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What was the main reason for limiting the article sample to a maximum of 120?
What was the main reason for limiting the article sample to a maximum of 120?
- To include only articles published after 2010
- To ensure a diverse range of topics
- To prioritize older publications
- To manage the number of papers while focusing on the most relevant ones (correct)
Which approach did the final article sample mainly focus on?
Which approach did the final article sample mainly focus on?
- Policy integration approaches
- Government-centered approaches
- Only state-centered approaches
- Both governance-centered and government-centered approaches (correct)
What trend was observed in the literature after 2009?
What trend was observed in the literature after 2009?
- The literature on 'joined-up government' and 'whole-of-government' began to stagnate (correct)
- Publications on all topics increased significantly
- The number of publications on 'policy integration' stagnated
- There were no articles published after 2009
How did the introduction of joined-up government influence publication trends?
How did the introduction of joined-up government influence publication trends?
What method was used to select articles for the analysis?
What method was used to select articles for the analysis?
What was the total number of articles that were analyzed in the final sample?
What was the total number of articles that were analyzed in the final sample?
What was a notable feature of the article selection process?
What was a notable feature of the article selection process?
What could potentially bias the analysis of articles from different categories?
What could potentially bias the analysis of articles from different categories?
What type of research should be combined with qualitative analysis to enhance the understanding of policy integration?
What type of research should be combined with qualitative analysis to enhance the understanding of policy integration?
What might complicate the implementation of integrated policy strategies?
What might complicate the implementation of integrated policy strategies?
How can future research potentially benefit the understanding of policy integration?
How can future research potentially benefit the understanding of policy integration?
What is suggested to facilitate a better policy practice?
What is suggested to facilitate a better policy practice?
Which policy fields could be compared in future research according to the content?
Which policy fields could be compared in future research according to the content?
What is one outcome expected from the macro-comparative research strategy mentioned?
What is one outcome expected from the macro-comparative research strategy mentioned?
What does the integration of policy strategies rely on for successful implementation?
What does the integration of policy strategies rely on for successful implementation?
What is the ultimate goal of advancing research on policy integration and coordination?
What is the ultimate goal of advancing research on policy integration and coordination?
What is emphasized as crucial for achieving joined-up government?
What is emphasized as crucial for achieving joined-up government?
Which dimension do PI articles mainly focus on according to the literature review?
Which dimension do PI articles mainly focus on according to the literature review?
What type of studies are most common among both PI and JUG/WOG articles?
What type of studies are most common among both PI and JUG/WOG articles?
What theoretical aspect do both PI and JUG/WOG papers share?
What theoretical aspect do both PI and JUG/WOG papers share?
What is suggested for future research on the relations between policy sectors?
What is suggested for future research on the relations between policy sectors?
Which of the following is NOT a concept often examined in PI studies?
Which of the following is NOT a concept often examined in PI studies?
What aspect is less frequently addressed in JUG/WOG studies as compared to PI studies?
What aspect is less frequently addressed in JUG/WOG studies as compared to PI studies?
What differentiates conceptual papers from empirical articles in the reviewed literature?
What differentiates conceptual papers from empirical articles in the reviewed literature?
Which publication discusses the integration and coordination of public policies?
Which publication discusses the integration and coordination of public policies?
What is the main focus of the article by Tosun and Lang from 2017?
What is the main focus of the article by Tosun and Lang from 2017?
In which year was the article discussing climate change adaptation published?
In which year was the article discussing climate change adaptation published?
Which authors contributed to the study of children’s needs in Sheffield?
Which authors contributed to the study of children’s needs in Sheffield?
What is the subject of Trein's doctoral thesis?
What is the subject of Trein's doctoral thesis?
Which publication focuses on the role of dominance in ocean governance?
Which publication focuses on the role of dominance in ocean governance?
Which topic does the article by Schaffrin et al. address?
Which topic does the article by Schaffrin et al. address?
Which authors analyze policy interplay across governance scales?
Which authors analyze policy interplay across governance scales?
What is a primary focus of the whole-of-government approach to public sector reform?
What is a primary focus of the whole-of-government approach to public sector reform?
Which of the following papers discusses the limitations of joined-up government?
Which of the following papers discusses the limitations of joined-up government?
What concept does Dunleavy and colleagues argue is 'dead' in their 2006 paper?
What concept does Dunleavy and colleagues argue is 'dead' in their 2006 paper?
Which article offers insights on the integration of environmental policy into practice?
Which article offers insights on the integration of environmental policy into practice?
What challenge is highlighted in the reform of employment and welfare administrations?
What challenge is highlighted in the reform of employment and welfare administrations?
Which research design is discussed by Exadaktylos and Radaelli in the context of European studies?
Which research design is discussed by Exadaktylos and Radaelli in the context of European studies?
What is one of the main topics covered by Graham, Shipan, and Volden in 2013?
What is one of the main topics covered by Graham, Shipan, and Volden in 2013?
What aspect of health policy is addressed by Hughes and colleagues in their 2015 study?
What aspect of health policy is addressed by Hughes and colleagues in their 2015 study?
What is a key focus of the paper by Hull (2008) regarding transport solutions in cities?
What is a key focus of the paper by Hull (2008) regarding transport solutions in cities?
Which concept is primarily explored in the work of Lafferty and Hovden (2003)?
