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Journal overview

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration is a scholarly double anonymized peer-reviewed journal dedicated to promoting the study, research and enhancement of public governance, policy, administration and management in and beyond Asia and the Pacific. It welcomes contributions that address theory and practice, particularly from comparative and thematic perspectives. The contributions can be:

  • free-standing articles (7,000–9,000 words)
  • articles (5,000–9,000 words) in proposed or commissioned special issues or symposia
  • essays about new and timely developments (1,500–3,000 words)

The Journal’s target audience consists of scholars, policy-makers and managers, including those engaged in education and research in the expanding MPA, DPA and PhD communities.

Appraisal and review

Manuscripts submitted to the Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration are subject to initial appraisal by the Editors and, if found suitable for further consideration, to double anonymized peer review by expert referees.

Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.

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