About the Journal

Journal of Politics, Governance, and Administration (JPGA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by LaKaspia, the Aceh Institute for Social and Political Studies. LaKaspia, established on December 10, 1999, and restructured on October 4, 2022 (Registration No. AHU-0010506.AH.01.07.TAHUN 2022), is dedicated to advancing scholarly research in the fields of political science, governance, public policy, and public administration. As a prominent research institution, LaKaspia has long been committed to promoting interdisciplinary approaches to the study of political institutions, governance mechanisms, and administrative practices at both local and global levels.

The journal provides a platform for scholarly dialogue and critical analysis of issues related to political systems, public governance, and administrative practices. It encourages the submission of articles addressing the following key areas:

  • Politics: Political theory and philosophy, comparative politics, analysis of political institutions (executive, legislative, judiciary), electoral systems and behavior, democratization processes, party systems and political parties, public opinion, identity politics, political communication, international politics, geopolitics, political ideologies, social movements, and the influence of culture and religion on politics.
  • Governance: Models of governance, public policy design and analysis, implementation and evaluation, regulatory governance, e-governance and digital governance, good governance principles, decentralization and local governance, transparency and anti-corruption initiatives, accountability frameworks, participatory governance and citizen engagement, policy innovation, intergovernmental relations, collaborative governance, institutional reform, and the impact of globalization on governance systems.
  • Administration: Theories and practices of public administration, bureaucratic structures and reform, administrative innovation, leadership in public organizations, public sector management, performance measurement and evaluation, service delivery improvement, human resource management in government, budgeting and financial management, ethics and integrity in administration, public procurement, risk management, crisis and disaster management, and comparative studies of administrative systems.

JPGA encourages submissions that address contemporary challenges in democratic governance, administrative innovation, political accountability, citizen participation, and the evolving landscape of public administration. Through its commitment to high academic standards and interdisciplinary research, the journal aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of political and governance processes, fostering scholarly dialogue and providing insights that support meaningful change in governance and public administration worldwide. For more information about the journal and submission guidelines, please visit the official LaKaspia website: Homepage |  Journal LaKaspia

 

 

 

The Journal of Politics, Governance, and Administration (JPGA) is a peer-reviewed, open access academic journal that publishes original research and critical analyses in the fields of political science, public governance, and administrative studies. The journal provides an inclusive platform for scholarly discourse on the theory and practice of political institutions, public sector reform, policy innovation, and participatory governance across local, national, and global contexts.

JPGA is published biannually and accepts manuscripts in English. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic rigor and integrity.

Focus and Scope

JPGA welcomes submissions in the following areas, including but not limited to:

  • Politics: Political theory and philosophy, comparative politics, analysis of political institutions (executive, legislative, judiciary), electoral systems and behavior, democratization processes, party systems and political parties, public opinion, identity politics, political communication, international politics, geopolitics, political ideologies, social movements, and the influence of culture and religion on politics.

  • Governance: Models of governance, public policy design and analysis, implementation and evaluation, regulatory governance, e-governance and digital governance, good governance principles, decentralization and local governance, transparency and anti-corruption initiatives, accountability frameworks, participatory governance and citizen engagement, policy innovation, intergovernmental relations, collaborative governance, institutional reform, and the impact of globalization on governance systems.

  • Administration: Theories and practices of public administration, bureaucratic structures and reform, administrative innovation, leadership in public organizations, public sector management, performance measurement and evaluation, service delivery improvement, human resource management in government, budgeting and financial management, ethics and integrity in administration, public procurement, risk management, crisis and disaster management, and comparative studies of administrative systems.

The journal encourages submissions that address contemporary challenges in democratic governance, administrative innovation, political accountability, citizen participation, and the evolving landscape of public administration.

Open Access Policy

JPGA provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. There are no article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees.

©️ Copyright and Licensing

All published articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Sponsorship and Funding

This journal is independently managed and published by LaKaspia, with no external funding or commercial sponsorship.

Journal History

JPGA was established in 2025 with the aim of advancing scholarly discussions on the governance and administrative challenges of the 21st century, especially within developing and transitional democracies.

Archiving Policy

JPGA is preserved using the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems to ensure long-term digital archiving and accessibility of published content.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.