Call for Papers
We are pleased to announce a call for papers for the upcoming issues of the China Policy Journal. We invite three types of submissions:
About China Policy Journal:
China Policy Journal (CPJ) is an international peer-reviewed journal devoted to rigorous policy research and analysis with an emphasis on contemporary policy issues in Greater China under the aegis of the Policy Studies Organization (PSO). The journal covers a wide range of topics related to public policy in China. We welcome submissions that examine policy formulation, implementation, evaluation, and reform across various policy domains such as education, health, environment, development, social welfare, sustainability and more. Our journal strives to present a comprehensive view of China’s policymaking landscape, encompassing both urban and rural policies, as well as national and regional perspectives. The journal also aims to bring together high-quality original research that makes a strong theoretical or empirical contribution to a better understanding of policy development process as well as the politics of policy-making in China. In addition, the Journal strives to be the definitive source for insights into Chinese policymaking, advancing the field and encouraging critical discussions on public policy challenges locally and globally. The audience for CPJ comprises members of the academic community, as well as members of the policy community, including government officials, NGOs and advocacy groups, research institutes and policy analysts. CPJ is co-edited by the School of Government, Beijing Normal University, and Chinese Policy Scholar Group.
- Original Research Papers: These should be between 7,000 and 10,000 words and provide rigorous empirical analyses on policy-related topics in China.
- Review Articles: These should be 6,000 to 9,000 words and offer a comprehensive review of a policy theory or policy topic, preferably within the realm of China policy studies.
- Short Articles: These should be 3,000 to 5,000 words and can take the form of either a research note or a perspective piece. A research note presents a novel theory, argument, or methodology and its application. A perspective piece proposes future directions for an emerging research area and its agenda, or explores a future trend in the field of policy studies, such as the rise of international collaboration.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Future Policies
- Climate Change: Mitigation, Adaptation, and Policy
- Post-COVID Public Health and Policy Interventions
- Policies for an Ageing Population and the Silver Economy
- Urban-Rural Policy Dynamics in China
- Inclusive Governance and AI-Driven Equity
- Advances in China’s Policy Making Research
- Administrative Burdens in China’s Public Policy
- Experimental Governance in China
- Smart Cities: Technology and Policy Integration
- E-Government and Bridging the Digital Divide
- China’s Opening Policy Reassessed in Post-COVID Era
- Behavioral Insights in Public Policy: Innovations and Challenges
- AI in Policy Formulation and Decision-Making
- Regulation of AI Technologies
- Submission Process: All submissions should be sent to: [email protected].
- Title page: The title page should include a list of the full names of the authors and each author’s institutional affiliations where the work was conducted, with a footnote for the author’s present address if different from where the work was conducted, and acknowledgments.
- Abstract and Keywords: Please include an abstract of no more than 200 words and provide 3-5 keywords.
- Manuscript Preparation: Your manuscript should be submitted as an editable file, including text, figures, and tables. Figures and tables should include legends and be placed within the text rather than at the end of the manuscript. Figures should be in highest resolution possible.
- Formatting: The journal uses Chicago reference style.
- Supporting Information: Supporting information should be submitted in separate files.
About China Policy Journal:
China Policy Journal (CPJ) is an international peer-reviewed journal devoted to rigorous policy research and analysis with an emphasis on contemporary policy issues in Greater China under the aegis of the Policy Studies Organization (PSO). The journal covers a wide range of topics related to public policy in China. We welcome submissions that examine policy formulation, implementation, evaluation, and reform across various policy domains such as education, health, environment, development, social welfare, sustainability and more. Our journal strives to present a comprehensive view of China’s policymaking landscape, encompassing both urban and rural policies, as well as national and regional perspectives. The journal also aims to bring together high-quality original research that makes a strong theoretical or empirical contribution to a better understanding of policy development process as well as the politics of policy-making in China. In addition, the Journal strives to be the definitive source for insights into Chinese policymaking, advancing the field and encouraging critical discussions on public policy challenges locally and globally. The audience for CPJ comprises members of the academic community, as well as members of the policy community, including government officials, NGOs and advocacy groups, research institutes and policy analysts. CPJ is co-edited by the School of Government, Beijing Normal University, and Chinese Policy Scholar Group.
