About the Journal

   Journal title  : JAP: Jurnal Administrasi Publik
   Initials  : JAP
   Abbreviation  : J. Adm. Publik.
   Frequency  : 12 issues per year
   DOI  : https://doi.org/10.55681/poltekamadigital by Crossref
   Online ISSN  : xxxx-xxxx
   Editor-in-Chief  : Ishep Tahta Maulana
   Publisher  : LPPM Politeknik AMA
   Citation Analysis  : [Sinta] [Google Scholar]

JAP: Jurnal Administrasi Publik is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to the critical study and advancement of public administration, public policy, and state governance. The journal serves as a premier scholarly platform for researchers, academicians, public sector bureaucrats, and policy analysts to publish original research, systematic reviews, and empirical case studies that address contemporary challenges in public management, bureaucratic reform, and democratic governance.

Scope and Topics JAP welcomes high-quality submissions that offer deep insights into the theoretical frameworks and practical dimensions of public administration. The journal’s scope encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Public Policy & Governance: Policy formulation, implementation, evaluation, and comparative public policy analysis.

  • Public Sector Management & Bureaucracy: Organizational behavior, human resource management in the public sector, bureaucratic reform, and strategic public planning.

  • Local Governance & Decentralization: Regional autonomy, fiscal decentralization, rural governance, and community empowerment.

  • Digital Governance & E-Government: Public sector transformation through information technology, digital public service delivery, and smart governance.

  • Public Ethics & Accountability: Transparency in public institutions, anti-corruption strategies, public service quality, and citizen administrative law.

Publication Frequency and Access JAP is published biannually (twice a year). The journal strictly adheres to an Open Access policy, ensuring that the dissemination of governance and policy knowledge is entirely unrestricted. All published articles are immediately, permanently, and freely available for the global academic and professional community to read, download, copy, and distribute under a Creative Commons (CC) license, eliminating any subscription or paywall barriers.

Peer Review Process To uphold the highest academic and professional integrity, every submitted manuscript undergoes a strict double-blind peer review process. Independent expert reviewers and scholars in the fields of public administration and political science evaluate submissions based on their scientific originality, analytical depth, methodological rigor, and contribution to administrative discourse. The identities of both the authors and the reviewers remain strictly confidential throughout the evaluation process to guarantee an objective assessment.

Mission Statement: The mission of JAP is to foster rigorous scholarly debate and promote evidence-based solutions for public sector transformation. By bridging the gap between innovative administrative theory and practical public policy execution, the journal aims to elevate the quality of public services, strengthen democratic institutions, and drive sustainable development for the betterment of state and society.