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• Published date: 01 July 2022
• Date: 01 July 2022
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1111/puar.13539

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Public Administration Review,

Vol. 82, Iss. 4, pp. 781–782. © 2022 by

The American Society for Public Administration.

DOI: 10.1111/puar.13539.

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professional journal in public administration, Public

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theory of public administration, but also incorporates

and addresses the realities of the practice of public

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Research Articles. PAR welcomes manuscripts using

diverse theoretical and research frameworks about

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submissions that emphasize these broader elements

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