Submission Guidelines
The IDEAGOV Working Papers series publishes original research on decentralization, governance, federalism, and related topics in political science, economics, and geography. The series is indexed in RePEc, ensuring broad visibility within the international academic community.
Scope and Relevance
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Submissions must align with IDEAGOV’s research areas.
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Interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives are encouraged.
Originality
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Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is free from plagiarism and meets recognized academic standards.
Language
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Papers must be in English.
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Authors should ensure clarity, precision, and correct academic style.
Required Elements
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An abstract of up to 200 words.
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4–6 keywords that reflect the main topics of the paper.
Submission Process
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Send manuscripts to ideagov@ideagov.eu with the subject line Working Paper Submission.
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Include a separate cover page with:
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Title of the paper
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Author name and affiliation
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Contact details
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Acknowledgements and funding information (if applicable)
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Review and Publication
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All submissions undergo an internal editorial review and may be sent for external feedback.
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Accepted papers are assigned a unique working paper number and published online in the IDEAGOV Working Papers series.
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Papers are deposited in RePEc, increasing their international reach and citation potential.
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Authors retain copyright but grant IDEAGOV the right to disseminate the paper through its website and affiliated repositories
The IDEAGOV Working Papers series showcases original research on decentralization, governance, and multilevel political systems. It provides a platform for the early dissemination of scholarly work, encouraging dialogue and constructive feedback from the academic community and policy practitioners alike.
Each paper reflects the center’s commitment to rigorous, evidence-based analysis and its interdisciplinary approach, drawing on economics, political science, and geography. By making these studies publicly accessible and publishing them in the RePEc (Research Papers in Economics) repository, IDEAGOV fosters transparency, accelerates the exchange of ideas, and contributes to informed debate on the challenges and innovations shaping governance in Europe and around the world.