Focus and Scope
Focus and Scope
JASP (Journal of Administrative and Social Policy) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), University of Lampung. The journal serves as a platform for the dissemination of research findings, conceptual studies, and critical scholarly discussions in the fields of social sciences and political sciences, particularly those related to public administration, public policy, and socio-political dynamics at local, national, and global levels.
The primary focus of JASP is to advance and strengthen theoretical and practical studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of governance, public management, and the processes of public policy formulation and implementation, as well as the interactions between the state, the market, and civil society within the context of democratic governance and sustainable development.
The scope of articles published in JASP includes, but is not limited to:
- Public Administration and Public Sector Management
- Public Policy and Policy Analysis
- Governance and Public Governance (including Good Governance and Collaborative Governance)
- Public Service Delivery and Service Innovation
- Bureaucratic Reform and Public Institutions
- Local Politics, Decentralization, and Regional Autonomy
- Democracy, Public Participation, and Civil Society
- Political Economy and Development Studies
- Contemporary Social Issues (poverty, inequality, social inclusion, and social justice)
- Digital Transformation in Government and Public Policy
- State–Market–Society Relations in Public Policy
- Evidence-Based Policy Studies and Interdisciplinary Approaches in Social Sciences
JASP welcomes empirical research articles, case studies, systematic literature reviews, and conceptual papers that offer original insights, analytical frameworks, and policy recommendations relevant to the development of knowledge and the practice of public policy, particularly in the context of Indonesia and other developing countries.
