Croatian and Comparative Public Administration
Scope & Guideline
Exploring Governance Trends Beyond Borders
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Comparative Public Administration:
The journal emphasizes comparative studies that analyze public administration practices, policies, and governance structures across various countries, particularly focusing on transitions in Central and Eastern Europe. - Local Governance and Decentralization:
Research related to local governance, decentralization, and their impacts on public service delivery is a significant focus area, highlighting the importance of local authorities in effective governance. - Public Sector Reforms and Innovations:
The journal explores innovations and reforms in the public sector, including the implementation of e-governance and quality management systems, aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public administration. - Citizen Engagement and Participation:
Research on citizen-centric approaches, including public involvement in governance processes and the impact of social media on public administration, reflects the journal's commitment to fostering participatory governance. - Audit and Accountability:
The journal addresses issues related to public sector auditing, accountability, and transparency, examining how these factors influence public trust and governance outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Digitalization on Governance:
There is an increasing focus on how digital tools and e-governance transform public administration, with studies exploring the implementation of technology in service delivery and administrative processes. - Resilience and Crisis Management:
Research on resilience in public administration, particularly in response to crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, has gained prominence, highlighting the need for adaptive governance structures. - Public Trust and Corruption Studies:
The examination of public trust in institutions and the impact of corruption on governance has become a critical area of interest, reflecting broader societal concerns about integrity and accountability. - Smart Cities and Citizen-Centric Approaches:
Emerging studies on smart cities, emphasizing citizen engagement and the use of technology to enhance public services, illustrate a shift towards more innovative governance frameworks. - Quality Management Systems in Public Administration:
There is an increasing trend in research focusing on the implementation and effectiveness of quality management systems within public administration, aiming to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Analysis of Administrative Practices:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focusing on historical analyses of administrative practices and governance, suggesting a shift towards more contemporary and applied research themes. - Traditional Regulatory Frameworks:
Research concerning traditional regulatory frameworks and their applications in public administration has decreased, indicating a potential move towards exploring more innovative and adaptive governance models. - Cross-National Policy Transfer:
The examination of cross-national policy transfer practices has become less prominent, possibly overshadowed by more pressing issues such as local governance and immediate public administration reforms. - Sector-Specific Studies:
There appears to be a reduction in sector-specific studies, such as those focused solely on health or education administration, in favor of broader themes that encompass multiple sectors within public administration.
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