Journal of Public Affairs (JPA)
Journal Descriptions
The Journal of Public Affairs is a well-established, quarterly, peer-reviewed academic journal published by John Wiley & Sons that provides a comprehensive platform for high-quality research on public affairs, public administration, and policy analysis. First launched in 2001, the journal has become a respected outlet for original research articles, case studies, conceptual frameworks, and reviews that address pressing issues at the intersection of government, society, and the private sector. Its interdisciplinary scope encompasses governance practices, institutional reform, public policy design and implementation, regulatory environments, crisis and risk management, transparency and accountability, and the role of public affairs in political communication and stakeholder engagement. Through rigorous empirical inquiry and theoretical contributions, the journal enhances understanding of how public policy and administrative processes influence economic and social outcomes. Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers contribute work that not only advances academic knowledge but also informs real-world decision-making in public and private governance contexts. The editorial standards emphasize methodological robustness, relevance to contemporary debates, and innovative insights that reflect the evolving landscape of public affairs. The journal serves as an important resource for scholars in political science, public administration, management, and related fields seeking to influence both theory and practice.
Journal of Public Affairs (JPA) is :-
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International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Public Administration, Political Science and International Relations, public sector governance, regulatory frameworks, public–private collaborations, policy implementation challenges, crisis management, accountability and transparency in government , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal
- UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1472-3891, E-ISSN: 1479-1854, Established: 2001, Impact Factor: 1.8
- Does Not Provide Crossref DOI
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Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE