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Modern Public Administration Science Journal (MPAS) is a specialized academic journal focusing on public administration and public policy, published by the Doctor of Philosophy Program in Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University. The journal aims to disseminate high-quality research and academic articles to support civil service development, public sector reform, and innovation in public affairs management.

The journal accepts manuscripts in both Thai and English, rigorously evaluated by three peer reviewers per article through a double-blind peer review system to maintain academic standards and impartiality. The journal serves as a bridge between the academic world and practical implementation, promoting research that can be applied to the development of Thailand's public sector.

Journal Title (English): Modern Public Administration Science

Abbreviated Title: MPAS

ISSN: 3088-294X (Online)

Owner: Doctor of Public Administration Program in Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University

Address: 680  No. 11, Nitayo Road, That Choeng Chum Sub-district, Mueang Sakon Nakhon District, Sakon Nakhon Province 47000, Thailand

Year of Establishment: 2024 (B.E. 2567)

Journal Type: Academic Journal

Publication Format: Open Access

Publication Frequency: 6 issues per year

  • Issue 1: January – February
  • Issue 2: March – April
  • Issue 3: May – June
  • Issue 4: July – August
  • Issue 5: September – October
  • Issue 6: November – December

Languages Accepted:

  • Thai (must include English abstract)
  • English (Thai abstract not required)

Review System: Double-blind peer review by no fewer than two qualified reviewers per article.

Publication Fee: 3,000 Baht per article

Journal Policy

Modern Public Administration Science Journal is a specialized academic journal that aims to disseminate knowledge and quality research in public administration, civil service management, public policy, and governance. The journal supports the development of the civil service system and good governance, promotes policy research and applied research that can be used in public sector reform and national development, and serves as a forum for academics, researchers, civil servants, local politicians, and those involved in public affairs management.

The journal emphasizes research and academic articles that focus on problem-solving and developing Thailand's public administration system in the current era, particularly the application of innovation, digital technology, and modern management concepts to enhance public service efficiency, strengthen governance, and support citizen participation in public affairs.

Journal Objectives

Modern Public Administration Science Journal has the following main objectives:

✓ To disseminate knowledge and quality research in public administration, civil service management, public policy, and governance

✓ To support the development of the civil service system and good governance

✓ To promote policy research and applied research that can be used in public sector reform and national development

✓ To serve as a forum for academics, researchers, civil servants, local politicians, and those involved in public affairs management

✓ To bridge theory and practice in public administration

The journal places special emphasis on work presenting innovation, digital technology, and modern management concepts that can be applied to enhance public service efficiency, strengthen governance, and support citizen participation.

Scope of the Journal

Modern Public Administration Science Journal considers research articles, academic articles, and review articles directly related to the public sector, government agencies, and public affairs management only, covering the following main disciplines:

  1. Modern Public Administration Theory and Principles - Good Governance, New Public Management, Public Value Management, Results-Based Management, and Contemporary Public Administration Concepts
  2. Public Policy and Policy Analysis - Public policy formulation, policy analysis, policy implementation, policy evaluation, citizen participation in policy, economic and social policy, public health policy, education policy, and environmental policy
  3. Local Government and Decentralization - Local governance in Thailand, local government organization management (PAO, municipalities, SAO), local development, local public services, urban management, central-local relations, and local politics
  4. Governance and Anti-Corruption - Good governance principles in the public sector, transparency and accountability in public administration, corruption prevention and suppression, civil service ethics, checks and balances in the civil service system, and mechanisms for public participation
  5. Civil Service Reform and Development - Thai civil service reform, public sector organizational development, organizational change, public sector human resource management, civil service merit system, civil servant competency development, and public sector organizational culture building
  6. Digital Government and Public Sector Innovation - E-Government development, Digital Government, Smart City, Big Data in the public sector, artificial intelligence for public administration, public service innovation, and digital transformation of the public sector
  7. Public Financial Management - National budget management, performance-based budgeting system, internal auditing in the public sector, public debt management, tax and revenue collection, and state asset management
  8. Public Sector Human Resource Management - Public sector personnel management system, civil servant recruitment and selection, civil servant compensation system, civil servant and public sector personnel development, civil servant performance management, and civil servant morale building
  9. Public Services and Quality of Life Development - Public service management, service quality development, citizen satisfaction with services, social development, community development, social welfare, and poverty alleviation
  10. Security and Disaster Management - National security, human security, public sector risk management, disaster and public emergency management, crisis management, and regional security cooperation
  11. Sustainable Development and Environmental Management - Natural resource policy and management, environmental management, sustainable development in the public sector, green economy, and climate change management
  12. International Relations and Regional Cooperation - Public diplomacy, ASEAN cooperation, management in international contexts, and Thailand's role in the global community

Types of Articles Accepted

  1. Research Articles - Articles presenting original research with rigorous and quality research processes, including quantitative research, qualitative research, and mixed methods research, especially policy research that can be practically utilized
  2. Academic Articles - Articles presenting new concepts, theories, or frameworks in public administration with in-depth analysis and synthesis from relevant documents and research

Scope Not Considered by the Journal

To maintain its focus as a specialized journal in public administration, Modern Public Administration Science Journal does not consider the following types of articles:

  • Articles solely about private business management, commercial marketing, or business organization management not related to the public sector or public policy
  • Articles on human resource management, finance, or marketing focusing solely on private business organizations (except when clearly applicable to the public sector)
  • Articles purely on information technology without a public administration or public service dimension
  • Articles purely on law (except those related to public policy or public administration)
  • Articles about private educational institution management (except state education policy or state educational institution management)

Note: In cases where articles contain content about state enterprises or public organizations, the journal will only consider them from the perspective of public policy, governance, or relationship with the state.

Special Features of the Journal

The journal emphasizes articles with the following characteristics:

Practically Applicable - Research results or concepts that can be applied to develop Thailand's public sector

Best Practice Comparison - Comparative analysis with best practices from abroad

Concrete Recommendations - Clear proposals for civil service reform or development

Public Sector Personnel Development - Support for knowledge and competency development of civil servants

The journal welcomes articles from both academics and public sector practitioners to create knowledge exchange that leads to sustainable development of Thailand's public administration system.

Review Process

The journal uses a double-blind peer review process with the following key characteristics:

✓ Assigns 2 reviewers per article as less for comprehensiveness and fairness

✓ Internal author articles are evaluated by external experts outside the journal's organization

✓ External author articles are evaluated by experts with specific expertise from multiple institutions without conflicts of interest with the authors

✓ Editorial Board makes the final decision on publication

Target Audience

  • Academics and researchers in public administration and political science
  • Faculty and graduate students
  • Civil servants and public sector administrators at all levels
  • Local government executives and local politicians
  • Policy analysts and public sector consultants
  • Those interested in civil service development and public affairs management

Contact Information

Editorial Office Address
Doctor of Public Administration Program in Public Administration, Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University
680 No. 11, Nitayo Road, That Choeng Chum Sub-district Mueang Sakon Nakhon District, Sakon Nakhon Province 47000

Contact Channels

Standards and Quality

The journal adheres to academic standards and publication ethics by:

✓ Using double-blind peer review system with 3 reviewers per article
✓ Following ethical principles according to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines
✓ Checking plagiarism for all articles
✓ Publishing as Open Access through TCI-THAIJO system
✓ Charging publication fee of 3,000 Baht per article

"For Good, Modern, and Sustainable Public Administration"