About the Journal

About the Journal

PolicySci: Journal of Social Policy Sciences is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing critical debates in social sciences and policy studies. The journal provides a platform for rigorous and open contestation of ideas on the design, implementation, and evaluation of social policies across local, national, and global contexts.

Published biannually in April and August, the journal is committed to advancing high-quality research on pressing social challenges, including poverty, inequality, social exclusion, and access to welfare. It welcomes interdisciplinary contributions from sociology, political science, economics, public administration, social work, communication, law, and related fields.

Types of Publications

  • Original research articles
  • Policy briefs and practice-oriented analysis
  • Theoretical and conceptual papers
  • Book reviews

Why Publish in PolicySci:

  • Global visibility for research in social sciences and policy studies through an open-access publishing model.
  • High editorial standards supported by a rigorous peer-review process.
  • Rapid dissemination of research findings to inform policy development, governance, and social innovation.

Research Dissemination and Media Support

PolicySci is committed to strengthening the connection between academic research, public policy, and societal practice. As part of the Dariaceh.com media network, the journal has access to communication channels that can help increase the visibility and public engagement of selected scholarly works.

Articles considered particularly relevant to public policy, governance, social development, or community empowerment may be selected for broader dissemination through Dariaceh.com's media platforms. Such dissemination may include research highlights, policy-oriented summaries, interviews, or public communication materials designed for non-academic audiences.

This initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and policy practice by making research findings more accessible to policymakers, practitioners, civil society organizations, journalists, and the wider public.

Selection for media dissemination is entirely independent of the peer review process and has no influence on editorial decisions regarding publication.

Contact Information

For editorial inquiries:

Editorial Office

redaksi@dariaceh.com

For media and dissemination inquiries:

Media Editor

Muhammad Siddiq Al-Ghifari

[Email Address]

Editorial Vision
PolicySci aims to bridge the gap between academic research and policy practice. The journal particularly encourages submissions that:

  • Offer actionable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and civil society organizations.
  • Present new empirical data from under-represented regions, especially the Global South.
  • Advance theoretical debates relevant to contemporary social challenges.

Scope and Focus

PolicySi publishes original research articles, theoretical reflections, and policy analysis on all aspects of social policy, including but not limited to:

  • Social Protection & Poverty Social security, cash transfers, poverty alleviation strategies.
  • Labour Market & Employment Unemployment benefits, active labour market policies, gig economy.
  • Human Services Health, education, housing, and long-term care policies.
  • Inequality & Social Justice Social exclusion, gender, disability, and racial equality.
  • Comparative & Global Policy Cross-national comparisons, welfare state development, Global South perspectives.
  • Digital Welfare & Governance AI in social services, digital divide, algorithmic accountability.
  • Communication and participation in policy processes: Policy communication, public participation, persuasive communication in policy implementation, and digital media in policy dissemination.

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