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Journal of Transformative Governance and Social Justice
Published by Universitas Merdeka Malang
ISSN : 3024904X     EISSN : 29856272     DOI : https://doi.org/10.26905/j-tragos
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J-TRAGOS: Journal of Transformative Governance and Social Justice is a scientific and academic journal that contains original research articles, literature reviews, and commentary related to the social studies field. It contains major global, national, regional, and local issues. The scope of Transformative governance is related to public policy discourse and analysis, public administration discourse, dynamics of regional and local government, leadership and bureaucracy, digital governance, global political studies, big data analysis, social media analysis, government innovation, agile government, and conflict management. The Scope of Social Justice is related to social welfare, social policy, public health policy, education policy, social inclusion, human development, civil society movement, citizenship, politics, polarization, digital society, and disruption.
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Norm Contestation and Regional Governance: The Politics of Social Security Portability in ASEAN Ningsih, Sherly Tricia; Sundrijo, Dwi Ardhanariswari
Journal of Transformative Governance and Social Justice Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/j-tragos.v4i1.16301

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This article analyzes the dynamics of conflicting norms regarding the portability of social security for migrant workers in ASEAN, particularly the political tensions between sending and receiving countries. In line with global norms, sending countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines promote portability as a fundamental right for migrant workers. Conversely, receiving countries such as Singapore and Malaysia are more cautious, viewing it as a labor issue, not a fundamental right. The research aims to analyze how these divergent interpretations shape ASEAN’s regional governance of migrant protection and to identify the underlying political and normative factors that influence the process of regionalization. Using Antje Wiener's theory of norm contestation, this study, through qualitative methods, demonstrates the gap between global expectations and normative practices in ASEAN. The findings reveal a persistent gap between global expectations and ASEAN’s normative practices. While ASEAN has made progress in formalizing cooperation, the implementation remains fragmented and state-driven, reflecting competing interests between economic pragmatism and human rights advocacy. In conclusion, the regionalization of social security is not simply a matter of applying international standards to a regional region, but rather a political negotiation shaped by competing state interests.
Artificial Intelligence in International Society: A Reappraisal of Realism, Rationalism, and Revolutionism Iskandar, Monica Marchelina; Rasyida, Hamdan Nafiatur; Pradana, Hafid Adim
Journal of Transformative Governance and Social Justice Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/j-tragos.v4i1.16359

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This study analyzes the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the dynamics of the international order and its implications for inter-state relations and global governance, understood as the system of rules, norms, and institutions that regulate state behavior beyond national boundaries. The rapid adoption of AI has generated new challenges in security, economic competition, and international norms, defined as shared expectations that shape cooperation and restraint among states. This study employs a qualitative approach using literature review of academic journals, reports from international institutions, and policy documents. The data are analyzed through discourse analysis to identify patterns of state interaction, normative change, and emerging regulatory mechanisms related to AI development. The findings indicate that AI functions as a strategic tool that enhances state power while simultaneously deepening technological inequality between developed and developing countries. AI also challenges traditional notions of state sovereignty by blurring jurisdictional boundaries, complicating international law enforcement, and reshaping global governance arrangements. These dynamics highlight the need for a more adaptive and collaborative governance framework that balances national interests, global rules, and ethical principles. The study provides insights into how international society can manage AI in a more inclusive and sustainable manner amid evolving global power relations.
Strengthening Civil Servant Engagement in Sustainable Development Asti Amelia Novita; Kwon, Gi-Heon; Winoto , Suhartono
Journal of Transformative Governance and Social Justice Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/j-tragos.v4i1.16555

