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The Role of Public Administration in Addressing Market Failure: Between Regulation and Policy Innovation

Tri Wahyuni Novianti, Tursina Megawari — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the role of public administration in addressing market failures in Indonesia, with a particular emphasis on balancing regulation and policy innovation. Market failure occurs when market mechanisms fail to deliver goods and services efficiently, equitably, and sustainably, as reflected in monopolies, externalities, information asymmetry, and the under-provision of public goods.This research adopts a descriptive qualitative approach based on a literature review and official government documents, focusing on regulatory dynamics and policy innovation in strategic public sectors. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, with source triangulation drawn from government reports, Statistics Indonesia (BPS), and academic publications.The findings indicate that public administration performs a dual role: as a regulator ensuring legal certainty and public protection, and as a policy innovator capable of adapting to social, economic, and technological changes. However, several structural, administrative, and social barriers persist, including weak inter-agency coordination, limited bureaucratic capacity, and societal resistance to new policies.To address these challenges, key strategies include strengthening bureaucratic capacity, promoting evidence-based policymaking, implementing adaptive public communication, and enhancing cross-sector collaboration through co-production and collaborative governance.This study contributes to the public administration literature by demonstrating that a balanced integration of regulation and policy innovation is essential for effective state intervention in market failures and for advancing inclusive and sustainable development.

Positive Parenting Impact on Parenting Patterns and Attachment Between Parents and Children

Ineu Maryani, Yusi Riksa Yustiana — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the impact of positive parenting on the attachment between parents and children at SMPN 1 Cikalongwetan. A total of 1,021 parents/guardians participated as respondents, with a 68% attendance rate in the parenting program. Data were collected through closed- and open-ended questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The findings show that 78.3% of parents considered the parenting program very important, 19.7% assessed it as fairly important, and only 2% reported “don’t know.” Identified impacts include increased knowledge of adolescent development, adjustments in parenting practices based on children’s needs, strengthened emotional attachment, enhanced supervision of peer interactions, active learning support, reinforcement of moral and religious values, and agreement on gadget use. Moreover, 52% of respondents recommended implementing the program every semester. These findings reinforce the literature on positive parenting as a protective factor against juvenile delinquency and character formation. Parenting programs prove to be relevant as a collaborative strategy between schools and families in fostering a resilient young generation.

Protection Of Women's And Children's Rights In Unregistered Marriage (Nikah Sirri): Reconstructing Maqāṣid Al-Sharī‘Ah In The Harmonization Of Islamic Law And Indonesian National Law

Aprinelita Aprinelita, Jumni Nelli — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Marriage is a sacred institution involving two individuals who commit to living together and building a family. Accordingly, marriages should be officially registered and documented within the state’s legal system. However, there has been a growing prevalence of unregistered marriages (nikah sirri), which fulfill the requirements of validity under religious law but are not recorded by the state’s legal administration. Such marriages pose significant legal and social risks, particularly for women and children. This study aims to examine the extent of legal protection afforded to women and children born from unregistered marriages. It employs a qualitative method using a Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah analytical framework to explore the issue. The findings indicate that unregistered marriages, which lack state recognition, often lead to various legal vulnerabilities. These risks may be mitigated through increased awareness and understanding among couples engaging in such marriages. Furthermore, Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage, as the primary legal framework governing marriage in Indonesia, has not yet fully accommodated adequate protection for wives and children born from unregistered marriages.

The Role Of Civil Servants In Promoting Religious Moderation And Sustaining Islamic Da‘wah In The Modern Era: A Case Study Of Bandung Religious Training Center

Ega Diah Pridayanti, Haidar Ainurrahman, Dadan Suherdiana — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines the role of the State Civil Apparatus (Aparatur Sipil Negara / ASN) in strengthening religious moderation to support the sustainability of Islamic da’wah in the modern era, with a case study at the Bandung Religious Training Center (Balai Diklat Keagamaan / BDK Bandung). It is motivated by contemporary challenges to Islamic da’wah, including the proliferation of extremist narratives in digital spaces, generational shifts, and the complexities of Indonesia’s pluralistic and multicultural society. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with widyaiswara at BDK Bandung, as well as analysis of training practices and the implementation of moderation values by ASN, particularly religious counselors. The findings indicate that ASN plays a strategic dual role as both public service agents and da’wah actors in disseminating key values of religious moderation, namely national commitment, tolerance, non-violence, and respect for local wisdom. Training in religious moderation significantly shapes the mindset, attitudes, and professional practices of ASN, enabling them to deliver Islamic da’wah in a more moderate, adaptive, and context-sensitive manner. This study concludes that strengthening religious moderation through ASN extends beyond policy implementation and constitutes a critical foundation for fostering inclusive, relevant, and sustainable Islamic da’wah in the context of rapid social and technological change.