Focus Scope

Jurnal Pemerintahan dan Politik is a periodical scientific journal published four times a year which publishes the results of original research on the science of government and politics.This journal aims to develop concepts, theories, perspectives, paradigms and methodologies in the study of government and politics. The scope of the Jurnal Pemerintahan dan Politik includes:

1. Political Theory

2. Local Government

3. Indonesian Politics

4. Civil Society

5. Public Policy & Public Services

6. Elections & Political Party

7. Democracy Studies

8. Leadership in Government

Types of Manuscripts

Jurnal Pemerintahan dan Politik accepts scholarly manuscripts that make a substantive contribution to the development of government and political studies and related fields within the journal's Aims and Scope.

The journal prioritizes Original Research Articles that present empirical research findings, theoretically or conceptually informed analysis supported by appropriate evidence, or new knowledge and insights in the fields of government and politics.

The following types of manuscripts may be considered for publication:

1. Original Research Article — Priority

Original Research Articles are the primary and prioritized manuscript type for publication in the journal. These articles must present original research with a clear scholarly contribution and be supported by a rigorous and appropriate research methodology.

The research may employ quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches and may include empirical, comparative, or theoretically and conceptually informed research supported by adequate evidence.

Original Research Articles should generally include:

  • a clearly defined research problem and objectives;

  • a relevant literature review and positioning of the study within previous research;

  • an appropriate theoretical or conceptual framework;

  • a transparent and rigorous research methodology;

  • presentation and analysis of empirical data or other relevant evidence;

  • discussion connecting the findings with relevant theories and previous studies;

  • a clear scholarly contribution and/or implications; and

  • conclusions supported by the research findings.

2. Review Article

A Review Article provides a critical synthesis and analysis of the development of research, concepts, theories, or knowledge concerning a specific topic within government and political studies.

Review Articles should provide more than a descriptive summary of existing literature. They are expected to identify conceptual developments, scholarly debates, research gaps, patterns or trends in previous findings, and potential directions for future research.

Review manuscripts that merely summarize existing literature without substantial critical synthesis, analytical depth, or a clear scholarly contribution will not be prioritized.

3. Case Study Article

A Case Study Article presents an in-depth analysis of a particular case relevant to government and political studies. A case may involve an institution, organization, policy, program, geographical area, political or governmental event, governance practice, or other specific phenomenon with clear scholarly relevance.

Case Study Articles should adequately explain:

  • the rationale for selecting the case;

  • the context and characteristics of the case;

  • the research approach or strategy;

  • data sources and data collection techniques;

  • the analytical process;

  • the research findings; and

  • the broader scholarly contribution of the case.

A case study should not be limited to a descriptive account of a particular region, institution, policy, or event. It should provide substantive analysis and generate scholarly insights that contribute to broader understanding of government and political phenomena.

Restrictions on Literature-Based Manuscripts

Jurnal Pemerintahan dan Politik limits the publication of manuscripts whose primary contribution consists solely or predominantly of a literature review. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Literature Reviews;

  • Systematic Literature Reviews (SLR);

  • Scoping Reviews;

  • Bibliometric Reviews or Bibliometric Analyses;

  • Meta-analyses;

  • Integrative Reviews;

  • Narrative Reviews; and

  • other systematic or non-systematic forms of literature-based reviews.

Manuscripts falling into these categories are not prioritized and may be rejected at the editorial screening stage if they do not demonstrate a strong scholarly contribution, substantial novelty, or clear relevance to the journal's scope.

The use of relevant literature as part of the literature review, theoretical framework, conceptual framework, or analysis of an Original Research Article is fully permitted and encouraged. This restriction applies to manuscripts in which the principal contribution is limited to mapping, summarizing, or synthesizing existing literature without sufficient original research, empirical evidence, or substantive scholarly analysis.

Publication Priority

In the editorial process, the journal gives priority to Original Research Articles that:

  1. address a clearly defined research problem or question;

  2. present robust empirical evidence or substantive scholarly analysis;

  3. demonstrate clear originality and scholarly contribution;

  4. employ an appropriate and rigorous research methodology;

  5. make a strong contribution to the development of government and political studies; and

  6. provide relevant theoretical, empirical, methodological, or practical implications.

Acceptance of any manuscript remains subject to the journal's editorial screening and peer-review process.