About the journal
The Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory seeks to advance public administration scholarship by publishing the highest quality theoretical and empirical work in the field.
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Highly Cited Articles
OUP has granted free access to a selection of highly cited articles from recent years. These articles are just a sample of the impressive body of research from JPART.
Editor's Choice
The Editor of The Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory selects one paper from each new issue for its high-quality contribution to the field of research.
Virtual Issues
Virtual issues from JPART contain thematic groupings of articles previously published in the journal.
Read the latest virtual issue, Advancing Public Administration Research through Qualitative Studies
Outstanding Reviewer Award
JPART has introduced an annual award honoring a selection of outstanding referees. Award winners will be recognized each year at the annual Public Management Research Conference.
The Beryl Radin Award
This award is given annually and presented at the Public Management Research Association conference for the best article published in JPART.
The Riccucci-O’Leary Award
The Riccucci-O’Leary Award recognizes the best article on diversity in JPART or PPMG published in the past year. It is awarded annually and presented at the Public Management Research Association conference. The inaugural award was made in 2022.
Public Management Research Conference
PMRA furthers research on public organizations and their management by organizing and sponsoring the annual PMRC, as well as other conferences and symposia.
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PPMG
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