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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Government and Civil Society (October)
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This Issue has been available online since 20 October 2026 for the regular issue of Journal of Government and Civil Society. All Articles in this issue were authored/co-authored by 30 Authors from 5 countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Pakistan)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31000/jgcs.v10i2
Published: 10/20/2026

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Accredited SINTA 2

Journal of Government and Civil Society

p-ISSN: 2579-4396 • e-ISSN: 2579-440X

A peer-reviewed academic journal published biannually (April & October) by the Government Science Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang in official collaboration with Muhammadiyah’s College Association of Government Studies (AIPPTM) and Association of Indonesian Government Science Study Programs (KAPSIPI).

JGCS welcomes empirical manuscripts, comparative studies, and subnational case studies offering globally relevant insights grounded in local governance, civic action, and public policy contexts.

Scholarly Excellence

Why Publish Your Research in JGCS?

JGCS is accredited SINTA 2 by Kemdiktisaintek RI, combining high editorial rigor with double-blind peer review protocols and uncompromising open-access integrity. Publishing with us ensures broad international visibility supported by global contributors, driving high citation impact and rigorous cross-disciplinary discourse.

Core Research Pillars & Thematic

Focus & Scope Priorities

01. Local and Innovative Governance

Investigates subnational institutional modernization, digital transformations, decentralization models, and public management reforms designed to enhance administrative resilience and governance performance.

02. Electoral Dynamics, Democracy, and Civic Participation

Examines democratic institutions, electoral processes, political behavior, social movements, and active citizen engagement in shaping institutional legitimacy and democratic quality.

03. Social Welfare, Human Security, and Disaster Governance

Analyzes public welfare interventions, poverty alleviation frameworks, community adaptation strategies, and disaster risk reduction measures addressing socio-economic vulnerabilities.

04. Political Economy and Environmental Governance

Explores state-market dynamics, economic policy impacts, environmental justice, ecological sustainability, and administrative integrity to prioritize institutional transparency.

Rigorous Protocol

Editorial Integrity & Double-Blind Review

All submissions undergo structured Desk Screening for scope alignment and similarity filtering (Turnitin index < 20%). Qualifying manuscripts are subsequently evaluated under a strict Double-Blind Peer Review protocol by independent experts.

Global Reach

Abstracting & Indexing

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