Journal Focus
Aims & Scope
An overview of the journal's academic purpose, the topics it covers, and the kinds of scholarly contributions it welcomes from researchers worldwide.
Purpose
Aims of the Journal
Review of Public Policy and Social Systems aims to provide a scholarly platform for research that contributes to the understanding of public policy, governance, and social systems. The journal seeks to encourage academic work that examines how policies are designed, implemented, and evaluated within different institutional and social contexts.
The journal is particularly interested in research that supports evidence-based analysis and contributes to ongoing discussions in policy development, institutional effectiveness, and social change. It promotes interdisciplinary approaches that bring together insights from public administration, economics, political science, and related fields.
Through its publications, the journal aims to support meaningful academic dialogue and contribute to a deeper understanding of policy processes and societal development.
At a Glance
- Provide a scholarly platform for public policy and social systems research
- Encourage evidence-based analysis and policy development research
- Promote interdisciplinary approaches across policy and social sciences
- Support academic dialogue on governance and institutional effectiveness
- Examine policy design, implementation, and evaluation processes
- Contribute to deeper understanding of societal development
- Disseminate high-quality research to a global academic audience
Coverage
Scope of the Journal
The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, and case-based studies that explore issues related to public policy and social systems. Submissions may address a wide range of topics, including policy design, governance structures, institutional dynamics, and social transformation.
Key areas of interest include public administration, development policy, welfare systems, political economy, education policy, and institutional reform. The journal also encourages studies that examine the relationship between policy frameworks and social outcomes across different regional and global contexts.
Key Areas of Interest
- Public Administration
- Development Policy and Practice
- Welfare Systems and Social Protection
- Political Economy
- Education Policy
- Institutional Reform
- Policy Design and Governance
- Social Transformation
- Regional and Global Policy Contexts
Submission Categories
Types of Contributions
Research Articles
Presenting original empirical or theoretical work that makes a substantive contribution to the understanding of public policy and social systems.
Review Papers
Providing critical analysis and synthesis of existing literature, offering a comprehensive overview of a policy area or theoretical debate.
Case Studies
Focusing on specific policy initiatives, governance structures, or institutional practices with depth of contextual analysis and scholarly rigour.
Short Commentaries
Offering concise analytical perspectives on contemporary policy issues, emerging debates, or recent developments in governance and social systems.
Research Design
Approach and Methodology
The journal supports diverse research approaches and does not limit submissions to a single methodological approach. Submissions may be based on quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research designs, as well as comparative or analytical frameworks.
The emphasis is placed on the quality of analysis, clarity of interpretation, and contribution to academic and policy discussions, rather than on any specific methodological preference.
Accepted Methodologies
Ready to Submit Your Research?
Review the author guidelines and submit your manuscript for consideration in an upcoming issue.