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)
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) 75-20-20
Fax: +7 (7172) 75-20-21
E-mail: office@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: laszlo.vasa@hiia.hu
Managing Editor
Aidana Aldiyarova
email: aldiyarova_a@kisi.kz
Open Access Statement
The Journal of Central Asian Studies (JCAS) operates under the gold open-access model, which means there are no fees for authors or readers, either for publication or 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.
Acceptance and Rejection Rates
Over the past six months (as of June 5, 2025), our journal has the following editorial statistics:
• Acceptance rate: 43%
• Rejection rate: 57%
Current Issue
Vol. 23 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Central Asian Studies
Published:
2025-09-30
Full Issue
Original articles
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From Periphery to Partnership: Mongolia’s Intensifying Foreign Policy Trends Toward Central Asia
Abstract views: 114 | PDF Downloads: 43 -
Climate Governance: Comparing Centralized and Decentralized Approaches
Abstract views: 97 | PDF Downloads: 33 -
Climate Diplomacy in Central Asia: Context, Challenges, and Opportunities
Abstract views: 78 | PDF Downloads: 28 -
"Uzbekistan-2030": A Dual Pursuit of Economic Diplomacy and Regional Integration for Sustainable Development in Central Asia
Abstract views: 120 | PDF Downloads: 37 -
A Value-Oriented Analysis of Expert Political Discourse in Kazakhstan: A Spiral Dynamics Approach to Public Social Media Communication
Abstract views: 78 | PDF Downloads: 86 -
A Competency Model of Inclusive Governance: A Human-Centered Approach to Civil Service in Kazakhstan
Abstract views: 72 | PDF Downloads: 39
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Last updated 2025-10-13
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