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International Public Policy Studies
国際公共政策研究
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About the Association of International Public Policy Studies
The purpose of this association is to contribute to the advancement of research in international public policy by promoting academic exchange among members and supporting research and education at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP). Our activities include the publication of the electronic version of the peer-reviewed journal International Public Policy Studies and providing assistance for projects undertaken by OSIPP.
International Public Policy Studies (Peer-reviewed Journal)
featuring research on policy issues within the fields of law, politics, and economics. With the exception of invited papers, all manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process by anonymous referees. The editorial process is managed by the International Public Policy Studies Editorial Committee. Two issues are published annually, and accepted papers are made available on the Association of International Public Policy Studies, University of Osaka website and the the University of Osaka Knowledge Archive (OUKA) repository. For further details, please review the Submission and Review Regulations [PDF] as well as the following schedule and manuscript preparation guidelines before submitting your work.
2025 Editorial Committee of IAssociate of International Public Policy Studies, University of Osaka
Editor & Publisher:
Tsunehiro Otsuki, Kentaro Wani, Noriaki Matsushima, Katsuhiko Nishiyama, Masanori Kubota
Schedule
This journal accepts submissions twice a year, with deadlines in April and October.
Issues are published twice annually, at the end of September and the end of March; however, the specific volume and issue in which a paper appears will depend on the progress of the review process.
Those planning to submit a manuscript must first submit a Pre-registration Form.
- 2025 Academic Year: 2nd Call for Papers
- Pre-registration Deadline: September 20, 2025| Submission Deadline: October 5, 2025
- 2026 Academic Year: 1st Call for Papers
- Pre-registration Deadline: March 20, 2026|Submission Deadline: April 5, 2026
Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
if you are planning to submit a manuscript, please download the Pre-registration Form from here and send it to the Editorial Committee via email.
Email Address: ippsedit@osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp
Required Documents for Submission
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(a) Title Page (1 copy) This document must include your name, affiliation, title of the paper, abstract (200 characters or less), and up to five keywords.
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English [Download] | Please send to the Editorial Committee via email at: ippsedit@osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp |
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(b) Title Page (1 copy) This version should contain only the title, abstract (within 200 characters), and up to five keywords. |
English [Download] | ||||
| (c) Manuscript (Main Body) (1 copy) | English [Download] | ||||
| (d) Submission Application and Confirmation Form (1 copy) | Designated Form [Download] | By mail or in person | |||
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(e) Acceptance form for submission (1 copy) (Not required for those holding a position of Assistant Professor or higher at a university or junior college, or for those who hold a doctoral degree.) |
Designated Form [Download] | By mail or in person | |||
Mailing Address / Drop-off Location
OSIPP Library (OSIPP Building, 5th Floor) Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP), University of Osaka 1-31 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0043, Japan
Inquiries
We accept questions regarding submissions. Please contact us via email. Editorial Committee, International Public Policy Studies Association of International Public Policy Studies, University of Osaka Email: ippsedit@osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp
Membership Information
The Association of of International Public Policy Studies, University of Osaka is currently seeking new members. By paying the membership fee, you can join the society and gain the eligibility to submit papers to the International Public Policy Studies and participate in various projects and activities organized by the society. For further details, please refer to the Society Constitution.
- Membership Period
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You may freely choose between a one-year membership starting April 1st (April Member, through March 31st of the following year) or a one-year membership starting October 1st (October Member, through September 30th of the following year).
- Membership
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Student Members
Master’s Program Students: 2,500 yen
Doctoral Program Students: 2,500 yen Regular MembersRegular Members
Professors, Associate Professors, Lecturers, Assistant Professors, Researchers, etc., at universities and research institutions: 2,500 yen
Those who have completed a Master’s program or have withdrawn after completing the required coursework (credits): 2,500 yen
Others approved by the Council: 2,500 yen - Membership Fee Payment
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Remittance Information: Japan Post Bank Transfer Account
Branch Code: 418
Account Number: 00930-1-82940
Account Name: 大阪大学国際公共政策学会 (The OSIPP Society)
contact information (email address, etc.) and specify whether you are an April Member or an October Member.(Not requir
For Those Who Support Our Society’s Management
(List of Supporting Members)
Our association welcomes individuals and organizations who share our mission and are willing to support the administration of the society by enrolling as supporting members. If you agree with the objectives of our association and are interested in assisting with its activities, we would sincerely appreciate it if you could contact us at the address below.
Contact:
International Public Policy Association, the University of Osaka
ippsedit@osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp