Focus & Scope
Journal of Policy, Development & Applied Social Research (JPDASR) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes original research on public policy, development studies, and applied social research addressing social, economic, and institutional issues.
The journal publishes interdisciplinary research examining policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation; development policy and planning; governance and institutional frameworks; public administration; social and economic development; inequality, inclusion, and social transformation; and applied research methods within the social sciences. JPDASR encourages studies that combine theoretical perspectives with empirical analysis and policy-relevant applications.
JPDASR publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, policy analyses, and applied case studies that contribute evidence-based findings relevant to researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and development professionals at local, national, and international levels.
Publication Frequency
JPDASR is published quarterly, with one issue released every three months.
Open Access Policy
JPDASR is an open access journal and provides immediate, free, and unrestricted access to all published content to support the broad dissemination of research. Articles are available to read, download, and share without access barriers.
Further details are available on the Open Access Policy page.
Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to assess scope, originality, and compliance with journal policies. Manuscripts that pass this stage are subject to a double-blind peer review process conducted by independent reviewers to ensure academic quality and relevance.
Additional information is available on the Peer Review Policy page.
Publication Ethics
JPDASR is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal follows established ethical guidelines and best practices for authors, reviewers, and editors, including those recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and promotes transparency, accountability, and responsible research reporting.
Details are provided on the Publication Ethics page.
Copyright Notice
All articles published in JPDASR are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal the right to publish the article. Content may be reused, distributed, and reproduced in any medium, provided appropriate attribution is given to the original work.
The full legal text of the license is available online.
Time Durations
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Editorial Screening: 1 Week
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Peer Review: 2–3 Weeks
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Publication: 1–2 Weeks
Fees
The journal charges a publication fee after an article has been accepted for publication. The fee is applied only after the completion of peer review and final acceptance. Full details regarding the publication fee, including the amount and payment terms, are provided on the Instructions to Authors page.
Licensing
All published content is licensed under Creative Commons licenses in accordance with the journal’s open access policy.
Privacy Statement
Names and email addresses entered on the journal website are used solely for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be shared with third parties or used for unrelated purposes.
Owned & Published By
Meridian Research Press
