Editorial Policy of the Journal

Terms of publication

The Journal of Central Asian Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication released quarterly (in March, June, September, and December).

Manuscripts submitted for publication in the Journal of Central Asian Studies should not have been previously published by the author(s) in English or any other language, accepted for publication, or under consideration elsewhere. They should correspond to the thematic areas of the journal and strictly adhere to the requirements of the manuscript format.

The manuscript shall be submitted to the electronic (online) platform OJS by the corresponding author at least two months before the journal's next issue is published. Please review the Submission Preparation Checklist before submitting your manuscript.

Original research articles should not exceed 12,000 words, including references, and should present a comprehensive analysis or empirical study relevant to the scope of the journal. Review articles should critically examine existing literature from a fresh perspective and should be between 5,000 and 12,000 words, including references.

This Journal does not offer a Fast Track service for authors who wish to receive quicker reviews and decisions on their submitted articles. The journal does not prioritize any article to expedite the review process. For more information please visit the “Fast Track for Faster Review” page.

 

Common requirements for the consideration, approval, or rejection of manuscripts

Only original manuscripts that have not been previously published in any other editions are eligible for publication. Each manuscript will undergo a double-blind review process as specified by the regulations of the journal. Manuscripts will be considered for publication if they meet the requirements of the journal. Manuscripts that do not conform to these regulations will not be registered and will not undergo further consideration. Authors will be notified accordingly.

Reasons for rejection of a manuscript include but not limited to:

• Inconsistency of the submitted paper with the journal's aim and scope.
• Non-compliance with submission requirements for publication.
• Peer review results.
• Evidence of plagiarism or other forms of unauthorized borrowing.
• Non-compliance by the author with current legislation on copyright and related rights.
• Submission of manuscripts that do not provide new information compared to previously published results or that contain factual, historical, or other errors that cannot be corrected, as well as manuscripts making statements or hypotheses that contradict established scientific facts.
• Content with insults, defamation, or knowingly false information about individuals or legal entities.
• Failure to revise the text in accordance with the reviewer's comments.
  
  

Plagiarism and borrowing checks

When the editorial team of the Journal of Central Asian Studies reviews manuscripts for compliance with formal requirements, they also conduct a plagiarism check using a subscription-based system. Only original manuscripts or those with more than 75% originality according to the plagiarism check system will be submitted for further review.

If a manuscript does not meet the journal's requirements or is deemed not original based on the plagiarism check, it will be declined and returned to the corresponding author. 

Authors must properly cite any works, articles, provisions, quotes, or statements from other researchers that they incorporate into their manuscripts.

It is not allowed to use methods to bypass plagiarism detection such as using formula words or replacing letters with characters. If such violations are identified, the manuscript will be rejected immediately.

In cases of violations of the principles, standards, and norms of scientific ethics recognized by the international community, the editorial board will adhere to the standards set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Repository

The journal allows authors to deposit the published versions of their work in any institutional or personal repository, website, or social network, provided they correctly cite the work and include a link to the journal’s website.

Copyright

Authors retain full copyright of their work without any restrictions. They also maintain ownership of their papers, as long as they acknowledge that their work was originally published in the Journal of Central Asian Studies. 

Licensing

All articles are available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This allows users to access, copy, use, distribute, and build upon the content, as long as proper citation is provided. Full-text access to the journal’s articles can be found on the "All Issues" page.

Advertising and marketing policy

The Journal of Central Asian Studies does not accept any form of advertising and does not engage in direct marketing activities. The editorial team announces the publication of new issues online and issues a Call for Papers for upcoming editions.