Public Administration focuses on the functioning of public services and governance. Recent articles explore themes such as the impact of administrative processes on citizen emotions and participation, the role of civil servants in politically charged environments, and the challenges of digitalization and artificial intelligence in public decision-making. The journal also examines issues of equity, collaboration, and accountability within public sector organizations and policy implementation.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Public AdministrationQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Political SciencePublic Administration
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political SciencePublic Administration
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Public Policy and Administration ResearchLocal Government Finance and DecentralizationPolitical Systems and GovernancePolitical and Economic history of UK and USSocial Policy and Reform StudiesNonprofit Sector and VolunteeringCommonwealth, Australian Politics and FederalismPolicy Transfer and LearningHealthcare innovation and challengesEuropean Union Policy and Governance