Aims and Scope

Aim and Scope

Focus and Scope of GovCore

Publion GovCore is an open‑access, peer‑reviewed journal devoted to advancing rigorous scholarship at the intersection of public administration and governance. Its primary aim is to publish original research that illuminates the core mechanisms by which public power is exercised, operationalized, and translated into societal impact. By fostering a vibrant forum for dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, Publion GovCore seeks to deepen our collective understanding of how institutions steer policy, how bureaucratic processes deliver services, and how ethical integrity and sustainability shape outcomes in the public sphere.

The journal’s scope integrates six interrelated dimensions of public sector research:

  1. Public Sector Organization & Bureaucratic Structure
    Institutional design, bureaucratic reform, inter‑agency relations, and the architecture of governance.

  2. Public Management & Strategic Administration
    Innovation in leadership, human resource management, budgeting, performance measurement, and risk management within public organizations.

  3. Public Policy Design & Implementation
    Evidence‑based policy formulation, participatory decision‑making, regulatory frameworks, and program evaluation.

  4. Ethics, Integrity & Anti‑Corruption Governance
    Norms of transparency, accountability mechanisms, ethical leadership, and strategies for preventing and combating corruption.

  5. Performance Accountability & Service Delivery
    Mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating institutional performance, citizen satisfaction, e‑government, and results‑oriented governance.

  6. Environmental Governance & Sustainable Public Policy
    Integration of environmental stewardship, climate action, and sustainable development goals within public administration and policymaking.

Publion GovCore welcomes empirical studies, theoretical contributions, comparative analyses, and case studies that speak to one or more of these dimensions. Emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and global perspectives, the journal is committed to publishing high‑quality work that is both analytically rigorous and policy‑relevant—positioning Publion GovCore for accreditation in national indices SINTA.