International Journal of Policy & Governance Lab

ISSN: 3134-6766 · Published by IPS, Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Overview

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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.

6,000–10,000 wordsFull Peer Review

Policy Brief

Concise, evidence-based documents designed to inform policymakers with actionable recommendations.

1,500–3,000 wordsPeer Reviewed

Research Note

Shorter empirical reports presenting preliminary findings, replication studies, or methodological innovations.

2,000–4,000 wordsPeer Reviewed

Systematic Review

Comprehensive syntheses of existing literature, including meta-analyses, scoping reviews, and evidence mapping.

7,000–12,000 wordsFull Peer Review

Case Study

In-depth analysis of specific governance programs, policy implementations, or regulatory cases with broader lessons.

4,000–7,000 wordsPeer Reviewed

Commentary & Perspective

Expert essays on emerging policy issues, governance trends, or debates of contemporary relevance.

1,000–2,500 wordsEditorial Review

Working Paper

Pre-publication research papers circulated to stimulate discussion and peer input.

3,000–8,000 wordsEditorial Review

Rapid Communication

Timely short reports addressing urgent policy matters or time-sensitive empirical findings.

1,000–2,000 wordsExpedited Review

Book Review

Critical evaluations of recently published books in policy, public administration, and governance.

800–1,500 wordsEditorial Review

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

1

Submission & Screening

Editors assess scope, originality, and basic quality. Authors notified within 2 weeks.

2

Blind Assignment

Identities removed. Assigned to minimum two independent expert reviewers.

3

Expert Evaluation

Reviewers assess methodology, originality, significance, and clarity.

4

Editorial Decision

Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject with full reviewer comments.

Indexation & Discoverability

Early Target

DOAJ

Directory of Open Access Journals.

Early Target

Google Scholar

Automated indexation providing immediate citation tracking for authors upon open-access publication.

Early Target

ROAD (ISSN Portal)

Directory of Open Access scholarly Resources maintained by ISSN International Centre.

Early Target

CrossRef & DOI

All articles receive DOIs ensuring permanent, citable digital identifiers.

Mid-Term Target

Index Islamicus

Clarivate's specialist index covering scholarship on the Muslim world and OIC region.

Mid-Term Target

ASEAN Citation Index

Regional index for ASEAN scholarly journals.

Mid-Term Target

EBSCO Databases

Coverage in Academic Search Complete and related EBSCO products for policy research.

Priority Target

Scopus

Elsevier's citation database.

Priority Target

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.

1

Prepare Manuscript

Ensure conformity to word limits, APA 7th referencing, and anonymization for blind review.

2

Prepare Supporting Documents

Cover letter, author bio(s), abstract (150–250 words), 5–7 keywords, and conflict of interest declarations.

3

Email Your Submission

Send to policy.lab@ubd.edu.bn with subject: "IJPGL Submission — [Type] — [Short Title]".

4

Await Acknowledgement

Editorial team acknowledges receipt within 5 working days with a submission reference number.

5

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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