Scope of Amanat Research: Journal of Political Science, Government, and Public Policy (POGOVPOL)

Amanat Research: Journal of Political Science, Government, and Public Policy (POGOVPOL) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that provides a platform for the critical exploration of the intersections between politics, governance, and public policy. It invites contributions from scholars, researchers, and practitioners across the fields of political science, public administration, and policy studies. The journal emphasizes empirical, comparative, and theoretical works that advance understanding of institutional dynamics, political behavior, and policy outcomes in diverse governance contexts.

1. Political Science and Political Theory

This area covers fundamental and contemporary issues in political science. It includes:

• Classical and contemporary political theories
• Power, legitimacy, and authority
• Democracy, authoritarianism, and regime transitions
• Political ideologies, populism, and identity politics
• Civil-military relations and political violence
• Comparative politics and political systems
• Politics of ethnicity, religion, and nationalism
  

2. Government and Public Administration
Focuses on the structures, processes, and performance of governmental institutions at national, regional, and local levels. Topics include:

• Public sector reform and governance innovation
• Decentralization, local autonomy, and regional governance
• Bureaucratic performance, transparency, and accountability
• E-government and digital public services
• Leadership in public administration
• Intergovernmental relations and multilevel governance
• Ethics, integrity, and anti-corruption mechanisms in government

3. Public Policy and Policy Analysis
Explores the lifecycle of public policies from agenda-setting to evaluation. Key topics:

• Evidence-based policymaking and policy innovation
• Crisis policymaking (e.g., health, climate, conflict)
• Education, health, energy, and environmental policy
• Social protection and poverty alleviation
• Gender-responsive and inclusive policy
• Policy failure, learning, and feedback loops
• Regulatory governance and policy instruments

4. Political Institutions and Electoral Studies

Highlights the dynamics of institutional design and political participation. Topics may include:

• Electoral systems and voting behavior
• Political parties and party systems
• Legislature-executive relations
• Judicial politics and constitutional law
• Political finance and campaign regulation
• Representation, accountability, and participation

5. Policy, Governance, and Democracy in Southeast Asia
Provides a regional focus relevant to the socio-political dynamics of Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia. Topics include:

• Democratization and democratic backsliding
• State-religion relations and political Islam
• Decentralized governance and regional politics
• Grassroots movements and civic engagement
• Indigenous governance systems and customary law
• Corruption and political accountability in the region

6. International Relations and Global Political Dynamics
Covers the global dimension of governance and political science. Areas include:

• Foreign policy and diplomacy
• Geopolitics and global power shifts
• Regional cooperation and integration (ASEAN, APEC, etc.)
• Global governance and multilateralism
• International development policy
• Security studies and conflict resolution

7. Political Economy and Development Governance
Examines the interface between economic structures and political institutions. Topics may include:

• Rent-seeking, clientelism, and state capture
• Governance of natural resources and extractive industries
• Public-private partnerships and development planning
• Fiscal policy and state capacity
• Economic inequality and redistributive politics
• Political dimensions of sustainable development (SDGs)

8. Civic Space, Social Movements, and Deliberative Democracy
Explores the evolving role of civil society and citizen engagement. Themes include:

• Civil society organizations and advocacy coalitions
• Digital activism and political communication
• Youth participation and political education
• Participatory governance and co-production of policy
• Deliberative forums and democratic innovations
• Social protests and grassroots mobilization