About the Journal

J-POLBUD: Journal of Politics and Culture is a peer-reviewed, open-access international journal dedicated to publishing pioneering research at the dynamic intersection of political science, cultural studies, and socio-political dynamics. Positioned as a premier multidisciplinary scholarly forum, the journal serves political scientists, cultural theorists, sociologists, public policymakers, and historians worldwide. J-POLBUD prioritizes macro-level structural evaluations, rigorous critical theory, and empirical socio-political research that address the complexities of state power, cultural identity, democratic governance, and social movements. By bridging foundational political theories with contemporary cultural realities, the journal fosters a deep, comprehensive understanding of how political institutions shape cultural norms, and conversely, how cultural identities and grassroots movements influence political architectures in a rapidly globalizing world.

Scope and Topics
The journal welcomes high-quality original research articles, critical literature reviews, and empirical case studies that offer significant contributions to the following thematic areas:

Political Science & Democratic Governance: State-building, political ideologies, electoral dynamics, public policy analysis, and the evolution of democratic and authoritarian systems.

Cultural Studies & Identity Politics: Nationalism, ethnicity, gender and politics, cultural heritage, and the socio-political implications of identity formation and marginalization.

Political Communication & Media Culture: Public opinion, political discourse analysis, propaganda, the impact of digital media on political behavior, and the culture of cyber-activism.

Sociology of Power & Civic Engagement: Social movements, civil society, grassroots activism, human rights discourse, and the intersection of political power and social stratification.

Global Politics & Cultural Diplomacy: International relations, cultural imperialism, soft power, transnationalism, and the political economy of global cultural exchange.

Publication Frequency
To ensure rigorous editorial oversight, thorough peer review, and timely dissemination of critical socio-political research, J-POLBUD is published semi-annually (2 issues per year, typically scheduled for release in June and December). Special thematic issues focusing on urgent global political shifts, national election dynamics, or significant cultural phenomena may be commissioned by the Editorial Board.

Peer Review Process
J-POLBUD enforces a strict double-blind peer review policy to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity, analytical objectivity, and theoretical validity.

Initial Desk Evaluation: Every submission undergoes a preliminary screening by the Editor-in-Chief or a relevant Subject Editor to assess thematic alignment, methodological soundness (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods), and structural compliance. Plagiarism screening via Turnitin/iThenticate is strictly executed at this stage, requiring a similarity index below the journal's maximum threshold.

Expert Peer Review: Manuscripts passing the desk evaluation are anonymized and assigned to at least two independent international reviewers who are established academic experts in the specific domain of political science or cultural studies.

Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the Editorial Board renders one of four decisions: Acceptance, Revisions Required (Minor/Major), Resubmit for Review, or Rejection. The final decision rests entirely on the intellectual merit, theoretical rigor, and practical applicability of the work to societal and political advancement.