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Publica: Jurnal Pemikiran Administrasi Negara
ISSN : 20856555     EISSN : 27159256     DOI : -
Publica: Jurnal Pemikiran Administrasi Negara is an open access scholarly peer-reviewed journal written in either Indonesia or English which invariably publishes twice a year in June and December. Publica encourages academicians, researchers, professionals and practitioners to share and publish their genuine ideas, empirical studies, and valid research results so that it is expected to give useful and applicable solutions for public administration challanges in context of national and international issues. Publica is open to articles that employ various research methods and theoretical approaches. The journal scope contains many topics associated with public administration and beyond that, such as : public policy, public finance, bureaucracy, civil service, public service, collaborative governance, dynamic governance, digital governance, corporate governance, public-private partnership, administrative reform, e-government, local government, organizational development, organizational behaviour, knowledge management, human resource development, performance management.
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Implementation of Village Management Policy based on Digital Transformation Tamansari Village, Licin Sub-District, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java Diana, Bambang Agus; Harta, Ridho; Susanti, Elisa; Budi, Sawitri
Publica: Jurnal Pemikiran Administrasi Negara Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): Publica
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jpan.v17i2.51496

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Digital transformation in villages is becoming an important item on the national policy agenda, driven by efforts to improve public services and empower the rural economy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of digital-based village management policies in Tamansari Village, Banyuwangi, highlighting the processes, economic impacts, and governance challenges. This qualitative research method uses in-depth interviews, observation, and document studies of village officials, MSME actors, and BUMDes managers, with source and method triangulation. The results of digitalization implementation strengthen administrative services, expand MSME marketing, and increase transparency in village governance. However, limitations in human resources and digital infrastructure are major constraints. Furthermore, the implication is that optimizing digital training and improving infrastructure become priorities for strengthening the sustainability of digital villages in Indonesia.
Dynamics of Decentralization Policy Implementation in Strengthening Public Services in Indonesia Heryani, Ani; Iskandar, Ade
Publica: Jurnal Pemikiran Administrasi Negara Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025): Publica
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jpan.v17i2.52155

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The decentralization policy in Indonesia has reconfigured the division of authority between the central government and local governments and created new demands on local public service delivery in the context of rapid digitalization. This study analyzes how decentralization, e-government, and big data interact to shape the quality of public services at the subnational level. Using a qualitative approach based on thematic analysis of policy documents, official reports, and previous empirical studies, it maps the institutional and technological conditions that enable or constrain digital transformation in decentralized settings. The findings show that, where supported by adequate local capacity, decentralization combined with e-government applications can increase the efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness of public services, while the use of big data strengthens evidence-based decision-making and innovation in service design, and the study identifies persistent gaps in infrastructure, human resources, and data governance that risk reproducing inequalities between regions and limiting the benefits of digitalization. This article contributes by integrating debates on decentralization, digital governance, and data-driven public management into a single framework that treats decentralization as the institutional context, e-government as the digital infrastructure of service delivery, and big data as the informational infrastructure for decision-making and innovation. It offers guidance for central and local governments to better align decentralization policies, e-government initiatives, and big data strategies in order to build more inclusive, accountable, and data-informed public services in Indonesia.
Collaborative Innovation for Green Economy Implementation: A Case Study in Sumedang Regency Safaria, Anne Friday; Ningrum, Dhesti Widya Nurhasanah; Kusdinar, Rika
Publica: Jurnal Pemikiran Administrasi Negara Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): Publica
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jpan.v18i1.50843

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This study examines the application of collaborative innovation in the implementation of a green economy in Sumedang Regency, as a sustainable development approach that combines economic prosperity with environmental conservation. The background of this study is the challenges faced by local governments in integrating green economy principles, including cross-sectoral coordination, limited resources, and low public awareness. Collaborative innovation is seen as a potential strategy to overcome these obstacles, by involving the active participation of the government, the private sectors, academia, and communities in designing and implementing sustainability-based programs. The method used was a qualitative case study. Data were collected through literature review, focus group discussions, and field studies that included observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using the iterative model of Miles and Huberman. The results indicate that collaborative innovation in Sumedang Regency is developing in various sectors, such as waste management, organic farming, environmental conservation, and renewable energy. Various innovative green economy collaborations have been implemented, including the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (TPS 3R) Waste Processing Facility, the Waste Bank Unit, the RDF (Refuse-Derived Fuel) processing partnership, maggot processing, the development of microbial-based organic fertilizer QRR (Quantum Rotan Revo), and the Climate Village Program. Policy support, the government's role as a facilitator, multi-stakeholder involvement, and synergy between public and private actors are key driving factors. However, technical, managerial, and financing challenges still limit program optimization. Collaborative innovation has great potential to strengthen the implementation of a green economy in Sumedang. Success can be achieved by expanding the scale of implementation, integrating cross-sector programs, enhancing the government's role as a facilitator, intermediary/liaison in collaboration, improving human resource capacity, and establishing a clear regulatory framework. Thus, this research is expected to contribute to the theory and practice of public administration, especially for the role of government as a policy maker and implementer.
The Dynamics of Local Government Crisis Communication in the Post-Truth Era: A Case Study of The Land and Building Tax Increase Controversy in Cirebon City Sulistiyo, Heru; Alamsyah, Kamal
Publica: Jurnal Pemikiran Administrasi Negara Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): Publica
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jpan.v18i1.51729

