• Full-Length Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Policy Analyses
• Research Notes / Field Reports
• Book Reviews

All submissions must demonstrate originality, conceptual clarity, methodological rigor, and analytical depth.

• Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Research Articles: 4000–6000 words
• Review Articles: 1500–2500 words
• Book Reviews: 1000–1500 words
• Abstract: 200–250 words
• Keywords: 5–6
• Citation Style: APA (7th Edition)
• Format: MS Word

Formatting

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process and will be subject to plagiarism and AI detection checks.

Review Workflow

• Initial screening will be carried out by the Editorial Office (scope, format, plagiarism), i.e., Department of Political Science, Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP).
• The manuscript will then be sent to two anonymous external reviewers after the initial screening process is completed.

Review Duration

• The peer review process normally takes 4–6 weeks.

Decision Categories

• Accept
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Reject

The Indian Journal of Politics and Governance (IJPG) adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics.

• The journal follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.
• All submitted manuscripts are checked for plagiarism using Turnitin.

Maximum Permissible Similarity

• ≤ 10% similarity (excluding references)

Ethical Requirements

• Multiple submissions to other journals are not permitted.
• Redundant or duplicate publication is strictly prohibited.

• Conflict of Interest Statement
• Funding Statement
• Author Contribution Statement

Annual Subscription (Two Issues)

Note: Subscription rates may be revised periodically by the Editorial Board.