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This paper explores PAS actors and policy advice quality dynamics within anticorruption policymaking processes in Kiambu and Nairobi City counties, which are two devolved systems of government in Kenya. It is based on empirical research that sought to determine the level of policy advice quality provided by three critical PAS actors—the state, business, and civil society. These actors were of particular

Regulatory review—assessing the legality, use of evidence, and correct calculation of costs and benefits in regulations before they are enacted—is a core function of regulatory oversight bodies. In principle, reviewing aims to improve the effectiveness of regulations through economic rationality, tools, and methods. In practice, the work of oversight bodies occurs amid the politics of the rulemaking

State and federal governments use governance platforms to achieve central policy goals through distributed action at the local level. For example, California’s 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) mandates local policy actors to work together to create new groundwater management institutions and plans. We argue that governance platforms entail a principal-agent problem where local decisions

Policymakers frequently seek scientific expert advice to navigate new and complex policy challenges, but the decisions that must be taken to address these problems often require the cooperation of different levels of government as well as state and non-state actors. While existing literature has acknowledged that the political context influences the processes of scientific policy advice, it lacks the

Companies increasingly adopt internal norms to enhance compliance with legal rules. However, the rapid growth in volume and complexity of such internal rules may obstruct employee knowledge and understanding of such internal rules, and therefore also their compliance. The present study seeks to understand whether shorter and more accessible formats of internal company norms will yield better knowledge

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People sometimes experience intense emotions with maladaptive behavioral consequences (i.e., dysfunctional emotions) that impair their judgment regarding policy problems, policy tools, and/or target populations, leading to the emergence of policy bubbles (i.e., sustained policy over-investment). In this article, I elaborate on three strategies that governments can implement when faced with policy bubbles

Social Innovative - Forest and Landscape Restoration (SI-FLR) describes a process in which social innovation (SI) drives forest and landscape restoration (FLR), improving local livelihoods and delivering nature's contributions to people. This paper reveals policy gaps hindering SI-FLR approach in Brazil and offers recommendations to leverage its advancement, incorporating insights from the Brazilian

This article examines the relationship between policy experiments, a form of policy innovation, and policy change. Despite a great deal of scholarship on experiments, little is known about how experiments lead to change. For example, what factors make change more likely? How can experimentation best be governed so as to lead to policy change? These questions are answered using data from a case study

Despite its pivotal role in shaping global climate change policies, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has not entirely put land tenure at the centre of its climate change efforts. We used this scientific viewpoint to situate climate change as an inter-, intra-, trans-, cross-, multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral subject. We methodologically framed our argument on

Food sovereignty is yet again a global and local priority. Nevertheless, the useful agricultural area continues to decrease. Land take is leading to increasing pressure on farmland, which is threatened by different phenomena –such as natural risks and demographic dynamics–. Farmland is therefore threatened by a number of different factors. A multi-criteria approach is needed to consider many factors

Although national urban policies are implemented to steer urbanization processes, the systematic evaluation of these measures continues to pose a methodological challenge. We developed an innovative methodology for assessing policy outcomes based on a multi-dimensional set of indicators considering socio-economic and land change factors and applied it to Brazil. We evaluated the conformance of urban

Street-level organizations, which implement public policy on behalf of the state, often operate under unstable conditions. Workers routinely face resource shortfalls, complex client interactions, and ever-changing rules, prompting them to develop coping strategies. These instabilities, while disruptive, tend to be predictable, allowing those coping strategies to stabilize into routines that effectively

Governing arrangements involving public, private, and third‐sector actors are increasingly initiated to tackle sustainability challenges. Their value creation relies on the collective efforts of diverse stakeholders, but actors adhering to different institutional logics have divergent opinions on what collaborative value creation should encompass and how it should be measured and managed. This integrative

COVID‐19 amplified the issue of public resistance to government vaccination programs. Little attention has focused on people's moral reasons for noncompliance, which differ from—but often build upon—the epistemic claims they make about vaccine safety and efficacy, disease severity, and the trustworthiness of government. This study explores the drivers of noncompliance with the COVID‐19 vaccination

Urban renewal is essential for revitalizing existing urban land and promoting sustainable urban development, with urban renewal planning optimal being a crucial research challenge. Current planning methods neglect the complex interactions and conflicts among multiple stakeholders, and often lack explainability in the site selection process. To address these issues, proposes a Multi-Stakeholder Perspective

We explore emerging work around the relational dimensions of public policy. What constitutes a relational frame of analysis is a broad terrain, but some general tenets characterize these approaches, including the foregrounding of relationships between policy actors along with the idea that these relationships are, at least in part, constitutive of the role and identity of these actors. In fact, relationality

Color influences people's visual perception, making it an essential component of both the natural and built environments. As a result, more thoughtful land use planning is needed. In this vein, this study re-examined the association of streetscape color features and urban perceptions at a city wide. We innovatively applied an AI approach on street view images and deep learning to measure six streetscape

