Call for Papers: Volume 1, Number 1, April 2026

2026-01-26

We invite academics, researchers, and professionals to publish with J-GADS: Journal of Governance and Applied Data Science for the upcoming general issue (Volume 1, Number 1, April 2026).

Topics covered include, but not limited to:

  1. Governance and Public Management
    • Public policy formulation, evaluation, and impact assessment
    • Digital governance and e-government innovation
    • Public sector performance, accountability, and transparency
    • Public financial management and economic governance
    • Strategic planning and organizational development in governmental institutions
  2. Applied Data Science and Informatics
    • Application of machine learning, AI, and data mining in public and economic sectors
    • Information systems for public services, administration, and decision-making
    • Big data analytics for societal and governmental issues
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for planning and policy
    • Development and implementation of digital platforms for community services
  3. Applied Statistics and Quantitative Methods
    • Statistical modeling for economic and public policy analysis
    • Multivariate analysis, econometrics, and forecasting
    • Experimental and survey-based statistical research
    • Quality control and statistical process improvement
    • Simulation, optimization, and decision-support models
  4. Socio-Economic Studies and Community Development
    • Community empowerment programs and evaluations
    • Socio-economic impact studies related to public policies or digital interventions
    • Sustainable development initiatives at the community level
    • Models and strategies for improving public welfare and social resilience
    • University–community partnership models (pengabdian masyarakat)
  5. Interdisciplinary and Applied Research
    • Integration of governance, data science, economics, and statistics for real-world problem solving
    • Case studies showcasing data-driven decision-making in public or private institutions
    • Technological innovation and digital transformation in governance
    • Ethical issues, privacy, and data governance in public sector applications

6. Review Articles

The journal also accepts comprehensive review articles, including but not limited to:

  • Systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and narrative reviews on governance, data science, or applied statistics
  • Reviews of digital transformation trends in public administration
  • Review of analytical methods, statistical models, or data science techniques
  • State-of-the-art reviews on community development, socio-economic research, or e-government
  • Critical evaluations of policies, frameworks, or governance models
  • Bibliometric and scientometric review studies

Please visit the submission page and author guideline page for more information on the submission process.