About the Journal
The Public Governance & Administrative Sciences Review (PGAS) is a rigorously peer-reviewed, open-access international journal dedicated to the advancement of theory, research, and practice in public administration and modern governance. As contemporary societal challenges grow in complexity, PGASR serves as a premier global forum for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to examine the evolving landscape of how governments function, innovate, and deliver public value.
Focus and Scope
PGAS seeks to publish original research articles, theoretical frameworks, and comprehensive case studies that offer significant insights into the efficiency, accountability, and transformation of the public sector. The journal’s editorial priority is centered on five core pillars:
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Good Governance & Policy Theory: Exploring the principles of transparency, the rule of law, and participatory decision-making within local and global contexts.
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Public Service Innovation: Analyzing new methodologies, administrative "praxis," and citizen-centric approaches to improving public service delivery.
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Digital Governance (E-Government): Investigating the impact of digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, and smart city initiatives on administrative processes.
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Public Sector Finance: Examining fiscal policy, public budgeting, auditing, and financial accountability mechanisms to ensure sustainable development.
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Administrative Reform: Discussing structural changes, human resource management (HRM) in the public sector, and the modernization of bureaucratic systems.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors who publish with PGAS retain the copyright to their work while granting the journal the right of first publication. All articles are typically licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which allows others to share and adapt the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
Archiving and Digital Preservation
To ensure the long-term preservation of digital scholarly content, PGAS utilizes the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) systems. These initiatives enable participating libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration.
Privacy Statement
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party. We are committed to ensuring that your personal data is protected in compliance with international data protection standards.
Sponsorship and History
Founded to bridge the gap between administrative theory and bureaucratic practice, PGAS is supported by [Insert Institution/Sponsor Name, if applicable]. Since its inception, the journal has maintained a commitment to scholarly integrity and the promotion of innovative governance solutions that address the needs of an interconnected world.
