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Journal of Politics, Governance and Administration
Published by Lembaga Kajian Sosial Politik Aceh
ISSN : -     EISSN : 31097987     DOI : https://doi.org/10.69548/jpga
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Journal of Politics, Governance, and Administration (JPGA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by LaKaspia, the Aceh Institute for Social and Political Studies. LaKaspia, established on December 10, 1999, and restructured on October 4, 2022 (Registration No. AHU-0010506.AH.01.07.TAHUN 2022), is dedicated to advancing scholarly research in the fields of political science, governance, public policy, and public administration. As a prominent research institution, LaKaspia has long been committed to promoting interdisciplinary approaches to the study of political institutions, governance mechanisms, and administrative practices at both local and global levels. The journal provides a platform for scholarly dialogue and critical analysis of issues related to political systems, public governance, and administrative practices. JPGA encourages submissions that address contemporary challenges in democratic governance, administrative innovation, political accountability, citizen participation, and the evolving landscape of public administration. Through its commitment to high academic standards and interdisciplinary research, the journal aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of political and governance processes, fostering scholarly dialogue and providing insights that support meaningful change in governance and public administration worldwide.
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Dalihan Na Tolu in the Dynamics of Toba Batak Identity Politics in the 2024 Regional Head Election in Pematangsiantar City Ericson Muara Sianturi; Muhammad Rizwan; Dahlan A Rahman; Bimby Hidayat
Journal of Politics, Governance, and Administration Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69548/jpga.v2i1.54.2026

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This study examines the role of Dalihan Na Tolu in shaping the dynamics of Toba Batak identity politics during the 2024 Regional Head Election (Pilkada) in Pematangsiantar City. It aims to analyze the models of identity politics and the factors influencing the transformation of Toba Batak identity politics throughout the electoral process. This study employed a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 20 informants, including Toba Batak community members involved in the election, traditional leaders, religious leaders, punguan (clan associations), political party representatives, academics, and non-Toba Batak residents. The data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, while data validity was ensured through triangulation. The analysis was guided by theories of identity politics, political culture, political behavior, and the concept of regional head elections. The findings reveal that Toba Batak voters in Pematangsiantar City are no longer predominantly influenced by clan identity. Instead, their political preferences are increasingly shaped by religious identity politics and material-based political considerations. The emergence of rational-cultural voters and the growing influence of Christianity have further reduced the traditional role of clan affiliation in electoral decision-making. In addition, the findings indicate that public trust has fostered multicultural values amid the evolving political landscape. Overall, this study demonstrates a weakening of the traditional role of Dalihan Na Tolu in the dynamics of the 2024 Regional Head Election in Pematangsiantar City.
Voter Behavior in Mitigating Money Politics during the 2022 Village Head Election in Ujung Teran Village, Karo Regency Cindy Arliyani Br Surbakti; Muntasir Abdul Kadir; Zulham Zulham; Zulfadli Zulfadli
Journal of Politics, Governance, and Administration Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69548/jpga.v2i1.55.2026

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Money politics remains a persistent challenge in local electoral contests and frequently undermines democratic principles. However, the 2022 Village Head Election (Pilkades) in Ujung Teran Village presented an unusual case in which financial incentives were not the dominant factor influencing electoral outcomes. This study aims to analyze voter behavior and explain how the Karo traditional social identity system (Tutur Siwaluh) contributes to mitigating money politics. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with ten informants, field observations, and document analysis. The findings indicate that most community members exhibit traditional voting behavior characterized by strong kinship ties and deference to customary leaders (Kalimbubu). These local cultural values function as a form of collective moral control, generating internal sanctions through feelings of shame (mela) and the potential loss of social trust. The findings further suggest that strengthening social capital and revitalizing local wisdom may complement formal legal oversight in safeguarding electoral integrity at the grassroots level.
Money Politics and Political Corruption in Indonesia: A Structured Literature Review and the Electoral Corruption Cycle Framework Kevin Jeremia Pakpahan
Journal of Politics, Governance, and Administration Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69548/jpga.v2i1.56.2026

