https://sloap.org/journal/index.php/ijss/issue/feed 2026-09-30T00:00:00+00:00 Tamar Shiukashvili ijss@sloap.org Open Journal Systems <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>IJSS</strong> is published in English and it is open to authors around the world regardless of the nationality. The frequency or number of issues per year is continous.<br />ISSN 2632-9409</p> https://sloap.org/journal/index.php/ijss/article/view/2496 2026-07-10T13:59:07+00:00 Lulu Anastesi Sayekti lulusayekti84@gmail.com Mohammad Kus Yunanto mykusyunanto@gmail.com Raden Rara Elisabeth Anggraeni Eksi Wahyuni elisabethanggi82@gmail.com Happy Susanto hpysusanto@gmail.com

<p>This study examines the application of good governance in the administration of local government as an effort to achieve effective, transparent, accountable and participatory governance. This study employs a literature review method, analysing various relevant academic sources concerning the principles of good governance, its implementation in local government administration, as well as the challenges and strategies for strengthening it. The findings indicate that the application of good governance plays a crucial role in improving the quality of public services, strengthening public trust, and fostering a professional bureaucracy. However, its implementation still faces obstacles such as weak leadership commitment, low civil service capacity, a cumbersome bureaucracy, and limited public participation. Therefore, good governance needs to be strengthened through bureaucratic reform, the digitalisation of services, the enhancement of civil service competencies, and the expansion of public involvement in the local government process.</p>

2026-07-10T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2026 International journal of social sciences https://sloap.org/journal/index.php/ijss/article/view/2483 2026-05-07T13:18:02+00:00 Ken Charles kencharles@hotmail.com

<p>This article analyzes the 2026 military escalation between the United States, Israel, and Iran, highlighting its severe consequences for the construction industry across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Drawing lessons from five earlier conflicts—the 1991 Gulf War, the 2003 Iraq War, the Syrian civil war, the Russia–Ukraine war, and the 12?day US/Israel–Iran war of June 2025—the study contextualizes current destruction and explores reconstruction pathways. Using a qualitative, multi?case comparative approach, it synthesizes open?source intelligence, government reports, industry databases, and expert analyses to estimate reconstruction needs and identify success factors for post?conflict rebuilding.</p> <p>Findings show unprecedented damage to strategic assets in Iran and spillover effects across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and Jordan. Airports, desalination plants, power stations, and the Bushehr nuclear facility were destroyed, while energy infrastructure losses reduced revenues and raised reconstruction costs. Sectoral damage assessments suggest costs exceeding $600 billion over 15 years, consistent with IMF warnings of systemic shocks to energy markets and trade routes. Lessons from prior wars emphasize the need for stable security, integrated planning, innovative financing, and resilient infrastructure.</p> <p>Practical implications include risk management, supply chain diversification, workforce development, and embedding sustainability. International cooperation will be vital to mobilize finance and expertise. </p>

2026-07-04T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2026 International journal of social sciences