Open research questions in Public Administration in Developing Nations

What the literature leaves open

• The paper suggests that future research should explore the implications of Digital Era Governance and Collaborative Governance. The study recommends that future research should consider the local context and institutional capacity.

  Transformasi Paradigma Ilmu Administrasi Publik: Kajian Historis dan Konseptual dari Old Publisc Administration ke New Public Management · 2026 · DOI

• The study highlights the need for a critical analysis of the implications of NPM.

  Transformasi Paradigma Ilmu Administrasi Publik: Kajian Historis dan Konseptual dari Old Publisc Administration ke New Public Management · 2026 · DOI

• The study identifies several challenges, including the lack of formal authority and fragmented bureaucracy in Salatiga City. It also highlights the need for more effective solutions to address the challenges of data governance in social welfare development. The study suggests that the lack of technical capacity and resources is a major challenge in implementing data integration and governance solutions.

  Rekonstruksi Kewenangan Koordinatif dan Tata Kelola Integrasi Data Multi-Instansi dalam Pemenuhan Indeks Kesejahteraan Sosial (IKESOS) Kota Salatiga · 2026 · DOI

• Future research could explore the impact of data integration and governance on social welfare development outcomes in different contexts. It could also examine the effectiveness of different policy interventions in addressing the challenges of data governance in social welfare development.

  Rekonstruksi Kewenangan Koordinatif dan Tata Kelola Integrasi Data Multi-Instansi dalam Pemenuhan Indeks Kesejahteraan Sosial (IKESOS) Kota Salatiga · 2026 · DOI

• The study is limited to Jambi City and may not be generalizable to other contexts. The study uses a qualitative approach, which may not provide quantitative results. The study relies on secondary data and may not capture the full complexity of the issue.

  Dinamika Implementasi Kebijakan Penertiban dan Pembinaan Masalah Sosial di Kota Jambi: Sebuah Studi Pemetaan · 2026 · DOI

• There is a gap in understanding the dynamics of policy implementation in Jambi City. The existing literature does not provide a comprehensive analysis of policy implementation in Jambi City.

  Dinamika Implementasi Kebijakan Penertiban dan Pembinaan Masalah Sosial di Kota Jambi: Sebuah Studi Pemetaan · 2026 · DOI

• The program's independence needs to be strengthened. The quality of facilities and infrastructure needs to be improved. The program's marketing network needs to be expanded.

  Evaluasi Program Padat Karya Produksi Paving Dalam Pengentasan Kemiskinan: Studi Di Kelurahan Siwalankerto · 2026 · DOI

• The paper suggests the need for further research on the long-term impact of the program. The paper highlights the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of similar programs in other contexts.

  PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS KELEMBAGAAN KARANG TARUNA DI DESA OLAIA, KECAMATAN AESESA, KABUPATEN NAGEKEO · 2026 · DOI

• The paper identifies the need for strengthening the role of Karang Taruna in village development. The paper highlights the gap in community participation and government support for youth empowerment.

  PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS KELEMBAGAAN KARANG TARUNA DI DESA OLAIA, KECAMATAN AESESA, KABUPATEN NAGEKEO · 2026 · DOI

• Further studies can be conducted to analyze the level of community participation in other locations. The effectiveness of the Musrenbang implementation can be assessed in other contexts.

  ANALISIS TINGKAT PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DALAM MENDUKUNG EFEKTIVITAS PROGRAM MUSYAWARAH PERENCANAAN PEMBANGUNAN (MUSRENBANG) DI NEGERI, NEGERI LIMA KECAMATAN LEIHITU, MALUKU TENGAH · 2026 · DOI

• There is a need for further research on the impact of decentralization on regional health policies. The study highlights the gap in understanding the effectiveness of specific policy interventions.

  Analisis Kebijakan Pemerintah Daerah dalam Penanganan Kesehatan Masyarakat · 2026 · DOI

• The study does not mention specific limitations. However, it can be inferred that the research is limited to the context of the Jambi Province Public Works and Public Housing Agency.

