Aims & Scope

Aims

The Journal of Public Management Innovation is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in public sector management and governance. Our primary aim is to serve as a leading platform for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to disseminate innovative research and insights that address contemporary challenges in public administration.

We encourage submissions that explore novel approaches, transformative strategies, and empirical studies that push the boundaries of traditional public management practices. The journal is committed to publishing high-quality, original research that contributes significantly to the body of knowledge and has meaningful implications for improving public service delivery and governance systems worldwide.

Scope

The journal covers a comprehensive range of topics related to innovation in public management and governance. We welcome submissions employing diverse methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.

Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

Public Policy and Governance Innovation:

  • Digital governance and e-government

  • Policy implementation and evaluation

  • Regulatory reform and smart regulation

  • Collaborative governance and network management

  • Public-private partnerships

Public Service Innovation:

  • Service delivery transformation

  • Citizen-centric public services

  • Quality management in public sector

  • Public value creation

  • Social innovation in public services

Administrative Reform and Organizational Innovation:

  • Bureaucratic reform

  • Change management in public organizations

  • Strategic management in government

  • Performance management and measurement

  • Public sector leadership and innovation

Technology and Digital Transformation:

  • Artificial intelligence in public service

  • Big data and analytics in government

  • Blockchain applications in public sector

  • Smart cities and digital infrastructure

  • Cybersecurity in government

Financial and Resource Management:

  • Public financial management innovation

  • Performance-based budgeting

  • Public procurement innovation

  • Human resource management in government

  • Asset management in public sector

Sustainable Development and Public Management:

  • Sustainable development goals (SDGs) implementation

  • Environmental governance

  • Climate change and public policy

  • Social equity and inclusive governance

  • Disaster management and resilience

We particularly welcome:

  • Cross-country comparative studies

  • Interdisciplinary research approaches

  • Evidence-based policy recommendations

  • Case studies of successful innovations

  • Critical analyses of public management reforms