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Governance and Society Review

University of Management and Technology · Pakistan · Est. 2022

ISSN2959-1619eISSN2959-1627

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Total15

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Total Citations

2yr Mean Citedness

0.25

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Aims & Scope

Governance and Society Review (GSR) is a double-blind, peer-reviewed, bi-annual journal launched in 2022 by the School of Governance and Society (SGS), University of Management & Technology, Lahore. GSR publishes research that contributes to the public administration theory, policy and practice. It widely covers the areas of public administration, public policies, service delivery, governance, and management in public organizations. Aims and Objectives: The Journal of Governance and Society seeks to enhance the scholarship of Public Administration through publishing fine quality empirical and theoretical research. Fresh ideas, fresh perspectives on exiting research, and a way forward for future research areas in the field of Governance, Public Policy, and Public Administration are welcomed to improve understanding of the public sector domain. GSR encourages guest editors to submit their proposals for special issues addressing specific areas included in the broad theme of the journal or resulting from relevant conferences. GSR will also consider themed special issues with a focus on a particular country or a region. Values Our mission is guided by the following significant core values: We value high-quality research publications in the field of public Administration, quantitative, Public Policy , and Governance. We cultivate and advocate ethical behavior in all aspects of the publication process. We respect each of our members' opinions and seek to amplify their ideas. Scope & focus of Journal: Journal of Governance and Society aims to provide the academic and policy-making community with groundbreaking and high-quality research. It addresses a wide range of areas that are relevant to Public Administration, Governance, and Public Policy. The journal encourages empirical and organized investigations that clearly identify problems from a theoretical and practical perspective.

General Information

Country / RegionPakistan

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2022

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications33

Publisher OrgUniversity of Management and Technology

OA Since2021

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review

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Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

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8/12 · 67%

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University of Management and Technology

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2959-1619 / 2959-1627

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DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Double anonymous peer review

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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✓ Clean

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Plagiarism detection in place?

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English

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Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Public Policy and Administration ResearchWater resources management and optimizationCOVID-19 Pandemic ImpactsNatural Resources and Economic DevelopmentEnergy, Environment, and Transportation PoliciesHuman Resource and Talent ManagementOrganizational and Employee PerformanceHealth and Well-being StudiesJob Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorTeacher Education and Leadership Studies