cover
Contact Name
Zul Fadli
Contact Email
dhidotttt@gmail.com
Phone
+6285145159922
Journal Mail Official
publicus.psap@gmail.com
Editorial Address
Jl. Ir. M. Putuhena, Poka, Kec. Tlk. Ambon, Kota Ambon, Maluku
Location
Kota ambon,
Maluku
INDONESIA
PUBLICUS: JURNAL ADMINISTRASI PUBLIK
Published by Universitas Pattimura
Core Subject : Social,
Original research or review papers on public administration, public policy, and sustainable development are published in the Journal of Public Administration. The purpose of this journal is to disseminate the results of research and scientific studies that contribute to the understanding and development of theories and concepts in science and their application in the field of public administration. For manuscripts originating from domestic and foreign sources, the publication requirements are never published or not archived in other journals. PUBLIC: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE JOURNAL is managed by the State Administration Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Pattimura. The topic of the journal will be related to this topic: Pemerintahan (Governance) Organisasi Publik (Public Organization) Kebijakan Publik (Public Policy) Pelayanan Publik (Public Service) Manajemen (Management) Etika Birokrasi (Bureaucratic Ethics) Hukum Administrasi/Pemerintahan (Administrative/Governance Law) Pengelolaan BUMD/BUMN (Management of Regionally Owned Enterprises/State Owned Enterprises) Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Aparatur Negara (State Apparatus Resource Management)
Articles 64 Documents
The Normalization of Lying in the Post-Truth Era: A Moral-Philosophical Analysis of Social Validation and Digital Culture Sulistyawati, Felisa; Nisa, Zahra Khoiru
PUBLICUS: Jurnal Administrasi Publik Vol 4 No 1 (2026): PUBLICUS: JURNAL ADMINISTRASI PUBLIK
Publisher : Pattimura University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/publicusvol4iss1p47-57

Abstract

Honesty has traditionally been regarded as a fundamental moral virtue that sustains trust and ethical responsibility in social life. However, in the contemporary post-truth era, honesty increasingly loses its moral authority as lying becomes normalized within everyday social practices, particularly in digitally mediated environments. This study aims to examine the normalization of lying from a moral-philosophical perspective by analyzing how pragmatic ethical reasoning, digital culture, and structural social pressures contribute to the erosion of honesty as a shared moral value. Employing a qualitative research design with a philosophical and interpretative approach, this study relies on a systematic literature review of scholarly works on moral philosophy, post-truth culture, and digital ethics published over the last decade. The analysis reveals that moral evaluation in modern society has shifted from principled ethical obligations toward outcome-oriented and pragmatic considerations. Social media platforms further accelerate this shift by rewarding visibility, performativity, and symbolic success, thereby legitimizing deceptive self-presentation and strategic manipulation. Additionally, economic competition and performance-driven success standards encourage moral justification, allowing lying to be perceived as a rational and socially acceptable practice. The study concludes that the normalization of lying poses significant ethical risks by undermining moral integrity, weakening social trust, and threatening social cohesion. Reaffirming honesty as a core moral commitment is therefore essential for addressing the moral challenges of the post-truth era.
Institutional Capacity and Public Vocational Training Service Quality in Responding to Digital Labor Market Challenges Fadli, Zul; Wahyuddin, Wahyuddin
PUBLICUS: Jurnal Administrasi Publik Vol 4 No 1 (2026): PUBLICUS: JURNAL ADMINISTRASI PUBLIK
Publisher : Pattimura University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/publicusvol4iss1p110-121

