Archives of Public Affairs and Institutional Management(APAIM)

Author Guidelines

The Archives of Public Affairs and Institutional Management is an international peer-reviewed journal for researchers, practitioners, and educators working in public administration, governance, policy studies, and institutional development. We welcome original research that offers insight into public systems, administrative processes, and organizational practices. In addition to full research papers, the journal accepts short reports that present early findings or practical observations.

Plagiarism: All submitted work must be original. Authors should avoid any form of plagiarism, including the duplication of text, figures, or tables without proper permission. Material taken from other sources must be cited correctly. Reproducing content directly from published work is considered malpractice.

Article Publication Charges: The Article Publication Charge for the Archives of Public Affairs and Institutional Management is $2099, payable upon acceptance. A fee waiver may be available in special cases. Authors may contact the managing editor for further information.

The journal publishes research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, case studies, short communications, commentaries, editorials, letters to the editor, rapid communications, and selected conference proceedings.

Manuscripts are placed into categories according to their content. Authors may suggest a category in their cover letter, but the editorial team has the final classification decision. The chosen category will appear above the article title.

Note: A cover letter must be submitted along with the manuscript.

Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

Manuscript Title: The title should be brief, no more than 25 words, and should clearly reflect the study’s focus. Abbreviations should not be used in the title.

Author Information: Provide full names and institutional affiliations of all authors. Contact details for the corresponding author, including email and phone number, must be included.

Abstract: The abstract should summarize the purpose of the study, the methods, key findings, and main conclusions. It should not exceed 300 words. Avoid abbreviations where possible. Include 3-10 keywords after the abstract.

Introduction: The introduction should set the tone of the paper by providing a clear statement of the study, the relevant literature on the study subject, and the proposed approach or solution. The introduction should be general enough to attract a reader’s attention from a broad range of scientific disciplines.

Materials and Methods: This section should describe the study design, data sources, analytical methods, tools used, and any relevant procedures. Previously published methods should be cited. Modifications of known methods should be described briefly. If trade names are used, include manufacturer information.

Results: Present the study findings clearly and logically. Use past tense for the authors’ findings. Previously published information should be written in the present tense. Results can be combined with the discussion section if appropriate. Interpretation should be placed in the discussion, not in the results.

Acknowledgement: List funding sources, institutional support, or individuals who contributed to the study.

References: Only published or accepted work should appear in the reference list. Meeting abstracts, unpublished material, or submitted manuscripts should not be cited. Personal communications require documented permission. Including online links for references, when available, is encouraged.

Submitting a manuscript indicates that the work has not been published previously and is not under review elsewhere.

All published content in the Archives of Public Affairs and Institutional Management is covered under the Creative Commons Attribution License, allowing reuse and distribution with proper citation of the original source.