  Evaluasi Internal Aplikasi E-Monev pada Dinas Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat (PUPR) Provinsi Jambi · 2026 · DOI

• Future research can focus on addressing the technical and infrastructure constraints faced by the e-monev application. The study's findings can be used to inform future research on e-government development.

  Evaluasi Internal Aplikasi E-Monev pada Dinas Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat (PUPR) Provinsi Jambi · 2026 · DOI

• The beneficiaries of the social protection program implemented in Tublay, Benguet, particularly the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and Tulong Panghanapbuhay Sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers TUPAD, have limited knowledge of most of the program's implementation provisions.

  ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUBLAY, BENGUET · 2026 · DOI

• There is a gap between the expected and actual quality of e-government-based population administration services. The study aims to address this gap by measuring public satisfaction and identifying areas for improvement.

  Tingkat Kepuasan Masyarakat Terhadap Pelayanan Administrasi Kependudukan Berbasis E-Government Di Kecamatan Banjarbaru Selatan · 2026 · DOI

• The lack of effective implementation of good governance principles in public service reform. The need for an adaptive framework, transformative leadership, and strengthened community-based oversight to realize an inclusive, accountable, and public-benefit-oriented government.

  Implementation Of Good Governance Principles In Public Service Reform: Challenges, Adaptive Strategies, and Impacts · 2026 · DOI

• The study highlights the need for effective coordination and support from village officials and stakeholders. Digital literacy levels in the community remain inconsistent.

  Analysis of Village Governments' Readiness for the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Regulation on Operators of Public-Sector Electronic Systems · 2026 · DOI

• There is a lack of understanding of the readiness of village governments to implement electronic-based public services. The study aims to address this gap by analyzing the readiness of the Dadap Village Government.

  Analysis of Village Governments' Readiness for the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Regulation on Operators of Public-Sector Electronic Systems · 2026 · DOI

• The lack of understanding of the psychological antecedents to satisfaction in the context of public services. Prior work has emphasized technical performance metrics, but the study aims to position trust as a critical psychological antecedent to satisfaction.

  Evaluasi Kinerja Mal Pelayanan Publik Melalui Pendekatan Expectancy Confirmation Theory Terhadap Kepercayaan Publik dan Niat Penggunaan Layanan · 2026 · DOI

• There is a lack of analysis on the implementation of the Rooftop Solar Power Plant policy for residential customers in DKI Jakarta. There is a need to identify the supporting and inhibiting factors of the policy implementation.

  Implementation of the Policy on Rooftop Solar Power Plants (PLTS) for Residential Customers of PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) in the Province of DKI Jakarta · 2026 · DOI

• The study highlights the need for outcome-based and evidence-driven governance.

  OUTCOME-BASED EMPOWERMENT FRAMEWORK OF SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) IN ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL · 2026 · DOI

• The following are recommended based on the conclusions and findings of the study.

  ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUBLAY, BENGUET · 2026 · DOI

• Limited infrastructure. Suboptimal leadership commitment at the local level. Sectoral egotism and overlapping work programs.

  Implementation Of Good Governance Principles In Public Service Reform: Challenges, Adaptive Strategies, and Impacts · 2026 · DOI

• To evaluate the program's long-term impact on social vulnerability. To identify ways to improve the program's implementation and service coverage. To replicate the program in other cities with similar social challenges.

  STRATEGI PERENCANAAN PROGRAM JEBOL PAWON REMBES DALAM MENGURANGI KERENTANAN SOSIAL KEPENDUDUKAN DI SURABAYA · 2026 · DOI

• Penyelenggaraan pelayanan publik di tingkat kelurahan masih menghadapi berbagai kendala. Permasalahan yang sering muncul antara lain lambatnya proses pelayanan, kurangnya responsivitas aparatur terhadap kebutuhan masyarakat, serta ketidaksesuaian antara standar operasional prosedur dengan praktik pelayanan yang terjadi.

