Journal of Central Asian Studies

The Journal of Central Asian Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication released quarterly (in March, June, September, and December). All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind review process to ensure the integrity and quality of published research.
The journal was re-registered by the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 23, 2024, with Registration Certificate No. KZ72VPY00088070. The initial registration of the journal was completed on January 24, 2003, with Registration Certificate No. 3529-zh.

ISSN: 3006-8061 (print)
eISSN: 3006-807X (online)







Address and contact information
Republic of Kazakhstan, 010000, Astana, Beibitshilik str., 4
Tel: +7 (7172) 57-21-06‬

E-mail: ca_journal@kisi.kz

Publisher
Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Editor-in-Chief
Aigul Kosherbayeva
email: Kosherbayeva_a@kisi.kz

Co-editor-in-Chief:
Laszlo Vasa
email: vasa.laszlo@sze.hu

Managing Editor
Aidana Aldiyarova
email: aldiyarova_a@kisi.kz

Open Access Statement
The Journal of Central Asian Studies (JCAS) operates under the diamond open-access model, meaning there are no fees for authors or readers, either for publication or for access. For more details, please visit our Open Access page.
Licencing
All articles are immediately available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing users to access, copy, use, distribute, redistribute, and build upon the content, provided proper citation is given.
Journal metrics
• Acceptance rate: 24% (as of April 2026)
• Average time from submission to publication: 12 weeks

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Vol. 24 No. 3 (2026): Journal of Central Asian Studies
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Published: 2026-09-29

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