Author Guidelines

📚 ARTICLE CLASSIFICATION

The Journal of Public Governance and Social Science (JPGSS) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality, original research in the fields of public policy, governance, economics and finance, and social innovation. The journal prioritizes research that contributes to advancing theoretical knowledge and practical applications, fostering meaningful discussions across these interrelated domains.

📖 GENERAL GUIDE

  1. Submit manuscripts through our Online Submission Portal.
  2. Authors agree to assign copyright to JPGSS upon acceptance.
  3. Only original, unpublished articles not under review elsewhere will be considered.
  4. Empirical works with critical analysis are prioritised.
  5. Double-blind peer review is conducted by field experts.
  6. Submissions must follow the journal’s format; editorial edits may be applied for clarity.
  7. Primary data users must submit supplementary materials (e.g., instruments, surveys).
  8. Download the article template here.

📝 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Authors must follow these requirements:

  1. Manuscript Submission:
    • Do not include author-identifying details in the manuscript to maintain anonymity.
  2. Title Page:
    • Submit separately with author names, affiliations, contact details, and short bios.
  3. Plagiarism Check:
    • Submit a plagiarism report; similarity index must not exceed 20%.

🧾 MANUSCRIPT FORMAT

  • Language: English, Garamond 11pt, single-spaced, A4 paper, 1-inch margins.
  • File Format: Word (DOC, DOCX), OpenOffice, RTF, or WordPerfect.
  • Length: 7–25 pages.
  • References: Follow APA 7th edition.

Article Structure:

  1. Title: Centered, Title Case, Bold, Garamond 16pt
  2. Abstract: ≤ 200 words, Garamond 10pt
  3. Keywords: 3–5
  4. Main Content:
    • Introduction
    • Literature Review (optional)
    • Research Methods
    • Results and Discussion
    • Conclusion
  5. References: APA 7th edition format

📊 TABLES, FIGURES, AND GRAPHS

  • Use clear titles and numbering.
  • Cite sources appropriately.
  • Ensure all figures are in printable quality.

📚 REFERENCES

  • Follow APA 7th edition.
  • List only cited works, alphabetically by first author's surname.
  • Prefer sources within the last 10 years; ≥ 80% from primary literature.

Example References:

Academic Journals:
Boyd, D. E., McGarry, B. M., & Clarke, T. B. (2016). Exploring the empowering and paradoxical relationship between social media and CSR activism. Journal of Business Research, 69(8), 2739–2746.

Lee, J., & Ok, C. M. (2015). Drivers of work engagement: An examination of core self-evaluations and psychological climate among hotel employees. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 44, 84–98.

Books:
Augusty, F. (2014). Metode Penelitian Manajemen: Pedoman Penelitian untuk Skripsi, Tesis dan Disertasi Ilmu Manajemen. Semarang: UNDIP Press.

Best, R. J. (2009). Market-Based Management: Strategies for Growing Customer Value and Profitability (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.