This journal focuses on public administration and policy, examining mechanisms for collective decision-making, citizen engagement in public services, and the adoption of new technologies like generative AI within government. It explores how organizational culture, leadership, and stakeholder engagement influence public sector performance and policy implementation, particularly in diverse contexts. The journal also investigates the complexities of policy formulation, learning, and implementation, including the role of informal practices and the impact of workforce models on public servants.
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Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Public AdministrationQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Public Administration
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political SciencePublic Administration
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Commonwealth, Australian Politics and FederalismPublic Policy and Administration ResearchAustralian History and SocietyPolitical Systems and GovernanceLocal Government Finance and DecentralizationNonprofit Sector and VolunteeringLabor Movements and UnionsCommunity Development and Social ImpactHealthcare innovation and challengesSocial Policy and Reform Studies