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International Journal of Electronic Governance

International Journal of Electronic Governance (IJEG)

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International Journal of Electronic Governance (6 papers in press)

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  • Digital Governance and Development in the UAE: A Comparative Analysis of E-Participation Strategies   Order a copy of this article
    by Nada Alzara 
    Abstract: This study examines the role of digital governance in enhancing e-participation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a nation undergoing rapid digital transformation. Despite strong infrastructure and smart government strategies, gaps remain in inclusive participation. This study aims to assess how digital initiatives across different ministries foster or hinder citizen engagement, with particular attention to institutional design and cultural responsiveness-an underexplored perspective in existing e-participation models. A qualitative content analysis was conducted on over 60 digital artefacts including websites, dashboards, consultation platforms, and social media collected between February and June 2025 from three key ministries in the UAE: the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Ministry of Interior (MoI), and the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs (MFNCA). Findings reveal that while each ministry demonstrates strengths MoF in fiscal transparency, MoI in digital security, MFNCA in electoral engagement barriers such as the digital divide, limited accessibility features, and trust gaps constrain widespread participation. Interoperability, mobile responsiveness, and multilingual support emerged as recurring needs. The study offers theoretical contributions by extending eparticipation discourse into hybrid governance systems and provides practical recommendations for policymakers. The UAEs model offers valuable lessons for digitally ambitious nations balancing innovation with inclusive governance.
    Keywords: E-participation; Digital Governance; Citizen Engagement; Inclusive Governance; Sustainable Development; UAE.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJEG.2026.10078666
     
  • Co-Creating a Web-Based GIS for Local Government Innovation: The LGIA Experience in Wiang Yong, Thailand   Order a copy of this article
    by Chawis Srimanee, Sakda Homhuan, Aranya Siriphon, Waraporn Boonchieng, Siraseth Nethngam 
    Abstract: Thailands Digital Government Development Plan (20232027) prioritises enhancing local digital capabilities. This study introduces the local geo-info application (LGIA), a web-based geographic information systems (GIS) co-created with Wiang Yong Subdistrict to overcome operational challenges and replace costly legacy systems. LGIA provides a user-friendly, cost-effective platform for real-time geospatial analysis, requiring minimal external expertise. Evaluation with 26 municipal staff revealed marked improvements in digital competency, workflow efficiency, and user satisfaction. Theoretically, LGIA exemplifies collaborative innovation by significantly reducing non-monetary transaction costs, including interdepartmental friction and citizen wait times. The initiative established a robust population database, demonstrated scalability for wider adoption, and facilitated knowledge transfer among local administrative organisations (LAOs). While LGIA successfully empowered staff and reduced digital disparities to drive sustainable digital transformation, proactive budgetary planning remains essential to mitigate infrastructural vulnerabilities inherent in cloud-based systems. These results highlight LGIAs potential as a replicable model for advancing local digital governance.
    Keywords: Local e-Government; Web-Based GIS; Local Geo-Info Application (LGIA); Public Service Delivery; Knowledge Transfer; Digital Transformation; Municipal Innovation; Geospatial Analysis,.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJEG.2026.10079210
     
  • Beyond Territory: The Evolution of the Nation-State in Virtual Contexts - A Systematic Literature Review   Order a copy of this article
    by Andre Salgado, Luis Capucha, Leandro Pereira 
    Abstract: The nation-state is a well-established concept, although it is common to find overlaps with other concepts with different meanings. A nation-state can be defined as a form of political organization characterized by (i) a permanent population, (ii) a defined territory, (iii) a government, (iv) a monopoly on the legitimate use of violence and force and (v) the capacity to enter into relations with other nation-states. Through an integrative analysis of the literature, it was possible to understand that the territory component only explains the nation-state if it is associated with materiality and, at the same time, the presence of the other conceptual components that characterize it. The emergence of political phenomena in virtual territory, which is therefore not material, requires conceptual reflection, which has so far been little explored.
    Keywords: Nation-State; Territory; Digital Society; Metaverse.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJEG.2026.10080144
     