Which concept is primarily explored in the work of Lafferty and Hovden (2003)?
What does the term 'departmentalism' refer to in the context of Kavanagh and Richards (2001)?
What does the term 'departmentalism' refer to in the context of Kavanagh and Richards (2001)?
In Jordan and Lenschow's (2010) review, what aspect of environmental policy is assessed?
In Jordan and Lenschow's (2010) review, what aspect of environmental policy is assessed?
What approach does Lægreid and Rykkja (2015) analyze concerning welfare administration in Norway?
What approach does Lægreid and Rykkja (2015) analyze concerning welfare administration in Norway?
Which methodology is introduced by Krippendorff (2013) in the field of research?
Which methodology is introduced by Krippendorff (2013) in the field of research?
What is a significant challenge addressed by Jochim and May (2010) regarding policy regimes?
What is a significant challenge addressed by Jochim and May (2010) regarding policy regimes?
What key theme does Leibfried and Pierson (1995) focus on in their analysis of European social policy?
What key theme does Leibfried and Pierson (1995) focus on in their analysis of European social policy?
Flashcards
Article Selection Criteria
Article Selection Criteria
The methods used to choose articles for analysis, avoiding bias and ensuring relevance.
Policy Integration (PI)
Policy Integration (PI)
A governance approach focusing on the interconnectedness of policies.
Joined-Up Government (JUG) / Whole-of-Government (WOG)
Joined-Up Government (JUG) / Whole-of-Government (WOG)
A governance approach emphasizing a coordinated effort by different government departments.
Sample Size Restriction
Sample Size Restriction
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Publication Trend (PI)
Publication Trend (PI)
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Publication Trend (JUG/WOG)
Publication Trend (JUG/WOG)
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Time Frame for Analysis
Time Frame for Analysis
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Comparative Analysis Bias Avoidance
Comparative Analysis Bias Avoidance
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Organizational culture
Organizational culture
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Supportive architecture
Supportive architecture
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Theoretical focus
Theoretical focus
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Policy instruments
Policy instruments
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Institutional foundations
Institutional foundations
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Qualitative methods
Qualitative methods
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Policy Integration
Policy Integration
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Cross-Sectional Research
Cross-Sectional Research
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Cross-National Comparisons
Cross-National Comparisons
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Statistical Analysis
Statistical Analysis
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Policy Implementation
Policy Implementation
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Policy Coordination
Policy Coordination
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Comparative Research
Comparative Research
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Wicked Policy Problems
Wicked Policy Problems
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Whole-of-government accounting
Whole-of-government accounting
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Public sector reform
Public sector reform
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Joined-up government
Joined-up government
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New Public Management (NPM)
New Public Management (NPM)
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Digital-era governance
Digital-era governance
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Policy diffusion
Policy diffusion
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Research design in European Studies
Research design in European Studies
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Policy Regimes
Policy Regimes
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Environmental Policy Integration (EPI)
Environmental Policy Integration (EPI)
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Departmentalism
Departmentalism
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Public Policy Analysis
Public Policy Analysis
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Content Analysis
Content Analysis
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Hybrid Collaborative Arrangements
Hybrid Collaborative Arrangements
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Dominant-use Zones
Dominant-use Zones
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Addressable spatial units
Addressable spatial units
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Co-evolution of policy sectors
Co-evolution of policy sectors
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Comparative measure of climate policy output
Comparative measure of climate policy output
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Policy interplay
Policy interplay
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Thematic synthesis of qualitative research
Thematic synthesis of qualitative research
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Study Notes
The Integration and Coordination of Public Policies: A Systematic Comparative Review
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This article systematically reviews research on the integration and coordination of public policies
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Compares studies focusing on "policy integration" with those using "joined-up government" or "whole-of-government"
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Examines if policy integration (PI) and joined-up government (JUG)/whole-of-government (WOG) studies differ or resemble each other regarding research approaches
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PI articles typically focus on the policy dimension, while JUG/WOG articles emphasize the organizational dimension of the relationship between policy sectors
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Building blocks of research analyzed included: epistemology, policy research design, country research design, method of analysis, country focus, policy focus, and theoretical focus
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Systematic review examines and compares these building blocks of PI and JUG/WOG articles
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There are similarities and differences between the groups of articles regarding an overall dominance of empirical articles, and similar theoretical focus
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The two groups of articles are different concerning the choice of policy fields and countries examined
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There is room for more cross-fertilization between sub-strands of literature, as well as recognizing the distinct contribution of each approach
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The integration and coordination of policies is increasingly important for both scholars and policymakers
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New policy challenges require the rearrangement of policy sector boundaries
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The number of articles focusing on PI has increased since 2009
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There's a growing interest in synthesizing and comparing findings about the relationship between policy sectors
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Government-centered approaches focus on the institutional and organizational dimension of policy integration
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JUG/WOG is sometimes used for organizational reforms
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JUG/WOG is associated with policy sectors with a strong (re)distributive component, like social policy
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PI articles often deal with sectors requiring regulative instruments, like environmental policy
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Continental European countries and the EU are frequent in PI studies, while Anglo-Saxon and Southern European countries prevail in JUG/WOG studies
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PI and JUG/WOG articles have different theoretical focuses, with certain differences in their focus on either policy or organizational aspects
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Commonalities exist regarding theoretical foci (institutions, actors, implementation, policy capacity)
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