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Money politics and political corruption are interconnected problems in Indonesia’s electoral democracy. However, existing studies often examine electoral mobilization and post-election abuses of power separately, leaving the relationship between these phenomena insufficiently integrated. This study aims to: (1) synthesize findings on the relationship between money politics and political corruption in Indonesia; (2) identify the institutional and political factors that enable this relationship to recur; and (3) develop a conceptual framework for the Electoral Corruption Cycle. The study employed a structured literature review informed by systematic review principles and guided by the transparency principles of PRISMA 2020. Nine journal articles published between 2018 and 2025 and available as of December 30, 2025, were included in the thematic synthesis. The analysis generated five themes: structural drivers of political corruption, money politics and electoral mobilization, post-election abuses of power, impacts on democratic quality, and prevention strategies. The findings indicate that high electoral costs, a lack of transparency in political financing, patronage relations, weak oversight, and limited law enforcement may create a risk pathway linking material-based electoral mobilization to the misuse of public authority. This relationship is conditional rather than automatic and is shaped by funding sources, dependence on donors, party organization, and institutional accountability. The study proposes the Electoral Corruption Cycle as an integrative conceptual framework consisting of four phases: political capital accumulation, material distribution, resource recovery and the fulfillment of political obligations, and cycle reproduction. This framework provides an exploratory model for examining the connections among pre-electoral, electoral, post-electoral, and subsequent electoral phases.
Coastal Development and Perceived Social Change in a Fishing Community in Bangka Jaya, North Aceh Safia Zahara; Afna Lilia
Journal of Politics, Governance, and Administration Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69548/jpga.v2i1.60.2026

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Coastal development through cafés and recreational facilities may create economic opportunities while changing how fishing communities use and interpret shoreline space. This study examines the economic and social changes associated with coastal development in Bangka Jaya, North Aceh. It employed a qualitative descriptive design involving five purposively selected participants drawn from fishers, coastal traders, community leaders, and local residents. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation and analyzed through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. Participants associated the development with increased visitor activity, additional income opportunities, and greater demand for local goods and services. However, participants involved in small-scale trade reported stronger business competition, while participating fishers perceived reduced flexibility in using parts of the shoreline for fishing-related activities. Greater interaction with visitors also generated concerns about recreational activities during religious periods, young people’s use of time, and compatibility with customary and religious expectations. Residents responded by diversifying their livelihoods, maintaining communication, and using community deliberation to address emerging concerns. Given the small and context-specific sample, the findings do not establish population-wide or causal effects. They support participatory coastal governance involving fishing communities, small-scale traders, business owners, village authorities, and customary institutions to negotiate shoreline use, distribute economic opportunities, and maintain locally accepted social norms.
Institutional Pathways Shaping Wage Outcomes for Indonesian Migrant Women in Japan’s Manufacturing Sector Asyifa Asya; Fauzi Fauzi
Journal of Politics, Governance, and Administration Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.69548/jpga.v2i1.70.2026

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Japan’s manufacturing sector increasingly relies on migrant workers, yet available wage statistics do not directly compare Indonesian migrant women with Japanese women performing equivalent work. This article examines the institutional mechanisms that may shape the wage outcomes of Indonesian migrant women in Japan’s manufacturing sector without estimating a nationality-specific wage penalty or treating aggregate differences as proof of discrimination. The study employed qualitative explanatory document analysis. Its corpus comprised 30 sources, including 25 scholarly articles and five institutional publications addressing Japanese wage structures, gender inequality, migrant-employment pathways, skill recognition, and Indonesian manufacturing. The evidence primarily covered 2016–2023, while earlier publications were retained for foundational theories and later publications were used only when they analyzed the study period or reported relevant official data. Two coding cycles identified five mechanisms: migration-status and occupational segmentation; constrained accumulation of recognized tenure and career rewards; unequal conversion of human capital into recognized value; information and bargaining asymmetries; and the intersection of gender, migrant status, and national origin. Official wage benchmarks reveal substantial variation across employment and residence categories but cannot establish a direct wage differential between Indonesian and Japanese women because the categories represent non-equivalent populations. The documentary evidence is strongest regarding residence-based segmentation, tenure, and establishment-level wage structures, while evidence concerning Indonesian women specifically remains limited and indirect. The article therefore offers a mechanism-based explanatory framework rather than a causal estimate of wage discrimination. Its governance implications include improved wage-data disaggregation, portable recognition of qualifications, practical job mobility, transparent wage classification, and accessible employment information.

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