About the Journal

GSX J. Gov. Public Policy is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published under the Global South Index, focusing on the study and practice of governance, public administration, and policy-making, especially within the contexts of developing nations and emerging democracies.

Aims and Scope

The journal aims to:

  • Advance theoretical and empirical research on governance systems and public policy frameworks.
  • Explore innovations in public sector management, transparency, and citizen engagement.
  • Provide a platform for policy analysis and dialogue from the Global South perspective.

Key Areas of Interest

  • Public administration and institutional reform
  • Policy design, implementation, and evaluation
  • Decentralization and local governance
  • Regulatory frameworks and legal institutions
  • Civic participation and accountability
  • Governance in fragile and post-conflict states
  • Comparative public policy and global governance

Audience

Scholars, policymakers, civil servants, development practitioners, and graduate students engaged in governance, public policy, and administrative studies.

Open Access Policy

  • Fully open access: All articles are freely available online upon publication.
  • Creative Commons License: Published under CC BY 4.0, allowing sharing and adaptation with attribution.
  • Affordable APC: A processing fee of $50 USD is charged per accepted article to support editorial operations and digital infrastructure.
    • Waivers and discounts are available for authors from low-income institutions or underfunded research projects.
  • Global accessibility: Designed to remove barriers to knowledge and promote equitable research dissemination.

Submission Guidelines

  • Article Types: Research articles, policy briefs, review essays, data notes
  • Length: 6,000–10,000 words for research articles; shorter formats accepted for briefs and notes
  • Language: English (with abstract translations encouraged in local languages)
  • Formatting: APA style; templates available on the journal website
  • Peer Review: Double-blind process with 2–3 expert reviewers per submission
  • Turnaround Time: Initial decision within 4–8 weeks; expedited review available for policy-relevant work
  • Processing Fee: $50 USD per accepted article; payable after acceptance

Indexing & Archiving Goals

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
  • EconLit
  • Scopus
  • RePEc (Research Papers in Economics)
  • Google Scholar
  • CrossRef (with DOI assignment for all articles)

All content is digitally archived via PKP PN and LOCKSS to ensure long-term preservation.