Human-Social Science: Political Science

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The Journal of Human-Social Science: Political Science is dedicated to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research that deepens the understanding of political systems, institutions, behavior, and ideologies at local, national, and global levels. The journal provides a comprehensive platform for scholarly discourse that explores power dynamics, governance, and the interplay between politics, society, and public policy.

Research Areas

The journal serves political scientists, policymakers, analysts, scholars, and researchers committed to advancing political knowledge and contributing to informed public discourse. Interdisciplinary studies, empirical research with theoretical depth, and contributions with policy relevance are particularly welcomed.

Political theory and philosophy
Comparative politics and government systems
International relations and global governance
Public administration and policy analysis
Political institutions and democratic processes
Political behavior, opinion, and participation
Electoral systems and voting behavior
Conflict resolution, peace studies, and security
Human rights, justice, and international law
Political economy and development studies
Nationalism, populism, and identity politics
Political communication and media studies
Environmental politics and policy
Civil society, activism, and social movements
Gender and politics, race, and representation
Normative Political Theory and Ideologies
State Formation, Authority and Power Structures
Democratic Institutions and Electoral Systems
Comparative Government and Policy Outcomes
Global Governance, International Organizations
Diplomacy, Foreign Policy and Security Studies
Public Policy Design, Evaluation and Impact
Bureaucracy, Public Management and Accountability
Political Behaviour, Attitudes and Participation
Survey Research and Public Opinion Analysis
Political Economy of Development and Globalization
Human Rights Law, Civil Liberties and Justice
Conflict Resolution, Peacebuilding and Security Policy
Environmental Politics and Sustainable Policy
Media Influence, Political Campaigns and Communication
Urban Politics, Local Government and Civic Engagement

The scope includes, but is not limited to

Research on political theory, ideologies and normative frameworks
Comparative analysis of political systems, institutions and governance
Studies on international relations, diplomacy, conflict and peace
Public policy research including design, implementation and evaluation
Political behaviour analysis including voting patterns and civic participation
Governance, accountability, transparency and institutional effectiveness
Political economy research linking politics, markets and public outcomes
Human rights, constitutional law and judicial behaviour studies
Environmental and climate policy research within political contexts
Electoral systems research, campaign strategy and election outcomes
Political communication, media influence and information flows
Local, regional and urban governance and policy challenges
Interdisciplinary studies linking politics with society, economics and culture
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