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jpart-topic-selection

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Use when deciding whether a public-administration project fits the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory (JPART) rather than a sibling venue (PAR, JPAM, Governance). JPART rewards a contribution to public-management theory tested with rigor, not a stand-alone policy finding. Helps frame the question; it does not collect data.

When to use

• Choosing among possible projects or framings for a JPART submission
• Deciding between JPART and a sibling journal (PAR, JPAM, Governance)
• Sharpening the question so it speaks to a public-management mechanism
• Pressure-testing fit before investing in a project

When not to use

• Collecting data
• Broad, integrative, or practitioner-facing essays
• Program evaluation or policy-analysis estimates
• Comparative institutions or government with lighter management theory

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