United States Public Administration Journal
USPAJ transforms doctoral and master’s research into peer-reviewed journal articles, advancing scholarship in public administration and governance. We provide emerging scholars a credible platform to share research, inform policy, and strengthen institutional performance nationwide.
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Effective policy implementation is a critical component of public health administration, as government agencies are responsible for translating legislative mandates and policy directives into operational programs that protect and improve population health.
- Meagan Seibert
Underemployment and unemployment are commonly experienced by military spouses due to their migratory lifestyle, leading to a decline in retention rates for military personnel. Employment hardships only increase for advanced degree holders, although examination into the federal employment of military spouses has remained absent. The purpose of this phenomenological research study was to understand the impact that federal employment regulations and restrictions have on military spouses who have advanced degrees. Guiding this study was Bright and Pryor’s Chaos Theory of Careers, which explains the influence of change and chance in life on career development.....
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The expansion of workforce flexibility across the federal civil service has significantly altered how public organizations structure work, supervise employees, and measure productivity.
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Data-driven decision-making has emerged as a critical strategy for improving human resource management within federal agencies.
- Terry Acie
This study investigates the underrepresentation of women in executive ranks at the VA, using a multimethod approach informed by Representative