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Examines the influence of leadership, employee understanding, and employee motivation on the engagement of Civil Servants (ASN) in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within Regional Device Organizations (OPD). The SDGs represent a global agenda to address complex development challenges, and ASN engagement is crucial for their implementation. This study employs a quantitative approach using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) techniques to evaluate the relationships among these variables. The analysis results indicate that leadership and employee understanding have a significant impact on ASN engagement, while employee motivation does not show a significant influence. The measurement model reveals that the indicators of leadership and employee understanding variably contribute to their latent variables, while the indicators of employee motivation are inconsistent in their effects. These findings emphasize the importance of effective leadership and a good understanding of the SDGs in enhancing ASN engagement, as well as highlighting the need for further evaluation of other factors that may influence this engagement. This research contributes both theoretically and practically by providing insights into strategies for enhancing ASN engagement in sustainable development programs.
Virtual Currency Policy as Alternative Remittance Instrument: A Comparative Study of Indonesia and Philippines Maulana, Muhammad Rois; Triarda, Reza
Journal of Transformative Governance and Social Justice Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/j-tragos.v4i1.16559

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In the contemporary digital economy, migrant remittances serve as a crucial economic stabilizer for Indonesia and the Philippines. However, conventional financial channels remain burdened by high transfer costs and procedural inefficiencies. Blockchain-based Virtual Currency (VC) introduces a potential solution through enhanced transaction speed, transparency, and affordability. Both states demonstrate distinctly different regulatory orientations toward VC utilization in remittances. This study employs a qualitative Most Similar Systems Design (MSSD) to compare policymaking in Indonesia and the Philippines by focusing on “Political Remittance”. Data derive from regulatory documents and academic sources. The Philippines demonstrates a progressive regulatory stance, informed by the institutionalized “Bagong Bayani” discourse and the significant macroeconomic weight of remittances. These conditions enhance diaspora political leverage, enabling coordinated advocacy and facilitating regulatory innovation alongside strong private-sector participation. In contrast, Indonesia’s lower remittance dependency sustains a protection-oriented regulatory paradigm grounded in the “Pahlawan Devisa” narrative, wherein financial experimentation is subordinated to risk mitigation. The relatively weak organizational infrastructure of Indonesian migrant advocacy further constrains policy reform. VC legalization emerges as a politically contingent process shaped by diaspora influence. The Philippines’ empowered transnational networks drive regulatory adaptation, while Indonesia’s limited migrant political agency reinforces conservatism in financial innovation.
Analysis of Flood Disaster Management in Regional Medium-Term Development Plans: A Dynamic Governance Perspective Janah, Reni Agustina Miftakul; Wulandari, Septi; Musta'ana
Journal of Transformative Governance and Social Justice Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/j-tragos.v4i1.16573

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Flooding is a recurring disaster in Bojonegoro Regency, resulting in significant losses for the community and driving home the importance of adaptive and sustainable mitigation policies. This research aims to analyze the implementation of flood disaster management as outlined in the Bojonegoro Regency Regional Medium-Term Development Plan 2025-2029, using the perspective of dynamic governance, which focuses on organizational culture, government capabilities, and the capacity for policy change. The research employs a qualitative method with a case study design, involving an analysis of the Regional Medium-Term Development Plan document and in-depth interviews with relevant regional officials. The findings indicate that while the RPJMD includes comprehensive directions for flood mitigation, its implementation remains suboptimal in the aspects of Able People and Agile Process, primarily due to limitations in technical capacity and cross-sectoral coordination. Nevertheless, the dimensions of Thinking Ahead, Thinking Again, and Thinking Across are beginning to develop through the utilization of risk data, annual evaluations, and inter-agency cooperation. This research concludes that while the foundations of dynamic governance have been established, there is still a need to strengthen human resources, integrate information systems, and ensure consistency in the implementation of flood control programs.
Governance and Resource Policy Implications for Clinical Educator Doctors in Islamic Universities Istiningsih; Faturrachim, Hanif; Lutfi Hamid , Muhammad; Sodiq, Ali
Journal of Transformative Governance and Social Justice Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/j-tragos.v4i1.16650

