About the Journal

Journal of Public Administration Frontiers (JPAF, E-ISSN: 3120-3426) is a pioneering open-access journal dedicated to advancing transformative research at the nexus of governance innovation, policy implementation, and administrative science in an era of complex global challenges. As the premier interdisciplinary forum for cutting-edge public sector scholarship, JPAF catalyzes evidence-based solutions that reconcile governmental effectiveness with democratic values through rigorous empirical analysis and theoretical innovation.

JPAF employs a multidimensional analytical framework - policy efficacy, institutional resilience, and civic impact - to examine critical issues in 21st century governance. Our editorial scope encompasses three interconnected domains of inquiry:

Governance Innovation & Digital Transformation
・AI-enabled policy decision support systems
・Blockchain applications for transparent governance
・Digital citizen engagement platforms
・Predictive analytics for public service delivery
・Cybersecurity frameworks for government infrastructure

Policy Implementation & Institutional Design
・Multi-level governance coordination mechanisms
・Regulatory impact assessment methodologies
・Public-private partnership performance metrics
・Crisis management institutional architectures
・Anti-corruption compliance ecosystems

Administrative Reform & Public Value Creation
・Equitable public service delivery models
・Behavioral insights for policy compliance
・Social equity impact assessment tools
・Public sector innovation diffusion patterns
・Cross-cultural leadership competencies

Emerging Methodological Frontiers
・Computational social science in policy analysis
・Mixed-methods evaluation frameworks
・Big data governance analytics
・Institutional network mapping techniques
・Citizen-centric performance metrics

Open Access: This journal operates under a "gold" Open Access model, providing free access to all readers.  The Article Processing Charges (APC) for all article types (research, review, case reports) is $0, and the content will be published under a CC BY 4.0. To encourage submissions and support the research community, JPAF currently levies no APC (0 APC). For specific APC policies, please refer to the Open Access Policies.

Recognition of Reviewers: reviewers who provide timely, thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers entitling them to a discount on the APC of their next publication in JPAF, in appreciation of the work done.

General Information

eISSN: 3120-3426

1st Year Published: 2025

Frequency: Quarterly

Issues Per Year: 4

Country / Region: Malaysia

Primary Language: English

 Publisher Information: Cultech Publishing Sdn. Bhd.

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