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, 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: 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.
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.

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.

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.

Additionally, ensure that all author details are accurately and thoroughly entered into the journal’s metadata. This includes listing each author according to the number provided in the manuscript and providing clear, accurate background information for each. Submissions with incomplete or inconsistent author data, relative to the journal’s guidelines, will not be processed and will be rejected without review.

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 2 (2025): Journal of Government and Civil Society (October)

This Issue has been available online since 29 October 2025 for the regular issue of Journal of Government and Civil Society. All Articles in this issue were authored/co-authored by 46 Authors from 8 countries (Taiwan, Uganda, Malaysia, Italy, United States, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines)