The Iranian Journal of Public Policy aims to provide scholars, researchers, and professionals in public policy and related fields with a platform for publishing high-quality theoretical, methodological, and empirical research on significant issues in public policy.
The journal welcomes research that applies theories, concepts, and methodological approaches to important political, economic, and social issues and examines the processes through which public policies are formulated, implemented, evaluated, and revised.
The journal particularly welcomes interdisciplinary research that contributes to the understanding and analysis of public policy issues and their implications for society, government, and public administration. The journal publishes research that is relevant to public policy scholars and professionals in Iran and internationally.
The journal also welcomes comparative and cross-national research that examines public policy processes, institutions, governance arrangements, and policy outcomes across different countries, regions, and national contexts. Comparative studies that identify similarities and differences across policy systems, examine the transfer and adaptation of policy ideas and instruments, or contribute to understanding policy developments across national and regional contexts are particularly encouraged.
The journal seeks to contribute to international scholarly dialogue in public policy by providing a platform for researchers and practitioners to share theoretical, methodological, and empirical insights across national and regional contexts. It welcomes research that can contribute to broader international discussions of public policy and is intended to serve scholars, researchers, and policy professionals interested in public policy in Iran and in comparative and international contexts.
Intended Audience
The journal is intended for university faculty members, researchers, graduate students, public policy scholars, and professionals involved in public administration and policy practice. It also seeks to serve researchers and practitioners engaged in comparative and international public policy research and policy analysis across different national and regional contexts.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Environmental Policy and Issues
- Political Economy
- Regulatory Policy
- Urban Planning and Policy
- Social Policy
- Population Studies
- Social Services and Healthcare Policy
- Decentralization
- Education Policy
- Labour Market Policy
- Immigration and Migration Policy
- Security Policy
- Public Finance and Budgeting
- Administrative Reform
- Governance and Development
- Policy Research Methods
- Program Evaluation
- Performance Improvement
- Policy Making
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Policy Evaluation
The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary studies that address emerging and significant public policy challenges and contribute to the development of theory, methodology, evidence-based policy analysis, and policy practice.