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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Manuscript Preparation

  • All manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word.
  • The text should be double-spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides, and formatted in Times New Roman, font size 12.
  • The length of research articles should not exceed 8,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.

Structure of Manuscripts

  • Title: A concise, informative title not exceeding 15 words.
  • Abstract: A 150–300-word summary of the key objectives, methodology, findings, and implications.
  • Keywords: 4-6 relevant keywords that reflect the manuscript’s content.
  • Introduction: An outline of the research problem, objectives, and significance.
  • Methodology: Detailed explanation of the research design, data collection, and analysis methods (for research articles).
  • Results/Findings: Presentation of findings with appropriate use of tables and figures.
  • Discussion: Interpretation of the results in light of existing research.
  • Conclusion: Summary of findings, recommendations, and future research directions.
  • References: All in-text citations and end references should follow APA 7th edition style.

Ethical Considerations

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their submissions and must avoid plagiarism.
  • Proper acknowledgment of all data sources, funding bodies, and collaborators must be made.

Peer Review Process

  • Submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality and academic rigor.
  • Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.

Copyright and Licensing

  • Upon acceptance, authors retain the copyright. The journal permits the use of manuscripts under a Creative Commons Attribution license (CC BY 4.0).

Submission Process

  • Manuscripts should be submitted electronically via the JPA submission system on the journal’s website.

For queries related to submissions, editorial policies, or other concerns, please contact:

Editorial Office
Journal of Pakistan Administration (JPA)
Email: jpa@nspp.gov.pk

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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