Korean Journal of Policy Studies

Aims & Scope

JPS seeks original research that draws on new theories and that provides insightful empirical and experimental analyses of public policy and administration, politics, and society, and the government as well as rigorous research that makes pioneering contributions to comparative policy research.

JPS welcomes interdisciplinary topics about administration reform, policy innovation, governance, and development issues around the world as well as interdisciplinary academic perspectives and outlooks from political science, economics, sociology, psychology, cultural studies, and other administrative sciences.

It seeks manuscripts of the highest caliber that address an important research question through rigorous quantitative analysis, case study, and systematic review.

JPS has a special interest in studies that use the Korean case to address major theoretical or empirical issues in public policy and administration.

Abstracting & Indexing

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• From Alms to Arms: The Almajiri Phenomenon and Internal Security in Northern Nigeria

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Iro, Surulola James

• A Review of the Determinants of Counterfeiting and Piracy and the Proposition for Future Research

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Seung-Hee, Boonghee

• Populism and Bureaucratic Frictions: Lessons From Bolsonarism

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Alketa

• The Measurement of Health Care System Efficiency: Cross-country Comparison by Geographical Region*

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Younhee, Minah

• Remaking the Chinese Administrative State Since 1978: The Double-Movements Perspective

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Jun, Zhibin

• Globalization and the “Temporal Turn”: Recent Trends and Issues in Time Studies

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Hassan

• The Future of Developmental State*

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Peter B.

• Trends in the American Study of Public Administration: What Could They Mean for Korean Public Administration?

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Jos C. N.

• Implications of Korea’s Saemaul Undong for International Development Policy: A Structural Perspective*

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Huck-ju

• Employee Evaluations in the Public Sector: Public Service Motivation, Task, and Citizenship Behaviors

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Robert K., Steven W.