Explore this PSJ article on the Narrative Policy Framework, clarifying how the concept of plot can be consistently defined and measured in policy narratives. By: Jonathan Ruff (@jonruff.bsky.social) Read here:  doi.org/10.1111/psj.... #PSJ #PolicyStudiesJournal

EARLY VIEW! Drawing on the Narrative Policy Framework, this PSJ article introduces the loser - a narrative character harmed not by the problem, but by the policy solution itself. By Rachel McGovern, Hilda Broqvist & Crystal Soderman Check it out here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Join us next Tuesday for this chat on what the heck plot is and how to use it in your #NPF research.

EARLY VIEW! What exactly is a “plot” in the Narrative Policy Framework? Explore this PSJ article mapping its definitions and measures across structure, valence, and causality to advance policy narrative research. Read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #PSJ #PolicyStudiesJournal

The Conference on Policy Process Research 2026 is in Bern, Switzerland, January 20-23. You can submit your paper or presentation ideas here - policyprocessresearch.org - and can attend in person or online.

Do it for the PLOT! Excited to share that my paper on the narrative element Plot was just published with @psjeditor.bsky.social! This piece unpacks what Plot is and how it works in the Narrative Policy Framework #NPF. I'd love to hear your thoughts! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author...

The #ICPP7 preconference workshop on NPF was a blast! Looking forward to learning some new approaches at today's panel lineup Loving the #ChiangMai vibes!

Working on a project in Space Policy and Governance? We're still accepting papers for this summer's ICPP7 -- online or In-Person attendance. Come join us for some stellar discussions! Abstract submissions due this Friday (1/31)

If any of you have undergrads in public health, please encourage them to apply to our Undergraduate Scholars Program (application deadline: 1/31). Great funded opportunity for both classroom & experiential learning in public health. www.publichealth.pitt.edu/academics/ot...

First term as an adjunct for graduate research methods and I've received a few requests to serve on thesis committees. What's your take on an adjunct's role in University service?

I’m not sure how, but I created a Bluesky pack called "Policy Research Network" and included several policy scholars. The best part is you can see all their posts in one place. If you're on Bluesky, join us! Here's the link: go.bsky.app/6KXJpzs

🌌 Call for Papers – ICPP7 Panel 🌌 Exploring the Final Frontier: Emerging Trends in Space Policy Research Join me & co-chair Jon Ruff as we discuss interdisciplinary space policy research. Submit your paper by Jan 31, 2025! 📅 July 2–4, 2025 | Chiang Mai, Thailand