Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration
Scope & Guideline
Unveiling the complexities of public administration in Asia-Pacific.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Service Motivation and Governance:
The journal consistently explores the concept of public service motivation, examining how it influences employee behavior, job satisfaction, and organizational performance across different governance contexts. - Digital Transformation and E-Governance:
There is a strong emphasis on the impact of digital technologies on public administration, including studies on e-government services, AI applications in government, and the challenges of digital inclusion. - Cultural Contexts of Administration:
The journal highlights the importance of cultural factors in shaping public administration practices, particularly through the lens of Confucian values and Islamic public administration. - Comparative Public Administration:
A focus on comparing public administration practices across different political regimes, including authoritarian and democratic systems, to derive insights relevant to governance reforms. - Crisis Management and Policy Response:
The journal also addresses how public administration responds to crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, examining the implications for governance and service delivery.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Public Service:
Recent publications emphasize the integration of AI technologies in public sector services, exploring their implications for efficiency and governance. - Inclusivity in E-Governance:
There is a growing focus on ensuring that e-government services are accessible to digitally vulnerable populations, highlighting the need for inclusive governance. - Impact of Culture on Administration:
Emerging research is increasingly examining how cultural values, such as Confucianism and Islam, shape public administration practices and policies in various countries. - Public Leadership in Crisis Situations:
The journal is trending towards more studies on public leadership during crises, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Public Administration:
There is a noticeable increase in interdisciplinary research that incorporates insights from sociology, political science, and behavioral studies to enrich public administration discourse.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Public Administration Models:
There seems to be a waning interest in classical models of public administration that do not account for the complexities of modern governance, particularly in relation to cultural and technological changes. - Focus on Western-centric Theories:
Research that predominantly draws on Western theories of public administration is becoming less common, with a growing preference for studies that incorporate non-Western perspectives. - Static Organizational Structures:
The exploration of rigid organizational structures in public administration is declining, with more emphasis now on dynamic, adaptable governance frameworks that can respond to changing environments. - Bureaucratic Red Tape:
While still relevant, there is a noticeable decrease in studies specifically addressing bureaucratic red tape, as the focus shifts towards more innovative approaches to governance and service delivery. - Exclusively Quantitative Studies:
The journal appears to be moving away from purely quantitative research methodologies in favor of mixed-methods approaches that provide richer insights into public administration issues.
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