their relations with citizens. What impact does e-government have on some of the most important principles of good governance — such as principles that safeguard “access and transparency”, “accountability and legitimacy” and “effectiveness of policy- and decision-making”?

Addressing the Content Vocabulary With Core: Theory and Practice for Nonliterate or Emerging Literate Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 74-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debbie Witkowski ◽  
Bruce Baker
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Written Communication ◽  
Academic Tasks ◽  
Meaningful Participation ◽  
Core Theory ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Core Vocabulary ◽  
Personal Success

Abstract In the early elementary grades, the primary emphasis is on developing skills crucial to future academic and personal success—specifically oral and written communication skills. These skills are vital to student success as well as to meaningful participation in the classroom and interaction with peers. Children with complex communication needs (CCN) may require the use of high-performance speech generating devices (SGDs). The challenges for these students are further complicated by the task of learning language at a time when they are expected to apply their linguistic skills to academic tasks. However, by focusing on core vocabulary as a primary vehicle for instruction, educators can equip students who use SGDs to develop language skills and be competitive in the classroom. In this article, we will define core vocabulary and provide theoretical and practical insights into integrating it into the classroom routine for developing oral and written communication skills.

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