About the Journal

The International Public Administration and Governance Journal (IPAGJ) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research, knowledge, and professional understanding in public administration, governance, and public sector management. Published by Stout Journals, the journal provides an academic platform for researchers, university lecturers, policymakers, public administrators, governance practitioners, and postgraduate students to share original research, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and practical insights.

The journal seeks to promote scholarly discussions on contemporary developments in public institutions, administrative systems, governance structures, and public policy. It welcomes contributions from different geographical, institutional, and disciplinary contexts, encouraging research that addresses both theoretical and practical dimensions of public administration and governance.

Focus and Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, literature reviews, conceptual papers, theoretical studies, and case studies covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

·         Public administration theory, principles, and practices.

·         Public policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.

·         Governance, democratic institutions, and institutional development.

·         Public sector management and administrative reforms.

·         Good governance, accountability, transparency, and integrity.

·         Decentralization, local governance, and regional administration.

·         Public financial management, budgeting, and fiscal governance.

·         E-government, digital governance, and public sector innovation.

·         Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in public administration.

·         Human resource management and leadership in public institutions.

·         Public service delivery, performance, and organizational effectiveness.

·         Anti-corruption policies and institutional accountability.

·         Public-private partnerships and collaborative governance.

·         Sustainable development and environmental governance.

·         Crisis management, public safety, and emergency administration.

·         Comparative public administration and international governance.

·         Citizen participation, social inclusion, and community engagement.

·         Ethics, professionalism, and administrative responsibility.

Open Access Policy

The International Public Administration and Governance Journal follows an open-access publishing model, providing readers with free and unrestricted online access to its published scholarly content. Readers can access, read, download, and share published research without subscription fees or paywall restrictions.

The journal supports the wider dissemination of academic knowledge and encourages the use of research findings for educational, professional, institutional, and policy development purposes.

Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo an editorial assessment to determine their relevance, originality, and suitability for publication. Manuscripts considered suitable are subjected to a peer-review process involving qualified reviewers with relevant subject expertise.

The journal is committed to maintaining academic quality, objectivity, confidentiality, and fairness throughout the editorial and peer-review process. Editorial decisions are based on the scholarly merit, originality, relevance, and quality of submitted manuscripts.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published work while granting the journal the necessary rights to publish, distribute, and disseminate the article. Published materials may be shared and reused in accordance with the applicable Creative Commons licence displayed on the individual article.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are original and that all third-party materials are appropriately acknowledged and permission requirements fulfilled.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. Authors, editors, and reviewers are expected to observe responsible research and publication practices.

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, citation manipulation, or other forms of academic misconduct. Allegations of research or publication misconduct are assessed and addressed in accordance with established publication ethics principles.

Sponsorship Disclosure

The International Public Administration and Governance Journal is published by Stout Journals. The publisher provides the administrative, editorial, and publishing infrastructure necessary for the journal's operations.

The journal operates independently in its editorial and peer-review decisions. No sponsor, commercial partner, or external organization is permitted to influence editorial decisions, reviewer assessments, or the academic acceptance of manuscripts.

Publication History

The International Public Administration and Governance Journal is an academic publishing initiative of Stout Journals established to support international scholarly communication and research dissemination in public administration, governance, public policy, and public sector management.

The journal aims to provide a consistent platform for researchers and practitioners to contribute to ongoing academic debates and developments in governance and institutional administration.

Privacy Statement

Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and other personal information entered into the journal's publishing platform will be used exclusively for the purposes of journal administration, manuscript processing, peer review, publication, and communication with authors, reviewers, and editors.

Such information will not be made available for unrelated purposes or shared with third parties without appropriate authorization, except where required for legitimate publishing operations or applicable legal obligations.

Digital Preservation and Archiving Policy

To ensure the long-term digital preservation and accessibility of its scholarly publications, the International Public Administration and Governance Journal is included in the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) archival systems.

These digital preservation initiatives support the secure archiving of published journal content and help ensure that scholarly articles remain accessible over time, including in circumstances where the journal's website or publishing platform becomes unavailable.

Readers, Authors, and Reviewers

The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, academics, lecturers, professors, postgraduate students, policymakers, public administrators, and professionals working in relevant disciplines worldwide.

Authors are encouraged to submit original manuscripts that contribute meaningful theoretical, empirical, methodological, or practical insights into public administration and governance. Reviewers and editorial contributors are also welcome to support the journal's commitment to rigorous scholarly evaluation and responsible academic publishing.