Peer Review Policy

GPPAR maintains an ethical and rigorous review process to ensure that each publication upholds the values of integrity and relevance in public administration.

1. Expert Panel All manuscripts are reviewed by 4 Experts (2 Internal & 2 External). This double-blind process ensures findings are evaluated without institutional or national bias.

2. Screening & Criteria Editorial screening includes a plagiarism check and assessment of policy relevance. Reviewers evaluate methodological rigor and theoretical grounding.

3. Decisions The Editor-in-Chief issues final decisions based on consolidated feedback. Authors receive guidance for revisions if applicable.

4. Standards & Compliance GPPAR is compliant with COPE guidelines and HEC Pakistan quality standards for peer-reviewed academic publishing.