About the Journal

Public Affairs and Governance (PAG) is a peer-reviewed, bi-annual scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research in public administration, public policy, and governance. The journal provides a platform for critical engagement with emerging challenges in statecraft, governance systems, and public service delivery in contemporary societies.

Interdisciplinary orientation: PAG promotes research integrating political science, law, sociology, and public management, with emphasis on analytical rigor, policy relevance, and practical applicability.

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  • Print ISSN: 2321-2128
  • Online ISSN: 2321-2136
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Per year: 2
  • Months of Publication: March, September

Scope

  • Public administration and governance systems
  • Public policy formulation and evaluation
  • Public management and institutional performance
  • Political processes and democratic governance
  • Legal and regulatory frameworks
  • Sociological perspectives on governance
  • Local governance and decentralization
  • Development administration and resource management

Why Publish with PAG?

  • Rigorous Peer Review: Ensures quality and credibility
  • Interdisciplinary Reach: Covers multiple governance domains
  • Policy-Oriented Research: Practical and analytical insights
  • Established Continuity: Regular publication since 2012
  • Indexing Presence: Visibility across recognized platforms

Indexing & Abstracting

Indexed in Google Scholar, Indian Citation Index (ICI), EBSCO Discovery, CNKI Scholar, and J-Gate. NAAS Rating (2024): 3.16.