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About the Journal
ASTACITA: Journal of Bureaucracy and Public Policy is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal that provides a platform for rigorous scholarship on public administration, governance, and public policy. The journal seeks to foster critical discussion and knowledge exchange among academics, policymakers, practitioners, and students concerned with the functioning of public institutions and policy processes.
Focus and Scope
ASTACITA publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, policy analyses, and review essays that explore issues related to bureaucracy and public administration areas as follows:
- Bureaucracy and Administration Development
- Public Policy and Economic
- Public Management and Leadership
- Digital Governance and Public Sector Innovation
- Any specific issues of bureaucracy and public policy.
Interdisciplinary approaches drawing from political science, economics, sociology, law, and public management are especially welcomed.
Open Access Policy
ASTACITA is an open access journal. All articles are made freely and permanently available online immediately upon publication, allowing readers to read, download, copy, distribute, and cite the work without financial or legal barriers, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors and the journal.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work. Articles published in ASTACITA are licensed under a Creative Commons license, which permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, as long as the original work is properly cited. Specific license details are stated in each published article.
Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic rigor, originality, and relevance. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and are expected to adhere to high ethical and professional standards.
Sponsorship and Funding
ASTACITA is published by an academic institution/organization dedicated to the advancement of research in public administration and public policy. Any sources of financial or institutional support are transparently disclosed. The journal does not accept sponsorship that may compromise editorial independence.
History of the Journal
ASTACITA was established to respond to the growing need for critical and evidence-based analysis of bureaucracy and public policy, particularly in the context of governance challenges in developing and transitional societies. Since its inception, the journal has aimed to promote scholarly dialogue and contribute to the improvement of public sector practice.
Archiving and Preservation
To ensure long-term digital preservation and accessibility, ASTACITA participates in recognized archiving systems such as LOCKSS and/or CLOCKSS, allowing libraries to preserve published content and ensure its continued availability.
Privacy Statement
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site are used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party, in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.
