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Policymaking in the digital era: Exploring techno-legal assemblages and their impact on policy formulation 数字时代的政策制定：探索技术-法律组合及其对政策制定的影响

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Government Information Quarterly Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.giq.2025.102023

Antonio Cordella , Francesco Gualdi

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Toward intelligence or ignorance? Performativity and uncertainty in government tech narratives 走向智慧还是无知？政府科技叙事中的表演性和不确定性

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Government Information Quarterly Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.giq.2025.102032

Leif Sundberg , Katarina Gidlund , Aron Larsson , Niclas Olofsson

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Bringing in horizontal strategic interactions: Blame avoidance and local governments' bandwagon strategy in prioritizing E-participation 引入横向战略互动：电子参与优先化的责任规避与地方政府从众策略

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Government Information Quarterly Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.giq.2025.102034

Ziteng Fan , Yijia Jing , Shaowei Chen

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A theory of the infrastructure-level bureaucracy: Understanding the consequences of data-exchange for procedural justice, organizational decision-making, and data itself 基础设施级官僚主义理论：理解数据交换对程序公正、组织决策和数据本身的影响

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Government Information Quarterly Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.giq.2025.102021

Arjan C. Widlak , Rik Peeters

{"title":"A theory of the infrastructure-level bureaucracy: Understanding the consequences of data-exchange for procedural justice, organizational decision-making, and data itself","authors":"Arjan C. Widlak , Rik Peeters","doi":"10.1016/j.giq.2025.102021","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.giq.2025.102021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The interconnectedness of government organizations through data-exchange is proliferating. This is relevant for many debates in public administration today since all applications of data-driven government rest on a foundation of data. In this article, rather than focusing on specific applications, we analyze the way supra-organizational data-exchange shapes such applications and specifically automated administrative decision-making (AADM). We argue that the whole of bureaucracy that is connected through data-exchange implies the organizational separation of the collection or gathering of government data from the exchange, modification, combination and/or analysis and subsequently its (re)use in decision-making processes. To analyze the consequences of this new division of labor we further develop the concept of the infrastructure-level bureaucracy and formulate hypotheses on its consequences for data itself, organizations, and citizens. Ultimately, we argue infrastructural information flows pose challenges for democratic control and for procedural lawfulness in the constitutional state.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48258,"journal":{"name":"Government Information Quarterly","volume":"42 2","pages":"Article 102021"},"PeriodicalIF":7.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143684847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Freedom of information and the volume of requested data: An experimental study 信息自由与请求数据量：一项实验性研究

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Government Information Quarterly Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.giq.2025.102030

Peter Spáč , Daniela Pastarmadzhieva , Jozef Zagrapan

{"title":"Freedom of information and the volume of requested data: An experimental study","authors":"Peter Spáč , Daniela Pastarmadzhieva , Jozef Zagrapan","doi":"10.1016/j.giq.2025.102030","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.giq.2025.102030","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores local government responses to information requests by focusing on the volume of requested data and a reference to the freedom of information (FOI) legislation. The study relies on a field experiment with a 2 × 2 between-subject design conducted on municipalities in Slovakia. The information requests varied in the volume of the requested data (low vs. high) as well as in the inclusion of a reference to the country's FOI legislation (no reference vs. explicit reference). The study reveals that asking for more information noticeably reduces the responsiveness of municipalities. However, this effect is moderated by the inclusion of a reference to a FOI law. For requests seeking a small volume of data, an explicit reference to a FOI law only slightly supports the response rate. Conversely, in the case of high-demand requests, incorporating a FOI law reference substantially improves the responsiveness of municipalities. This research contributes to the literature on transparency as it demonstrates that referring to FOI legislation is an effective tool to overcome the reluctance of local governments to respond to more demanding information requests.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48258,"journal":{"name":"Government Information Quarterly","volume":"42 2","pages":"Article 102030"},"PeriodicalIF":7.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143838650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Developing a collaborative mobile government participation framework using grounded theory 利用基础理论开发移动政务协作参与框架

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Government Information Quarterly Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.giq.2025.102026

Tao Chen , Tiancheng Shang , Rongxiao Yan , Kang He

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Resolving value conflicts in public AI governance: A procedural justice framework 解决公共人工智能治理中的价值冲突：一个程序正义框架

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Government Information Quarterly Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.giq.2025.102033

