About the Journal

Journal of Public Administration and Policy (JPAP) (E-ISSN: [In Progress] / P-ISSN: [In Progress]) is an international blind peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Institut Dharma Bharata Grup. The journal serves as a scientific platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and students to disseminate original research findings, theoretical studies, and practical insights in the fields of public administration, governance, and public policy.

JPAP is committed to advancing scholarly discussion and promoting innovative ideas that contribute to the development of effective, transparent, accountable, and sustainable public sector governance. The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches and evidence-based studies that address contemporary challenges in public administration and policy-making at local, national, regional, and international levels.

The journal publishes high-quality manuscripts covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Public Administration
  • Public Policy Analysis
  • Public Sector Management
  • Governance and Good Governance
  • Public Service Innovation and Delivery
  • Decentralization and Regional Autonomy
  • Bureaucratic Reform and Public Sector Reform
  • Development Administration
  • E-Government and Digital Governance
  • Human Resource Management in the Public Sector
  • Public Financial Management
  • Collaborative Governance
  • Sustainable Development Policy
  • Public Ethics and Accountability
  • Social Policy and Community Development

JPAP welcomes empirical research articles, conceptual papers, literature reviews, case studies, and policy analyses that contribute to theoretical advancement and practical application in public administration and policy studies.

To ensure academic integrity and publication quality, all submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review stage. The journal upholds high standards of publication ethics, originality, and scientific contribution.

JPAP is published periodically and is open to contributions from scholars and practitioners worldwide. Through the dissemination of quality research, the journal aims to become a reputable reference in the field of public administration and public policy.

Publication Frequency

Journal of Public Administration and Policy (JPAP) is published twice a year, specifically in June and December.