Two land management strategies have been proposed to preserve biodiversity while maintaining sufficient agricultural production: land sparing and land sharing. Debate on their efficiency continues, although a third hybrid strategy has emerged. The balance between these strategies is context-dependent, limiting generalizations. We addressed this challenge using a metapopulation-based model to simulate

This research explores administrative capacities to explain the variation in the public’s experience of administrative burdens. Through a qualitative exploratory case study based on semi-structured interviews in Mexico, the paper argues that administrative capacities can structure or shape administrative burdens. The effect can be either positive, where burdens are alleviated or transferred to the

We perform bibliometric analysis on documents for 255 Regulatory Impact Analyzes (RIAs) prepared by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from 1980 through 2024. Using a series of automated information extraction methods, we extract references from these documents and match them to bibliographic records. We then build a database of relevant articles (whether cited in an RIA or not) and fit a

The present study examines metropolitan growth dynamics employing Zipf's law to investigate, likely for the first time in literature, the spatial organization of landscape across the urban-rural hierarchy based on a vast and diversified ensemble of land-use classes. Using high-resolution data from Copernicus Urban Atlas initiative, the approach evaluates the actual rank-size distribution of 20 distinct

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Based on archival data, this study utilizes the theoretical framework of policy transfer to conduct a case analysis of the history of PACH's transnational dissemination of its unique networking ideas, institutional models, and practices in the mid‐20th century. The findings indicate that during the two stages before and after World War II, PACH's transnational transfer activities demonstrated different

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Studies have shown that a client’s characteristics can affect frontline professionals’ decision-making and use of discretion. However, we do not know whether these dynamics also exist in frontline professionals' prosocial rule-breaking (PSRB): breaking rules to benefit clients. This study focuses on to what extent and how client characteristics affect PSRB by frontline professionals. Using an innovative

This study examined the effects of transactional leadership, transformational leadership, and leader feedback on job satisfaction through the mediating effects of reward fairness and organizational citizenship behavior. Using structural equation modeling, the study discussed factors that positively influence leader feedback, along with the differing effects of transactional and transformational leadership

Land reform is a key social justice movement across the world, typically focused on agricultural land uses. However, in many parts of the world, land reform properties exist in regions that have high biodiversity value, where options exist for integrating land reform with wildlife-based land uses to promote both conservation and socio-economic development. To effectively design and implement policies

Various scholars have shown that improving land tenure security is essential for development by asserting that they are preconditions for improving societal well-being. This has led to initiating programmes envisaged to strengthen land tenure security in sub-Saharan Africa, though their outcomes remain under-researched. This study presents a foundational understanding of why improvements in land tenure

Land acquisition conflicts pose a significant obstacle to the socio-economic development of any country if not managed effectively. These conflicts can be addressed through the appropriate application of various conflict resolution mechanisms. This study therefore aims to examine conflict in land acquisition for cooperative housing development in Woldia, Ethiopia. Data were gathered from 323 displaced

Recent literature calls for scholars to bridge the divide that has emerged between criminology and regulation and governance. In the current work, we propose that criminological opportunity theories provide one fruitful pathway to that end. Specifically, we introduce the notion of regulatory guardianship based on the concepts of guardians, guardian capability, and guardian willingness to intervene

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The second wave of research on Policy Advisory Systems (PAS) dynamics has induced scholars to rethink the received knowledge about the insider–outsider and technical–political divides in policy advice, leading to more nuanced descriptions of PAS configurations. The long-term structural change of PAS has been the focus of this research agenda. In contrast, a research gap exists in analyzing the role

EU agricultural landscapes are vital for biodiversity. Intensive agricultural practices constitute, however, key drivers of biodiversity loss. The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 aims to restore “at least 10?% of agricultural area under high-diversity landscape features”, yet it lacks specific guidance for assessment and implementation. Here, we develop an approach to (a) map and assess agricultural

The Tibetan Plateau’s scarce farmland plays an important role in the livelihoods of its inhabitants. In the Yarlung Zangbo River Basin (YZRB), a key agricultural region on the plateau, the intricate natural environment and various human activities pose serious threats to the quantity and quality of farmland. Therefore, identifying the mechanisms behind farmland loss is essential to address these challenges

This study investigates digital technologies (DT) in landscape planning (LP). The aim, was to systematically map and assess the degree of use of digital technologies in, landscape planning as well as propose guidance for further research, We performed a scoping review of 53,114 papers published from January 2012 until, May 2023. We followed the PRISMA-ScR framework, combined with semi-automated, data

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, new rules forced public servants to work remotely or under strict guidelines at the office. These rules were often perceived as red tape, creating a compliance burden and limiting flexibility. While red tape is commonly seen as a job demand associated with reduced well-being and performance among public servants, the effects of COVID-19-related red tape remain unexplored

Earlier conceptual studies suggest that policy bubbles differ from the more common pattern of policy overreaction due to their sustained, self-reinforcing nature, which results in prolonged overinvestment. Although the best way to analyze this phenomenon is through rigorous empirical investigation, such future endeavors require a guiding theory. This article lays the groundwork for a potential theory

