Focus and Scope

The Journal of Social and Political Sciences (JSAPS) is dedicated to publishing high-quality original research, theoretical studies, and review articles that make a significant contribution to scientific development, public discourse, and policy practice in the fields of social and political sciences.

Focus

JSAPS focuses on critical analysis, theoretical development, and problem-solving related to social phenomena and the dynamics of political governance at the local, national, and global levels. We invite academics, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to share ideas that enrich interdisciplinary literature and public policy practices.

Scope

The publication scope within JSAPS includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Political Science: Political behavior, political parties, elections, democratic institutions, and political economy.

• Government Studies: Central and local governance, bureaucracy, decentralization, and village autonomy.

• Sociology: Social change, social structure, rural sociology, and socio-legal studies.

• Public Administration and Policy: Public sector management, legal and bureaucratic reform, regional state-owned enterprise governance, as well as policy formulation and evaluation.

• International Relations: Diplomacy, global security politics, and international regional dynamics.

• Communication Studies: Political communication, mass media studies, information policy, and public opinion.

• Social Anthropology: Political culture, local wisdom, and social conflict resolution.

Statement of Compliance with Publication Ethics (COPE Compliance Statement)

The formulation and implementation of the JSAPS Focus and Scope operate strictly in accordance with the international ethical standard guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

To ensure scientific integrity, this scope policy is based on the following COPE principles:

1. Transparency of Aims and Scope: JSAPS clearly states its publishing aims and scope so that authors and readers can accurately identify the relevance of a manuscript. Desk rejection may occur if the substance of the article falls outside this declared scope. Read more about COPE: Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.

2. Clarity for Authors and Readership: Every submitted manuscript must comply with the established scientific scope boundaries without deviating from academic ethical principles. This aims to maintain the scientific focus of the journal and protect readers from publications beyond our editorial capacity. Read more about COPE Core Practices.

3. Editorial Evaluation Suitability: The Journal Editors (Editor-in-Chief along with the editorial team) rely on this Focus and Scope as the primary parameter in the initial screening (desk review) before the manuscript is sent for the peer-review process. This policy is implemented to respect the time of both authors and reviewers. Read more about COPE: Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers.

For authors wishing to submit a manuscript, please ensure that your article's topic aligns with one of the scopes above. To read all the publication ethics standards we uphold, please visit the official website of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).