About the Journal

The Journal of Political Science and Policy Research (JPSPR) is an academic journal published by the Master’s Program in Political Science, Universitas Wahid Hasyim Semarang. The journal provides a rigorous scholarly platform for the dissemination of original research in political science, public policy, governance, and related interdisciplinary fields.

JPSPR is committed to advancing political knowledge through empirical studies, theoretical developments, and comparative analyses addressing contemporary political issues at local, national, and global levels. The journal particularly welcomes contributions that examine the dynamics of political institutions, democratic processes, policy-making, and social transformation, with a strong emphasis on Indonesian and Southeast Asian contexts.

All manuscripts submitted to JPSPR undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring the quality, originality, and scholarly contribution of each published article. The journal adheres to established ethical standards in academic publishing, guided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

JPSPR operates as an open-access journal, providing immediate and unrestricted access to all published content. This policy supports the broad dissemination of knowledge to researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and the wider public worldwide. The journal invites submissions from scholars and practitioners across disciplines, including political science, public administration, sociology, law, economics, and international relations, who aim to contribute to evidence-based understanding of political phenomena and policy outcomes.