Journal of Government and Civil Society

Journal of Government and Civil Society (JGCS) (p-ISSN: 2579-4396, e-ISSN: 2579-440X) is an academic journal published biannually by the Government Science Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang in collaboration with Muhammadiyah College Association of Governmental Science (AIPPTM) and The Association of Indonesian Government Studies Programs (KAPSIPI). Accredited by Indonesia’s Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education as a SINTA 2 journal (Decree No. 225/E/KPT/2022), JGCS emphasizes high-quality research and peer-reviewed articles that contribute to the field of government science. Journal of Government and Civil Society provides a platform for both conceptual studies and empirical research in government science, with a focus on:

Local and Innovative Government addresses how technology, a community-centered approach, and new governance models may reorganize government structures and improve governance to address current challenges and position the local governments as dynamic institutions that can promote equitable development.
Democracy and Civil Society addressing community movement collaboratively makes contributions in the areas of community empowerment, educating the nation, strengthening diversity, saving ecological space, and realizing a democratic society

Journal of Government and Civil Society employs a rigorous double-blind peer review to maintain publication standards and is released every April and October, supporting scholarly advancement in government and civil society studies.

Before submitting your manuscript, please carefully review the journal policies concerning Author Revisions, Article Processing Charges (APCs), and Manuscript Withdrawal in the "About the Journal" section. By submitting to the journal, authors automatically agree to these policies and are responsible for adhering to all outlined requirements.

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Please also be advised that all manuscripts must fully comply with the journal’s author guidelines. Any submission failing to meet these standards—whether in format, content, or adherence to specified guidelines—will be rejected. It is crucial to carefully follow all instructions to avoid delays or rejection in the review process.

Vol 9, No 1 (2025): Journal of Government and Civil Society (April)

This Issue has been available online since 30 April 2025 for the regular issue of Journal of Government and Civil Society. All Articles in this issue were authored/co-authored by 37 Authors from 3 countries (Indonesia, Belgium, and Taiwan)