Aims and Scope

Aims of Journal of Public Administration and Policy (JPAP)

Journal of Public Administration and Policy (JPAP) aims to serve as a high-quality scientific platform for the development of public administration, governance, and public policy studies through the publication of research findings, conceptual papers, and empirical studies. The journal is committed to promoting innovation and strategic solutions to various public sector issues at local, national, and global levels.

Specifically, JPAP aims to:

  1. Disseminate research findings and scholarly ideas in the fields of public administration and public policy.
  2. Encourage the development of theories, concepts, and practices of effective, efficient, transparent, and accountable governance.
  3. Provide an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, students, practitioners, and policymakers to share ideas and scientific findings.
  4. Support the strengthening of public institutions through evidence-based administrative and policy studies.
  5. Facilitate scholarly discussions regarding challenges and dynamics in public services, bureaucratic reform, and governmental innovation in the digital era.
  6. Contribute to the development of public policies that are responsive to societal needs and sustainable development goals.

Scope of Journal of Public Administration and Policy (JPAP)

Journal of Public Administration and Policy (JPAP) welcomes research articles, literature reviews, and conceptual papers related to public administration, governance, and public policy studies. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Public Administration
  • Public Policy
  • Public Management
  • Governance and Good Governance
  • Bureaucratic Reform
  • Public Service Management
  • Human Resource Management in the Public Sector
  • Public Leadership
  • Local Government and Regional Autonomy
  • Development Administration
  • Public Sector Innovation
  • Digital Governance and E-Government
  • Public Transparency and Accountability
  • Policy Planning and Evaluation
  • Public Finance and Budgeting
  • Government and Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Community Empowerment
  • Disaster and Crisis Management
  • Ethics in Public Administration
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Public Sector

JPAP accepts manuscripts in both Indonesian and English that are written scientifically, original, and have not been previously published in any other scientific publication.