Journal of Political Issues

Aims & Scope

Journal of Political Issues is a scholarly journal published by the Department of Political Science, Universitas Bangka Belitung. This journal is dedicated to advancing academic discourse in the field of political science and its closely related disciplines, including public administration, international relations, public policy, and political sociology. The journal’s primary focus is the publication of original scholarly works that examine contemporary political issues within local, national, and global contexts. The scope of this journal encompasses a wide range of topics in political studies, including but not limited to political theory and philosophy, systems of governance and bureaucracy, democracy and political participation, decentralization and regional autonomy, elections and party systems, identity politics and gender, social movements and civil society, international relations and foreign policy, security studies and conflict resolution, public policy and governance, citizenship and human rights, as well as political research methodology. The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary approaches that offer enriched perspectives on political dynamics across various levels. Journal of Political Issues publishes research articles based on empirical data, conceptual analyses, and critical reflections on contemporary academic debates.

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