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Author Guidelines

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Government and Civil Society (JGCS) must represent original, unpublished empirical or theoretical work in government studies, local innovation, and civil society governance. Submissions must not be concurrently under consideration by any other publishing outlet.

1. Manuscript Format & IMRaD Structure

Articles must be written in clear, concise English and formatted according to the official JGCS template. Papers should generally range between 6,000 to 8,000 words including abstract, references, tables, and figures.

  • Title: Concise, informative, and reflecting the core research findings (max 15 words).
  • Abstract: Structured single paragraph (200–250 words) outlining the research objective, methodology, primary findings, and theoretical/policy implications. Followed by 3–5 relevant keywords.
  • Main Text: Organized strictly using standard IMRaD sections: Introduction, Research Method, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion.

2. Citation & Reference Style

References must strictly adhere to the APA 7th Edition (American Psychological Association) format.

  • At least 80% of references must be derived from primary peer-reviewed international or reputable national journal articles published within the last 10 years.
  • Authors are required to manage citations using reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.
  • Active Digital Object Identifier (DOI) links must be appended to all references where available.

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items:

  • Originality: The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • File Format: The manuscript file is provided in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx), or RTF document file format.
  • DOI Links: Where available, URLs or DOIs for references have been provided and verified.
  • Formatting & Style: The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines and Official Template.
  • Anonymity: All author identification details (names, affiliations, email addresses) have been removed from the main manuscript file to ensure a strict Double-Blind Peer Review process.

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