Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration (JSEPA) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal sponsored by the Section on Democracy and Social Justice of the American Society for Public Administration and generously supported by three universities: University of Minnesota, Virginia Commonwealth University, and University of Nebraska Omaha. JSEPA seeks to be the leading voice on social equity as it pertains to the pursuit of public purposes. Publishing two issues per year, it is the outlet for cutting edge theory, research, and commentary on matters of access, process, quality, and outcomes of administrative actions, policy decisions, and administrative law. It is also a voice for reconciliation, restoration, and remediation strategies. The aim of JSEPA is to bridge the research – practice divide that otherwise stifles progress in overcoming social and structural inequities. The scope of coverage is broad, with manuscripts welcomed that explore, investigate, describe, explain, and critique issues pertaining to social equity in the pursuit of public purposes. Examinations of social equity in the context of management, policy, and/or law include a range of issues surrounding access, processes, quality and/or outcomes of administrative or policy decisions; rulemaking processes that enhance or hinder equity; ethical considerations; and strategies that correct inequity. JSEPA publishes “best practices” as well as equity audits and examinations of inequity, its causes and impacts, and strategies to correct it. Whether the focus is domestic, comparative, or international, manuscripts (not to exceed 9000 words) are welcomed on topics such as the following: Critical examinations of structural and institutional barriers that limit full participation of marginalized communities Challenges to democratic norms and civic participation that result from marginalizing people Strategies public service professionals can use to dismantle barriers to access and participation Empirical work examining issues related to social justice across all policy arenas Exploration of the lived experiences of directly impacted communities Best practice reports about strategies that are effective for improving social equity Theory development in regard to social equity Commentary that explores cause and effects of social, political, economic, and environmental inequities Evaluations of solutions Pedagogical techniques for preparing students to engage in social justice work Social equity assessments that take access, process, quality, and outcomes into account.

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