About the Journal


Governance & Policy Journal is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research, analytical papers, and policy-oriented studies in the fields of governance, political science, and public administration. The journal serves as a platform for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to exchange ideas that shape effective governance and sound public policy on a global scale.

Scope of the Journal

The journal covers a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Public governance and institutional development
  • Comparative politics and policy analysis
  • Public sector management and reform
  • Political economy and global governance
  • Transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption policies
  • Local government and decentralization
  • International relations and policy cooperation
  • Law, regulation, and policy implementation
  • Digital transformation and e-governance
  • Ethical leadership and decision-making in governance

For more detailed information, see the Aims and Scope section.

Founders

  • International Association of Political Studies
  • Lumoscia Publishing​​​

Publisher

  • Lumoscia Publishing​​​

Journal Website

Governance & Policy Journal – Lumoscia Publishing

Registration

  • Registered by: National Court Register of Italy (Registro delle Imprese, Camera di Commercio di Milano)
  • Registration Number: IT09832321
  • Date of Registration: 15 January 2023

Year of Foundation

  • 2023

Publication Frequency

  • Quarterly (4 issues per year)

Language of Publication

  • English

Editorial Leadership

  • Editor-in-Chief: E. Lawson
  • Deputy Editor-in-Chief: K. Nguyen
  • Contact Email: info@lumoscia.com

The editorial board includes prominent experts and researchers in political science, governance, and public policy. Complete information about the board is available in the Editorial Board section.

Open Access and Licensing

All published materials are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution to the authors and acknowledgment of its first publication in this journal.