About the Journal

JOINT: Journal of Issues and National Thought is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes high-quality research articles, reviews, and case studies in the field of public administration, public policy, governance, political studies, social development, and national thought, including but not limited to:

  1. Public Administration and Governance (Public administration theory and development, State and local government administration, public sector organisation and management. Public sector human resource management, Administrative ethics and public sector professionalism, Institutional development and capacity building, Collaborative and network governance, Comparative public administration, Village, regional, and central government administration
  2. Public Policy and Program Implementation (Public policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation, National and regional policy analysis, Evidence-based policymaking, Policy innovation and reform, government programme management, Policy advocacy and communication, Policy impacts on society, Politics of policymaking and decision-making
  3. Public Service and Bureaucratic Reform (Public service quality and innovation, Citizen satisfaction and service standards, Inclusive and equitable public services, Public complaint management, Bureaucratic and administrative reform, Government performance evaluation, Transparency, accountability, and public integrity, Corruption prevention in public administration
  4. Development Administration and Social Development (National and regional development administration, Development planning and program management, Sustainable development, Community development and empowerment, Poverty alleviation and social welfare, Human resource development, Rural, urban, coastal, and island development, Social inclusion and protection of vulnerable groups).
  5. Political Science and Government Studies (Political theory and political thought, Democracy and democratization, Political institutions and government systems, Electoral systems and political behavior, Political parties and interest groups, Local politics and decentralization, Political leadership, Power relations and political participation, International relations and foreign policy)
  6. Law, Human Rights, and Public Affairs (Administrative and constitutional law, Government regulation and legal reform, Civil rights and human rights, Ethics, justice, and public responsibility, Law enforcement and governance, Administrative disputes, Social justice, Relationships among law, politics, and public policy)
  7. Social Sciences and Humanities (Sociology and social transformation, Anthropology and cultural studies, Social psychology and community behavior, Education and human development, History and national thought, Cultural diversity and national integration, Social movements and civic engagement, Local wisdom and community identity)
  8. Economics and Development Studies (National and regional economic policy, Public finance and public sector economics, Political economy, Social welfare and economic inequality, Entrepreneurship and community economic development, Regional development, Institutional economics, Sustainable economic development)
  9. Media, Communication, and Public Discourse (Government and public communication, Political communication, Journalism and public information, Digital media and public opinion, Social media and civic participation, Policy communication, Media representation and national narratives, Communication for social and community development)

Key Features of the Journal

  1. Multidisciplinary Scope: The journal encourages cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary research that addresses administrative, political, social, legal, economic, cultural, and national development issues.
  2. Open Access: All published articles are made freely available to readers, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to support the broad dissemination and accessibility of scholarly knowledge.
  3. Rigorous Peer Review: All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process conducted by reviewers with relevant expertise in public administration, political science, law, social sciences, economics, communication, and related disciplines.
  4. National and Global Reach: The journal welcomes submissions from academics, researchers, policymakers, public officials, professionals, and practitioners from Indonesia and other countries. Comparative, regional, national, and international perspectives are strongly encouraged.
  5. Research and Policy Relevance: Published manuscripts are expected to provide meaningful theoretical, empirical, methodological, or practical contributions to public administration, policymaking, governance, and social development.
  6. Ethical Publishing Standards: The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, originality, and transparency. Its editorial and publication practices are guided by recognized principles of scholarly publishing and the ethical standards recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics.

Mission: To advance knowledge in national thought, political science, and social development by bridging gaps between disciplines and providing a platform for scholarly exchange on key national and societal issues.

Frequency of Publication: Biannually

Indexing & Archiving: Indexed in (list databases, e.g., Google Scholar, Crossref, Scopus, etc.) and archived for long-term accessibility.