Journal of Government and Civil Society

https://jurnal.umt.ac.id/index.php/jgs/issue/feed Journal of Government and Civil Society 2025-10-29T00:00:00+08:00 Journal of Government and Civil Society jgcs@umt.ac.id Open Journal Systems <hr> Journal of Government and Civil Society (JGCS) (p-ISSN: <a href="https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN/2579-4396" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2579-4396</a>, e-ISSN: <a href="https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN/2579-440X" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2579-440X</a>) is an academic journal published biannually by the Government Science Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang in collaboration with <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ndBoWVkuKxQ35pxTc0O6Lp7eJH9v4416" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Muhammadiyah College Association of Governmental Science (AIPPTM)</a> and <a href="https://kapsipi.org/jurnal" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Association of Indonesian Government Studies Programs (KAPSIPI)</a>. Accredited by Indonesia’s Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education as a <a href="http://sinta.ristekdikti.go.id/journals/detail?id=6028" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SINTA 2</a>, 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: <ul> <li style='text-align: justify; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.15;'>Local and Innovative Government: Explores how local governments use technology, participatory models, and community-centered approaches to improve governance, public service delivery, and inclusive development. Topics may include smart governance, policy innovation, decentralization, and urban resilience. </li> <li style='text-align: justify; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.15;'>Democracy and Civil Society: Examines how civil society actors—including NGOs, grassroots movements, and citizen groups—promote democratic values, social inclusion, ecological protection, and collaborative governance. This includes studies on civic participation, political education, social movements, and environmental justice.</li> </ul> Journal of Government and Civil Society welcomes international submissions, including comparative studies, regional case analyses, and multi-country collaborations. We seek contributions that offer fresh insights into governance and civil society, with global relevance and local grounding. JGCS serves as a platform for scholars and practitioners worldwide who aim to advance inclusive, participatory, and accountable governance.