  ANALISIS DISIPLIN KERJA APARATUR DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN PUBLIK DI KELURAHAN · 2026 · DOI

Most-cited papers in Public Administration in Developing Nations

• Public service quality evaluation with SERVQUAL and AHP-TOPSIS: A case of Philippine government agencies · Socio-Economic Planning Sciences · 2017 · 73 citations
• The effect of service quality toward public satisfaction and public trust on local government in Indonesia · International Journal of Social Economics · 2018 · 58 citations
• An analysis of citizen satisfaction with public service delivery in the Sedibeng district municipality of South Africa · International Journal of Social Economics · 2012 · 54 citations
• PERFORMANCE EVALUATING OF RURAL ICT CENTERS (TELECENTERS), APPLYING FUZZY AHP, SAW-G AND TOPSIS GREY, A CASE STUDY IN IRAN · Technological and Economic Development of Economy · 2012 · 49 citations
• Sistem Penghidupan dan Nafkah Pedesaan: Pandangan Sosiologi Nafkah (Livelihood Sociology) Mazhab Barat dan Mazhab Bogor · Sodality Jurnal Sosiologi Pedesaan · 2007 · 33 citations
• Od reformy kurikula k produktivní kultuře vyučování a učení · Pedagogická orientace · 2013 · 33 citations
• Privatization of Power Sector in Nigeria: An Evaluation of Ibadan and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Companies Performance (2005–2018) · International Journal of Public Administration · 2019 · 14 citations
• Innovation through implementation of a quality improvement method · The TQM Journal · 2019 · 14 citations
• Public Attitudes to Local Government in Turkey: Research on Knowledge, Satisfaction and Complaints · Local Government Studies · 2004 · 13 citations
• A TYPOLOGY OF IMPLEMENTATION BEHAVIORS OF STREET‐LEVEL BUREAUCRATS · Review of Policy Research · 1983 · 13 citations

Most recent work

• STRATEGI PERENCANAAN PROGRAM JEBOL PAWON REMBES DALAM MENGURANGI KERENTANAN SOSIAL KEPENDUDUKAN DI SURABAYA · SULTAN ADAM Jurnal Hukum dan Sosial · 2026
• Transformasi Paradigma Ilmu Administrasi Publik: Kajian Historis dan Konseptual dari Old Publisc Administration ke New Public Management · JISOSEPOL Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Ekonomi dan Politik · 2026
• Quality of Service for Issuing Subsidized Fuel Recommendations for Fishermen at the Fisheries Service of South Bolaang Mongondow Regency · International Journal of Social Science and Human Research · 2026
• Rekonstruksi Kewenangan Koordinatif dan Tata Kelola Integrasi Data Multi-Instansi dalam Pemenuhan Indeks Kesejahteraan Sosial (IKESOS) Kota Salatiga · Cerdika Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia · 2026
• IMPLEMENTASI METODE K-NEAREST NEIGHBOR (K-NN) DAN FORWARD CHAINING UNTUK MONITORING TUMBUH KEMBANG BALITA · Jurnal Digit · 2026
• Implementation of Public Policy in the Regulation of Street Vendors on Siliwangi Street in Cirebon City · Syntax Literate Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia · 2026
• Penerapan Inovasi Pelayanan Publik melalui Aplikasi E-TTSP pada Sistem Perizinan Terpadu Satu Pintu di Dinas Penanaman Modal Provinsi Banten · Sosial Simbiosis · 2026
• ANALISIS DISIPLIN KERJA APARATUR DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN PUBLIK DI KELURAHAN · Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen, Ekonomi, & Akuntansi (MEA) · 2026
• Dinamika Implementasi Kebijakan Penertiban dan Pembinaan Masalah Sosial di Kota Jambi: Sebuah Studi Pemetaan · WISSEN Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora · 2026
• Evaluasi Program Padat Karya Produksi Paving Dalam Pengentasan Kemiskinan: Studi Di Kelurahan Siwalankerto · Indonesian Journal of Innovation Multidisipliner Research · 2026

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