Manuscript Type

JISPAR (Jurnal Ilmu Sosial, Politik dan Pemerintahan) accepts original scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the development of knowledge and academic discussion in the fields of social sciences, political sciences, public administration, public policy, governance, and related disciplines. Manuscripts must demonstrate academic rigor, relevance to the journal's scope, and a clear contribution to existing knowledge or practice.

The journal considers the following types of manuscripts for publication.

1. Original Research Articles

Original Research Articles report the findings of empirical research using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches. These articles should present a clearly defined research problem, relevant theoretical or conceptual foundations, a transparent methodology, systematic findings, and a discussion of the implications of the results.

Research articles should demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, and a clear contribution to the advancement of knowledge or practice in the fields covered by JISPAR.

2. Review Articles

Review Articles provide a critical and systematic examination of existing scholarly literature on a relevant topic. These manuscripts should synthesize previous research, identify patterns and disagreements in the literature, evaluate theoretical or methodological developments, and highlight research gaps or directions for future studies.

Literature reviews should use a transparent and appropriate review approach. Where applicable, systematic reviews should explain their search strategy, selection criteria, and synthesis procedures.

3. Conceptual and Theoretical Articles

Conceptual and Theoretical Articles develop, refine, or critically examine theories, concepts, analytical frameworks, or models relevant to social sciences, political sciences, public administration, governance, and public policy.

These manuscripts should present a clear theoretical argument, engage critically with relevant scholarly literature, and demonstrate how the proposed analysis advances conceptual understanding or provides a useful framework for future research.

4. Policy Analysis Articles

Policy Analysis Articles examine public policies, policy processes, policy implementation, policy evaluation, and their implications for government institutions and society. These manuscripts may address policy design, public service delivery, institutional capacity, collaborative governance, community participation, accountability, or other issues relevant to public administration and governance.

Articles in this category should provide a rigorous analytical basis for their conclusions and, where appropriate, formulate evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and relevant stakeholders.

5. Case Study Articles

Case Study Articles provide an in-depth analysis of a particular institution, policy, program, community, region, governance arrangement, or public-sector practice. These manuscripts should explain the rationale for selecting the case, describe the research context, and present a systematic analysis supported by appropriate empirical or documentary evidence.

Case studies should offer analytical insights that extend beyond a descriptive account of the selected case and contribute to broader scholarly discussions.

General Requirements

All manuscript types must:

  1. Fall within the aims and scope of JISPAR.

  2. Present an original scholarly contribution appropriate to the selected manuscript type.

  3. Use relevant and credible academic literature to support the analysis.

  4. Follow appropriate research methods or analytical procedures.

  5. Comply with the journal's author guidelines, citation and referencing requirements, and publication ethics policies.

  6. Include a clear statement of the research purpose and conclusions consistent with the evidence presented.

Manuscripts are subject to an initial editorial assessment and, where considered suitable, peer review in accordance with JISPAR's editorial policies. Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee acceptance or publication.

The editorial team reserves the right to determine the suitability of a manuscript type and may recommend an alternative classification when appropriate.