International Journal of Policy & Governance Lab
ISSN: 3134-6766 · Published by IPS, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
A rigorous double-blind peer-reviewed journal advancing interdisciplinary scholarship in public policy, governance innovation, and evidence-based decision-making for Southeast Asia and beyond. The IJPGL is committed to open dissemination of policy knowledge to practitioners, academics, and policymakers alike.
What We Publish
Journal Article
Original research with novel empirical findings, theoretical contributions, or comparative analyses in policy and governance.
Policy Brief
Concise, evidence-based documents designed to inform policymakers with actionable recommendations.
Research Note
Shorter empirical reports presenting preliminary findings, replication studies, or methodological innovations.
Systematic Review
Comprehensive syntheses of existing literature, including meta-analyses, scoping reviews, and evidence mapping.
Case Study
In-depth analysis of specific governance programs, policy implementations, or regulatory cases with broader lessons.
Commentary & Perspective
Expert essays on emerging policy issues, governance trends, or debates of contemporary relevance.
Working Paper
Pre-publication research papers circulated to stimulate discussion and peer input.
Rapid Communication
Timely short reports addressing urgent policy matters or time-sensitive empirical findings.
Book Review
Critical evaluations of recently published books in policy, public administration, and governance.
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Mahani Hamdan
Managing Editor
Muhammad Anshari
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Khalid Ahmed
Editor — Policy Brief
Norainie Ahmad
Editor — Journal Articles
Emil Ali
Editor — Research Notes & Reviews
Abdul Malik Omar
Editor — Commentaries & Perspectives
Wafi Shamdi & Asfand Yar
Peer Review Process
Submission & Screening
Editors assess scope, originality, and basic quality. Authors notified within 2 weeks.
Blind Assignment
Identities removed. Assigned to minimum two independent expert reviewers.
Expert Evaluation
Reviewers assess methodology, originality, significance, and clarity.
Editorial Decision
Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject with full reviewer comments.
Indexation & Discoverability
DOAJ
Directory of Open Access Journals.
Google Scholar
Automated indexation providing immediate citation tracking for authors upon open-access publication.
ROAD (ISSN Portal)
Directory of Open Access scholarly Resources maintained by ISSN International Centre.
CrossRef & DOI
All articles receive DOIs ensuring permanent, citable digital identifiers.
Index Islamicus
Clarivate's specialist index covering scholarship on the Muslim world and OIC region.
ASEAN Citation Index
Regional index for ASEAN scholarly journals.
EBSCO Databases
Coverage in Academic Search Complete and related EBSCO products for policy research.
Scopus
Elsevier's citation database.
Web of Science
Clarivate's premier citation index via the ESCI.
How to Submit
Submissions accepted on a rolling basis. Prepare manuscripts in APA 7th edition referencing style.
Prepare Manuscript
Ensure conformity to word limits, APA 7th referencing, and anonymization for blind review.
Prepare Supporting Documents
Cover letter, author bio(s), abstract (150–250 words), 5–7 keywords, and conflict of interest declarations.
Email Your Submission
Send to policy.lab@ubd.edu.bn with subject: "IJPGL Submission — [Type] — [Short Title]".
Await Acknowledgement
Editorial team acknowledges receipt within 5 working days with a submission reference number.
Review & Decision
Editorial decision with reviewer feedback within the target window (typically 8–12 weeks).
IJPGL · ISSN 3134-6766 · Published by IPS, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
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