The Journal of Governance Sciences UHAFIZ (JGOV-UHAFIZ) serves as a communication and information platform for the advancement of governmental studies at the local, national, regional, and international levels. This journal is published as a forum to promote the development of governance science through the dissemination of research findings and critical analyses of emerging concepts, phenomena, and issues in governmental practices. JGOV-UHAFIZ is published biannually, in June and December.

Scope of the Journal

The scope of Journal of Governance Sciences UHAFIZ (JGOV-UHAFIZ) includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Public Administration

2. Public Policy and Policy Analysis

3. Local Governance and Regional Autonomy

4. Political Governance and Democratic Institutions

5. Bureaucratic Reform and Public Sector Management

6. E-Government and Digital Governance

7. Public Sector Innovation and Governance Technology

8. Governance in Development and Public Services

9. Community Empowerment and Participatory Governance

10. Governance of Public Organizations and Institutions

11. Public Finance and Government Budgeting

12. Regulatory Governance and Legal Frameworks

13. Good Governance and Transparency

14. Governance Issues in Social, Economic, and Political Sectors

15. Contemporary Issues and Emerging Trends in Governance Studies