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Clinical doctors in teaching hospitals are increasingly required to perform dual roles as healthcare providers and medical educators. In State Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKIN), this duality is institutionally expected but administratively constrained by civil service regulations that enforce a single functional career pathway. This condition raises governance challenges related to career recognition, performance appraisal, and sustainability of clinical educator development. This study aims to examine the regulatory misalignment between the functional career pathways of clinical doctors and academic faculty and to analyze its implications for the governance of clinical educator career development within PTKIN. The study employed a qualitative normative–empirical design. Data were collected through a systematic review of regulations governing functional positions, teaching hospitals, and higher education governance, as well as document analysis of minutes from a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) between UIN Sunan Kalijaga and the National Civil Service Agency (BKN). Data were analyzed using content analysis, comparative policy analysis, and SWOT analysis to identify structural patterns and governance gaps. The findings reveal a structural misalignment between the dual role demands of doctors as clinicians and educators and the civil service principle of a single functional position. This misalignment results in limited recognition of academic contributions, uncertainty in career pathway transitions, and potential stagnation of academic career development for clinical educator doctors within PTKIN. This study highlights the need for integrative governance in managing hybrid academic–clinical careers and contributes to the literature on career governance by conceptualizing the tension between professional roles and bureaucratic regulation in public higher education institutions. It proposes an Integrative Governance Model emphasizing cross-sectoral regulatory harmonization, recognition of clinical educational activities, and alignment of performance appraisal systems to support sustainable career development in PTKIN. By conceptualizing clinical educator doctors as hybrid professionals, this study reframes career misalignment as a governance challenge and offers transferable insights for managing professional careers across clinical and academic domains in multi-sectoral public institutions
Coalitions for Children: A Comparative Analysis of Child Protection Policies in Indonesia and the United States Aini, Haniyah Shofiyatul; Mardyanta, Antun; Wardiyanto, Bintoro
Journal of Transformative Governance and Social Justice Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/j-tragos.v4i1.16722

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This study compares the role of advocacy coalitions in forming child protection policies in the United States and Indonesia, looking at the problems that arise from their different political and governance systems. The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) in the United States aims to reduce the number of children in foster care by encouraging family-centred interventions. However, its implementation has been uneven across states due to political opposition, a lack of resources, and the fact that the federal system is not highly centralized. Consequently, marginalized communities, especially in rural regions, encounter limited access to child protection services. In Indonesia, Child Protection Law No. 35 of 2014 faces analogous challenges in rural areas, where local governments lack the necessary resources, political commitment, and coordination with national entities to effectively implement child protection legislation. This study suggests that policies work better in cities than in rural areas. For example, Jakarta benefits from better policy implementation and resource allocation. The findings show how important it is to improve inter-agency collaboration, strengthen local governance, and get more political support to fix the problems with child protection services. To make sure that all children are equally protected, both countries need to focus on implementing policies at the local level, especially for vulnerable children in areas that don't get enough services.
Global Currents of Public Management Reform: OECD Trends and Their Adaptation in Indonesian Governance Budi, Arif Setia; Dinata, Chandra; Putra, I Made Arie Widyasthana Wartana; Peña, Renia F. De La
Journal of Transformative Governance and Social Justice Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26905/j-tragos.v4i1.16731

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Public management reform has developed as a global trend since the 1980s, in line with the increasing complexity of public issues and demands for more effective and accountable governance. Member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) play a crucial role in shaping and disseminating the public management reform paradigm through the development of modern governance standards and practices. This article aims to analyze the development of contemporary public management theory and examine how OECD reform trends are adapted to the context of Indonesian governance. This research uses a qualitative approach with a systematic literature review design. The literature search was conducted through Scopus-indexed international journals from 2021–2025 using the keywords public management and OECD. Selected articles were analyzed thematically to identify patterns of theory development, the role of the OECD as a global normative actor, and the dynamics of reform adaptation at the national level. The study results indicate that public management reform within the OECD has shifted from the New Public Management approach to a post-New Public Management framework that emphasizes cross-institutional coordination, institutional capacity, and policy integration. In the Indonesian context, these principles have been selectively adopted through bureaucratic reform, performance-based management, regulatory reform, and digital government. However, their implementation faces structural challenges, resulting in a hybrid governance pattern. These findings confirm that OECD-based reforms require contextual adjustments to sustainably strengthen the quality of public governance.

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