NISPAcee Journal of Public Administration and Policy
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Critical Engagement in Public Policy Discourse
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Policy Analysis:
The journal prioritizes in-depth analyses of public policies across different sectors, exploring their formulation, implementation, and outcomes in Central and Eastern European contexts. - Digital Transformation in Governance:
A significant scope of the journal is the exploration of digitalization efforts within public administration, assessing how technology is reshaping service delivery and citizen engagement. - Collaborative Governance:
The journal encourages research on collaborative approaches to governance, examining partnerships between government, private sector, and civil society in public service delivery. - Crisis Management and Resilience:
The journal focuses on how public administrations respond to crises, emphasizing resilience and adaptive strategies in policy-making and service provision. - Citizen Participation and Engagement:
Research on mechanisms for citizen involvement in public decision-making processes is a core area, highlighting participatory budgeting, public consultations, and civic initiatives. - Comparative Governance Studies:
The journal supports comparative studies that analyze governance systems across different regions, particularly within the framework of European integration.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Governance:
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed numerous studies examining its effects on public policy, electoral participation, and crisis management, highlighting the need for adaptive governance. - Digital Government and E-Governance:
There is a notable increase in research focused on digital government initiatives, exploring how technology can enhance transparency, efficiency, and citizen engagement. - Participatory Budgeting and Citizen Initiatives:
Research on participatory budgeting and grassroots citizen initiatives is gaining traction, emphasizing the importance of local governance and community involvement. - Policy Coordination in a Global Context:
Emerging themes include the need for improved policy coordination among nations, especially in response to transnational challenges such as health crises and environmental issues. - Sustainability and Public Procurement:
A growing number of studies are addressing sustainable public procurement practices, reflecting a broader trend towards integrating environmental and social considerations into public policy.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Public Administration Models:
Research focused on conventional bureaucratic models of public administration is declining, as there is a growing emphasis on innovative governance and participatory approaches. - Generalized Economic Policy Studies:
While economic policy remains relevant, studies that lack a specific focus on local or regional contexts are becoming less prominent compared to more targeted analyses. - Static Evaluation of Public Services:
There is a waning interest in static assessments of public services, with a shift towards dynamic evaluations that consider changing environments and citizen feedback. - Historical Approaches to Public Administration:
Research that primarily examines historical perspectives without linking to contemporary challenges is becoming less frequent, as the journal favors studies with immediate policy relevance. - Single-Country Studies without Comparative Analysis:
Publications that focus solely on a single country without comparative insights are declining, as the journal increasingly values cross-national comparisons and lessons learned.
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