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pubar-topic-selection

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Use when deciding whether a public-administration project fits Public Administration Review (PAR) and which article type to target. PAR is the practice-bridging ASPA flagship, so the test is dual — a scholarly advance AND a credible "so-what" for public managers. Helps frame the question; it does not collect data.

When to use

• Choosing among possible projects or framings for a PAR submission
• Deciding which article type to target
• Pressure-testing fit before investing in a project
• Evaluating if a paper is too narrow or purely academic
• Determining if a paper belongs at a sibling venue

When not to use

• Collecting data
• Writing the full manuscript
• Conducting literature positioning

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