Journal of Policy and Governance Inquiry (JPGI) is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication dedicated to advancing rigorous theoretical, empirical, and applied scholarship at the intersection of public policy, administrative institutions, and governance systems. We publish high-impact research that bridges the gap between academic insight and practical policy execution.
Scope & Priority Themes
We invite original research articles, policy perspective essays, and systematic review papers. We encourage submissions using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches across the following thematic areas:
- Public Sector Governance: Institutional design, administrative law, public accountability, and state capacity.
- Evidence-Based Policymaking: Sectoral evaluations (health, education, economic policy, climate adaptation), policy design, and impact metrics.
- Digital Governance & Frontier Technologies: AI regulation, data privacy frameworks, smart public infrastructure, and digital inclusion.
- Crisis Management & Institutional Resilience: Emergency response systems, disaster management, and public health policy.
- Comparative & Global Governance: Transnational policy transfer, multilateral institutions, and cross-national administrative studies.
- Social Equity & Civic Engagement: Participatory governance, democratic institutions, and policy approaches to reducing inequality.
Article Types & Specifications
| Category | Length | Description |
| Research Articles | 6,000–8,000 words | Full empirical or theoretical studies presenting novel findings. |
| Policy Briefs | 2,500–4,000 words | Concise, actionable analyses addressing active policy debates. |
| Review Essays | 5,000–7,000 words | Systematic reviews and meta-analyses synthesizing current literature. |
Submission Deadline: 15 September 2026, 11:59 PM (GMT+6)
Author Guidelines & Peer Review
- All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.
- Manuscripts must include a 250-word abstract and 4–6 keywords.
- Formatting should adhere to APA 7th Edition guidelines.
- Authors must submit original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.
How to Submit
Submit your manuscript through our online submission system by clicking the button below or contact the editorial office at editor@castpubs.com for inquiries.