Open Access
The editorial team of the Journal of Central Asian Studies adheres to the latest guidelines on transparency and best practices in open-access publishing. The journal regularly consults the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (Version 4.0; September 15, 2022) to update its website and editorial policies.
The journal follows the platinum open-access model, meaning there are no processing or publication fees for authors. All published articles are freely accessible to readers, supporting the journal's commitment to the unrestricted dissemination of scientific knowledge and fostering global knowledge exchange to advance social progress.
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. Full-text access to the journal’s articles can be found in the "All Issues" section.
The journal also upholds the following key open-access principles:
Open content is licensed under the CC-BY