About the Journal

Journal of Policy Design and Public Governance (JPDG) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by Astu Publishing, dedicated to advancing research and discourse in the fields of public policy, governance, and institutional design. The journal serves as a platform for scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and researchers to explore complex issues related to policymaking, governance innovation, and public sector effectiveness at national and global levels.

Published three times a year in April, August, and December, JPDG applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, objectivity, and integrity. The journal embraces a full open access policy, enabling unrestricted access to all its content and promoting broad dissemination of knowledge.

JPDG upholds high ethical standards guided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and strives for visibility and impact through national and international indexing systems. The journal promotes interdisciplinary research and comparative studies that contribute to practical and theoretical advancements in public governance.

Journal of Policy Design and Public Governance (JPDG) focuses on high-quality research that examines the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policies, as well as innovations in governance structures and administrative systems.

The journal welcomes original research articles, policy reviews, and analytical case studies covering (but not limited to) the following topics:

• Public policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation

• Governance theories and models

• Institutional and regulatory design

• Evidence-based policy and decision-making

• Public sector reform and innovation

• Digital governance and e-government

• Accountability, transparency, and anti-corruption measures

• Citizen participation and collaborative governance

• Crisis management and public policy responses

• Intergovernmental and multilevel governance

• Sustainable development policy

• Comparative and international public administration

• Ethics, integrity, and leadership in governance

• Policy capacity and institutional resilience

JPDG encourages multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral approaches that bridge political science, public administration, law, economics, and technology in addressing current and emerging challenges in governance and policy design.