Scope of the journal

Journal of Public Power (JPP) is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the multidisciplinary exploration of power dynamics within contemporary society. We invite manuscripts that analyze how power is shaped, contested, and legitimized through policy, culture, social structures, and global interactions.

Core Fields of Study

Field of Study Primary Focus in JPP
Urban Studies Contestation of urban space, the right to the city, and the politics of spatial planning.
Cultural Studies Cultural hegemony, identity as an instrument of power, and cultural resistance.
Anthropology Everyday practices of power, ethno-politics, and grassroots social structures.
Sociology Social stratification, social movements, and the dynamics of authority within social structures.
Public Policy Decision-making processes, governance, and the impact of policy on the public.
Political Science Democratic theory, voting behavior, state institutions, and sovereignty.
Communication Political communication, the role of mass/social media in shaping public opinion.
International Relations Geopolitics, power diplomacy, and the influence of transnational actors.
Economics Political economy, resource distribution, and the power of markets versus the state.
Law Law as a tool for social control, constitutionalism, and legal justice.
Education The politics of education, critical pedagogy, and the role of educational institutions in social reproduction.