Focus and Scope
Public Administration: The focus of writing in public administration generally relates to governance, public service delivery, public policy, bureaucratic reform, and public sector management. The scope may include policy analysis, program implementation, transparency, accountability, innovation in public services, and the dynamics of central–local government relations with society.
Political Science: Articles in political science typically highlight issues of power, political systems, political behavior, democracy, political parties, elections, and contemporary political developments at the local, national, and global levels. The scope covers political theory, comparative politics, international politics, public policy, and the dynamics of state and non-state actors.
Communication Studies: Writing in communication studies focuses on message delivery processes, mass media, organizational communication, political communication, marketing communication, digital communication, and public relations. The scope also includes media content analysis, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, as well as the impact of communication technologies.
Sociology: Sociology articles emphasize the study of society, social structures, social interactions, social change, and social problems. The scope includes sociological theories, social stratification, gender studies, education, economics, religion, culture, as well as contemporary social challenges such as urbanization, globalization, and environmental issues.
International Relations: The focus of writing in international relations encompasses global politics, diplomacy, international security, regional cooperation, international organizations, and transnational issues such as terrorism, migration, climate change, and global trade. Articles may also explore international relations theories, geopolitics, and the role of both state and non-state actors.
Library and Information Science: Writing in library and information science highlights information management, collection development, library services, the use of information technology in libraries, information literacy, data management, and the role of libraries in supporting education and research. The scope also includes digital libraries, open access, archival management, and knowledge preservation.