Department of Public Administration, NCCU

The Taiwanese Journal of Public Administration is published by the Department of Public Administration at National Chengchi University. It is released semi-annually in March and September. We welcome submissions of original articles regarding public administration, public policy, and public affairs management.

I. Types of Submissions

1. Research Articles: Original research papers with a complete academic format, or with contributions that initiate or develop specific research issues and conceptual frameworks.
2. Review Articles: Includes Critical Reviews of recent or evolving research and practical issues, as well as Book Reviews of academic or professional books published domestically or abroad. Review articles are not subject to double-blinded peer review.

II. Manuscript Format

1. Length: Chinese manuscripts (including appendices) are limited to 20,000 characters; English manuscripts are limited to 10,000 words. Please submit in Microsoft Word compatible formats. If a manuscript significantly exceeds these limits and the author is unwilling to condense it, the Editorial Board reserves the right to decline publication.
2. Title Page: Please include the title, submission type, author name(s), institutional affiliation and title, mailing address, phone number, and email address. To ensure a blind peer-review process, please omit any identifying information from the main text.
3. Other Pages: The second page should include the title, abstract, and keywords. Do not write author names starting from the second page. The main text begins on the third page, followed by references and appendices. The final page for English manuscripts should include the Chinese title, Chinese abstract, and Chinese keywords, which can be exempted for non-Chinese authors. Please attach a "Copyright Transfer Agreement" signed by all listed authors.
4. Style Guide: For other formatting details, please refer to the Style Guidelines.

III. Copyright

1. Originality: Submissions must not have been previously published in other journals or books. Papers presented at academic conferences are considered unpublished.
2. Legal Responsibility: Authors are solely responsible for any violations of copyright law or other relevant regulations.
3. Copyright Transfer: All listed authors must agree that once a submission is accepted and published, the copyright (including physical and electronic formats) is transferred to this journal. However, authors retain the right to use the work for personal purposes, such as future collections of their own works or teaching.
4. No Multiple Submissions: We do not accept simultaneous submissions to other journals. If you wish to submit your manuscript elsewhere, please formally withdraw it from this journal first.
5. Author Copies: Upon publication, authors will receive two complimentary copies of the issue and 30 offprints.

IV. Submission Process

1. Rolling Submissions: We accept manuscripts year-round. Articles are published in the order they are accepted.
2. How to Submit: Please email your manuscript to pa@nccu.edu.tw with the subject line: "Submission to Taiwanese Journal of Public Administration."