Journals
e-Journal of Public Affairs Review
Public Affairs Review is the student produced bi-annual electronic journal of the UCF Public Affairs Program
It ought not to be, that because we cannot do
everything, that we ought not to do what we can.
– Thomas Paine
This journal was established by the students of the UCF Public Affairs Program to provide a forum for innovative thinking on contemporary organizational, institutional, and community issues and concerns. Spanning the disciplines of criminal justice, health, public administration, and social work, the journal reflects a commitment to the development of a knowledge base of empirical research and theory development to guide public policy change.
Submissions that explore the roles of people, organizations, environment, or technology in public policy analysis, planning, and administration are invited.
Submission Guidelines:
- 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.
- Submissions information, deadlines, and contact information can be found at : http://www.pafresearch.ucf.edu
- Please submit manuscripts to pafjournal@mail.ucf.edu
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.
- Two reviewers will be assigned to evaluate each submission using a standard blinded review rubric.
- Submissions will be categorized as “Acceptable”, “Acceptable with Revisions”, or “Not Acceptable”.
- Using reviewers' 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.