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This study analyzes the dynamics of public policy communication in the post-truth era, using the case study of the Land and Building Tax (PBB) increase controversy in Cirebon City in 2024. This study aims to identify government communication strategies, explore the role of media and disinformation, and uncover new findings related to the adaptation of government communication amidst the crisis. A qualitative-descriptive approach was used, using critical discourse analysis techniques for policy documents, online media coverage, and official government statements. Key findings indicate that the government's communication strategy was initially reactive and tended to use a one-way model (Public Information and Two-Way Asymmetrical), which was ineffective in dampening public sentiment. However, public pressure forced the government to reactively shift to a two-way symmetrical communication model, which was realized through the revocation of the Mayoral Regulation (Perwali). This shift occurred not as a proactive choice, but rather as a defensive response to the crisis triggered by the post-truth environment. This report recommends that the government adopt a more proactive and adaptive communication model from the outset to prevent crisis escalation and build sustainable public trust.
The Challenges and Opportunities of Research and Community Service Policies at the Institute for Research and Community Service of UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung and UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta Gumilar, Setia; Ruswanda, Asep Sandi
Publica: Jurnal Pemikiran Administrasi Negara Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): Publica
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jpan.v18i1.52747

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This study analyses the challenges and opportunities of research and community service policy at the Institutes for Research and Community Service (LP2M) of UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung and UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. Specifically, it aims to identify the configuration of structural and cultural issues that affect policy implementation, and to map strategic opportunities for strengthening the governance of research and community service in these two State Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKIN). The study employs a qualitative approach with a comparative case study design, drawing on in-depth interviews with LP2M stakeholders (chairs, heads of centres, and academic staff), as well as an intensive analysis of national regulatory documents, university statutes, strategic plans, research and community service roadmaps, guidelines and SOPs, and institutional performance and ranking data. Data were analysed thematically to identify policy patterns, constraints, and strategies for reinforcement. The findings show that research and community service policies at both universities have been designed within a relatively comprehensive and integrated framework, with LP2M positioned as a strategic hub for the governance of the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi. However, effectiveness remains constrained by limited funding, disparities in human resource capacity, high academic workloads, administrative bureaucracy, weak global networks, and an academic culture that is not yet fully adaptive. At the same time, the status of both UINs as national reference institutions, regulatory support, the ongoing transformation of PTKIN, digitalisation, and local strengths and strategic networks offer significant opportunities for policy reform and for strengthening research and community service governance in a more effective, inclusive, and socially transformative direction.
Local Cultural Governance and the Ngalaksa Tradition in Rancakalong Hermayanty, Irma; Sulastri, Lalas
Publica: Jurnal Pemikiran Administrasi Negara Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): Publica
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jpan.v18i1.51446

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This study analyzes local cultural governance in the preservation of the Ngalaksa Tradition in Rancakalong District, Sumedang Regency, within the framework of regional autonomy. Ngalaksa, a harvest thanksgiving ritual rooted in local wisdom, continues to be practiced annually, yet its sustainability faces modernization pressures and limited integration into formal local policy instruments. Using a descriptive qualitative case study design, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis involving customary leaders, village officials, district government representatives, cultural practitioners, and youth. Data were analyzed using Dwiyanto’s (2006) governance dimensions—participation, transparency, accountability, effectiveness, efficiency, and responsiveness—supported by the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña (2019). The findings show that Ngalaksa governance is predominantly driven by customary community actors. Participation is high, and the tradition is effective in strengthening social solidarity and intergenerational learning, while efficiency is supported by gotong royong and voluntary resource mobilization. However, transparency and accountability remain informal due to limited documentation and reporting, and government responsiveness is largely symbolic, with minimal budget allocation and weak incorporation into village planning (APBDes) and the district mid-term development plan (RPJMD). This study recommends strengthening collaborative cultural governance through formal planning integration, adaptive documentation, and sustained policy support to ensure cultural continuity without undermining authenticity. The novelty lies in applying a public governance framework to local cultural preservation under regional autonomy and proposing an adaptive governance model grounded in local wisdom.
Local Government Strategies in Developing Tourism Destinations in Sumedang Regency Garmana, Deden Haria; Rohmanudin, Ade Opik
Publica: Jurnal Pemikiran Administrasi Negara Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): Publica
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15575/jpan.v18i1.52110

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This study aims to investigate strategies for developing tourism in Sumedang Regency carried out by the Office of Culture, Tourism, Youth, and Sports Affairs. This research was conducted using qualitative descriptive methods in a naturalistic setting. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. Four subjects in this study were selected through purposive sampling. Meanwhile, the data analysis employed was Miles and Huberman’s model, which consisted of the following steps: data reduction, data presentation, and verification. The findings of this research indicated that the strategy for developing tourism in Sumedang had been implemented. However, the implementation was not optimal. It can be seen that tourism marketing was still not optimal due to: (1) the diversity of people's desires for tourism. Thus, there were difficulties in determining the target market, and (2) the accessibility and quality of the infrastructure. Some tourism destinations did not meet the standards in their infrastructure. Researchers recommended that a data inventory related to tourism in Sumedang was needed, such as places that have the potential to be attractive tourist destinations, marketing strategies for tourism which fit with their target market, as well as urgent infrastructure improvements to tourism spots in Sumedang Regency because infrastructure is the main factor for bringing in both local and foreign tourists.