Publication Policy

The Journal of Political Science, Law & Governance is dedicated to publishing high-quality, original, and peer-reviewed scholarly research across political science, law, governance, public policy, international relations, public administration, constitutional studies, human rights, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal aims to promote academic integrity, critical inquiry, evidence-based policymaking, democratic values, and global scholarly exchange.

Scope and Objectives

The journal provides a platform for researchers, academicians, policymakers, legal professionals, public administrators, and scholars to publish significant theoretical, empirical, and applied research that contributes to the advancement of political, legal, and governance knowledge and practice. The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches that address contemporary challenges in public administration, law, policy formulation, institutional development, governance systems, democracy, and social justice.

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and research integrity.

• Initial editorial screening for scope, formatting, plagiarism, and policy compliance
• Assignment to qualified reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area
• Evaluation based on originality, methodology, relevance, clarity, and scholarly contribution
• Authors may be requested to revise manuscripts based on reviewer comments
• Final publication decisions are made by the editorial board based on reviewer recommendations

Ethical Standards and Integrity

The journal follows internationally recognized publishing ethics standards and adheres to the principles and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

• Authors must ensure originality and proper citation practices
• Conflicts of interest and funding sources must be disclosed
• Research methods and reporting must maintain academic honesty and transparency
• Ethical approval must be obtained for research involving human participants where applicable

Author Responsibilities

• Manuscripts submitted must be original and not under consideration elsewhere
• Authors must provide accurate data and transparent reporting
• All sources and contributions must be appropriately acknowledged
• Authors are expected to cooperate fully during peer review and revision processes
• Any use of AI-assisted tools must be disclosed where applicable

Editorial Responsibilities

• Manuscripts are evaluated fairly, objectively, and without discrimination
• Editorial decisions are handled confidentially
• Publication decisions are based solely on scholarly merit and reviewer feedback
• Ethical concerns, misconduct, or policy violations are investigated appropriately
• Editors maintain the integrity and transparency of the publication process

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently based on academic quality, originality, relevance, and peer-review recommendations. Publication fees, sponsorships, political interests, or commercial considerations do not influence editorial decisions.

Plagiarism, Corrections, and Retractions

Manuscripts containing plagiarism, duplicate publication, manipulated data, authorship misconduct, citation manipulation, or unethical research practices may be rejected or retracted. The journal follows recognized ethical guidelines for corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions where necessary.

Open Access and Copyright

The journal provides immediate open access to published content to support the global exchange of scholarly knowledge. Authors retain copyright of their work and articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), unless otherwise stated.

Archiving and Digital Preservation

The journal ensures long-term digital preservation and accessibility of published content through recognized preservation systems, including the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN). Published articles remain permanently accessible for scholarly reference, citation, and future research.

DOI Assignment Policy

• Every accepted and published article is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
• DOIs are registered and maintained through Crossref
• DOI identifiers ensure persistent discoverability, accessibility, and reliable citation tracking
• DOI structure follows standardized journal publication formatting

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

Authors must disclose the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or generative technologies used in manuscript preparation. AI tools cannot be listed as authors, and authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, validity, and integrity of submitted work.