Hierarchical relationships between government regulators and public services providers often lead to dysfunctional behaviors that negatively impact service delivery. Meta‐regulation encompassing continuous learning towards sustainable service improvement involving both parties could offer a more effective regulatory approach. Mutual trust is crucial for this approach but is often absent. Drawing on

Biodiversity faces heightened threats due to increasing global urbanization and land use intensity. Protecting global biodiversity through optimized protected areas is essential, yet current studies encounter challenges in measuring biodiversity, analyzing threat effects, and defining optimization pathways. We propose a framework to assess the impact of future land use changes on biodiversity in protected

The research explores the relationship between extrinsic and intrinsic factors and housing prices in order to determine their effect in price formation in the housing market and consequently also on urban planning. Based on a sample of 3683 dwellings in Rome, the urban and structural variables influencing supply prices have been analyzed. The methodology used combined web scrapping, geo-referencing

The environmental impacts of infrastructure projects are widely assessed through a procedure known as environmental impact assessments (EIAs). In many regulatory systems, EIAs are carried out by third-party intermediaries. However, their roles and effectiveness within public policy and regulatory governance remain understudied. This study addresses this gap by examining 24 wind energy projects deliberated

Algorithms are disrupting established decision‐making practices in public administration. A key area of interest lies in algorithmic discretion or how public officials use algorithms to exercise discretion. The article develops a framework to explain algorithmic discretion by drawing on status quo bias theory and bureaucratic discretion. A study with police officers in the UK shows that—while officers

In the context of the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030), insights are urgently needed on how to engage land users in reforestation efforts. This study examined the resources, capabilities and perspectives of land users, i.e., farmers, in relation to reforestation in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest (BAF), an ecoregion that hosts 70?% of the Brazilian population while is also a biodiversity

I study whether the amount of time students take to complete their bachelor's degree affects labor outcomes after graduation using a resume‐based field experiment. I randomly assign a time to degree of either 4 or 6 years to over 7,000 fictitious resumes of recent graduates and submit them to entry‐level business jobs. Resumes listing degree completion in 6 years received 1% to 2% fewer employer responses

The aim of the article is to interpret the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023 in light of crisis management theories, seeking to draw from this event some general lessons about the nature of crises, their determinants, and how they are managed. More specifically, the article addresses three questions: (1) Why did Israel underestimate the warning signs and fail to prevent the attack? (2) What decision‐making

Managing a region’s natural hazard risk while also meeting demands for new development can be challenging. New development supports local governments’ tax revenues and other economic activities but may also lead to longer-term natural hazard losses if new construction is left unrestricted. Government entities commonly use land use policies to influence the location of new development. We developed

Assigning the preparation of decisions to specialized committees composed of member state representatives is a widespread response to the ‘governor's dilemma’, that is, the tension between competence and control, in international organizations (IOs). We theorize a causal mechanism referring to self‐selection and agenda‐setting effects and show how the resulting division of labor among IO bodies produces

Emerging technologies pose many new challenges for regulation and governance on a global scale. With the advent of distributed communication networks like the Internet and decentralized ledger technologies like blockchain, new platforms emerged, disrupting existing power dynamics and bringing about new claims of sovereignty from the private sector. This special issue addresses a gap in the literature

Urban regeneration projects in Turkey reshape not only the physical environment but also the social fabric, imposing different housing lifestyles on former informal settlement residents. This forced transition disrupts subsistence economies, social networks, and established daily practices, often requiring profound adaptation. This study examines these effects through the Yeni Mamak Urban Regeneration

Throughout rural Africa, the intersection of customary traditions and statutory governance has often led to overlapping jurisdictions and conflicts over community land rights. In Liberia, this dynamic is particularly evident in the rise of commercial land concessions. This article examines the Liberian government’s approach to community land rights and its impacts on land tenure security, especially

The demand for settlements to adapt to the impacts of climate change is reflected in the increased interest of the Czech public administration in promoting changes in the field of rainwater management (RWM). In the Czech Republic, city representatives and politicians are gradually leaning towards the development of blue-green infrastructure, i.e. towards promoting functional green spaces and other

Local Climate Zones (LCZ) classification is an essential tool in addressing the environmental impacts of urbanization, particularly in mitigating Urban Heat Islands (UHI) and managing temperature variations. A systematic review was conducted using PSALSAR methodology, analyzing 126 publications from Scopus and Web of Science databases from 2018 to 2023. Recent advances in LCZ research were evaluated

This study examines the complex tensions between land commodification and archaeological preservation in Palestine by analysing the Palestinian National Spatial Plan (PNSP). Using a mixed-methods approach combining GIS analysis, ethnographic interviews, and case study research of Tell at-Tall archaeological site in Deir Dibwan, I investigate how the Palestinian Authority (PA) navigates competing demands

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Although political economy (PE) has long engaged with environmental issues, climate change has remained at the margins of the field until very recently. This article argues that fully addressing the transformative challenges brought up by climate change requires a fundamental rethinking of core PE concepts related to the state, distributional struggles, economic growth, varieties of capitalism, and