Focus and Scope

Global Journal of Political Science (GJPOL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original, high-quality, and rigorously reviewed research in political science. The journal prioritizes contributions that demonstrate clear theoretical development, strong empirical evidence, and methodological rigor, with relevance to contemporary political issues at national, regional, and global levels.

The journal welcomes empirical, theoretical, and interdisciplinary studies that critically examine political institutions, governance processes, public policy, and power relations. Particular emphasis is placed on research that engages with democratization, globalization, digital politics, public governance, and sustainable development.

GJPOL aims to advance political science scholarship by promoting evidence-based research, encouraging critical and comparative perspectives, and supporting the development of effective governance and public policies. The journal positions itself as a platform for high-impact research with strong international visibility and citation potential.

Scope

1. Political Theory and Philosophy

  • Classical and contemporary political theory
  • Normative political analysis
  • Justice, equality, and political ethics

2. Comparative Politics

  • Comparative political systems and institutions
  • Democratization and political transitions
  • Authoritarianism and hybrid regimes
  • Political development and institutional change

3. International Relations

  • International politics and global governance
  • Foreign policy analysis
  • International security and conflict studies
  • Regional and global cooperation

4. Public Administration and Governance

  • Public sector management and reform
  • Governance and institutional performance
  • Decentralization and local governance
  • Bureaucracy and administrative behavior

5. Public Policy and Policy Analysis

  • Policy formulation and implementation
  • Policy evaluation and impact assessment
  • Evidence-based policymaking
  • Sectoral public policies

6. Political Economy

  • State-market relations
  • Political determinants of economic policy
  • Development and governance
  • Institutional economics and politics

7. Elections and Political Behavior

  • Voting behavior and electoral systems
  • Political participation and engagement
  • Political parties and party systems
  • Campaign strategy and voter mobilization

8. Digital Politics and Political Communication

  • Digital campaigning and social media politics
  • Online political participation
  • Disinformation and political polarization
  • Technology and democracy

9. Governance, Law, and Human Rights

  • Rule of law and constitutional governance
  • Human rights and political institutions
  • Accountability and anti-corruption
  • Public integrity systems

10. Global Issues and Sustainability Politics

  • Climate governance and environmental politics
  • Global inequality and development politics
  • Migration and transnational politics
  • Sustainable development governance

Editorial Emphasis

  • Clear research gap and originality
  • Strong theoretical contribution
  • Robust, transparent, and reproducible methodology
  • International relevance and comparative analysis
  • Policy relevance and practical implications
  • Use of recent and high-quality international references