About Malawi Journal of Politics and Public Affairs
Published by the Political Science Association of Malawi (PSA) in collaboration with the Department of Politics and Government at the University of Malawi, the Malawi Journal of Politics and Public Affairs (MJPPA) is a premier peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing critical scholarship and informed debate on political science and public affairs in Malawi and the global context. The journal aspires to contribute to the advancement of academic research, teaching, and public policy, making it an essential resource for scholars, researchers, students, policymakers, and practitioners in both public and private spheres.
The specific aims of the journal are to:
- Generate
ideas that stimulate critical debate and discussion in the field of
political science and public affairs in Malawi and other polities.
- Bridge
the gap between theory and practice through applied research that links
academic insights with practical policy implications.
- Identify
and analyze contemporary challenges and problems in Malawian society and
their implications for politics and public affairs.
- Provide
critical insights into current trends and best practices in political
science and public affairs.
The journal primarily focuses on evidence-based research and articles in
the fields of politics and public affairs. It encourages interdisciplinary and
multidisciplinary submissions, recognizing that political and public affairs
issues are best understood from diverse analytical perspectives.
Manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a rigorous double-blind
peer-review process, and authors must strictly adhere to the formatting
guidelines provided to have their work accepted.