Effective Issue: Volume 21, Number 2 (October 2026)

Continuing its commitment to scholarly excellence and internationalization, Spirit Publik: Jurnal Administrasi Publik has further strengthened its article publication format and manuscript preparation standards beginning with Volume 21, Number 2 (2026).

Building upon the layout improvements introduced in Volume 21, Number 1 (2026), this development emphasizes research integrity, publication transparency, responsible authorship, and consistency with internationally recognized principles of scholarly publishing.

The key developments are outlined below:

1. Enhanced Research Integrity and Publication Transparency

Beginning with Volume 21, Number 2 (2026), Spirit Publik has progressively incorporated more comprehensive publication declarations, including:

• Conflict of Interest Statement: Disclosure of any potential financial, professional, or personal competing interests.
• Author Contribution Statement: Clarification of individual author responsibilities, including contributions consistent with the CRediT taxonomy.
• Ethical Statement: Disclosure of relevant ethical approval, informed consent, and research ethics compliance.
• Funding Statement: Transparent identification of funding sources or confirmation of the absence of external funding.
• Acknowledgements: Recognition of relevant contributions that do not qualify for authorship, where applicable.
• Declaration of Generative AI: Disclosure of generative AI use in manuscript preparation, where applicable.
1. Strengthened Manuscript Structure and Scientific Reporting

The updated Author Guidelines further emphasize:

• Clear identification of research problems, gaps, originality, and scientific contributions.
• A transparent methodological approach, including research design, data collection, and analytical procedures.
• Evidence-based presentation of findings and substantive discussion.
• Stronger connections between research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Clear theoretical and practical implications for public administration, public policy, and governance.
2. Improved Data Transparency and Research Accountability

The consolidated guidelines include a Data Availability Statement requiring authors to clarify the availability of data supporting their findings.

Authors should identify relevant repositories or access arrangements where appropriate. Any restrictions involving confidentiality, research ethics, privacy, or intellectual property must be clearly explained.

4. Standardization of Manuscript Preparation and References
• Manuscripts must be written in English and follow the journal's official template.
• Article formatting, headings, tables, figures, and references must follow the current Author Guidelines.
• References must use APA conventions and prioritize relevant, credible, and verifiable scholarly sources.
• DOI information should be included where available.
• Citation of previously published Spirit Publik articles is encouraged only when academically relevant and is not a condition of acceptance.
5. Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Authors must disclose the use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation.
• AI tools must not be credited as authors.
• Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their submissions.
• The use of generative AI must comply with the journal's AI Tools Usage Policy.
6. Continuous Editorial and Publication Quality Improvement

Spirit Publik is strengthening its editorial and production procedures to support:

• Greater consistency in manuscript formatting and scientific reporting.
• Verification of article metadata, DOI information, and publication histories.
• Accurate copyright and licensing information.
• Consistency between published PDF files and article information available through OJS.
• Transparent and accountable editorial practices.

Implementation

The enhanced publication format has been progressively introduced in Volume 21, Number 2 (2026).

The consolidated Author Guidelines apply to new submissions from their official publication. Manuscripts already undergoing editorial assessment or peer review will follow the applicable instructions communicated by the editorial team.

Authors are strongly encouraged to review the latest guidelines before submitting their manuscripts:

• Author Guidelines
• Editorial Policies

Through these continuous improvements, Spirit Publik: Jurnal Administrasi Publik reaffirms its commitment to promoting responsible research, improving scholarly communication, and strengthening its international academic engagement.

The journal remains dedicated to providing a credible, accessible, and internationally oriented platform for research in public administration, public policy, and governance.

Editorial Team
Spirit Publik: Jurnal Administrasi Publik
Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia