PUBLICUS: JURNAL ADMINISTRASI PUBLIK is an academic journal dedicated to the development of scholarly discourse and the advancement of knowledge in the field of public administration. The journal is published twice a year, in February and September, as part of its commitment to providing a sustainable platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to disseminate the results of studies and contemporary scholarly ideas. Through its regular publication schedule, PUBLICUS seeks to respond to the dynamic developments and evolving challenges in public administration and governance at the local, national, and global levels.

PUBLICUS accepts and publishes scientific articles exclusively in English. This policy is intended to expand the journal’s readership and enhance its visibility and competitiveness in the international academic community. By adopting a single language of publication, PUBLICUS promotes broader cross-national scholarly exchange and strengthens the contribution of Indonesian public administration studies to global academic discourse.

Articles published in PUBLICUS include empirical research papers as well as conceptual or theoretical framework articles in the field of public administration. Empirical research may employ qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches and address issues such as governance, public policy, public service delivery, bureaucratic reform, public sector management, and the dynamics of central and local government. Meanwhile, conceptual and theoretical articles emphasize the development of ideas, analytical models, and theoretical syntheses that make significant contributions to strengthening the scientific foundations of public administration.

PUBLICUS is published by the Public Administration Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Pattimura University. As an institutional journal, PUBLICUS reflects a strong academic commitment to promoting high-quality, ethical, and relevant research that supports the development of knowledge and the practice of public administration. The journal serves as an important medium for academics, researchers, and policy practitioners to publish scholarly work oriented toward improving the quality of governance and public service performance.

Through a rigorous selection and peer-review process, PUBLICUS upholds the principles of academic integrity, originality, and methodological rigor. Accordingly, the journal is expected to serve as a credible scholarly reference and to make a meaningful contribution to the development of public administration theory and practice at both national and international levels.