Karl de Fine Licht

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Assessing the information security posture of online public services worldwide: Technical insights, trends, and policy implications 评估全球在线公共服务的信息安全态势：技术见解、趋势和政策含义

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Government Information Quarterly Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.giq.2025.102031

Diogo Ribeiro , Vítor Fonte , Luis Felipe Ramos , João Marco Silva

{"title":"Assessing the information security posture of online public services worldwide: Technical insights, trends, and policy implications","authors":"Diogo Ribeiro , Vítor Fonte , Luis Felipe Ramos , João Marco Silva","doi":"10.1016/j.giq.2025.102031","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.giq.2025.102031","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The fast global expansion of online public services has transformed how governments interact with citizens, offering convenience and efficiency. However, this digital transformation also introduces significant security risks, as sensitive data exchanged between users and service providers over public networks are exposed to cyber threats. Thus, ensuring the security and trustworthiness of these services is critical to the success of Electronic Government (EGOV) initiatives. This study evaluates the information security posture of 3068 public service platforms across all 193 UN Member States through non-intrusive assessments conducted in 2023 and 2024. The evaluation focuses on three key dimensions: (i) the adoption of secure end-to-end communication protocols, (ii) the trustworthiness of digital certificate chains, and (iii) the exposure of hosting servers to known vulnerabilities. The findings reveal that while some progress has been made in securing online public services, substantial gaps remain in the implementation of international security standards and best practices. Many platforms continue to rely on outdated cryptographic protocols, misconfigured certificates, and unpatched vulnerabilities, leaving citizens and services vulnerable to cyber threats due to weaknesses that malicious actors can easily and inconspicuously identify. These insights emphasize the need for effective implementation of more comprehensive cybersecurity policies, proactive security assessments, and improved regulatory compliance checks. Additionally, this work provides actionable guidance for governments and system administrators to enhance the security of EGOV infrastructures by addressing persistent vulnerabilities and adopting robust cybersecurity practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48258,"journal":{"name":"Government Information Quarterly","volume":"42 2","pages":"Article 102031"},"PeriodicalIF":7.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143918496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Digital inclusion in public services for vulnerable groups: A systematic review for research themes and goal-action framework from the lens of public service ecosystem theory 弱势群体公共服务中的数字包容：公共服务生态系统理论视角下的研究主题与目标-行动框架系统回顾

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Government Information Quarterly Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.giq.2025.102019

Hui Liu, Qingshan Zhou, Shuang Liang

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Data-driven intelligence in crisis: The case of Ukrainian refugee management 危机中的数据驱动情报：乌克兰难民管理案例

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Government Information Quarterly Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.giq.2024.101978

Kilian Sprenkamp , Mateusz Dolata , Gerhard Schwabe , Liudmila Zavolokina

{"title":"Data-driven intelligence in crisis: The case of Ukrainian refugee management","authors":"Kilian Sprenkamp , Mateusz Dolata , Gerhard Schwabe , Liudmila Zavolokina","doi":"10.1016/j.giq.2024.101978","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.giq.2024.101978","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has triggered a humanitarian crisis, leading to a substantial increase in refugees. This situation presents a significant challenge for European countries, emphasizing the urgent need for effective refugee management strategies. Hence, effective decision-making is needed for the public sector to create a better livelihood for refugees. In this study, we propose using the concept of intelligence defined by Herbert Simon for effective refugee management. Following the Design Science Research Methodology, we utilize 58 semi-structured stakeholder interviews within Switzerland to identify problems and define design goals that facilitate intelligence in refugee management. Based on the design goals, we developed R2G – “Refugees to Government”, an application that utilizes community data and state-of-the-art NLP, including a chatbot interface, to offer an interactive dashboard for identifying refugee needs. The chatbot allows policymakers to interact with refugee data through dynamic, conversational queries, enabling real-time identification of refugee needs and providing data-driven intelligence. Our assessment of R2G, facilitated through 28 semi-structured interviews, resulted in four design principles for data-driven intelligence in refugee management: community-driven insight, spatial-temporal knowledge, multilingual data synthesis and visualization, and interactive data querying through chatbots. Additionally, we provide policy recommendations emphasizing the ethical use of community data, the integration of advanced NLP techniques in government processes, and the need for shifting governmental roles towards data analytics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48258,"journal":{"name":"Government Information Quarterly","volume":"42 1","pages":"Article 101978"},"PeriodicalIF":7.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143136131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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