Abstract

The rapid digitalization of labor markets presents significant challenges for public vocational training institutions, requiring improvements not only in technical training but also in institutional capacity and service quality. This study examines the relationship between institutional capacity and the quality of public vocational training services in responding to the demands of the digital labor market. The research focuses on the UPT Balai Latihan Kerja (BLK) under the Department of Manpower and Transmigration of South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, as a representative subnational public organization responsible for workforce development. A quantitative research design was employed using survey data collected from 210 respondents, including training participants, instructors, and administrative staff. Institutional capacity was measured through dimensions such as human resource competence, organizational structure and systems, leadership support, resource availability, and adaptive capacity to digital change. Service quality was assessed based on reliability, responsiveness, accessibility, transparency, and labor market relevance. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The findings reveal that institutional capacity has a significant and positive effect on service quality. Leadership support, human resource competence, and adaptive capacity emerged as the strongest predictors. These results indicate that governance capability plays a more decisive role than resource availability alone in shaping service performance. The study contributes to public administration literature by providing empirical evidence on how institutional factors influence service quality in public vocational training institutions within a digital transformation context. Practically, the findings emphasize the importance of capacity-oriented reforms to maintain institutional responsiveness, credibility, and labor market alignment.
Citizen-Centered Digital Governance: Institutional Determinants of Public Service Quality in Rural Indonesia Eka Patmasari; Najeminur Najeminur; Herlina Herlina
PUBLICUS: Jurnal Administrasi Publik Vol 4 No 2 (2026): PUBLICUS: JURNAL ADMINISTRASI PUBLIK
Publisher : Pattimura University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/publicusvol4iss2p122-133

Abstract

This study examines the institutional determinants of public service quality within the implementation of citizen-centered digital governance in rural Indonesia. The study is motivated by the growing demand for public services that are efficient, transparent, responsive, and accessible through digital technologies, while rural local governments continue to experience institutional and organizational challenges in implementing digital transformation. A qualitative research approach was employed to explore how institutional capacity, administrative competence, digital technology utilization, transparency, and citizen participation shape public service quality. The research was conducted in Pammana District, Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, involving twelve purposively selected informants representing government officials, frontline service providers, village representatives, and community members. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, direct observation, and document analysis, and analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña consisting of data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that institutional capacity serves as the foundation for successful digital governance implementation, while digital technology functions as an enabling mechanism for improving service efficiency and accessibility. Transparency enhances accountability by providing clearer information regarding public services, whereas citizen participation strengthens service responsiveness through continuous feedback and collaborative interactions. The study further reveals that organizational culture and human resource competence are essential in sustaining digital transformation beyond technological adoption. The novelty of this research lies in the development of an integrated conceptual framework demonstrating how institutional capacity, digital governance, transparency, citizen participation, and organizational adaptability collectively shape citizen-centered public service quality in rural governance contexts. The study recommends strengthening institutional capacity, expanding digital literacy initiatives, fostering adaptive organizational cultures, and promoting participatory governance to support sustainable digital transformation in rural public administration.
Organizational Culture and Public Service Innovation: The Sequential Mediating Roles of Employee Collaboration, Knowledge Sharing and Organizational Learning in Indonesia Local Government Sumarno Sumarno; Muhammad Aris; Andi Muhammad Fajar Maulana
PUBLICUS: Jurnal Administrasi Publik Vol 4 No 2 (2026): PUBLICUS: JURNAL ADMINISTRASI PUBLIK
Publisher : Pattimura University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/publicusvol4iss2p134-150

Abstract

Public service innovation has become a strategic priority for local governments in addressing increasingly complex governance challenges and rising public expectations. While organizational culture has frequently been identified as an important determinant of innovation, the organizational mechanisms through which it contributes to public service innovation remain insufficiently understood. This study examines the effect of organizational culture on public service innovation through the sequential mediating roles of employee collaboration, knowledge sharing, and organizational learning in Indonesian local government organizations. A quantitative explanatory research design was employed using a cross-sectional survey of 350 civil servants working in district-level local government agencies in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results demonstrate that organizational culture positively influences employee collaboration, which subsequently strengthens knowledge sharing and organizational learning, ultimately enhancing public service innovation. More importantly, the sequential mediation analysis confirms that employee collaboration, knowledge sharing, and organizational learning jointly and significantly mediate the relationship between organizational culture and public service innovation (β = 0.324, t = 10.763, p < 0.001). These findings indicate that public service innovation develops through interconnected organizational capabilities rather than as a direct consequence of organizational culture alone. The study contributes to public administration literature by proposing an integrated organizational capability framework that explains how innovation emerges through sequential organizational processes within local government institutions. Practically, the findings suggest that local governments should strengthen collaborative work environments, institutionalize knowledge-sharing practices, and foster continuous organizational learning to build sustainable public service innovation and improve service quality.