Author Submission Guidelines:
Submissions that explore the roles of people, organizations, environment, or technology in public policy analysis, planning, and administration are invited.
- Manuscripts should address topics relevant to the journal mission and include, but not be limited to, empirical research and/or theory building in the public policy areas of criminal justice, health services, social work, public administration, or public policy.
- Submissions should be between 3,000 and 8,000 words in length and include a cover page with all author contact information including name, phone number, and e-mail address. Author information should be indicated on the cover page only.
- Manuscripts should be submitted in APA format, double-spaced with 1” margins, and written in 12-point font.
- All submissions should include an abstract not exceeding 250 words in length.
- Submission and review protocol information can be found at www.PAFresearch.ucf.edu. All submissions will be accepted electronically via this link.
Review Process
- Once a submission has been received, a confirmation e-mail will be sent informing the lead author of the manuscript’s receipt.
- The journal editor in consultation with the editorial board will determine if submissions are appropriate for publication.
- A minimum of two peer reviewers will evaluate each submission using a standard blinded review rubric.
- Submissions will be categorized as “Acceptable”, “Acceptable with Revisions”, or “Not Acceptable”.
- Using the reviewer’s comments and recommendations in conjunction with the original (ore revised, if indicated) manuscript, the editorial board will then make a final decision regarding manuscript acceptance.
- The author will be notified by the journal editor regarding submission status prior to publication. Accepted authors will provide a brief biography for publication with any accepted piece.