The International Review of Administrative Sciences (IRAS), IIAS leading scientific journal, is pleased to announce an update to its authors’ guidelines, including the introduction of a new article format: the "review article." This format allows authors to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in current debates, focusing on the theoretical contributions within a specific topic.
Review articles should offer a thorough analysis of relevant published material, discussing the various strands of knowledge, their implications, and identifying any remaining gaps in the field. These articles are expected to adhere to the same scientific principles as research articles, with the main difference being a focus on theory rather than empirical research. Submissions are limited to 7,000 words, including all elements such as the title page, abstract, references, tables, and figures.
In addition to this new format, IRAS continues to publish symposia and special issues, and is now welcoming new proposals for these themed editions. Authors interested in submitting a review article or proposing a special issue are encouraged to refer to the updated guidelines for full details.
For more information, please visit the revised author instructions page on the IRAS website at https://journals.sagepub.com/author-instructions/RAS.
About IRAS
The International Review of Administrative Sciences (IRAS) is an international peer-reviewed journal devoted to academic and professional public administration. Founded in 1927, it is the oldest scholarly public administration journal specifically focused on comparative and international topics. IRAS seeks to shape the future agenda of public administration around the world by encouraging reflection on international comparisons, new techniques and approaches, the dialogue between academics and practitioners, and debates about the future of the field itself.
IRAS is the official journal of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), the European Group of Public Administration (EGPA) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA). IRAS is published in four different language editions – English, French, Spanish and Chinese.
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