JGAS

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About Journal

Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies (JGAS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published in an online format, dedicated to advancing critical inquiry and academic discourse on governance, accountability, and public affairs. The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, academicians, policy analysts, and practitioners to disseminate high-quality scholarly works that address contemporary social, political, and governmental issues at local, national, and global levels.

JGAS publishes original research articles, systematic and critical review papers, book reviews, case reports, and scholarly discussions that explore theoretical, empirical, and applied perspectives on governance and accountability. The journal particularly encourages studies that examine public sector governance, institutional accountability, transparency, public policy implementation, political processes, and the dynamics of state–society relations.

By fostering interdisciplinary approaches and evidence-based analysis, JGAS aims to bridge theory and practice in governance studies. The journal seeks to contribute to informed decision-making, institutional reform, and the strengthening of accountable governance systems through rigorous research and critical debate. All manuscripts submitted to JGAS undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, methodological rigor, and ethical integrity.

ISSN (Electronic)

2774-6739

Publication Frequency

Biannual (2 issues per year)

Issue Schedule

January and July

Mode of Publication

Online

Language

English

Submission Email

admin@goodwoodpub.com

Keywords

Publication Frequency

JGAS is published biannual (2 issues per year), with regular issues released in January and July.

Language Policy

JGAS requires that all manuscripts be written in English. Authors are encouraged to use clear, concise, and academically appropriate language, with proper grammar and spelling to ensure clarity and international readability.

Types of Published Articles

JGAS publishes peer-reviewed scholarly manuscripts that make significant contributions to both academic literature and professional practice. The journal accepts the following types of submissions:

Research Articles

Research articles present original theoretical or empirical studies demonstrating methodological rigor, analytical depth, and clear contributions to academic literature and/or professional practice. Submissions employing quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, or replication approaches are welcomed.

Review Articles

Review articles provide a systematic and critical synthesis of existing literature on topics relevant to the journal's scope. These articles should identify conceptual, methodological, or empirical gaps and offer clear directions for future research.

All published articles must comply with ethical research and publication standards and are subject to a double-blind peer-review process.

Publisher

Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies is published by Goodwood Publishing, an Indonesian academic publisher committed to disseminating high-quality and impactful scholarly research to the global academic community.

Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using professional plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and compliance with academic integrity standards. The software commonly used for screening plagiarism includes Turnitin, iThenticate, and other industry-standard tools to maintain the highest publication ethics.

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Journal History

About JGAS

Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies is an online, peer-reviewed, open-access journal focusing on governance and accountability studies.

Publisher: Goodwood Publishing | Language: English | Access: Open Access

First Published

2021

Frequency

Biannual

Publication Months

January & July

2021

JGAS was established to address social, political, and governmental issues with emphasis on governance mechanisms, accountability frameworks, public policy, and institutional performance.

Consistent Publication

Maintained stable biannual publication frequency (2 issues annually) and structured editorial review system since inception, supporting long-term sustainability and academic credibility.