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Author Guidelines

   We invite researchers, Ph.D students, master students, practitioners and other specialists in governance, public administration, public affairs, public policy, law, economics and finance, to contribute with studies and articles to future issues of the journal.

   Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the online platform, by clicking the “Make a Submission” button at the top of this page. To proceed, contributors are required to register for an account and log in to the system.

   All submissions must comply with the editorial team's Guidelines for Contributors, Style Guide and Manuscript Format, as described in this document - template. Manuscripts must be uploaded in .doc or .docx format.

   Research papers should not exceed 25 pages, including appendices and references. Furthermore, it is highly recommended that authors cite at least 10 scientific papers indexed in the Social Sciences Citation Index (Web of Science).

   Prior to submission, authors are responsible for securing the necessary permissions to publish any third-party material included in the manuscript, such as photographs, documents, or datasets. In addition, all authors listed must consent to being identified as such. Where applicable, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

   All manuscripts will undergo an initial editorial review to determine whether they align with the aims and scope of the journal. Those deemed suitable will be forwarded for double-blind peer review prior to a final decision regarding publication.

Submission Preparation Checklist

   Before submitting a manuscript to the Romanian Journal of Public Affairs (RJPA), authors are kindly asked to confirm that their submission meets the following requirements:

  • The manuscript adheres to the Author Guidelines and strictly follows the editorial team’s Guidelines for Contributors, the Style Guide, and the Manuscript Format, as detailed in the official submission template;
  • The manuscript is original, has not been previously published, and is not currently under consideration by any other journal or academic platform;
  • In accordance with editorial recommendations, the manuscript includes references to at least ten scholarly articles published in journals indexed in the Social Sciences Citation Index (Web of Science);
  • The complete manuscript, including abstract, figures, tables, appendices, and references, does not exceed the maximum length of 25 pages;
  • The submission is accompanied by a completed and signed Statement of Originality, uploaded in either .pdf or .jpg format;
  • All bibliographic references have been verified for accuracy, formatting, and completeness, and all in-text citations correspond to entries in the reference list;
  • Tables and figures are clearly numbered, consistently labeled, and include appropriate captions or descriptive titles;
  • Where applicable, the authors have obtained permission to reproduce any third-party content, such as images, datasets, or other materials included in the manuscript;
  • The list of authors accurately reflects all individuals who meet the criteria for authorship, and their respective contributions are described using the CRediT Taxonomy;
  • Any potential conflicts of interest or competing interests have been transparently disclosed in accordance with the journal’s editorial policies;
  • The authors confirm that they have read and accepted all editorial policies of the Romanian Journal of Public Affairs, as publicly available and detailed on the official RJPA website.

Copyright Notice

   The Romanian Journal of Public Affairs (RJPA) is an open-access academic publication.

   Following the acceptance and publication of a manuscript, authors retain the right to share their work freely, provided they clearly acknowledge that the article was first published in RJPA.

   All content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

   In terms of the editorial process, all manuscripts submitted to RJPA are subject to a rigorous double-blind peer review, conducted by a minimum of two members of the scientific committee. Throughout this process, both reviewers and authors remain anonymous. Evaluation is based on clear and objective criteria, including the novelty of the topic, methodological quality, clarity of presentation, the relevance and quality of bibliographic references, and the contribution of the work to its respective field.

   By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, has not been previously published, and is not under review elsewhere. Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of their work and are expected to ensure proper citation of all sources consulted. Plagiarism is not tolerated. In cases where improper attribution is identified, the editorial team reserves the right to take corrective action in accordance with the journal’s policies.

   In addition, all submissions must be accompanied by a Statement of Originality.

   RJPA adheres to the principles of transparency and editorial integrity. In this regard, authors are required to disclose any potential competing interests that may reasonably be perceived to influence the interpretation of their research. Such disclosures enable the editorial board and readers to evaluate the work with full understanding of the context in which it was developed.

   By agreeing to submit their work for consideration, authors implicitly accept the ethical, editorial, and procedural principles described in the sections available under the “For Authors” menu of the RJPA website.

Privacy Statement

   The Romanian Journal of Public Affairs (RJPA) affirms its commitment to safeguarding the personal data of all individuals engaging with its platform. Personal data may include, but is not limited to, names, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and any other information voluntarily submitted during registration or the manuscript submission process.

   Such data is collected solely for purposes directly related to the editorial and publishing workflow. Access to this information is restricted to members of the editorial team and designated platform administrators. Under no circumstances will personal data be disclosed to third parties or used for commercial purposes.

   All personal information is securely stored and managed in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Anonymous access logs and aggregated usage statistics may be generated for internal evaluation of platform performance; these do not contain personally identifiable information.

   Users retain the right to access, amend, or request the erasure of their personal data at any time. Such requests may be directed to the editorial office at journal@rjpa.ro.

   By registering with or submitting to RJPA, you acknowledge and consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this privacy statement.