How to write an article in the governance knowledge quarterly
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Governance Knowledge Quarterly is published under the patronage of the Institute of Future Strategic Analysis and Policy Research Group, in order to present the theories and scientific findings of researchers, as well as to provide information about governance and public policy issues. This magazine consists of two parts :
Scientific-research article
- Policy report, review article, promotional article, etc.
It is necessary for the authors to follow the guidelines and framework of the journal in writing the scientific article. In the judging, in addition to reviewing the content of the articles, these items are also taken into account. At the end of this speech, some points are mentioned about the preparation of political reports, translation, and book review .
Important note : due to the action of the Scientific Quarterly of Strategic Management Research to be indexed in international databases, registration and display of free ORCID ID and academic email for all Authors of articles (especially the corresponding author) are required. Therefore, respected authors are requested to obtain the ORCID researcher ID code before submitting the article to the journal .
Each author must send two files :
sent electronically by registering on the journal's website at http://jokog.ir .
The structure of the article
Title of the article → "Abstract ( Persian and English)" → "Keywords (Persian and English)" → Introduction (statement of the topic, purpose and necessity) → "Text (research background, questions and hypothesis, research method and theoretical framework, definition of concepts and Variables, statistical community or scope of research, data analysis and research findings) → "Conclusions and policy suggestions → " Bibliography ( Persian and English sources as well as translations of Persian sources into English with links to articles )
The title of the article The author/authors profile file includes: the names of the author/authors in order of priority and with full details and identifying the responsible author (it is necessary to explain that the first author and the responsible author must enter their orchid code ) in Farsi and English .
Example: academic rank (faculty members)/ doctorate/ senior expert/ doctoral student/ senior student, university department/ field of study, name of university/ institution, place of employment, city, Iran .
( note that the information of the author/authors must be completed in Farsi and English )
- In front of the name of the responsible author, the words "Corresponding Author" should be written and in English "Corresponding Author". Academic rank, specialty, name of the university/institute of employment and full contact details for the responsible author should be written including: postal address, telephone number (combined and landline) and e-mail .
* Instructions for compiling scientific articles
The title should be short, descriptive and accurately reflect the content of the article.
Avoid using vague or highly specialized terms in the title.
About 200 to 300 words.
The abstract should include the main purpose of the research, research methodology, main findings and key results.
Avoid mentioning unnecessary details.
One of the most important parts of the article is the extended abstract, which is prepared in 500 to 1000 words.
Introduction and statement of the problem: a short explanation about the research topic and its importance.
The purpose of the research: clear and concise description of the main purpose of the study.
Methodology: explanation of research methods, used tools and research design.
Key results: presenting the important and significant results of the research in a summary form.
Discussion and analysis: interpretation of the results and their importance in the relevant research field.
Applications and consequences: expressing the practical and scientific applications of the findings.
General conclusion: a summary of the most important findings and final conclusions.
5 to 7 keywords that cover the content of the article well.
Avoid common words.
5.Introduction
Expressing the topic and its importance in the practical and theoretical aspects of governance and especially Iran's experiences.
Defining the problem and explaining what question or gap in the literature this article answers.
A review of previous research related to the topic and determining the position of the article in the existing literature.
Mention the goals of the article and outline the structure of the article.
This section should comprehensively and accurately explain what methods and tools the article used to collect and analyze data. Mixed research designs are preferred over qualitative and quantitative methods. Some research methods and tools proposed for the Journal of Governance Science are introduced below.
Historical Analysis: In this method, the researcher analyzes political, social or economic patterns and developments by examining historical data and sources. This method is very important in policy and governance research to examine past trends.
Example: historical analysis of health policies in the country in the last century and its effect on reducing the death rate.
Policy Modeling: Using numerical models and simulations to predict the effects of different policies. This method is widely used in quantitative and experimental studies.
Example: Modeling the economic effects of a new tax policy such as research and development tax credit policy for knowledge-based activities.
Comparative Analysis: This method compares two or more countries, organizations, or policies to discover differences and similarities in policies and governance.
Example: Comparison of energy policies in developed and developing countries with a focus on Iran.
Qualitative Content Analysis: It is a method in which the researcher deeply analyzes textual data (such as documents, interviews or media) and tries to discover concepts, patterns and hidden connections.
Example: content analysis of government reports to discover key trends in policy making.
Policy Analysis: This method examines and evaluates current policies, laws and regulations. Its purpose is to examine the effectiveness of existing policies and provide new proposals.
Example: Analyzing the effect of the government's educational policies on the academic performance of students.
Discourse Analysis: This method examines language and speech in policies and official statements to analyze their hidden meanings, ideologies and social effects.
Example: discourse analysis of official speeches of political leaders to discover the role of words in the formation of public opinion.
Case studies: This method deals with an in-depth study of a specific case, which can be a country, an organization or a specific policy. Case studies are often used to provide empirical examples and in-depth analyzes of a specific topic.
Example: A case study of the targeted policy of subsidies in the country and its effects on reforming the consumption pattern.
