Jurnal Studi Pemerintahan dan Akuntabilitas (Jastaka) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes critical, original, and high-quality analyses by researchers, academicians, and practitioners in the fields of social sciences, politics, governance, and accountability. Jastaka aims to foster intellectual discourse and scholarly exchange between academics, policymakers, and practitioners. The journal encourages submissions that employ diverse methodologies—qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods—and offer innovative insights relevant to contemporary governance challenges. Manuscripts may include empirical research, conceptual analyses, policy reviews, or case studies addressing accountability and governance issues across various contexts. Jastaka serves as a platform for the dissemination of research findings, theoretical discussions, and empirical studies that contribute to the development of knowledge and practices in public administration, political science, and governance reform. The journal welcomes manuscripts that explore both the theoretical and practical dimensions of governance and accountability at the local, national, and international levels. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Public Policy and Governance Political Institutions and Democratic Processes Public Sector Accountability and Transparency Bureaucratic Reform and Public Management Innovation Decentralization and Regional Autonomy Good Governance Practices Citizen Participation and Civil Society Digital Governance and E-Government Ethics and Integrity in Public Administration Social and Political Development