Lentera Research Journal (LRJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that publishes original research articles and conceptual studies in the fields of social sciences, public policy, governance, administrative law, and community development. The journal is published periodically as a platform for disseminating research findings to academics, policymakers, independent researchers, and public development practitioners.
Lentera Research Journal invites empirical papers on electronic governance, public sector reform, and citizen engagement.
We are pleased to present Volume 5, Issue 2 of Lentera Research Journal, containing nine peer-reviewed governance studies.
LRJ introduces an executive Policy Brief format to bridge academic research with legislative and public policymaking bodies.
Volume 5 examines artificial intelligence in public sector administration, smart city ethics, and legal frameworks for carbon trading. Featured research covers algorithmic accountability, automated social benefit distribution, and regulatory standards for voluntary carbon markets.