Process Tracing: This method is used to track and analyze political and policy processes from beginning to end and examines the details of how policies are formed and implemented.
Example: tracing the decision-making process in the approval of the immigration law in the issue of illegal citizens.
Network Analysis: This method is used to analyze relationships between different actors and identify roles and interactions in social or political networks. It can include two categories of methods.
Policy Network Analysis: This method studies the relationships and interactions between different actors (governments, non-governmental organizations, companies, etc.) in the political field.
Example: Analysis of policy networks in the field of climate policies to identify the role of key actors.
Social Network Analysis: This method analyzes relationships between people, groups or organizations to identify interaction patterns and social influences.
Example: Analyzing the social networks of politicians to better understand the flows of power and influence in government decisions.
Thematic Analysis: In qualitative research, thematic analysis is used to identify patterns and themes in qualitative data (such as interviews).
Example: Thematic analysis of interviews conducted with government managers to identify key challenges in the implementation of privatization policies in the country.
Statistical analysis: in quantitative research, the use of statistical analysis to investigate the relationships between variables. Common methods include regression, statistical tests and factor analysis. It is obvious that quantitative methods should be well accompanied with policy implications in order to be within the scope of the journal.
Example: Using regression to investigate the relationship between education and income level and making suggestions to modify subsistence subsidies.
Present key findings based on data analysis.
Display results in tables, graphs and text (if needed).
Each finding should be clearly explained.
Analyzing and interpreting the results comprehensively and accurately.
Explaining the effects of the findings in policy making and governance.
Analysis of results and comparison with previous research.
Examining the strengths and weaknesses of the research.
Summary of the main results of the article.
Providing policy recommendations based on research results.
Suggestions for future research.
All sources must be written in standard (APA) style.
Avoid using old and invalid sources.
Any attachments (tables, questionnaires, analysis codes, etc.) that need to provide additional information.
important considerations;
Originality of the article: The article must have innovation and originality. Iterative research is not accepted without a new perspective. Review articles are accepted provided they use systematic methods and provide strong evidence.
Focus on real and policy issues: Essays should address real issues in governance and public policy and provide practical solutions.
Language and writing style: Articles should be written in a clear, scientific and unambiguous manner.
Word limit: Articles should be written in a maximum of 8000 words and a minimum of 6000 words.
* Instructions for compiling a review article
Select the topic and scope of the review
- Relevant and specific topic: The topic of the review article should be chosen accurately, related to the scientific field of the journal and with a specific focus.
- Clear scope: the boundaries of the review should be clear. What areas it includes and what areas it does not include.
Structure of a review article
- Title: It should be attractive and related to the topic of the article and accurately express the content of the article.
- Persian and English abstract: The abstract should be a summary of the topic, review method and main results. Maximum 200 to 250 words.
- Farsi and English abstract (Abstract): An extended abstract should be a comprehensive summary with more details of the topic, review method and main results. A minimum of 500 and a maximum of 1000 words is appropriate.
- Keywords: choosing 4 to 6 keywords that well represent the content of the article.
Introduction
- Background and importance of the subject: The introduction should provide a background of the subject and explain its importance in the scientific field.
- Purpose and research questions: Specify the purpose of the review article and the research questions you intend to answer.
- The structure of the article: at the end of the introduction, briefly introduce the structure of the article and the different sections.
Methodology
- Review protocol: For a valid review article, you must explain the search approach and criteria.
- Databases: explain which databases (such as Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed) were used to search for articles.
- Keywords and selection criteria: Explain the keywords and entry and exit criteria of the articles.
- Time range: specify which time range your review is related to.
- The method of evaluating articles: explain the quality assessment criteria of the reviewed articles. (e.g. number of citations, journal credibility).
Findings/Results
- Summary of key articles: The results of the review should explain the key and important articles in detail. You can use tables or graphs to summarize the findings.
- Classification of topics: categorize the findings in the form of thematic sections (main and sub-topics). This section can include:
- Comparison of studies: comparing the findings of different studies.
- Emerging trends: identifying and describing new trends in the subject area.
Discussion
- Key Findings: Review the main findings of the review and answer the primary research questions.
- Comparison with previous research: Compare the findings of the review with previous research and show how your review adds to current knowledge.
- Strengths and weaknesses of reviewed studies: Criticize and evaluate previous researches and analyze their strengths and weaknesses.
Conclusion
- Review Summary: Briefly state the results and key importance of the review article.
- Suggestions for future research: based on the review, make suggestions for future research.
- Practical applications: If the review article has practical applications, state them as well.
References
- Use of reliable sources: All sources must be from reliable journals and indexed in reliable databases.
- Standard referencing method: Use the journal's standard referencing format (APA). All sources must be properly referenced.
Appendices (optional)
- If there is additional data or information that cannot be included in the main text, you can use appendices.
Writing style and language
Fluency and clarity: the text of the article should be written fluently and in scientific language.
- Avoiding ambiguities: Avoid complex or ambiguous sentences.