  • Strategic Management, E-Governance, and Competitive Advantage in Fragile Contexts: The Case of Yemen?s Telecommunications Sector   Order a copy of this article
    by Fuad Al-sabri, Abdualrahman Maneaa 
    Abstract: This study investigates the role of strategic management in achieving competitive advantage through electronic governance (e-governance) within the telecommunications sector of the Republic of Yemen. Drawing upon the Resource-Based View, Dynamic Capabilities Theory, and Institutional Theory, the research develops and tests a conceptual model linking strategic management, e-governance, and competitive advantage. A quantitative explanatory research design was employed, utilizsing data from 152 respondents (top and middle management staff) across major Yemeni telecommunications companies. Structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was applied to assess measurement and structural models. The results reveal that strategic management has a significant positive impact on both e-governance adoption and competitive advantage. E-governance also exerts a direct effect on competitive advantage while partially mediating the relationship between strategic management and competitive outcomes. These findings highlight the importance of aligning strategic processes with digital governance practices to enhance organisational efficiency, transparency, and resilience in fragile contexts
    Keywords: Strategic Management; E-Governance; Competitive Advantage; Telecommunications; Resource-Based View; Dynamic Capabilities; Institutional Theory; Yemen.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJEG.2026.10080184
     
  • Beyond Digital Access: Determinants of Public Participation in Policy Crowdsourcing in Indonesia   Order a copy of this article
    by Sukardi Sukardi, Chandra Dinata, Listanto Tri Utomo, Akbar Pandu Dwinugraha, Ahmad Luthfi, I. Made Arie Whidhiastana Putra 
    Abstract: This study introduces TriFormer-Seg, a hybrid deep learning model designed to perform accurate semantic segmentation of breast cancer in both MRI and histopathology images. The architecture leverages the distinct advantages of three complementary components: vision transformers for global contextual understanding, Swin transformers for multi-scale hierarchical representation, and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for extracting fine-grained local details. By combining these methods, the model addresses the complex nature of medical imaging, where capturing both broad structural patterns and precise boundary details is essential. A streamlined decoding pathway, enhanced with boundary refinement, improves edge accuracy, while a specialised multi-scale fusion module harmonises information across different feature levels. Evaluated on datasets comprising dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI and histopathological images, TriFormer-Seg demonstrates consistent improvements over leading segmentation techniques, achieving Dice coefficients of up to 89.25% on histopathology images and 0.82 on breast DCE-MRI. Visual comparisons further confirm the models ability to generate segmentation masks closely aligned with expert annotations, indicating strong performance within the evaluated datasets under varying tissue appearance and imaging conditions.
    Keywords: Policy crowdsourcing; e-government; public value; engagement divide; PLS-SEM; Indonesia.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJEG.2026.10080416
     
  • Towards effective data-driven policy in Indonesia: a perspective from people, process, and technology framework   Order a copy of this article
    by Shiddiq Sugiono, Purwadi Purwadi, Perdhani Yunia Putri 
    Abstract: Indonesia holds significant potential for data-driven policy, supported by existing regulations and abundant data availability. However, challenges in managing the data lifecycle from collection to utilisation remain persistent. This study employs a meta-synthesis of 20 qualitative articles to identify themes within the People, Process, and Technology framework, revealing four People, seven Process, and five Technology categories. Findings demonstrate that realizing data-driven policy demands strategic alignment of People, Process, and Technology for a robust national data management ecosystem. Accordingly, this study recommends five strategic steps for One Data Indonesia to advance data-driven policy: (1) developing Human Resources for functional position data skills, (2) facilitating data exchange cooperation between organisations, (3) optimising data curation and codes of ethics, (4) providing credible data stewardship services, and (5) data and information technology infrastructure sharing. These steps are expected to strengthen the national data ecosystem and accelerate the government's digital transformation, thereby supporting national development.
    Keywords: data-driven policy; policy formulation; policy analytics; One Data Indonesia; sustainable development; data governance; People-Process-Technology Framework; data policy; data culture; public policy.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJEG.2026.10080702
     

 

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