Journal of Chinese Governance
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Research on Governance and Administration
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- E-Governance and Digital Participation:
Research on digital tools and e-participation mechanisms that enhance citizen engagement and governance effectiveness in China. - Collaborative Governance:
Exploration of collaborative strategies among government departments, civil society, and private entities to address complex governance challenges. - Environmental Governance:
Focus on local and national environmental policies, assessing their implementation and impact on sustainability and citizen participation. - Public Policy and Administration:
Analysis of policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation processes in various sectors, including health, education, and social services. - Socioeconomic Factors in Governance:
Investigating how economic conditions, social structures, and demographic changes influence governance practices and citizen satisfaction. - Citizen Identity and Participation:
Examining the evolving nature of citizenship in China, particularly in the context of migration, social media, and community engagement. - Innovation in Governance:
Addressing how innovative practices and technologies are reshaping governance in urban and rural contexts throughout China.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation and Governance:
Recent publications indicate a strong focus on the implications of digital technologies for governance, including issues related to the digital divide and e-participation. - Resilience and Crisis Management:
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted increased research on governance strategies for crisis management and resilience, emphasizing adaptive governance practices. - Participatory Governance:
There is a growing trend towards examining participatory governance mechanisms, such as participatory budgeting and citizen engagement in policy-making. - Environmental Sustainability and Policy:
Emerging research addresses environmental governance, particularly in light of China's commitments to carbon neutrality and sustainable development. - Social Media and Political Engagement:
Exploration of how social media platforms influence citizen engagement and political participation is gaining traction, reflecting broader shifts in communication. - Intergovernmental Relations and Collaboration:
Increased attention is being paid to the dynamics of intergovernmental collaboration and competition within China's governance landscape.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Bureaucratic Governance Models:
Research focusing on rigid bureaucratic structures and traditional governance models has waned, perhaps in favor of more dynamic, participatory approaches. - Economic Growth as a Sole Focus:
The emphasis on economic growth metrics in governance evaluation is declining, with a shift towards broader considerations of social equity and environmental sustainability. - Fixed Institutional Structures:
Studies centered on static institutional frameworks are becoming less common, as researchers increasingly recognize the need for adaptability and responsiveness in governance. - Top-Down Policy Implementation:
There is a noticeable reduction in papers emphasizing strict top-down approaches to policy implementation, reflecting a growing interest in multi-level governance and stakeholder involvement.
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