Background A proliferation of theories, models, and frameworks (TMFs) have been
developed in the implementation science field to facilitate the implementation process. The …

Background The fields of implementation science and knowledge translation have evolved
somewhat independently from the field of policy implementation research, despite calls for …

Social impact investing (SII) is transforming the availability of private capital for nonprofits
and social enterprises, but demand is not yet meeting supply. This paper analyzes the …

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent
chapters of this book. The book describes to advance the science of policy process among a …

Organizational goals lie at the heart of strategic public management. While research has
centred on the performance impact of organizational goals and goal clarity, the field remains …

Existing research on bureaucratic encounters typically studies how bureaucrats' and clients'
characteristics influence frontline decision making. How social interactions between street …

Background Cross-system interventions that integrate health, behavioral health, and social
services can improve client outcomes and expand community impact. Successful …

Digital technologies are transforming public service provision by affecting governments,
technology vendors, and citizens, as well as their interactions. However, digital government …

Utilizing a cognitive perspective, this article examines the social processes through which
teachers come to understand the Common Core State Standards. The authors begin by …

Hierarchical accountability often proves insufficient to control street‐level implementation,
where complex, informal accountability relations prevail and tasks must be prioritized …