Announcements

Stay informed about the latest updates from our journal. This section provides important announcements regarding new issues, calls for papers, submission deadlines, editorial updates, publication processes, and other relevant information for authors, reviewers, and readers.

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Call for Papers: Public Governance Innovation and Democratic Accountability in the Digital Age

Lentera Research Journal invites empirical papers on electronic governance, public sector reform, and citizen engagement.

Publication of Volume 5 Issue 2 (August 2026)

We are pleased to present Volume 5, Issue 2 of Lentera Research Journal, containing nine peer-reviewed governance studies.

Policy Brief Series Announcement: Translating Empirical Findings into Actionable Policy

LRJ introduces an executive Policy Brief format to bridge academic research with legislative and public policymaking bodies.

Accreditation Renewal: Lentera Research Journal Re-accredited at SINTA Tier 2

LRJ has officially secured re-accreditation following a rigorous periodic evaluation by national assessment authorities.

Enhanced Author Guidelines on Empirical Legal Methods and Case Studies

Updated standards on documenting legal statutory analysis, judicial decision citations, and empirical field interviews.

New Editorial Board Members Appointed in Administrative Law and Public Ethics

Welcoming five distinguished legal scholars and public administration professors to the LRJ Editorial Team.

Virtual Public Lecture: Decentralization Challenges and Fiscal Health in 2026

Recording now available for our public lecture featuring distinguished scholars in regional public finance.

Best Reviewer Awards for 2025 Presented by the Editorial Board

Honoring three dedicated peer reviewers for exceptional, thorough evaluations in public administration and law.

Adoption of CrossRef Similarity Check (iThenticate) for All Submissions

Reaffirming our commitment to academic originality through automated screening at initial desk review.