Editorial Guidelines

GPPAR provides a robust framework to ensure consistency and academic rigor across the fields of public administration and political policy.

1. Submission and Initial Evaluation

  • Scope: Applied research in Public Administration, International Relations, and Governance models.

  • Plagiarism: Strict adherence to the 15% similarity limit is mandatory.

  • Formatting: Submissions must follow the IMRAD format (or relevant structure for policy review) and APA referencing.

  • Licensing: Published under CC BY-NC 4.0.

2. Peer Review Policy

  • Integrity: Double-blind review by independent experts in political science and public affairs.

  • Selection: Reviewers are chosen for their scholarly reputation and administrative expertise.

3. Editorial Decision-Making

  • Outcomes: Decisions focus on scholarly merit and the potential impact on public discourse.

  • Resubmission: Authors must address each reviewer comment clearly in a point-by-point response.

4. Ethical Standards

  • Neutrality: Research must be free of partisan bias and disclose any institutional lobbying ties.

  • Compliance: Research involving human participants (surveys/interviews) must have ethical clearance.

5. Post-Publication Policy

  • Corrections: Formal Errata are issued to fix factual errors or data concerns discovered post-publication.

  • Preservation: Digital archiving ensures long-term access for policymakers and researchers.