Accreditation & Indexing
JGCSMetric
Editorial Performance & Priority Research Focus Report
Journal of Government and Civil Society (JGCS) • Official Registry • Historical Archives (Volumes 1 – 10)
This report provides a transparent empirical account of the editorial processing efficiency, global author reach, and high-priority thematic areas published in the JGCS Issue Archive. All statistics are compiled in accordance with international editorial transparency guidelines.
Author Countries
10+ Nations
Global Diversity
First Decision
18 Days
2 – 3 Weeks Avg.
Published Titles
180+
Volumes 1 – 10
Total Authors
480+
Contributing Scholars
High-Acceptance Opportunity Research Topics
To align with international indexing criteria, the JGCS Editorial Board prioritizes well-designed empirical and comparative manuscripts within the following domain focus areas. Submissions aligning with these themes experience higher editorial interest and expedited desk evaluation:
Priority Tier 1
Government & Public Sector Innovation
Local public service innovation, Electronic-Based Government Systems, digital public administrative reform, and co-creation models.
Priority Tier 1
Smart Village & Local Autonomy
Rural transformation, village-owned enterprises, decentralization dynamics, and local community resilience.
High Relevance
Civil Society & Social Innovation
Grassroots civic movements, NGO accountability, public-private-community partnerships, and environmental justice advocacy.
High Relevance
Comparative Governance Studies
Cross-country or cross-regional policy evaluation, Southeast Asian governance comparisons, and transnational public management.
1. Editorial Workflow Velocity & Decision Efficiency
| Workflow Stage | Average Turnaround | Editorial Description |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Desk Screening | 14 Days | Aims & scope alignment and similarity indexing |
| Days to First Editorial Decision | 18 Days | Assignment to reviewers or desk determination |
| Days to Formal Acceptance | 58 Days (~8.2 Wks) | Inclusive of Round 1/2 peer revisions |
| Review Decision Notice | 45 Days | Substantive evaluation by external peer reviewers |
2. Global Distribution of Contributing Authors
Scholarly contributions across all published volumes represent more than 480 unique authors from over 10+ nations across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania:
Asia
87.5%
~420 Authors
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Republic of Korea
Europe
5.2%
~25 Authors
United Kingdom, Hungary, Spain, & Continental Europe
Oceania
3.8%
~18 Authors
Australia & Trans-Pacific Research
Africa
3.5%
~17 Authors
Ghana, Nigeria, & Sub-Saharan Studies
| Continent | Estimated Authors | Share (%) | Thematic / Regional Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | ~420 | 87.5% | Public administration, smart villages, SPBE, local governance |
| Europe | ~25 | 5.2% | Comparative governance, public policy, institutional frameworks |
| Oceania | ~18 | 3.8% | Civil society dynamics, democratic engagement, local resilience |
| Africa | ~17 | 3.5% | Public policy reform, social transformation, local development |
| Total Cumulative Reach | 480+ Authors | 100.0% | Published Volumes 1 – 10 (10+ Nations) |
Methodological Note: Author metrics and geographical figures are derived from institutional metadata and primary author affiliations registered in PKP Open Journal Systems (OJS 3) across all published articles in the Journal of Government and Civil Society (JGCS).
