About the Journal

   Journal title  :
Buletin Reformasi Administrasi Publik
   Initials  :
BRAP
   Abbreviation  :
Bul. Reform. Adm. Publik
   Frequency  : 12 issues per year
   DOI  : https://doi.org/10.55681/poltekamadigital by Crossref
   Online ISSN  : xxxx-xxxx
   Editor-in-Chief  : Ishep Tahta Maulana
   Publisher  : LPPM Politeknik AMA
   Citation Analysis  : [Sinta] [Google Scholar]
 
Buletin Reformasi Administrasi Publik (BRAP) (Bulletin of Public Administration Reform) is a peer-reviewed, open-access international journal dedicated to publishing pioneering research at the intersection of bureaucratic reform, institutional restructuring, public management modernization, and administrative accountability. Positioned as a premier scholarly forum for dismantling bureaucratic pathologies and advancing high-performing state institutions, the bulletin serves public administration scholars, institutional reform analysts, civil service policymakers, anti-corruption researchers, and government practitioners worldwide. BRAP prioritizes high-impact empirical research, evaluations of national and sub-national reform roadmaps, comparative administrative studies, and in-depth case studies on organizational transformation in the public sector. By synthesizing foundational theories of administrative reform—spanning Post-New Public Management, Neo-Weberian State, and Dynamic Governance—with practical deregulation and digital modernization strategies, the bulletin fosters a deep, comprehensive understanding of how systemic reforms build clean, agile, and citizen-responsive bureaucracies.

Scope and Topics
Reflecting its mandate to advance the study of structural and cultural transformation within public administration, the bulletin welcomes high-quality original research articles, systematic literature reviews, comparative institutional studies, and applied reform evaluations within the following thematic areas:
  • Bureaucratic Restructuring & Institutional Design: Organizational downsizing and rightsizing (penyederhanaan birokrasi), delayering of structural hierarchies, transition to functional governance models, and coordination across central and local government agencies.
  • Civil Service Reform & Human Capital Modernization: Meritocracy in the state civil apparatus (Manajemen ASN), competency-based recruitment and promotion, performance appraisal and remuneration systems, bureaucratic culture change, and transformational public leadership.
  • Anti-Corruption, Public Integrity & Accountability: Development of Integrity Zones (Zona Integritas - WBK/WBBM), bureaucratic pathology eradication, internal government auditing (APIP), whistleblowing systems, administrative ethics, and transparency in public procurement and budgeting.
  • Regulatory Reform, Deregulation & Procedural Simplification: Debottlenecking of administrative procedures, regulatory impact assessments (RIA), omnibus law and licensing reforms, and the elimination of red tape in public service delivery and investment climates.
  • Digital Transformation & Post-NPM Administrative Paradigms: E-government integration (Sistem Pemerintahan Berbasis Elektronik) as a catalyst for administrative reform, automated public workflows, open government data, and citizen participation in monitoring bureaucratic performance.
Publication Frequency
To ensure rigorous editorial oversight, thorough peer review, and the timely dissemination of public administration reform research, BRAP is published semi-annually (2 issues per year, typically scheduled for release in June and December). Special thematic issues focusing on civil service meritocracy transitions, anti-corruption institutional architectures, or post-crisis bureaucratic restructuring may be commissioned by the Editorial Board.

Peer Review Process
BRAP enforces a strict double-blind peer review policy to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity, analytical objectivity, and empirical validity across public administration and institutional reform studies.
  • Initial Desk Evaluation: Every submission undergoes a preliminary screening by the Editor-in-Chief or a relevant Subject Editor to assess thematic alignment, methodological soundness (quantitative analytical rigor, qualitative institutional case study depth, administrative data accuracy, or conceptual logic), and structural compliance. Plagiarism screening via Turnitin/iThenticate is strictly executed at this stage, requiring a similarity index below the bulletin's maximum threshold.
  • Expert Peer Review: Manuscripts passing the desk evaluation are anonymized and assigned to at least two independent reviewers who are established academic researchers, senior public administration scholars, or bureaucratic reform specialists in the relevant domain.
  • Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the Editorial Board renders one of four decisions: Acceptance, Revisions Required (Minor/Major), Resubmit for Review, or Rejection. The final decision rests entirely on intellectual merit, methodological clarity, and the potential for tangible impact on public administration reform policies and practices.
Mission Statement "The mission of the Buletin Reformasi Administrasi Publik (BRAP) is to advance administrative and governance scholarship by publishing rigorous, evidence-based research that drives the continuous transformation of public sector institutions toward greater integrity, efficiency, and democratic accountability. Grounded in the philosophy that an uncorrupted, professional, and adaptive bureaucracy is the fundamental prerequisite for national development and social justice, the bulletin aims to democratize administrative reform research by providing an unrestricted platform for global academic, bureaucratic, and civil society dialogue. Through the promotion of diverse, rigorous quantitative, qualitative, and comparative methodologies, BRAP seeks to empower reform policymakers, inspire civil service leaders, and shape clean, resilient, and citizen-centric administrative paradigms worldwide."